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Power  Blower

Operator's Manual

MODEL

PB-265L

   

   

WARNING

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.

X753002580
10/06

X7531180400

Summary of Contents for PB-265L

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual MODEL PB 265L WARNING Read rules for safeoperationandinstructions carefully ECHOprovidesthisOperator s Manual whichmustbereadandunderstoodforproperand safe operation X753002580 10 06...

Page 2: ...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...

Page 3: ...bulb Choke Control Cold Start Position Choke Closed Choke Control Run Position ChokeOpen WARNING Thesafetyalertsymbolaccompaniedbytheword WARNING callsattentiontoanactorcondition whichCANleadtoserious...

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 coole...

Page 5: ...then the hand and 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...

Page 6: ...t 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 and Catalyst Modificatio...

Page 7: ...ower housing P NX508000120 DESCRIPTION Locate the safety decals on your unit Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instruc tions on them If a decal cannot be read a n...

Page 8: ...hrottle control access Spring loaded for flexible operation 12 THROTTLEPOSITIONLEVER STOPSWITCH Combinationstopswitchandvariablespeedthrottlelever When the lever is moved all the way forward the blowe...

Page 9: ...e __ 1 SwivelPipe __ 1 StraightPipe __ 1 Straight Pipe w decal __ 1 Operator s Manual __ 1 Warranty Registration Card __ 1 ECHO Emissions and Warranty Statement __ 1 PlasticBag __ 2 Clamps w screws __...

Page 10: ...p with tabs G 6 Slide stick handle onto swivel pipe C Stick handle should be angled away from operator 7 Position stick handle H for comfortable operation and tighten wingnut E 8 Assemble straight pip...

Page 11: ...L 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 alc...

Page 12: ...rottle position 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 li...

Page 13: ...l 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 Position Lever Move throttle position le...

Page 14: ...a few minutes 3 Set engine speed with throttle position 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 l...

Page 15: ...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...

Page 16: ...ng 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 20...

Page 17: ...ful 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...

Page 18: ...brush Parts Required Spark arrestor screen Gasket IMPORTANT Carbon deposits in muffler will cause a drop in engine output and overheating Spark arrestor screen must be checked periodically 1 Disconne...

Page 19: ...Emission 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 Befor...

Page 20: ...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 u r e n i g n E...

Page 21: ...erve the piston location through the spark plug hole Pull the recoil handle slowly until the piston reaches the top of its travel and leave it there 8 Install the spark plug do not connect ignition ca...

Page 22: ...System 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 m...

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

Page 24: ...SUMER PRODUCT SUPPORT If you require assistance or have questions concerning the application operation or maintenance of this product you may call the ECHO ConsumerProductSupportDepartmentat1 800 673...

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