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Power Blower

Operator's Manual

MODEL

PB-201

Serial Number 02001001

- 02017000

X750001260

08/00

X7501139000

WARNING

DANGER

Read rules for safe operation and all instructions carefully. ECHO provides this Operator's
Manual which must be read and understood for proper and safe operation.

Summary of Contents for PB-201 -

Page 1: ...l MODEL PB 201 Serial Number 02001001 02017000 X750001260 08 00 X7501139000 WARNING DANGER Readrulesforsafeoperationandallinstructionscarefully ECHOprovidesthisOperator s Manualwhichmustbereadandunderstoodforproperandsafeoperation ...

Page 2: ...ExhaustSystem 20 Carburetor Adjustment 21 Troubleshooting 22 Storage 23 ServicingInformation 24 Parts 24 Service 24 ECHO Consumer Product Support 24 Warranty Card 24 Additional or Replacement Manuals 24 Manual Ordering Instructions 24 Specifications descriptions and illustrative material in this literature are as accurate as known at the time of publica tion but are subject to change without notic...

Page 3: ...SAFETY DECALS Locate these safety decals on your unit The complete unit illustra tion found in the DESCRIPTION section will help you locate them Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on them If a decal cannot be read a new one canbeorderedfromyourECHOdealer SeePARTSORDERING instructions for specific information HOT DECAL P N 89016006361 P N 8901600336...

Page 4: ...on a complete check of the unit must be performed Check unit for loose missing nuts bolts and screws Tighten and or replace as needed Inspect fuel lines tank and area around carburetor for fuel leaks DO NOT operate unit if leaks are found Spark Arrestor Catalytic Muffler Muffler The muffler or catalytic muffler controls the exhaust noise and emissions The spark arrestor screen prevents hot glowing...

Page 5: ...rocarbon emissions Some states may require the use of automatic fuel shut off containers to reduce fuel spillage Contact your ECHO dealer for ordering information After Refueling Wipe any spilled fuel from the unit Move at least 3 m 10 ft from refueling location before starting After use DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank Leaks can occur Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage contai...

Page 6: ...ends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used Proper Clothing Wear snug fitting durable clothing Pants should have long legs shirts with long sleeves DONOTWEARSHORTS DONOTWEARTIES SCARVES JEWELRY Wear sturdy work shoes with nonskid soles DONOTWEAROPENTOEDSHOES DONOTOPERATEUNITBAREFOOTED Keep long hair away from engine and blower intake Retain hair with cap or net Hot Humid Weather Heavy pr...

Page 7: ...way from engine and blower intake Retain hair with cap or net Start unit on ground with throttle at idle Check that blower pipe is not blocked by the ground or by any objects KeepASolidStance Maintain footing and balance at all times Do not stand on slippery uneven or unstable surfaces Do not work in odd positions or on ladders Do not perform Maintenance or Assembly procedures with engine running ...

Page 8: ...ss Injuries It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers hands arms and shoulders may cause soreness swelling numbness weakness and extreme pain in those areas Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury RSI AnextremeRSIconditionisCarpalTunnelSyndrome CTS which could occur when your wrist swells and squeezes a vita...

Page 9: ...ormationonlabelvariesbyengineFAMILY AIRINDEXTAG The Air Index Tag indicates for purposes of consumer awareness how this product s emissions compare to other products under the standards enacted by the California Air Resources Board PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILITY The300houremissiondurabilityperiodisthetimespanselectedbythemanufacturercertifyingtheengine emissionsoutputmeetsapplicableCaliforniaemission...

Page 10: ... thenquicklyandfirmly When engine starts return handle slowly DO NOT let handle snap back or damage to unit will occur 6 FUELTANKCAP Coversandsealsfueltank 7 AIRCLEANER Containsreplaceableairfilterelement 8 THROTTLEPOSITIONLEVER Pullbacktoincreaseenginespeed Frictionwashersmaintainthrottlelever setting 9 PRIMER BULB Pumping primer bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank pri...

Page 11: ...mm 0 026 in Exhaust System Spark Arrestor Muffler w Catalyst Fuel Mixed Gasoline and Two stroke Oil Fuel Oil Ratio 50 1 ECHO High Performance two stroke air cooled engine oil Gasoline 89 Octane unleaded DO NOT use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE Oil 50 1 ECHO High Performance two stroke air cooled engine oil Fuel Tank Capacity 0 5 lit 16 9 US fl oz Recoil Start...

Page 12: ... grade or higher gasoline or gasohol known to be good quality Gasohol may contain up to 10 Ethyl grain alcoholor15 MTBE methyltertiary butylether Gasohol containing methyl wood alcohol is NOT approved TwoStrokeOil Atwo strokeengineoilmeetingISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O FC Standards must be used Echo brand Premium 50 1 oil meets this standard Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caus...

