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ECHO LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR 

PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA AFTER 01/01/2010

ECHO'S RESPONSIBILITY

ECHO Incorporated’s Limited Warranty, provides to the original purchaser that this ECHO product is free from defects in material and workmanship.  

Under normal use and maintenance from date of purchase, ECHO agrees to repair or replace at ECHO’s discretion, any defective product 

free of charge at any authorized ECHO servicing dealer within listed below application time periods, limitations and exclusions.

 THIS LIMITED 

WARRANTY IS ONLY APPLICABLE TO ECHO PRODUCTS SOLD BY AUTHORIZED ECHO DEALERS. IT IS EXTENDED TO THE ORIGINAL 

PURCHASER ONLY, AND IS NOT TRANSFERABLE TO SUBSEQUENT OWNERS EXCEPT FOR EMISSION RELATED PARTS.

 Repair 

parts and accessories replaced under this warranty are warranted only for the balance of the original unit or accessory warranty period. Any 

damage caused by improper installation or improper maintenance is not covered by this warranty. All parts or products replaced under warranty 

become the property of ECHO, Inc. This warranty is separate from the Emission control warranty statement supplied with your new product. 

Please consult the Emission Control Warranty Statement for details regarding emission related parts. For a list of Authorized ECHO Dealers 

refer to WWW.ECHO-USA.COM or call 

1-800-432-ECHO. 

OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY

To ensure trouble free warranty coverage it is important that you register your ECHO equipment on-line at WWW.ECHO-USA.COM

 or by fill

-

ing out the warranty registration card supplied with your unit. Registering your product confirms your warranty coverage and provides a direct 

link if we find it necessary to contact you.

The owner shall demonstrate reasonable care and use, and follow preventative maintenance, storage, fuel and oil usage as prescribed in the 

operator’s manual. Should a product difficulty occur, you must, at your expense, deliver or ship your ECHO unit to an authorized ECHO servicing 

dealer for warranty repairs (within the applicable warranty period), and arrange for pick-up or return of your unit after the repairs have been 

made.  For your nearest authorized ECHO servicing dealer, call ECHO’s Dealer Referral Center, at 1-800-432-ECHO or you can locate an ECHO 

servicing dealer at WWW.ECHO-USA.COM. Should you require assistance or have questions concerning ECHO’s Warranty Statement, you 

can contact our Consumer Product Support Department at 1-800-673-1558 or contact us through the web at WWW.ECHO-USA.COM. 

PRODUCT WARRANTY PERIOD

RESIDENTIAL APPLICATION - 5 YEAR WARRANTY

• 

 

Complete  unit  for  residential,  or  non-income  producing  use,  will  be  covered  by  this  limited  warranty  for 

five

 

(5)  years

  from  date  of 

purchase. 

EXCEPTIONS: 

 

For two-stroke engine powered products, the electronic ignition module, flexible drive cables, SRM solid drive shafts, and TC tines 

are warranted for the 

life*

 of the product on parts only.

 

Cutting attachments such as, but not limited to, bars, chains, sprockets, blades, and nylon trimmer heads for residential or non-income 

producing use will be covered for failures due to defects in material or workmanship for a period of 

60 days

 from original product 

purchase date. Any misuse from contact with concrete, rocks, or other structures is not covered by this warranty.

• 

 

ECHO’s Rapid Loader String Head carries a lifetime warranty on the line locking system, parts only; no labor. Refer to your operator’s 

manual for string head installation and maintenance instructions.

• 

 

All SB-Series and PRO ATTACHMENT SERIES Split Shaft attachments carry the same warranty duration as the units they are 

designed to fit.

COMMERCIAL APPLICATION - 1 YEAR WARRANTY

• 

 

Complete unit for commercial, institutional, agricultural, industrial, or income producing use will be covered by this limited warranty for a period 

of one 

(1) year

 from the date of purchase. 

EXCEPTIONS: 

 

For two-stroke engine powered products, the electronic ignition module, flexible drive cables, SRM solid drive shafts and TC tines, 

are warranted for the 

life*

 of the product on parts only. 

 

Cutting attachments such as, but not limited to, bars, chains, sprockets, blades, and nylon trimmer heads for commercial, institutional, 

agricultural, industrial, rental, or income producing will be covered for failures due to defects in material or workmanship for a period 

of 

30 days

 from original product purchase date. Any misuse from contact with concrete, rocks, or other structures is not covered by 

this warranty.

• 

 

ECHO’s Rapid Loader String Head carries a lifetime warranty on the line locking system, parts only; no labor. Refer to your operator’s 

manual for string head installation and maintenance instructions.

• 

 

All SB-Series and PRO ATTACHMENT SERIES Split Shaft attachments carry the same warranty duration as the units they are 

designed to fit.

COMMERCIAL APPLICATION - 2 YEAR SPECIAL WARRANTY 

 

All 

backpack power blowers

 used in commercial, institutional, agricultural, industrial, or income producing applications will be covered by 

this limited warranty for two 

(2) years

 from date of purchase. 

 

All

 single sided blade hedge clipper gear case components excluding the cutting blades

 will be covered by this limited warranty for 

two 

(2) years

 from date of purchase. 

RENTAL APPLICATION - 90 DAYS WARRANTY

•  Complete unit for rental use will be covered against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase. 

