Echo PE-2000 Type 1/1E - Manual (Page 24)

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3. Clean carbon deposits from screen and muffler components.
4. Replace screen if it is cracked, plugged or has holes burned
through.
5. Reassemble parts with new gasket in reverse order. PE-3100
D
E
B
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
Type 1E Emission Models
Level 2.
Parts required: None.
NOTE
Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli-
ance with EPA Phase 1 and California Emission Regulations. In
addition, the carburetor is equipped with HI (A) and LO (B) needle
adjustment limiters that prevent settings outside acceptable limits.
B A
C
WARNING DANGER
When carburetor adjustment is completed, blade should not move at
idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
PE-2000
1. Before adjusting the carburetor, clean or replace the air filter and
spark arrester screen.
2. Start engine and run for several minutes to reach operating
temperature.
3. Stop engine. Turn HI (A) speed needle CCW (counter clockwise)
to stop. Turn LO (B) speed needle midway between full CCW and
CW (clockwise) stops.
4. Idle Speed Adjustment.
-Start engine and turn idle (C) speed adjustment screw CW until
the blade begins to turn, then turn the screw CCW until blade
stops turning. Turn screw CCW an additional 1/4 turn.
5. Accelerate to full throttle for 2-3 seconds to clear excess fuel from
engine then return to idle. Accelerate to full throttle to check for
smooth transition from idle to full throttle. If engine hesitates,
turn LO (B) needle CCW an additional 1/8 turn and repeat
acceleration. Continue adjusting until smooth acceleration
results.
6. Check HI speed RPM at W.O.T. (Wide Open Throttle). HI speed
RPM should be set to specifications found on page 12 "Specifica-
tions" of this manual.
7. Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If a tachometer is
available, idle speed should be set to the specification found on
page 12 "Specifications" of this manual.
PE-2400
PE-3100