Page 13: ...utomatic fuel shut off containers to reduce fuel spillage Contact your ECHO dealer for ordering information After Refueling Wipe any spilled fuel from the unit Move at least 3 m 10 ft from refueling location before starting After use DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank Leaks can occur Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container Storage Fuel storage laws vary by locality Contact ...

Page 14: ...ed areas STARTING COLD ENGINE 1 Stop Switch Start Run Move stop switch button A away from the STOP position 2 Move throttle position lever B midway between idle and full throttle positions 3 Close Choke Cold Start Move choke C to Cold Start Position 4 PrimerBulb Pump Pump primer bulb D until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times IM...

Page 15: ... button A away from the STOP position 2 Move throttle position lever B midway between idle and full throttle positions 3 Place the blower on a flat clear area Firmly grasp throttle grip with left hand and rapidly pull recoil starter handle rope E until engine fires IMPORTANT Recoil starter Use short pulls only 1 2 2 3 of rope for starting Do not allow the rope to snap back in Always hold the unit ...

Page 16: ... few minutes 3 Set engine speed with throttle position lever B Rotate lever forward for lower speed back for higher speed 4 Use lower speed to blow dry leaves from a lawn or flower bed Additional speed may be necessary to clean grass and leaves from walks patios and drives or to move gravel dirt snow bottles or cans from a driveway street parking lot or stadium B NOTE Never use a higher speed sett...

Page 17: ... U O H 6 S H T N O M 0 7 2 R O S R U O H Y L R A E Y s e r u d e c o r P e c n a n e t n i a M r e l a e D o h c E d e d n e m m o c e R t r o P t s u a h x E r e d n i l y C n o b r a c e D n a e l C t c e p s n I 3 C I s e r u d e c o r P e c n a n e t n i a M f l e s r u o Y t I o D r e t l i F r i A e c a l p e R n a e l C t c e p s n I 1 C I R e k o h C n a e l C t c e p s n I 2 C I r e t l i...

Page 18: ...ace 3 If element can be cleaned and reused be certain it still fits the cavity in the air cleaner cover is installed with the original side out FUEL FILTER Level1 Toolsrequired Fuellinehook 203 254mm 8 10in lengthofwirewith one end bent into a hook Clean rag funnel and an approved fuel container Partsrequired 90008REPOWERTM AirandFilterKit WARNING DANGER FuelisVERYflammable Useextremecarewhenmixin...

Page 19: ...145 155kg cm 125 135in lb COOLING SYSTEMS CLEANING Level2 Toolsrequired 25 50mm 1 2in mediumbristlebrush 3mmHex Wrench Cross Head Screwdriver Parts Required None if you are careful IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area This flow of air carries combustion heat away from the engine Overheating and engine seizure can occu...

Page 20: ...spark lead and spark plug 2 Remove two upper 3 mm hex screws at recoil starter 3 Remove five engine cover screws and remove cover from engine Clean cylinder fins with brush to allow cooling air to pass freely 4 Remove spark arrestor cover A gaskets B and C and spark arrestor screen D from muffler Replace screen if plugged with carbon deposits NOTE When cleaning carbon deposit be careful not to dam...

Page 21: ... 1 Before adjusting the carburetor clean or replace the air filter and spark arrestor screen and blower pipes are installed 2 Start engine and run for several minutes to reach operating temperature 3 Stop engine Turn red HI speed needle A CCW counter clockwise to stop 4 Idle Speed Adjustment with tachometer Start engine and turn idle speed adjustment screw B to idle RPM found on page 11 in the Spe...

Page 22: ...ilter Adjust carburetor See your ECHO dealer Spark at end of plug wire No spark at end of plug wire Stop switch off Electrical problem Turn switch on See your ECHO dealer Spark at plug No spark at plug Spark gap incorrect Covered with carbon Fouled with fuel Spark plug defective Adjust 0 65mm 0 026in Clean or replace Clean or replace Replace plug Engine does not crank Internal engine problem See y...

Page 23: ...starter handle several times to remove fuel from the carburetor 7 Remove the spark plug and pour 7cc 1 4 oz 1 2 tablespoon of fresh clean ECHO 2 stroke engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole A Place a clean cloth over the spark plug hole B Pull the recoil starter handle 2 3 times to distribute the oil inside the engine C Observe the piston location through the spark plug hole Pul...

Page 24: ... have questions concerning the application operation or maintenance of this product you may call the ECHO ConsumerProductSupportDepartmentat1 800 673 1558from8 00am to 5 00 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before calling please know the model and serial number of your unit to help your Consumer Product Support Representative WARRANTY CARD This card is our means of registering all ori...

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