Echo PAS-280 - Manual (Page 11)

PAS-280 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 - Grip for Left Hand.
6. DRIVE SHAFT COUPLER - Includes Locator Pin and Clamping Knob.
7. UPPER DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY - Includes the Throttle Handle, Support Handle, Upper Flexible Drive
Cable, Drive Shaft Assembly Coupler, Harness Ring Assembly, and Power Head.
8. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration, press
trigger gradually for best operating technique.
9. TOP GUARD - Protects arm from the hot engine.
10. 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.
11. FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel filter.
12. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank opening.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable filter element.
16. 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.
17. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.