Echo PAS-225SB - Manual (Page 11)

PAS-225SB DESCRIPTION
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1. POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter.
2. THROTTLE HANDLE - FOR RIGHT HAND - Contains Stop Switch, Throttle Lockout, and Throttle
Trigger.
3. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is
prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged.
4. STOP SWITCH - “SLIDE SWITCH” mounted on top of the throttle handle. Move switch FORWARD to RUN,
BACK to STOP.
5. SUPPORT HANDLE - FOR LEFT HAND - The support handle must be assembled to the Upper Drive
Shaft Assembly (some models) and must be positioned for proper cutting attitude and operator comfort.
6. UPPER DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY - Includes the throttle handle, support handle, Upper Flexible Drive
Cable, Drive Shaft Assembly Coupler and Power Head.
7. DRIVE SHAFT COUPLER - Includes Locator Pin and Clamping Knob.
8. LOWER DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY - Includes the Debris Shield Assembly, Gear Housing Assembly, Lower
Flexible Drive Cable, Cutting Attachment, and Safety Decal.
9. NYLON CUTTING ATTACHMENT - Contains replaceable nylon trimming line that advances when the
trimmer head is tapped against the ground while the head is turning at normal operating speed.
10. CUT-OFF KNIFE - Automatically trims line to the correct length: 5 in. after head is tapped on the ground. If
trimmer is operated without a cut-off knife the line will become too long, the engine will overheat and engine
damage may occur.
11. PLASTIC DEBRIS SHIELD ASSEMBLY - Included in plastic bag (co-pack). MUST be installed on unit before
use, see Assembly Instructions. Shield assembly includes the Cut-Off Knife and Safety Decal. Mounts on the
Gear Housing Assembly just above the cutting attachment. Helps protect the operator by deflecting debris
produced during the trimming operation. This shield must be replaced with the steel shield for blade use.
12. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration, press trigger
gradually for best operating technique.
13. TOP GUARD - Protects arm from the hot engine.
14. SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER OR SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER WITH CATALYST - The muffler or
catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing
particles of carbon from leaving the muffler. Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris.
15. FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel filter.
16. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Pull handle slowly until starter engages, then quickly and firmly. When
engine starts, return handle slowly. DO NOT let handle snap back or damage to unit will occur.
17. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank opening.
18. PURGE BULB - Pumping purge bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank, purging air
from the carburetor. Pump purge bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line.
Pump purge bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.
19. CHOKE - The choke control is located at the rear of the air cleaner housing. Move choke lever to Cold Start
( ) to close choke for cold start. Move choke lever to “Run” ( ) position to open choke.
20. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable filter element.
21. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.