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Power Blower

Operator's Manual

MODEL

PB-260L

WARNING

DANGER

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

X753001671
03/06

X7531134301

Summary of Contents for PB-260L

Page 1: ...erator s Manual MODEL PB 260L WARNING DANGER Read rules for safeoperationandinstructions carefully ECHOprovidesthisOperator s Manual whichmustbereadandunderstoodforproperand safe operation X753001671 03 06 X7531134301 ...

Page 2: ...r 24 Service 24 ECHO Consumer Product Support 24 Warranty Card 24 Additional or Replacement Manuals 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 notice Illustrations may include optional equipment and accessories and may not include all standard equipment INTRODUCTION Welcome to th...

Page 3: ...ERNATIONAL SYMBOLS Symbol description application Symbol form shape Symbol description application Symbol form shape Read and understand Operator s Manual Fuel and oil mixture Symbol description application Symbol form shape Symbol description application Symbol form shape Hot Surface Carburetor adjustment Idle speed Carburetor adjustment High speed mixture Wear eyes ears and head protection Emerg...

Page 4: ... 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 are cooler Vibration and Cold It is believed that a condition called Raynaud s Phenomenon which affects the fingers of certain individuals may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold Exposure to vi...

Page 5: ... arm muscles Immediately stop using all power equipment and consult a doctor if you feel tingling numbness or pain in the fingers hands wrists or arms The sooner RSI CTS is diagnosed the more likely permanent nerve and muscle damage can be pre vented WARNING DANGER Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause seri...

Page 6: ...hment accessory or replacement part unless it is recommended in this Operator s Manual EMISSION CONTROL EPA Phase 2 The emission control system for these engines are EM TWC Engine Modification and catalyst PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILITY The 300 hour emission durability compliance period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the engine emissions output meets applicable emissions reg...

Page 7: ...eral Warning Decal located on blower housing P NX508000120 DESCRIPTION Locate these safety decals on your unit 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 can be ordered from your ECHO dealer See PARTS ORDER ING instructions for specific information Sound Label located on blower housing 14 15 ...

Page 8: ...downward for throttle control access Spring loaded for flexible operation 10 THROTTLEPOSITIONLEVER STOPSWITCH Combinationstopswitchandvariablespeedthrottlelever When the lever is moved all the way forward the blower is at Wide Open Throttle W O T When the lever is moved rearward to detent the blower is at idle When the lever is moved rearward past the idle detent the blower will stop 11 CHOKE Chok...

Page 9: ... __ 1 FlexPipe __ 1 SwivelPipe __ 1 StraightPipe __ 1 StraightPipe __ 1 Operator s Manual __ 1 PlasticBag __ 1 Warranty Registration Card __ 1 ECHO Emissions and Warranty Statement __ 2 Clamps w screws __ 1 Stick Handle Assembly __ 1 Echo Power Blend TM 2 stroke oil sample ...

Page 10: ...lamps B onto both ends of flexible pipe C NOTE A light lubricant may be used to ease assembly of flexible pipe to blowerelbow 6 Assemble straight pipe with swivel D into flexible pipe C and tightenclamp B 7 Assemble flexible pipe C to elbow E on blower and tighten clamp B 8 Loosen wing nut F completely and expand stick handle G 9 Align notch H in handle clamp with pipe pegs J Handle should be angl...

Page 11: ...Fuel Requirements Gasoline Use 89 Octane R M 2 mid grade or higher gasoline known to be good quality Gasoline may contain up to 15 MTBE methyl tertiary butyl ether 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 Power Blend TM Universal 2 Stroke Oil meets these standards E...

Page 12: ...Move throttle lever A to START IDLE DETENT position 2 Choke Move choke B to Cold Start position 3 Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb C until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times 4 Recoil Starter Pullrecoilstarterhandle D untilenginefires ormaximum5pulls 5 Choke Move choke B to run position and if necessary restart engine NOTE If engine do...

Page 13: ... 5 times 3 Recoil Starter Pull recoil starter handle D and engine should start NOTE If engine does not start after 5 pulls use cold start procedures STOPPING ENGINE 1 Throttle Lever Move throttle lever A to idle detent position and allow engine to return to idle before shutting off engine 2 Move throttle lever A to O Stop position WARNING DANGER If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to...

Page 14: ...le for a few minutes 3 Set engine speed with throttle lever A 4 Use lower speed to blow dry grass and leaves from walks patios and drives 5 Additional speed may be necessary to clean leaves from a lawn or flowerbed 6 Higher speed may be necessary to move gravel dirt snow bottles or cans from a driveway street parking lot or stadium NOTE Never use a higher speed setting than necessary to perform a ...

Page 15: ...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 F l e u F e c a l p ...

Page 16: ...aling 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 Installairfiltercover FUEL FILTER Level1 Tools required 200 250mm 8 10in lengthofwire with one end bent into a hook clean rag funnel and an approved fuel container Parts required 90030REPOWERTM AirandFilterKit WARNING DANGER FuelisVERYflammable Useextreme...

Page 17: ...ad screwdriver pointed wood stick 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 occur when Air intakes are blocked preventing cooling air from reaching the cylinder Dust and grass build up on ...

Page 18: ...t IMPORTANT Carbon deposits in muffler will cause a drop in engine output and overheating Spark arrestor screen must be checked periodically 1 Remove engine cover six screws 2 Remove exhaust deflector A spark arrestor cover B gasket C and spark arrestor screen D from muffler Replace screen if plugged with carbon deposits NOTE When cleaning carbon deposit be careful not to damage the catalyticeleme...

Page 19: ...mission Regulations This carburetor does not have acceleration and high speed adjustment needles Do not attempt to use carburetor adjustment procedures provided in the Warranty EmissionsBooklet BeforeAdjustment Check that Air filter is clean and properly installed Spark arrestor screen is free of carbon Blower pipes are installed 1 Start engine run at idle for one minute 2 Complete warm up by runn...

Page 20: ... e i d t u b t o n s e o d e t a r e l e c c a y l r e p o r p r e t l i f r i A y t r i d r e t l i f r i A r a e w l a m r o N e c a l p e r r o n a e l C r e t l i f l e u F y t r i d r e t l i f l e u F s e u d i s e r s t n a n i m a t n o C n i l e u f e c a l p e R t n e v l e u F d e g g u l p t n e v l e u F n i s e u d i s e r s t n a n i m a t n o C l e u f e c a l p e r r o n a e l C g...

Page 21: ...e stop switch in the STOP position 3 Remove accumulation of grease oil dirt and debris fromexteriorofunit 4 Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required 5 Tighten all screws and nuts 6 Drain the fuel tank completely and pull the recoil starter handle several times to remove fuel from the carburetor STORAGE 7 Remove the spark plug and pour 7cc 1 4 oz of fresh clean ECHO 2 stroke ...

Page 22: ...tem Spark Arrestor Muffler w Catalyst Fuel Mixed GasolineandTwo strokeOil Fuel OilRatio 50 1 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 PowerBlendTM PremiumUniversal2 StrokeOil Fuel Tank Capacity 0 6lit 20 3USfl oz RecoilStarterSystem Automatic Recoil Starter Centrifugal Type Idle Speed 2 400 3 20...

Page 23: ...23 POWER BLOWER OPERATOR S MANUAL NOTES ...

Page 24: ...1558from8 30am to 4 30 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 REGISTRATION You may register your Echo equipment using the warranty registration card or register on line at www echo usa com Registering provides a direct link between you and ECHO if we find it nec...

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