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X7501200700

© 08/20 ECHO Incorporated

Operator’s 

Manual

PB-9010 H/T

Power Blower

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals 
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, 
or other reproductive harm.

Read and understand all provided literature before 
use. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.

This product complies with CAN ICES-2/NMB-2.

Summary of Contents for PB-9010 H

Page 1: ...gine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Read and understand all provided literature before use Failure to do so could result in serious injury This product complies with CAN ICES 2 NMB 2 ...

Page 2: ...ontrol Exhaust Evaporative 13 CARB And EPA Emissions Control Information 13 Description 14 Contents 18 Assembly 19 Install Blower Pipes and Stick Handle 19 Install Blower Pipes 21 Operation 23 Fuel 24 Starting Cold Engine 27 Starting Warm Engine 29 Stopping Engine 30 Operating Blower 30 Maintenance 35 Skill Levels 35 Maintenance Intervals 36 Air Filter 37 Fuel Filter 37 Spark Plug 38 Cooling Syste...

Page 3: ...operation maintenance storage and assembly specific to this product Scan QR codes for more information For additional literature including safety manuals where applicable or questions regarding terms used in this manual visit https www echo usa com manuals OR https www shindaiwa usa com manuals SERVICING INFORMATION Parts Serial Number Genuine ECHO Parts and Assemblies for your ECHO products are a...

Page 4: ...ication operation or maintenance of this product call the ECHO Consumer Product Support Department at 1 800 432 ECHO 3246 from 8 00 am to 5 00 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before calling please know the model and serial number of your unit Product Registration Register your ECHO equipment on line at www echo usa com or by filling out the product registration sheet included in thi...

Page 5: ...onal injury or death if not avoided The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word WARNING calls attention to an act or condition which CAN lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word CAUTION calls attention to an act or condition which might lead to minor or moderate personal injury if not avoided The enclosed message provides informati...

Page 6: ...peed Mixture Wear Eye Ear and Head Protection Carburetor Adjustment Idle Speed Wear Hand Protection Carburetor Adjustment Low Speed Mixture Safety Alert Stop Switch Hot Surface Fuel and Oil Mixture Idle speed Fast speed Finger severing Purge Bulb DO NOT Allow Flames or Sparks Near Fuel Ignition ON OFF DO NOT Smoke Near Fuel Choke Control COLD START Position Choke Closed H T L STOP STOP ...

Page 7: ...ly hot Always keep clear of exhaust and muffler area otherwise serious personal injury might occur Users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and or safety precautions are not followed Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit Choke Control RUN Position Choke Open Wear Slip Resistant Footwear Beware of thrown objects Keep Bystan...

Page 8: ...s to improve your grip on the handles Gloves also provide protection against cuts and scratches cold environments and reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands Hearing Ear Protection ECHO recommends wearing personal protective equipment whenever unit is used Breathing Protection Operators who are sensitive to dust or other common airborne allergens may need to wear a dust mask to ...

Page 9: ...njury persons with pacemakers should consult with their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this machine In the absence of such information ECHO does not recommend the use of this machine by anyone who has a pacemaker Extended Operation Extreme Conditions Prolonged exposure to cold and or vibration can result in injury Read and follow all safety and operation instructions to ...

Page 10: ...developing a Repetitive Stress Injury RSI An extreme RSI condition is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CTS which could occur when your wrist swells and squeezes a vital nerve that runs through the area Some believe that prolonged exposure to vibration may contribute to CTS CTS can cause severe pain for months or even years To reduce the risk of RSI CTS do the following Avoid using your wrist in a bent exten...

Page 11: ... a minimum keep all children bystanders and pets outside a 15 m 50 ft radius outside the 15 m 50 ft zone there is still a risk of injury from thrown objects Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye protection If you are approached stop the engine Avoid blowing debris towards people pets open windows or vehicles when using unit Review area to be cleared Look for potential hazards such as stones ...

Page 12: ...e repairs done only by an authorized service dealer Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries Keep hands clothing and loose objects away from all openings ALWAYS stop engine disconnect spark plug and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions clearing debris or servicing unit DO NOT start or operate unit unless all guards and protective co...

