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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

PB-255ES

WARNING

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW THE 
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION.
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

Summary of Contents for PB-255ES

Page 1: ...1Top cover OPERATOR S MANUAL PB 255ES WARNING READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW THE RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY...

Page 2: ...please purchase a new one from your ECHO DEALER The units used in this manual are SI units International System of Units Figures in parentheses are reference values and there may be a slight conversi...

Page 3: ...ng the product 9 Packing list 12 Description 13 Before you start 14 Assembly 14 Preparing the fuel 18 Engine operation 19 Starting the engine 19 Stopping the engine 20 Operation 21 Operating blower 21...

Page 4: ...UTION This symbol accompanied by the word DANGER calls attentions to an act or a condition which will lead to serious personal injury or death of op erators and bystanders This symbol accompanied by t...

Page 5: ...l Cold Start Position Choke Closed Beware of fire Choke Control Run Position Choke Open Beware of electric shocks Idle speed Ignition ON OFFl Fast speed Engine start Beware of high temperature areas S...

Page 6: ...rstand what the decal means before using your product If the decal becomes unreadable due to wear and tear or damage or peels off and is lost please purchase a replacement decal from your ECHO DEALER...

Page 7: ...precautions when refuelling Do not add so much fuel that it reaches the mouth of the fuel tank Keep the fuel within the prescribed level up to the shoulder level of the fuel tank Mop up any fuel that...

Page 8: ...he product is running Put safety first in the case of fire or smoke If fire comes from the engine or smoke appears from any area other than the exhaust vent first distance yourself from the product to...

Page 9: ...se the product unless it has been checked and maintained You must not use the product unless it has been checked and maintained Always ensure that the prod uct is checked and maintained on a regular b...

Page 10: ...king Leaving the place where you have been working Failure to observe these precautions could cause burns or serious injury When transporting the product by car empty the fuel tank put the product in...

Page 11: ...or mal vibration or sounds Contact your ECHO DEALER for repair Continuing to use parts when they are damaged could lead to an accident or serious injury WARNING Wear protective gear Wear appropriate w...

Page 12: ...When you have unpacked the box please check the parts that it contains Contact your ECHO DEALER if anything is missing or broken Number Part name Quantity Number Part name Quantity 1 Power Head 1 4 O...

Page 13: ...hoke lever to position to close choke for cold start ing Move choke lever to position to open choke 9 Purge bulb Pumping purge bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank purging a...

Page 14: ...pipe fan head nozzle onto the blower pipe main pipe until you feel light resistance Do not force connection Hold the blower pipe main pipe and turn the blower pipe fan head nozzle clockwise engaging p...

Page 15: ...ecess G on vacuum tube into locking rib H and turn the vacuum tube clockwise so that it would be locked Install debris bag OPTIONAL 1 Stand unit upright on blower base 2 Release locking ring with a co...

Page 16: ...g 4 After pushing vacuum elbow all the way in fan case so that line K will meet locking ring rotate locking ring clockwise 1 8 turn to lock vacuum elbow in place 5 Place debris bag opening over flared...

Page 17: ...emove blower pipes 1 Release locking ring with a coin or screwdriver and rotate ring so that lock symbol A is at top of ring 2 Remove pipes from locking ring 1 Blower pipe main pipe 1 Blower pipe main...

Page 18: ...and the outside air When refuelling loosen the fuel tank cap slightly to eliminate the difference in pressure Always wipe up any fuel spills Move at least 3m away from where you refueled before you s...

Page 19: ...ry restart engine After engine warm up gradually depress throttle trigger to in crease engine RPM to operating speed WARNING When starting the engine observe the precautions described from Page 4 in t...

Page 20: ...visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line 4 Recoil Starter Place the unit on a flat clear area Firmly grasp throttle grip with left hand and rapidly pull recoil starter handle rope...

Page 21: ...be necessary to clean debris snow etc from lawns and flowerbeds WARNING Always wear safety glasses hearing protection face filter mask and take all safety precautions or serious personal in jury may r...

Page 22: ...best at higher engine speeds Avoid using vacuum in areas where rocks or other large hard debris may be vacuumed into unit Clear these areas with blower first blowing light debris into a pile Use atta...

Page 23: ...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 Area Maintenance Page Before use Monthly Air filter Inspe...

Page 24: ...bilize Idle speed can be adjusted as required High Altitude Adjustment High altitude adjustment is not required for proper operation of this engine Tools required Screwdriver tachometer Echo P N 99051...

Page 25: ...ine output and overheating Spark arrestor screen must be checked pe riodically Clean deposits from silencer IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperature cooling air must pass freely throu...

Page 26: ...plug gap Correct gap is 0 6 mm to 0 7 mm 2 Inspect electrode for wear 3 Inspect insulator for oil or other deposits 4 Replace plug if needed and tighten to 15 N m 17 N m 150 kgf cm to 170 kgf cm DANGE...

Page 27: ...fuel passage Carburettor adjustment problem Spark plug problem Blocked exhaust vent or silencer vent Spark arrester screen plugged or normal wear Clean or replace Clean or replace Consult your ECHO DE...

Page 28: ...ation the silencer catalytic silencer and surrounding cover become hot Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing otherwise serious property damage or per...

Page 29: ...e cylinder 25 4 0 79 7000 7500 3000 Diaphragm type Flywheel magneto CDI system NGK BPMR8Y ES START See page 2 Air Volume with fan head nozzle Air speed with fan head nozzle m3 min m s 9 2 67 1 Fuel Oi...

Page 30: ...30 X750 016 98 0 X750 118 240 0 2007 1Notes and rear cover MEMORANDUM...

Page 31: ...31 X750 016 98 0 X750 118 240 0 2007 MEMORANDUM...

Page 32: ...32 X750 016 98 0 X750 118 240 0 2007 7 2 SUEHIROCHO 1 CHOME OHME TOKYO 198 8760 JAPAN PHONE 81 428 32 6118 FAX 81 428 32 6145 Printed in Japan 0x0xxxx zzzz ES...

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