Echo PE-230 Serial S75612001001 - S75612999999 - Manual (Page 2)

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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 will find both easy to use and full of
helpful operations tips and SAFETY messages.
the operator
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s manual
Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Contains specifications and
information for safety, operation, maintenance, storage, and assembly
specific to this product.
the safety manual
Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Explains possible hazards
and the measures you should take to insure safe operation.
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Introduction ................................................................2
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The Operator's Manual .................................................2
- The Safety Manual .......................................................2
Safety .........................................................................3
- Manual Safety Symbols and Important
Information ..........................................................3
- International Symbols .........................................3
- Personal Condition and Safety Equipment .........4
- Equipment ...........................................................6
Emission Control .......................................................6
Description .................................................................7
Contents ....................................................................9
Assembly....................................................................9
- Drive Shaft/Power Head .....................................9
- Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads .................10
- Front Handle ......................................................10
Operation .................................................................. 11
- Fuel .................................................................... 11
- Starting Cold Engine .........................................13
- Starting Warm Engine .......................................14
- Stopping Engine ................................................14
- Operating Techniques ........................................15
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 ......................................21
- High Altitude Operation ..................................21
- Drive Shaft Lubrication .....................................22
- Blade Replacement/Lubrication ........................23
Troubleshooting .......................................................24
Storage .....................................................................25
Specifications ...........................................................26
Warranty Statements ................................................27
Servicing Information ..............................................32
- Parts/Serial Number ..........................................32
- Service ...............................................................32
- Echo Consumer Product Support ......................32
- Warranty Card ...................................................32
- Additional or Replacement Manuals .................32
Specifications, descriptions, and illustrative material in this
literature are as accurate as known at the time of publication,
but are subject to change without notice. Illustrations may
include optional equipment and accessories, and may not
include all standard equipment.
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