Page 13: ...uel line emission control system is EVAP evaporative emissions Evaporative emissions for California models are only applicable to fuel tanks and fuel feed lines An Emission Control Label is located on the engine This is an EXAMPLE ONLY information on label varies by engine FAMILY Product Emission Durability Emission Compliance Period The 50 or 300 hour emission compliance period is the time span s...

Page 14: ...ety decal s on your unit Make sure the decal s is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it If a decal cannot be read a new one can be ordered from your dealer The safety decal is for example only Your label may appear slightly different 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ...

Page 15: ...ttle Position Lever Stop Switch 3 Air Cleaner 4 Shoulder Harness 5 Safety Decal 6 Stick Handle 7 Blower Pipes 8 Flexible Pipe 9 Spark Arrestor Muffler with or without Catalyst 10 Fuel Tank 11 Cold Weather Insert 12 Fuel Tank Cap 13 Spark Plug 14 Choke 15 Recoil Starter Handle 16 Purge Bulb ...

Page 16: ...cal s on your unit Make sure the decal s is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it If a decal cannot be read a new one can be ordered from your dealer The safety decal is for example only Your label may appear slightly different 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ...

Page 17: ...er 2 Shoulder Harness 3 Safety Decal 4 Handle 5 Throttle Position Lever 6 Throttle Trigger 7 Blower Pipes 8 Flexible Pipe 9 Spark Arrestor Muffler with or without Catalyst 10 Fuel Tank 11 Cold Weather Insert 12 Fuel Tank Cap 13 Spark Plug 14 Choke 15 Recoil Starter Handle 16 Purge Bulb ...

Page 18: ...mmediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts Use the contents list to check for missing parts PB 9010 H PB 9010 T 1 Power Head 1 Flex Pipe 1 Swivel Pipe 1 Straight Pipe 1 End Pipe 1 Quick Start Guide 2 Clamps with screws 1 Warranty Statement 1 Stick Handle 1 Cold Weather Insert 1 Power Head 1 Flex Pipe 1 Swivel Pipe 1 Straight Pipe 1 End Pipe 1 Quick Start Guide 2 Cla...

Page 19: ... 9010 H Never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running or serious personal injury can result Install Blower Pipes and Stick Handle 1 Assemble clamps A onto both ends of flexible pipe B 2 Insert anti static wire through flex tube into swivel pipe A B A ...

Page 20: ...Align wire G in handle with grounding strip on swivel pipe C 6 Slide stick handle onto swivel pipe C Stick handle F should be angled away from operator 7 Position stick handle F for comfortable operation Tighten knob E 8 Assemble straight pipe J onto swivel pipe C until you feel light resistance Hold swivel pipe and turn straight pipe clockwise engaging positive locking channels until connection i...

Page 21: ...l according to steps 8 and 9 PB 9010 T Never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running or serious personal injury may result Install Blower Pipes 1 Assemble clamps A and G onto both ends of flexible pipe B Note Clamp with cable guide loop G fits elbow end of flexible pipe 2 Insert anti static wire through flex tube Note A light lubricant may be used to ease assembly of flexibl...

Page 22: ...semble swivel pipe into flexible pipe and tighten clamp A 7 Clip throttle cable into throttle cable guide loop 8 Move handle E to desired position Tighten knob H 9 Assemble straight pipe J onto swivel pipe until you feel light resistance Hold swivel pipe and turn straight pipe clockwise engaging positive locking channels until connection is firm Do not force connection 10 Assemble end pipe K to st...

Page 23: ...egetation This unit is equipped with a spark arrestor to prevent discharge of hot particles from the engine Contact local fire authorities for laws or regulations regarding fire prevention requirements Engine exhaust IS HOT and contains Carbon Monoxide CO a poison gas Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness serious injury or death Exhaust can cause serious burns ALWAYS position unit so that exhaust...

Page 24: ... ECHO branded fuel is recommended to extend engine life in all air cooled 2 stroke and 2 4 stroke hybrid engines Two Stroke Oil A two stroke engine oil such as ECHO branded 2 stroke oils meeting ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O FD Standards must be used ECHO branded 2 stroke oils meet these standards Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738...

Page 25: ...oosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize NEVER refuel a unit when the engine is HOT or RUNNING DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors 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 If fuel leakage is found do not start or operate unit until lea...

