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ES-252

TROUBLESHOOTING

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© 01/2019 ECHO Inc.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition 
spark by grounding spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may 
result.

ENGINE PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Problem Check 

Status 

Cause 

Remedy 

Engine cranks - 
starts hard/ 
doesn’t start 

Fuel at carburetor

No fuel at carburetor

Fuel strainer clogged
Fuel line clogged 
Carburetor 

Clean or replace
Clean or replace
See your Echo dealer 

Fuel at cylinder

No fuel at cylinder 

Carburetor 

See your Echo dealer 

Muffler wet with fuel 

Fuel Mixture too rich 

Open choke 
Clean/replace air filter  
See your Echo dealer 

Spark at end of 
plug wire

No spark

Stop switch OFF 
Electrical problem
Interlock switch

Turn switch to ON 
See your Echo dealer 
See your Echo dealer 

Spark at plug

No spark

Spark gap incorrect 
Covered with carbon 
Fouled with fuel
Plug defective

Adjust to 0.65mm 
(0.026 in.)
Clean or replace 
Clean or replace 
Replace plug 

Engine runs, 
but dies or 
does not 
accelerate 
properly 

Air filter 

Air filter dirty

Normal wear 

Clean or replace 

Fuel filter 

Fuel filter dirty

Contaminants/residues 
in fuel 

Replace 

Fuel vent

Fuel vent plugged 

Contaminants/residues 
in fuel 

Clean or replace 

Spark Plug 

Plug dirty/worn

Normal wear 

Clean and adjust or replace 

Carburetor 

Improper adjustment 

Vibration

See Your Echo Dealer 

Cooling System 

Cooling system 
dirty/plugged 

Extended operation in 
dirty/dusty locations

Clean 

Spark Arrestor 
Screen 

Spark arrestor screen 
plugged 

Normal wear 

Replace 

Engine does 
not crank 

N/A 

N/A 

Internal engine problem  See your Echo dealer 

Engine runs,

blower doesn't

work or is

weak/uneven

Blower pipe

Pipe clogged

Build-up of debris 

Unclog

Pipe loose

Vibration

Tighten

Pipe damaged

Wear/Misuse

Replace 

Содержание SHRED 'N' VAC ES-252

Страница 1: ...or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover may become extremely hot Always keep clear of exhaust and muffler area otherwise serious personal injury may occur The engine exhaust from this product conta...

Страница 2: ...ption 11 Contents 13 Assembly 14 Blower Application 14 Install Blower Pipes 14 Remove Blower Pipes 15 Vacuum Shredding Application 15 Operation 17 Fuel 17 Starting Cold Engine 19 Starting Warm Engine...

Страница 3: ...ING INFORMATION Parts Serial Number Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO REPOWER Parts and Assemblies for your ECHO products are available only from an Authorized ECHO Dealer When you do need to buy parts alwa...

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Страница 5: ...d 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...

Страница 6: ...on Symbol Description Read and understand owners manual Fuel and oil mixture Carburetor Adjustment Low speed mixture Carburetor Adjustment High speed mixture Wear eye ear and head protection Finger se...

Страница 7: ...on Operators who are sensitive to dust or other common airborne allergens may need to wear a dust mask to prevent inhaling these materials while operating unit Dust masks can provide protection agains...

Страница 8: ...culation by performing vigorous arm exercises during frequent work breaks and also by not smoking Limit the hours of operation Try to fill each day with jobs where operating the unit or other hand hel...

Страница 9: ...dius 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 t...

Страница 10: ...e stop before removing obstructions clearing debris or servicing unit DO NOT start or operate unit unless all guards and protective covers are properly assembled to unit NEVER reach into any opening w...

Страница 11: ...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 ECHO dealer The safety decal is f...

Страница 12: ...S 252 1 Stop Switch 2 Spark Plug 3 Fuel Tank 4 Fuel Tank Cap 5 Choke 6 Recoil Starter Handle 7 Purge Bulb 8 Spark Arrestor Muffler Spark Arrestor Muffler with catalyst 9 Blower Pipes 10 Throttle Posit...

Страница 13: ...carton check for damage Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts Use the contents list to check for missing parts 1 Power Head 1 Blower Pipe upper 1 Blower Pipe lowe...

Страница 14: ...er pipe into fan case until a clicking sound is heard 3 Align tabs D with grooves E and slide lower blower pipe over upper pipe until there is light resistance Do not force connection 4 Hold upper pip...

Страница 15: ...ut of fan case 3 Remove screwdriver Vacuum Shredding Application Install Vacuum Tube 1 Turn knob I counter clockwise until hinged housing cover is free to open for vacuum tube installation 2 Opening h...

Страница 16: ...re short locking rib C faces downward Slide elbow pipe into fan case until a clicking sound is heard 3 Place debris bag opening over flared end of elbow D and cinch bag securely with Velcro strap E Re...

Страница 17: ...of this manual Fuel containing more than 25 ethanol is NOT approved for use in ECHO 2 stroke gasoline engines Fuel containing more than 25 ethanol may cause performance problems loss of power overhea...

Страница 18: ...ired amount of gasoline 2 Add the proper amount of 2 stroke oil to gasoline 3 Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline 4 Add remaining gasoline close fuel container and remix Spilled fuel is...

Страница 19: ...e unit on a flat clear area Firmly grasp throttle handle with left hand and rapidly pull recoil starter handle rope E until engine fires or maximum 5 pulls 6 Choke Move choke lever C to RUN position a...

Страница 20: ...ure Stopping Engine 1 Throttle Trigger Throttle Position Lever Release throttle trigger F Move throttle position lever B forward to idle position and allow engine to return to idle before shutting off...

Страница 21: ...revving do not block blower pipe 1 Use only during appropriate hours 2 Allow the engine to warm up at a fast idle for a few minutes 3 Control engine speed with throttle trigger F or for continuous use...

Страница 22: ...elcro strap Note Vacuum action works best at higher engine speeds Avoid using vacuum in areas where rocks or other large hard debris may be vacuumed into unit Clear these areas with blower first blowi...

Страница 23: ...airs Skill Levels Level 1 Easy to do Common tools may be required Level 2 Moderate difficulty Some specialized tools may be required Maintenance Intervals MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE LETTER CODES I INSPECT...

Страница 24: ...ver Fuel Filter Level 1 Fuel is VERY flammable Use extreme care when mixing storing or handling or serious personal injury may result 1 Use a clean rag to remove loose dirt from around fuel cap and em...

Страница 25: ...side 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...

Страница 26: ...y 7 Attach 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 heat shield B 3 Use a w...

Страница 27: ...ep hands clear of moving parts during adjustmemt otherwise serious bodily injury may occur Before adjustment make sure that Check for correct spark plug BPM 8Y P N 15901019830 and gap 026 in 0 65 mm T...

Страница 28: ...working in shredder blade area 1 With engine stopped remove spark plug wire remove vacuum tube from unit 2 Remove accumulated debris from blade and inspect for damage Do not operate SHRED N VAC if shr...

Страница 29: ...N See your Echo dealer See your Echo dealer Spark at plug No spark Spark gap incorrect Covered with carbon Fouled with fuel Plug defective Adjust to 0 65mm 0 026 in Clean or replace Clean or replace R...

Страница 30: ...position 3 Remove accumulation of grease oil dirt and debris from exterior of unit 4 Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required 5 Tighten all the screws and nuts 6 Drain fuel tank...

Страница 31: ...ischarge ignition type Spark Plug NGK BPM 8Y 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 alcoh...

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