Echo PE-230 Serial 05001001 - 05011200 User Manual
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I
NTRODUCTION
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 and the SAFETY MANUAL you found in the same package. You will
find both easy to use and full of helpful operations tips and SAFETY messages.
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ABLE
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ONTENTS
Introduction ............................................................... 2
- The Operator's Manual ....................................... 2
- The Safety Manual ............................................. 2
Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information .. 3
Safety ......................................................................... 3
- Decals .................................................................. 3
- International Symbols ......................................... 4
Safety Instructions .................................................... 4
- Personal Condition and Safety Equipment .......... 4
- Extended Operation/Extreme Conditions ............. 5
- Equipment ........................................................... 5
- Safe Operation ..................................................... 6
Emission Control ........................................................ 6
Description ................................................................ 7
- Contents .............................................................. 7
Specifications ............................................................. 9
Assembly ................................................................. 10
- Drive Shaft/Power Head .................................... 10
- Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads ................. 10
- Front Handle .................................................... 11
Pre-Operation ........................................................... 11
- Fuel ................................................................... 11
Operation ................................................................. 12
- Starting Cold Engine ......................................... 12
- Starting Warm Engine ....................................... 13
- Stopping Engine ................................................ 14
- Operating Techniques ....................................... 14
Maintenance ............................................................ 16
- Skill Levels ........................................................ 16
- Maintenance Intervals ...................................... 16
- Air Filter ............................................................ 17
- Fuel Filter .......................................................... 17
- Spark Plug ......................................................... 18
- Cooling System ................................................. 18
- Exhaust System ................................................. 19
- Carburetor Adjustment ..................................... 20
- Blade Replacement / Lubrication ....................... 21
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 24
Storage ..................................................................... 25
Servicing Information ............................................... 25
- Parts .................................................................. 25
- Service ............................................................... 25
- ECHO Consumer Product Support .................... 25
- Warranty Card ................................................... 25
- Additional or Replacement Manuals ................. 25
- Supplement ....................................................... 26
Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this
literature are as accurate as known at the time of publica-
tion, but are subject to change without notice. Illustra-
tions may include optional equipment and accessories,
and may not include all standard equipment.
Copyright© 2002 By Echo, Incorporated
All Rights Reserved.
THE
OPERATOR
'
S
MANUAL
Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe
place for future reference. Contains specifications and information for
operation, starting, stopping, maintenance, storage and assembly
specific to this product.
THE
SAFETY
MANUAL
Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe
place for future reference. Explains possible hazards involved with the
use of Edgers and the measures you should take to make their use safer.