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OWER

RUNER

PERATOR

ANUAL

Power Pruner

Operator's Manual

MODELS:

PPT-2100 TYPE 1/1E

Serial Number 503550 - 506999

PPT-2400 TYPE 1/1E

Serial Number 505900 - 518599

WARNING DANGER

Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator's Manual, which must
be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serous injury.

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this

product contains chemicals known

to the State of California to cause

cancer, birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

89865024661
07/98

X7502301401

Summary of Contents for Power Pruner PPT-2100

Page 1: ...NING DANGER Readrulesforsafeoperationandinstructionscarefully ECHOprovidesanOperator sManual whichmust bereadandunderstoodforproperandsafeoperation Failuretodosocouldresultinserousinjury WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm 89865024661 07 98 X7502301401 ...

Page 2: ...edOperation ExtremeConditions 9 Description 10 Contents 10 EmissionControl 10 Specifications 13 Assembly 14 Cutting Attachment to Drive Shaft Installation 14 3 ExtensionInstallation 14 Saw Chain Tension Adjustment 15 Pre Operation 16 Fuel 16 Lubricating the Guide Bar and Saw Chain 17 Adjusting Automatic Oiler 18 EquipmentCheck 18 DetermineOperationArea 19 Operation 19 StartingColdEngine 19 Startin...

Page 3: ...unit NOTE This enclosed message provides tips for use care and maintenance of the unit Throughout this 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 what they mean to you SAFETY GENERAL DESCRIPTION IMPORTANT See Description and Specification sections f...

Page 4: ...AL SYMBOLS Symbol description application Symbol form shape Symbol description application Symbol form shape Hot Surface Carburetor adjustment Idle speed Carburetor adjustment High speed mixture Symbol description application Symbol form shape Symbol description application Symbol form shape Read and understand owners manual Wear eyes ears and head protection Emergency stop Fuel and oil mixture Fi...

Page 5: ...actured or discolored saw chain Remove all foreign objects from work area Always cover the guide bar and saw chain with guide bar cover during transportation and in storage FUEL WARNING DANGER FuelisVERYflammable Useextremecarewhenmixing storingor handling or serious personal injury may result Use an approved fuel container DONOTsmokenearfuel DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel Fuel tanks cans...

Page 6: ... wear head protection meeting ANSI Z89 1 or CE requirements with a full face shield Head protection with full face shield will help protect you from falling branches and debris Hand Protection Wear no slip heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip on the power pruner handles Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands Special vibration reducing gloves such as Echo s Pr...

Page 7: ...azards that could contribute to unsafe conditions DO NOT operate unit if any wires power telephone cable etc are closer than 15 M 50 ft to any part of the operator or unit Spectators and fellow workers must be warned and children and animals prevented from coming nearer than 15 M 50 ft while the Power Pruner is in use Avoid all power lines This unit is not insulated against electrical current Oper...

Page 8: ...wer Pruner and result in serious injury to the operator or any one standing close by Kickback may occur when the moving saw chain at the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut In some cases this may cause a lightning fast reverse action kicking the guide bar and saw chain up and back or down and back towards the operator Eithe...

Page 9: ...f to cold and vibration Repetitive 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 repetitive hand activities may put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury RSI AnextremeRSIconditionisCarpalTunnelSyndrome CTS which could occur whe...

Page 10: ... Statement __ PlasticBag __ T Wrench combination screwdriver spark plug socket __ Combination Cross Head Slotted L Wrench __ 3mmhexwrench __ 8x10mmSpanner __ Safety Glasses __ 2 StrokeOilBottle 2 6oz __ Shoulder Harness __ GuideBarCover EMISSION CONTROL Emissions Models The emission control system for this engine is EM Engine Modification IMPORTANTENGINEINFORMATION ENGINEFAMILY TEH024UB24RA DISPLA...

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

Page 12: ...NKCAP Covers and seals fuel tank opening 12 PRIMER BULB Pumping primer bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank priming the carburetor for starting Pump the bulb 10 times until fuel is visible in clear fuel return line 13 AIRCLEANERASSEMBLY Containsreplaceableairfilterelement 14 CHOKE Located above air cleaner housing Controls operation of choke Move lever to start position ...

Page 13: ...ne 89 Octane unleaded DO NOT use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE Oil 50 1 ECHO High Performance two stroke air cooled engine oil Fuel Tank Capacity 0 4 lit 14 0 US fl oz Starter System Automatic Recoil Starter Clutch Centrifugal Type Sprocket Type 6 tooth spur 9 53 mm 3 8 pitch Power Transmission Shaft Assembly Aluminum Extrusion Gear Case Ratio 1 5 1 Oiling Sy...

Page 14: ... tube ASSEMBLY SHAFT TUBE POWER HEAD Tools Required T wrench 8 10mmWrench CombinationL Wrench Parts Required Power Head Shaft Tube Assembly Cutting Attach ment B A C FANHOUSING E D D CUTTING ATTACHMENT TO SHAFT TUBE INSTALLATION ALIGN PUSH BOTTOM VIEW WARNING DANGER Saw Chain is sharp Always wear gloves when handling assembly otherwise serious personal injury may result 1 Loosen the four 4 screws ...

