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Power Blower
Operator's Manual
MODELS: PB-650
Serial Number 04001001 - 04002000
WARNING DANGER
Read rules for safe operation and all instructions carefully. ECHO provides this
Operator's Manual which must be read and understood for proper and safe operation.
X750003020
X7501126900
06/01
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IMPORTANT POWER BLOWER 3 OPERATOR'S MANUAL MANUAL 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 following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you. This symbol accompanied by the words WARNING and DANGER calls attention to an act or condition that can lead to serious personal injury to operator IMPORTANT The enclosed
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4 INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS Symbol Symbol Symbol Symbol Symbol form/shape Symbol form/shape Symbol form/shape Symbol form/shape description/application description/application description/application description/application Ignition Read and understand Fuel and oil mixture Engine choke ON/OFF Operator's Manual. control. Finger Severing Wear eyes, ears and Emergency stop head protection Primer bulb Wear hand Hot protection. Use Carburetor adjustment Carburetor adjustment Surface - High speed mixture
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POWER BLOWER 5 OPERATOR'S MANUAL EXTENDED OPERATION/EXTREME CONDITIONS To reduce the risk of RSI/CTS, do the following: Vibration and Cold -- Avoid using your wrist in a bent, It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which extended or twisted position. Instead try affects the fingers of certain individuals may be brought about by to maintain a straight wrist position. exposure to vibration and cold. Exposure to vibration and cold may Also, when grasping, use your whole cau
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6 Keep A Solid Stance SAFE OPERATION Maintain footing and balance at all times. Do not stand on slippery, uneven or unstable surfaces. Do not work Determine Operation Area -- in odd positions or on ladders. Do not perform Maintenance or Assembly procedures Review area to be cleared. Look for potential hazards with engine running. such as stones or metal objects. Spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and Noise Control children and animals prevented from coming nearer than Foll
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POWER BLOWER 7 OPERATOR'S MANUAL DESCRIPTION CONTENTS 1 - Power Head 1 - Flex Pipe 1 - Pipe w/swivel 1 - Straight Pipe 1 - Straight Pipe 1 - Operator's Manual 1 - Warranty Registration Card 1 - ECHO Emissions and Warranty Statement 1 - Plastic Bag 2 - Clamps w/screws 1 - Stick Handle 1 - Bolt 6x45 1 - Washer 6 1 - Wing nut 11 12 1-Bottle ECHO 2-Stroke Oil Mix 10 1 13 9 2 8 7 3 6 5 4 1. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture. 2. SPARK ARRESTOR - CATALYTIC MUFFLER / MUFFLER - The muffl
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8 8. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable air filter element. 9. BLOWER PIPES - Twist lock design. 10. THROTTLE POSITION LEVER/STOP SWITCH - Combination stop switch and variable speed throttle lever. When the lever is moved all the way forward the blower is at Wide Open Throttle (W.O.T.). When the lever is moved rearward to detent, the blower is at idle. When the lever is moved rearward past the idle detent the blower will stop. 11. SAFETY DECAL - Lists important safety precautions. 12. HANDLE -
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POWER BLOWER 9 OPERATOR'S MANUAL WARNING DANGER Never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running or serious personal injury may result. INSTALL BLOWER PIPES / STICK HANDLE D A C 1. Assemble straight pipe with swivel (A) into flexible pipe (B). 2. Assemble flexible pipe (B) to elbow (D) on blower. B C 3. Assemble clamps (C) onto both ends of flexible pipe (B) and tighten. F G 4. Loosen wing nut (E) completely and expand open, stick handle H clamp (F). E A 5. Align notches (
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10 PRE-OPERATION IMPORTANT Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon FUEL emissions. Some states may require the use of automatic fuel shut-off containers to reduce fuel Fuel Requirements spillage. Contact your ECHO dealer for ordering information. R + M Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [ ] (mid grade or higher) 2 gasoline known to be good quality. Gasoline may contain up to 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasohol After Refueling - containing methyl (wood) alcohol is NOT approved.
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POWER BLOWER 11 OPERATOR'S MANUAL OPERATION 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. Rotate spring loaded throttle handle downward to a comfortable operating position. STARTING COLD ENGINE 1. Move throttle lever (A) to START/IDLE DETENT position. A 2. Close Choke - Cold Start. Move choke (B) up to "Cold Start" position. 3. Primer Bulb -Prime. Pump primer bulb (D) until fuel is visible an
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12 STOPPING ENGINE A 1. Move throttle lever (A) to idle detent position and allow engine to idle for a few minutes. 2. Move throttle lever (A) to "O" (Stop) position. WARNING DANGER If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP position, close choke - COLD START position - to stall engine. Have your ECHO dealer repair stop switch before using blower again. OPERATING BLOWER WARNING DANGER Always wear safety glasses, hearing protection, a face filter mask and take all safety prec
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POWER BLOWER 13 OPERATOR'S MANUAL MAINTENANCE Your ECHO blower is designed to provide many hours of trouble-free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your blower achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit to an ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance. To help you decide whether you want to DO-IT-YOURSELF or have the ECHO Dealer do it, each maintenance task has been graded. If task is not listed, see your ECHO Dealer
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14 AIR FILTER Level 1. Tools required: 25 - 50mm (1 - 2 in.) medium bristle paint brush. Parts required: Air Filter P/N A226000031 NOTE Clean daily. 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from the air cleaner area. 2. Remove the air cleaner cover. Clean and inspect the element for damage. If element is fuel soaked and very dirty, replace. 3. If element can be cleaned and reused, be ce
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POWER BLOWER 15 OPERATOR'S MANUAL SPARK PLUG Level 1. Tools required: 3/4" Spark Plug deep socket, Feeler gauge (preferably a wire gauge), Parts Required: Spark Plug, NGK BPMR-8Y P/N A425000000 1. Remove spark plug , 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 145-155 kg/cm (125-135 in. lb.). 0.6
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16 EXHAUST SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. Tools required: Cross Head Screwdriver Parts Required: Spark arrestor screen P/N A310000000 WARNING DANGER Do not perform maintenance on engine or muffler until engine and muffler are completely cool, otherwise serious personal injury may result. IMPORTANT Carbon deposits in muffler will cause a drop in engine output and overheating. Spark arrestor screen must be checked periodically. B 1. Remove spark plug and engine cover (four scre
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POWER BLOWER 17 OPERATOR'S MANUAL CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT - GENERAL 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 adjusted as required. High Altitude Adjustment High altitude adjustment is not required for proper operation of this engine. Level 2. Tools required: Screwdriver, tachometer
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18 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Engine - starts hard Engine - does not start Cause Remedy Engine Fuel at No fuel at Fuel strainer clogged Clean Cranks carburetor carburetor Fuel line clogged Clean Carburetor See your ECHO dealer Fuel at No fuel at Carburetor See your ECHO dealer cylinder cylinder Muffler wet Fuel Mixture is too rich Open choke with fuel Clean/replace air filter Adjust carburetor See your ECHO dealer Spark at end No spark Stop switch off Turn switch on of plug wire at end of Electrica
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POWER BLOWER 19 OPERATOR'S MANUAL STORAGE WARNING DANGER During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result. Long Term Storage (Over 30 Days) Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time (30 days or longer) without performing protective storage mainte- nance which includes the following: 1. Store u
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SERVICING INFORMATION PARTS 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 always have the Model Number and Serial Number of the unit with you. You can find these numbers on the engine housing. For future reference, write them in the space provided below. Model No. _____________ SN. ____________ DEALER? SERVICE Service of this product during the warranty period must be performed
