Echo PPF-225 - Manual (Page 12)

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DESCRIPTION PPF-225
1. POWER HEAD - Factory Assembled to the Driveshaft assembly. 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 Trigger Housing. Move switch
FORWARD to RUN, BACK to STOP.
5. STRAP HOOK - Used to secure unit to shoulder harness
6. SUPPORT HANDLE - FOR LEFT HAND - Cushioned grip for left hand.
7. CUTTING ATTACHMENT - Sealed, gear ratio is 1.5:1 reduction.
8. AUTOMATIC OILER ASSEMBLY - Self oiling. Use high quality, low viscosity, non detergent bar and
chain oil.
9. GUIDE BAR - 254 mm (10 inch) Bar.
10. SAW CHAIN - 91, 9.53mm (3/8 inch) pitch, 0.050 gauge low profile Oregon® saw chain. Runs
approximately 609.6 m/min. (2000 ft/min) at full throttle.
11. CUTTING SHOE - Used to capture and stabilize branch while cutting. Place cutting shoe against
branch, accelerate and lower saw chain into branch.
12. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Controls engine speed. Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During
acceleration, press trigger gradually for best operating technique.
13. SHOULDER HARNESS - An adjustable strap that suspends the unit from the operator.
14. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Pull handle slowly until recoil starter engages, then quickly and firmly.
When engine starts return handle slowly. DO NOT let handle snap back or damage will occur.
15. 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.
16. FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel filter.
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. AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY - Contains replaceable air filter element.
20. 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.
21. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.
22. TOP GUARD - Provides arm rest during operation and protects arm from hot engine.
23. GUIDE BAR COVER - Used to cover guide bar and saw chain during transport and storage. Remove
guide bar cover before using unit.