Page 15: ...attachment with locating hole K in upper shaft tube 6 Tighten locator screw E Tighten four 4 cutting attachment screws D 7 Extend upper shaft tube to desired length Tighten center clamp knob F turning clockwise G K J H G H I THROTTLE LINKAGE INSTALLATION D F NOTE The engine is delivered separated from shaft tube The throttle linkage and stop switch wires are attached to the rear handle 1 Loosen ou...

Page 16: ...when handling saw chain otherwise serious personal injury may result To Adjust Saw Chain Tension 1 Loosen two 2 11 mm 7 16 in guide bar bolts A located on cutting attachment using the adjustment wrench provided 2 Turn saw chain tnesioning screw B located next to guide bar in sprocket cover clockwise to tighten saw chain on guide bar Turning screw counter clockwise will loosen saw chain on guide ba...

Page 17: ...dling or serious personal injury may result Use an approved fuel container DONOTsmokenearfuel DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel Fuel tanks cans may be under pressure Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize NEVER refuel a unit when the engine is HOT NEVER refuel a unit with the engine running DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors ALWAYS fill fuel tanks out doors over bare ground...

Page 18: ...adjustment wheel B Very little visible oil on the saw chain will provide sufficient lubrication NOTE Proper oiling rate will use one reservoir of oil for each tank of gas IMPORTANT Do not force adjustment wheel after indicator has reached the end of travel window EQUIPMENT CHECK Before operation a complete check of the unit must be performed Check unit for loose missing nuts bolts and screws Tight...

Page 19: ...RNING DANGER The cutting attachment should not rotate at idle If cutting attachment moves readjust carburetor according to Carburetor Adjustment instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer otherwise serious personal injury may result 15 M 50ft OPERATION Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator s Manual and instructions for safe operation Before starting the unit equip your...

Page 20: ...gine starts and runs Release throttle trigger and allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes NOTE If engine does not start with choke in Run position after 4 pulls repeat instructions 4 and 5 6 After engine warm up gradually depress throttle trigger to increase engine RPM to operating speed STARTING WARM ENGINE WARNING DANGER The cutting attachment should not rotate at idle If cutting attac...

Page 21: ...falling branch Cut branches bounce when striking ground Long branches should be removed in several pieces Do not stand directly beneath branch being cut When ready to cut Hold cutting shoe against branch This will prevent whipping of the branch DO NOT use back and forth sawing action Look out for branch immediately behind the branch being cut If saw chain hits rear branch damage to saw chain may o...

Page 22: ...I 1 R I S E D O C R E T T E L E R U D E C O R P E C N A N E T N I A M N A E L C C E C A L P E R R T C E P S N I I E T O N T N A T R O P M I d e r i u q e r f o y c n e u q e r f e h t e n i m r e t e d l l i w e c n e i r e p x e r u o y d n a e s u l a u t c A m u m i x a m e r a n w o h s s l a v r e t n i e m i T e c n a n e t n i a m S E T O N E R U D E C O R P E C N A N E T N I A M n o i t c ...

Page 23: ...nd reused be certain it properly fits the cavity in the air cleaner cover is installed with the original side out NOTE Carburetor adjustment may be needed after air filter cleaning replacement See Carburetor Adjustment Section FUEL FILTER Level1 Parts Required 90008REPOWERFILTERKIT WARNING DANGER FuelisVERYflammable Useextremecarewhenmixing storingor handling or serious personal injury may result ...

Page 24: ...EANING Level3 Parts Required None 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 the outside of the cylinder This build ...

Page 25: ...n reverse order NOTE When installing the engine cover be certain the tab of the metal deflector shield is in the slot of the engine cover EXHAUST SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level2 Parts Required ScreenP N14586240630 GasketLidP N14586642031 1 Remove engine cover A See Cleaning Cooling System pages 24 25 for step by step instructions 2 Place piston at Top Dead Center TDC to prevent carbon dirt fro...

Page 26: ...h transition from idle to full throttle If engine hesitates turn LO B needle CCW an additional 1 8 turn and repeat acceleration Continue adjusting until smooth acceleration results 6 Check HI speed RPM at W O T Wide Open Throttle HI speed RPM should be set to specifications found on page 13 Specifica tions of this manual 7 Check idle speed and reset if necessary If a tachometer is avail able idle ...

Page 27: ...ew C CW clockwise until saw chain begins to turn then turn screw out CCW counter clockwise until saw chain stops turning Turn screw out CCW an additional 1 4 turn 1 Start engine and allow to warm to operating temperature minimum 2 3 minutes varying engine speed from idle to full throttle 2 Always begin fine tuning with LO B needle a Lean drop off With engine idling turn LO B needle slowly CW in to...

Page 28: ...saw chain tension turning screw B counter clockwise Remove sprocket cover Free saw chain from sprocket and remove from guide bar If guide bar is okay proceed to saw chain installation Slide guide bar forward and remove from cutting attachment Install new guide bar sliding it onto the cutting attachment as far as possible Saw Chain Installation Level3 Install new saw chain onto guide bar Make sure ...