*

  

ECHO’s liability under the “Lifetime” coverage is limited to furnishing parts specified under the PRO

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 free of charge for a period of ten (10) years after the date of the complete unit’s final production. 

Summary of Contents for PB-251 - 11-09

Page 1: ...r s Manual MODEL PB 251 X750009765 11 09 X7501180005 warning Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully ECHO provides this Operator s Manual which must be read and understood for proper...

Page 2: ...ement Manuals 28 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 notice Illustrations ma...

Page 3: ...alert symbol accompanied by the word WARNING calls attention to an act or condi tion which CAN lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided Circle and slash symbol This symbol means the sp...

Page 4: ...with cap or net Hot Humid Weather Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue which may lead to heat stroke Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures...

Page 5: ...r operation Repetitive Stress 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 t...

Page 6: ...mplete stop before removing obstructions clearing debris or servicing unit DO NOT start or operate unit unless all guards and protective covers are properly assembled to unit NEVER reach into any open...

Page 7: ...cal cannot be read a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information P N X505002310 P N X505002080 65 Category I dB A Measured at 50 ft 15m per AN...

Page 8: ...OLD START to close choke for cold starting Move choke lever to RUN position to open choke 10 PURGE BULB Pumping purge bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank purging air from t...

Page 9: ...blower pipe into fan case so that line F meets locking ring C rotate locking ring clockwise 1 8 turn to lock upper blower pipe in place 5 Align tabs H with grooves G and slide lower blower pipe over u...

Page 10: ...is manual WARNING Alternative fuels such as E 15 15 ethanol E 85 85 ethanol or any fuels not meeting ECHO requirements are NOT approved for use in ECHO 2 stroke gasoline engines Use of alternative fue...

Page 11: ...ALWAYS fill fuel tanks outdoors over bare ground DO NOT overfill fuel tank Wipe up spills immediately Securely tighten fuel tank cap and close fuel container after refueling Inspect for fuel leakage I...

Page 12: ...ort pulls only 1 2 2 3 of rope for start ing Do not allow the rope to snap back in Always hold the unit firmly 5 Recoil Starter Place the unit on a flat clear area Firmly grasp throttle grip with left...

Page 13: ...pidly pull recoil starter handle rope E until en gine fires IMPORTANT Recoil starter Use short pulls only 1 2 2 3 of rope for start ing Do not allow the rope to snap back in Always hold the unit firml...

Page 14: ...riate hours 2 Allow the engine to warm up at a fast idle for a few minutes 3 Control engine speed with throttle trigger F or for continu ous use set engine speed with throttle position lever B Rotate...

Page 15: ...e stop before removing obstructions clearing debris or servicing unit Allow unit to cool before performing service Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces COMPONENT SYSTEM MAINT...

Page 16: ...he rubber sealing edges are deformed 4 If filter can be reused be certain it Fits tightly in the air filter cavity Is installed with the original side out 5 Install air filter cover fuel filter Level...

Page 17: ...he engine and prevents the heat from leaving Removal of cooling passage blockages or cleaning of cooling fins is considered Normal Maintenance Any failure attributed to lack of maintenance is not warr...

Page 18: ...rop in engine output and overheating Spark arrestor screen must be checked periodically 1 Remove two engine cover screws and remove cover from engine Clean cylinder fins with brush to allow cooling ai...

Page 19: ...deposits from cylin der exhaust port IMPORTANT Never use a metal tool to scrape carbon from the exhaust port Do not scratch the cylinder or piston when cleaning the exhaust port Do not allow carbon p...

Page 20: ...ting the engine below 1 100 feet ASL otherwise severe engine damage may result Level 2 Tools required Screwdriver tachometer Echo P N 99051130017 Parts required None NOTE Every unit is run at the fact...

Page 21: ...r a c h t i w d e r e v o C l e u f h t i w d e l u o F e v i t c e f e d g u l P n i 6 2 0 0 m m 5 6 o t t s u j d A e c a l p e r r o n a e l C e c a l p e r r o n a e l C g u l p e c a l p e R s n...

Page 22: ...n the STOP position 3 Remove accumulation of grease oil dirt and debris from exterior of unit 4 Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required 5 Tighten all screws and nuts 6 Drain th...

Page 23: ...rrestor muffler with catalyst Fuel Mixed Gasoline and Two stroke Oil Fuel Oil Ratio 50 1 Power Blend X ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O M345 FC FD two stroke air cooled engine oil Gasoline Use 89 Oc...

Page 24: ...PTIONS For two stroke engine powered products the electronic ignition module flexible drive cables SRM solid drive shafts and TC tines are warranted for the life of the product on parts only Cutting a...

Page 25: ...Incorrect storage procedures stale fuel including failure to provide or perform required maintenance services as prescribed in the operator s manual Preventative maintenance as outlined in the operato...

Page 26: ...ned built and equipped to conform with applicable EPA and C A R B emissions standards and that your equipment SORE is free from defects in material and workmanship that would cause it to fail to confo...

Page 27: ...27 Power Blower Operator s Manual notes...

Page 28: ...presenting your unit for Warranty service repairs proof of purchase is required echo consumer product support If you require assistance or have questions concerning the applica tion operation or maint...

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