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Power Blower
Operator's Manual
MODEL PB-251
WARNING
Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides this Operator's
Manual, which must be read and understood for proper and safe operation.
X753002680
X7531180000
11/06
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2 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the ECHO family. This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on-the-job dependability. Read and understand this manual. You will find it easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages. THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL Power Blower Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe Operator's Manual MODEL PB-251 place for future reference. It contains specifications and information for operation, starting, stoppin
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POWER BLOWER 3 OPERATOR'S MANUAL SAFETY MANUAL SAFETY SYMBOLS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you. CIRCLE AND SLASH SYMBOL DANGER The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word This symbol means the specific action “DANGER” calls attention to an act or condition shown
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4 Physical Condition Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: • if you are tired or sick, • if you are taking medication, • if you have taken alcohol or drugs. Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well. Eye Protection Wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE requirements whenever you operate the unit. Hand Protection Wear no-slip, heavy-duty work gloves to improve your grip on the blower handle. Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your
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POWER BLOWER 5 OPERATOR'S MANUAL 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). 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
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6 EQUIPMENT CHECK WARNING Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combination. ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and safety manual. • Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed. • Inspect fuel lines, tank and a
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POWER BLOWER 7 OPERATOR'S MANUAL DESCRIPTION Locate the safety decal on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instruc- tions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information. 11 2 3 1 4 5 12 13 10 9 14 8 6 7 1 Hot Decal (near muffler and engine) P/N 89016006361 4 Sound Label (located on blower housing) P/N X508000120 65 Category I Measured at 50 ft. (15m)
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8 1. SAFETY DECAL - Lists important safety precautions. 2. STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of handle. Push forward to start and run. Slide back to stop. 3. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture. 4. SAFETY DECAL - Lists important safety precautions. 5. SAFETY DECAL - Lists important safety precautions. 6. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank. 7. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Pull recoil handle slowly until recoil starter engages, then quickly and firmly. When engine sta
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POWER BLOWER 9 OPERATOR'S MANUAL ASSEMBLY WARNING Never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running or serious personal injury may result. INSTALL BLOWER PIPES 1. Stand unit upright on blower base. 2. Release locking ring (C) with a coin or screwdriver, and rotate so that lock symbol (A) is at top of ring. 3. Align locking ribs (E) on upper blower pipe with recesses (D) in locking ring, and slide upper blower pipe into locking ring. blower pipe (main) 4. After inserting upp
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10 REMOVE BLOWER PIPES 1. Release locking ring (C) with a coin or screwdriver, and rotate ring so that lock symbol (A) is at top of ring. 2. Remove pipes from locking ring. OPERATION NOTICE: Use of unmixed, improperly mixed, or fuel older than 90 days, (stale fuel), may cause hard starting, poor performance, or severe engine damage and void the product warranty. Read and follow instructions in the Storage section of this manual. FUEL WARNING DANGER Alternative fuels, such as E-20 (20% ethanol)
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POWER BLOWER 11 OPERATOR'S MANUAL Handling Fuel IMPORTANT Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions. Some states DANGER may require the use of automatic fuel Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or shut-off containers to reduce fuel handling or serious personal injury may result. spillage. • Use an approved fuel container. • DO NOT smoke near fuel. After use • DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel. • DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. • Fuel t
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12 IMPORTANT Recoil starter: Use short pulls - only 1/2 ~ 2/3 of rope for starting. Do not allow the rope to snap back in. Always hold the unit firmly. 5. Recoil Starter Place the unit on a flat, clear area. Firmly grasp throttle grip with left hand and rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope (E) until engine fires , or maximum 5 pulls. E 6. Choke move choke lever (C) to Run ( ) position if necessary, restart engine. NOTE If engine does not start after 5 pulls, repeat instructions 3-6. C 7.
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POWER BLOWER 13 OPERATOR'S MANUAL STOPPING ENGINE 1. Throttle Trigger/Throttle Position Lever Release throttle trigger (F). Move throttle position lever (B) A forward to idle position and allow engine to return to idle before F B shutting off engine. 2. Stop Switch Move stop switch (A) to “STOP” position. WARNING 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
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14 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 for repairs. SKILL LEVEL Level
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POWER BLOWER 15 OPERATOR'S MANUAL AIR FILTER Level 1. Tools required: 25-50 mm (1-2 in.) Cleaning brush. Parts required: Air filter 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 air cleaner area. 2. Remove air filter cover. Brush dirt from inside cover. 3. Remove air filter and lightly brush debris from filter. Replace filter if it is damaged, fuel soaked, very dirty,
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16 SPARK PLUG Level 2. Tools required: T-Wrench, Feeler gauge Parts Required: Spark plug NGK BPM-8Y IMPORTANT Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug otherwise severe engine damage may occur. 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. 0.65 mm 3. Adjust spark plug gap by bending outer electrode. (0.026 in.) 4. Tighten spark plug to 150-170 kg/cm (130-150 in. lb.)
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POWER BLOWER 17 OPERATOR'S MANUAL Cleaning Cylinder Fins 1. Remove engine cover (two screws), pull cover away from engine. Clean cylinder fins to allow cooling air to pass freely. 2. Loosely reassemble engine cover with two screws. 3. Tighten all screws securely. EXHAUST SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. Tools required: Cross Head Screwdriver, 4 mm Hex Wrench, Soft metal brush Parts Required: Spark arrestor screen, Gasket IMPORTANT Carbon deposits in muffler will cause a drop in engine outpu
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18 Cylinder Exhaust Port Level 3. IMPORTANT The cylinder exhaust port 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 return your unit to your ECHO dealer for this important maintenance service. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Engine Break-In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break-in before carburetor adjustments can be made.
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POWER BLOWER 19 OPERATOR'S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART Pk roblemCs hec Se tatu Cy aus Remed Fr uel at carburetorNd o fuel at carbureto Fuel strainer clogge Cleanor replace Fuel line clogged Cleanor replace Carburetor See your Echo dealer Fr uel at cylinderNr o fuel at cylindeCr arbureto See your Echo deale Mh uffler wet withfuelFe uel Mixture too ric Openchok Clean/replace air filter Engine cranks - Adjust carburetor starts hard/ See your Echo dealer doesn't start Spark at endNf
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20 STORAGE WARNING During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover becomes 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 unit in a dry, dust free place, out o