Page 26: ...ire the use of automatic fuel shut off containers to reduce fuel spillage Storage Fuel storage laws vary by locality Contact your local government for the laws affecting your area As a precaution store fuel in an approved airtight container Store in a well ventilated unoccupied building away from sparks and flames Empty the fuel tank prior to storing the unit Return unused fuel to an approved fuel...

Page 27: ...sition PB 9010 H T Recoil starter Use short pulls only 1 2 2 3 of rope length for starting Do not allow the rope to snap back in Always hold the unit firmly 1 Throttle Lever Move throttle lever A to IDLE position 2 Choke Rotate choke B to COLD START position 3 Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb C until fuel is visible Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times PB 9010 H A PB 9010T A ...

Page 28: ...e fires and dies proceed to step 6 6 Choke After engine fires or 5 pulls move choke lever back to RUN position then pull starter handle ropeuntilenginestartsandruns Allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes Note If engine does not start with choke in RUN position after 5 pulls move choke to COLD START position and repeat steps 3 6 Allow engine to warm up for several minutes before use 7 Th...

Page 29: ...lose the choke 1 Throttle Lever Move throttle lever A to IDLE position 2 Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb C until fuel is visible Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times 3 Recoil Starter Pull recoil starter handle D and engine should start Do not use choke B Note If engine does not start after 5 pulls use cold start procedures PB 9010 H A PB 9010T A D B C ...

Page 30: ...e to return to idle before shutting off engine 2 Throttle Lever Move Throttle Lever A all the way forward to STOP position If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP position close choke COLD START position to stall engine Have your dealer repair stop switch before using unit again Operating Blower Engine exhaust IS HOT and contains Carbon Monoxide CO a poison gas Breathing CO can c...

Page 31: ...id build up of carbon on the spark arrestor screen resulting in overheating and engine damage To reduce harmful build up run engine at wide open throttle for at least 5 minutes every hour and inspect clean the spark arrestor screen after approximately 40 hours of operation Read the Safety Section carefully To avoid engine damage due to over revving do not block blower pipe 1 Use only during approp...

Page 32: ...alks patios and drives Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing 6 Additional speed may be necessary to clean grass and leaves from a lawn or flower bed 7 Higher speed may be necessary to move gravel dirt snow bottles or cans from a driveway street parking lot or stadium 8 Always stop unit using stop engine procedure Note Never use a higher speed setting than necessary to perform a task...

Page 33: ...uld not be used in temperatures below 15 F 9 C otherwise damage to the fuel lines may occur 1 Remove clips from back cushion Remove back cushion A from frame 2 Install cold weather insert B on frame over air intake 3 Install back cushion A to frame over cold weather insert Note Blower performance may be reduced slightly A B ...

Page 34: ...OPERATION PB 9010 H T 34 X7501200700 08 20 ECHO Incorporated Adjust harness 1 Pull straps C downward to adjust shoulder harness 2 Adjust harness limiter strap D for comfortable operation C C D C C ...

Page 35: ...ed to provide many hours of trouble free service Regular scheduled maintenance will help your unit achieve that goal If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools we recommend that you take your unit to a Servicing Dealer for maintenance To help you decide whether you want to DO IT YOURSELF or have the Dealer do it each maintenance task has been graded If the task is not listed se...

Page 36: ...YSTEM MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE SKILL LEVEL Daily or Before Use Air Filter Inspect Clean 1 1 Choke Shutter Fuel System Inspect Cooling System Inspect Clean 2 Recoil Starter Rope Inspect Clean 1 1 Screws Nuts Bolts Inspect Tighten Replace 1 Every Refuel Fuel System Inspect 1 1 Cooling System Inspect Clean 2 3 Months Air Filter Replace 1 1 Fuel Filter Inspect 1 Fuel Cap Gasket Spark Plug Inspect Clean R...

Page 37: ... clean water Wrap the foam pre filter in a clean dry cloth and squeeze do not wring dry Allow to dry completely before reuse Do not oil Air Filter Lightly brush debris from air filter B Replace filter if it is damaged very dirty or the rubber sealing edges are deformed If filter can be reused be certain it fits tightly in the air filter cavity and is installed with the original side out 3 Assemble...