Page 29: ...ntal in cutter and file in one direction 3 File until cutter top and side bevel edges are sharp without nicks 4 Place depth gauge tool B firmly on top of cutter with 025 slot and end against front cutter raker File cutter raker with flat file until flush with top of depth gauge 5 Finish cutter sharpening by rounding front raker edge C with flat file 6 Properly filed cutter is as shown 7 Apply clea...

Page 30: ...erclogged Fuel line clogged Carburetor Cause Turnswitchon See your Echo dealer See your Echo dealer Sparkgapincorrect Coveredwithcarbon Fouledwithfuel Sparkplugdefective Clean Clean See your Echo dealer Problem Engine starts hard does not start Fuel at cylinder Adjust 0 65 mm 0 026in Cleanorreplace Cleanorreplace Replaceplug Engine runs Dies or Accelerates poorly Air filter dirty Fuel filter dirty...

Page 31: ...t 4 Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required 5 Tighten all the screws and nuts 6 Drain the fuel tank completely and pull 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 the spark plug hole A Place a clean cloth over the spark p...

Page 32: ...O Parts and ECHO Re Power Parts and Assemblies for your ECHOproductsareavailableonlyfromanAuthorizedECHODealer When you do need to buy parts always have the Model Number Type number and Serial Number of the unit with you You can find all three numbers on the engine housing For future reference write them in the space provided below Model No _____________ Type No ____________ SN __________ ADDITION...

Page 33: ...d pages 10A 13A 16A 18A and 29A for proper and safe operation ECHO CONSUMER PRODUCT SUPPORT If you require assistance or have questions concerning the application operation or maintenance of this product you may call the ECHO Consumer Product Support Department at 1 800 673 1558 from 8 00 am to 5 00 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before calling please know the model and serial numb...

Page 34: ...nty Statement __ PlasticBag __ T Wrench combination screwdriver spark plug socket __ 3mmhexwrench __ 8x10mmSpanner __ Safety Glasses __ 2 StrokeOilBottle 2 6oz __ Shoulder Harness __ GuideBarCover EMISSION CONTROL Emissions Models The emission control system for this engine is EM Engine Modification EmissionControlLabel locatedonEngine EXAMPLE ONLY informationonlabelvariesbyFAMILY IMPORTANT ENGINE...

Page 35: ...io n S ys te m C D I c a p a c ito r d is c ha rg e ig nitio n S p a rk P lug N G K B P M 7 A G a p 0 6 5 m m 0 0 2 6 in N G K B P M 7 Y G a p 0 6 5 m m 0 0 2 6 in F ue l M ixe d G a s o line a nd Tw o s tro k e O il F ue l O il R a tio 5 0 1 E C H O H ig h P e rfo rm a nc e tw o s tro k e a ir c o o le d e ng ine o il G a s o line 8 9 O c ta ne unle a d e d D O N O T us e fue l c o nta ining m e ...

Page 36: ...osition 4 Tighten bolt A securely so engine will not rotate on lower shaft tube ASSEMBLY SHAFT TUBE POWER HEAD Tools Required 10x19mm 13 32x3 4in T wrench 8x10mmWrench Hex Wrench Parts Required Power Head Shaft Tube Assembly Cutting Attach ment B A C E D CUTTING ATTACHMENT TO SHAFT TUBE INSTALLATION WARNING DANGER Saw Chain is sharp Always wear gloves when handling assembly otherwise serious perso...

Page 37: ...ting attachment with locating hole J in upper shaft tube 6 Tighten locator screw E Tighten four 4 cutting attachment screws D 7 Extend upper shaft tube to desired length Tighten center clamp knob F turning clockwise E THROTTLE LINKAGE INSTALLATION D F NOTE The engine is delivered separated from shaft tube The throttle linkage and stop switch wires are attached to the rear handle 1 Loosen outer 10m...

Page 38: ...T wrenchprovided WARNING DANGER Always wear gloves when handling saw chain otherwise serious personal injury may result To Adjust Saw Chain Tension 1 Loosen two 2 10 mm 13 32 in guide bar nuts A located on cutting attachment using the T wrench provided 2 Turn saw chain tensioner screw B located next to guide bar in sprocket cover clockwise to tighten saw chain on guide bar Turning screw counter cl...

Page 39: ...DJUSTING AUTOMATIC OILER Toolsrequired 10x19mm 13 32x3 4 T Wrenchprovided 1 Remove two 2 10 mm guide bar retaining nuts and sprocket cover 2 From bottom of gear case turn adjustment screw A clockwise to decrease oil volume counter clockwise to increase oil volume NOTE Very little visible oil on the saw chain will provide sufficient lubrication S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17...

Page 40: ...nsion turning screw B counter clockwise Remove sprocket cover Free saw chain from sprocket and remove from guide bar If guide bar is okay proceed to saw chain installation Slide guide bar forward and remove from cutting attachment Install new guide bar sliding it onto the cutting attachment as far as possible Turn saw chain adjustment screw until adjusting pin C fits into round hole in guide bar S...

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