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7.

When starting to edge, run the engine at full throttle, and lower the
blade gently into the ground, being careful not to hit the concrete
with the blade.

8.

Don't force the blade. Move as quickly as the blade will allow.

WARNING

DANGER

The complete unit, specifically the drive shaft assembly and
muffler exhaust area may become very hot during use. Avoid
contact during and immediately after operation, otherwise serious
personal injury may result.

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Summary of Contents for PE-231

Page 1: ...02999999 PE 261 Serial Number 02001001 02999999 WARNING DANGER X750001160 08 00 X7502094800 Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully ECHO provides an Operator s Manual and a Safety Man...

Page 2: ...4 Equipment 4 Fuel 5 Personal Condition and Safety Equipment 6 Safe Operation 7 Extended Operation Extreme Conditions 9 Description 10 Contents 10 Emission Control 10 Specifications 14 Assembly 15 Dr...

Page 3: ...is manual and on the product itself you will find safety alerts and helpful information messages preceded by symbols or key words The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and wha...

Page 4: ...n Use twohanded DO NOT smoke nearfuel DONOTallow flamesorsparks nearfuel Wearslip resistant foot wear Enginechoke control Ignition ON OFF Primerbulb INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS Keepbystandersaway 15 m 50 ft...

Page 5: ...from leaving the muffler Make sure the spark arrestor screen is in good repair and properly seated in the muffler Keep exhaust area clear of flammabledebris Avoid contact during and immediately after...

Page 6: ...an approved fuel storage container 3 m 10 ft PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT WARNING DANGER Edger users risk injury to themselves and others if the edger is used improperly and or safety prec...

Page 7: ...s with non skid soles DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED Hot Humid Weather Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue which may lead to heat stroke Schedule heavy...

Page 8: ...p A Firm Grip Hold the front and rear handles with both hands with thumbs and fingers encircling the handles Keep A Solid Stance Maintain footing and balance at all times Do not stand on slippery unev...

Page 9: ...ve 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 those areas Certain r...

Page 10: ...y Glasses EMISSION CONTROL California Tier 2 The emission control system for these engines are EM Engine Modification IMPORTANTENGINEINFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY YEHXS 0234CB DISPLACEMENT 22 8 CC THIS EN...

Page 11: ...POWER EDGER OPERATOR S MANUAL 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 14 20 PE 231 21 22 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 PE 231...

Page 12: ...12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 PE 261 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 14 20 PE 261 21 22...

Page 13: ...sition to open choke 13 SPARK PLUG Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture 14 ARM REST Provides arm rest during operation and protects arm from the hot engine 15 SPARK ARRESTOR CATALYTIC MUFFLER MUFFLER...

Page 14: ...o c r i a e k o r t s o w t e c n a m r o f r e P h g i H O H C E 1 0 5 e n i l o s a G l o h o c l a l y h t e m g n i n i a t n o c l e u f e s u T O N O D d e d a e l n u e n a t c O 9 8 E B T M 5...

Page 15: ...ter line of housing is midway between the two arrows on shaft 4 Tighten bolt A THROTTLE LINKAGE AND IGNITION LEADS PE 231 1 Connect ignition stop leads A and B 2 Place throttle linkage C through adjus...

Page 16: ...that wide open throttle low idle extremes are adjusted properly If adjustment cannot be achieved with adjusting nuts consult with your Echo Dealer for correct adjustment procedure 5 Connect ignition...

Page 17: ...n in all Echo engines sold in the past regardless of ratio specified in those manuals Mixing Instructions 1 Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline 2 Add 2 stroke...

Page 18: ...days IMPORTANT Stored fuel ages Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty 30 days ninety 90 days when a fuel stabilizer is added IMPORTANT Stored two stroke fuel may separate ALWAYS shake...

Page 19: ...debris Allow the engine and muffler to completely cool before performing any maintenance activity DETERMINE OPERATION AREA WARNING DANGER Inspect starting area for hazards such as rocks glass debris e...

Page 20: ...orward away from the STOP position 2 Close Choke Cold Start Move choke lever B to Cold Start Position 3 Primer PumpBulb Pump primer bulb C until fuel is visible in the Clear fuel return line Pump bulb...

Page 21: ...ts the cutting attachment may rotate even with the throttle trigger in idle released position 1 Stop Switch Start Run Move stop switch button A away from the STOP position 2 Primer Pump Bulb Pump prim...

Page 22: ...neat edge and to avoid having to make more than one pass NOTE Blade depth may have to be adjusted due to differences in height between the hard surface and the top of the grass WARNING DANGER Never ad...

Page 23: ...careful not to hit the concrete with the blade 8 Don t force the blade Move as quickly as the blade will allow WARNING DANGER The complete unit specifically the drive shaft assembly and muffler exhau...

Page 24: ...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...

Page 25: ...dirty replace 3 If element can be cleaned and reused be certain it still fits the cavity in the air cleaner cover is installed with the original side out FUEL FILTER Level 1 Tools required Fuel line h...

Page 26: ...by bending outer electrode 4 Tighten spark plug to 145 155 kg cm 125 135 in lb COOLING SYSTEMS CLEANING Level2 Tools required Cross Head Screwdriver 4 mm Hex Wrench Cleaning Brush 25 or 50 mm 1 or 2 i...

Page 27: ...ver C IMPORTANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins 5 Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins 6 Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter an...

Page 28: ...rt must be inspected and cleaned of excess carbon every 3 months or 90 hours of operation in order to maintain this engine within the emissions durability period ECHO strongly recommends that you retu...

Page 29: ...eted the cutting attach ment should not turn at idle otherwise serious personal injury may result BLADE REPLACEMENT LUBRICATION Level 1 Tools Required Scrench Locking Tool Needle Nose Pliers 8 mm Open...

Page 30: ...fill grease will emerge between PTO shaft C and seal when over full NOTE Shield cover not shown for illustration clarity 6 Install inner blade adapter B onto PTO shaft C 7 Install and center new blade...

Page 31: ...e e S d n e t a k r a p S e r i w g u l p f o k r a p s o N f o d n e t a e r i w g u l p f f o h c t i w s p o t S m e l b o r p l a c i r t c e l E h c t i w s k c o l r e t n I n o h c t i w s n r...

Page 32: ...the recoil starter handle several times to remove fuel from the carburetor 7 Remove the spark plug and pour 7 cc 1 4 oz 1 2 tablespoon of fresh clean two stroke engine oil into the cylinder through t...

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Page 36: ...uct you may call the ECHO ConsumerProductSupportDepartmentat1 800 673 1558from8 00am to 5 00 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before calling please know the model and serial number of yo...

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