Page 38: ...e all model year 2012 and later gasoline powered engines produced for sale in the United States to be equipped with a special low permeation fuel supply hose between the carburetor and fuel tank When servicing model year 2012 and later equipment only fuel supply hoses certified by EPA can be used to replace the original equipment supply hose Fines up to 37 500 may be enforced for using an un certi...

Page 39: ...g and check for fouling worn and rounded center electrode 2 Clean the plug or replace with a new one DO NOT sand blast to clean Remaining sand will damage engine 3 Adjust spark plug gap by bending outer electrode 4 Tighten spark plug to 102 153 kgf cm 86 133 in lbf 0 65 mm 0 026 in ...

Page 40: ...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 the outside of the cylinder This build up insulates the 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 ...

Page 41: ...ect spark plug lead from spark plug 2 Remove engine cover 3 Clean cylinder fins A to allow cooling air to pass freely 4 Install engine cover 5 Connect spark plug lead Exhaust System Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2 Carbon deposits in muffler will cause a drop in engine output and overheating Spark arrestor screen must be checked periodically Parts Required Spark Arrestor Screen A A ...

Page 42: ... carbon deposits Note When cleaning carbon deposits be careful not to damage the catalytic element inside muffler 4 Install spark arrestor screen 5 Install engine cover 6 Connect spark plug lead Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2 1 Remove spark plug lead from spark plug and remove engine cover 2 Place piston at top dead center Remove muffler A and muffler gasket B Parts Required As needed Muffler Gaske...

Page 43: ...art engine and warm to operating temperature 9 Stop engine and re tighten mounting bolts or nuts to specifications Carburetor Adjustment Engine Break In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break in before carburetor adjustments can be made During the break in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize Idle speed can be adjuste...

Page 44: ...rmed by an authorized ECHO dealer Idle Adjustment Before adjustment make sure that Air filter is clean and properly installed Spark arrestor screen and muffler are free of carbon Blower pipes are installed 1 Start engine run at idle for one minute 2 Complete warm up by running at full throttle for 5 minutes operating choke twice to clear air from carburetor chambers 3 Check idle speed and reset if...

Page 45: ...throttle speed adjust throttle cable 1 Loosen handle adjustment knob C and tilt Tube Throttle handle forward to expose Adjustment Screw D 2 Turn Adjustment Screw until Throttle Trigger free play is 4 6 mm 3 16 1 4 in 3 After adjustment squeeze and release Throttle Trigger several times to verify Carburetor Throttle Shaft has full range of movement from idle to wide open throttle positions D C D 3 ...

Page 46: ...buretor No fuel at carburetor Fuel strainer or fuel line obstructed Clean or replace See your dealer Fuel at cylinder No fuel at cylinder Carburetor See your dealer Muffler wet with fuel Fuel mixture too rich OPEN choke Clean or replace air filter Adjust carburetor See your dealer Engine starts hard or Engine does not start Spark at end of plug wire No spark Ignition at STOP position Electrical pr...

Page 47: ...tenance which includes the following Engine runs but dies or Engine does not acceler ate properly Air filter Air filter dirty Normal wear Clean or replace Fuel filter Fuel filter dirty Contaminants or residue in fuel Replace filter or replace fuel Fuel vent Fuel vent plugged Contaminated fuel Clean or replace Spark plug Plug dirty or worn Normal wear Clean and adjust or replace Carburetor Improper...

Page 48: ...retor then drain the tank again Close choke start and run the engine until it stops due to lack of fuel 7 Allow engine to cool Remove the spark plug lead from the spark plug Remove the spark plug Pour 7 cc 0 25 oz of fresh clean two stroke engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole 8 Pull the recoil starter handle 2 3 times to distribute the oil inside the engine 9 Observe the piston...

Page 49: ...mp Ignition System Flywheel magneto capacitor discharge ignition type Spark Plug NGK CMR7H Gap 0 65 mm 0 026 in Fuel Mixed Gasoline and Two stroke Oil Gasoline Oil Ratio 50 1 Gasoline Use 89 Octane unleaded Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE Do not use alternative fuels such as E 15 or E 85 Oil ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O M345 FD two stroke air c...

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