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ANUAL

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Tiller/Cultivator

Operator's Manual

MODEL

TC-2100 

Type 1

Serial Number 011441 & Up

TC-2100 

Type 1E

Serial Number 001001 & Up

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.

X7504082102

89869811762
01/00

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this

product contains chemicals known

to the State of California to cause

cancer, birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

Summary of Contents for TC-2100 Type 1

Page 1: ...p 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 X7504082102 89869811762 01...

Page 2: ...ion and Safety Equipment 6 Safe Operation 7 Extended Operation Extreme Conditions 7 Description 8 Emission Control 8 Contents 8 Specifications 10 Assembly 11 Pre Operation 12 Fuel 12 Equipment Check 1...

Page 3: ...S GEAR CASE SAFETY SYMBOLS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION Throughout this manual and on the product itself you will find safety alerts and helpful information messages preceded by symbols or key words The...

Page 4: ...ion application Symbol form shape Hot Surface Carburetor adjustment Idle speed Carburetor adjustment High speed mixture Symbol description application Symbol form shape Symbol description application...

Page 5: ...r 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 run...

Page 6: ...you operate the tiller cultivator Hand Protection Wear no slip heavy duty work gloves in improve your grip on the Tiller Cultivator handles Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to...

Page 7: ...ing 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 th...

Page 8: ...INE FAMILY TEH021UB24RA DISPLACEMENT 21 2cc THIS ENGINE MEETS U S EPA PHI AND 1995 1999 CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR ULGE ENGINES REFER TO OWNER S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJU...

Page 9: ...ning 7 PRIMER BULB Before starting and after filling the fuel tank pump primer bulb 10 times or until a steady stream of fresh fuel is visible through the clear fuel return line 8 AIR CLEANER Contains...

Page 10: ...T d n a e n i l o s a G d e x i M o i t a R l i O l e u F l i o e n i g n e d e l o 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...

Page 11: ...to gearcase handle mounting grooves and assemble using 6 35 x 82 5mm 1 4in x 3 1 4in hex head shoulder bolt D lockwasher B and locknut C in rear handle mounting holes DO NOT TIGHTEN BOLTS 5 Slide carr...

Page 12: ...t Warranty Explanation Mixing Follow directions on the oil container Handling Fuel WARNING DANGER Fuel is VERY flammable Use extreme care when mixing storing or handling or serious personal injury may...

Page 13: ...T 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 fuel containe...

Page 14: ...g and immediately after operation Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas STARTING COLD ENGINE WARNING DANGER The tines should not move at idle If tines move readjust c...

Page 15: ...pulls use Cold Start Procedure 1 STOP SWITCH START Place Stop Switch A in START position 2 PRIMER PUMP BULB Pump primer bulb C until fuel is visible in the Clear fuel return line 3 CHOKE OPEN Be cert...

Page 16: ...NACE INTERVALS C o m p o n e n t S y s te m M ain te n an c e P ro c e d u re D a ily o r B efo re U se E ve ry R e fu el 3 M o n th s o r 9 0 H o u rs 6 M o n th s o r 30 0 H o u rs Yea rly o r 6 0 0...

Page 17: ...avity 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 Leve...

Page 18: ...h 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 cyl...

Page 19: ...he tab of the metal deflector shield is in the slot of the cover EXHAUST SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level3 Tools Required Cross Head Screwdriver 3mm Hex wrench Soft metal brush Wooden carbon scraper...

Page 20: ...and turn idle C speed adjustment screw CW until the tines begin to turn then turn the screw CCW until tines stop turning Turn screw CCW an additional 1 4 turn 5 Accelerate to full throttle for 2 3 se...

Page 21: ...equires Accurate Tachometer 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...

Page 22: ...ot over fill Too much grease will cause pressure and possible sealfailure Cleaning Tines AfterEachUse NOTE Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp blades 1 Remove weeds etc from tines and wash dirt fr...

Page 23: ...E r u o y e e S r e l a e d O H C E r u o y e e S g u l p t a k r a p S k r a p s o N g u l p t a t c e r r o c n i p a g k r a p S n o b r a c h t i w d e r e v o C l e u f h t i w d e l u o F e v i...

Page 24: ...d debris from exterior of unit 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 s...

Page 25: ...TILLER CULTIVATOR OPERATOR S MANUAL 25 NOTES...

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Page 27: ...TILLER CULTIVATOR OPERATOR S MANUAL 27 NOTES...

Page 28: ...s 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 t...

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