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Echo EA-400 Operator's Manual

Manual is about: Earth Auger

Summary of EA-400

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    Earth auger operator's manual models ea-400 ea-500 warning danger read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. Echo provides this operator's manual, which must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury. X7504220301 x750006081 1...

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    2 copyright© 2005 by echo, incorporated all rights reserved. I ntroduction 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 . You will find this manual easy to use, and full of helpful opera...

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    E arth a uger o perator ' s m anual 3 important the enclosed message provides information necessary for the protection of the unit. Note this enclosed message provides tips for use, care and maintenance of the unit. S afety manual safety symbols and important information throughout this manual and o...

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    4 physical condition -- your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: • if you are tired or sick, • if you are taking medication, • if you have taken alcohol or drugs. Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well. Eye protection -- wear eye protection that meets ansi z87.1 or ce...

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    E arth a uger o perator ' s m anual 5 repetitive stress injuries it is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms, and shoulders may cause soreness, swelling, numbness, weakness, and extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a hig...

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    6 equipment warning danger use only echo approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non approved attachment combi- nation. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this operator manual. Echo, inc. Will not be respon- sible for the failure of attachments or access...

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    E arth a uger o perator ' s m anual 7 5 16 2 18 12 8 9 7 11 3 2 16 15 6 13 18 3 8 12 9 7 4 3 14 17 4 11 10 19 20 1 13 11 18 14 p/n x505000920 handle decal d escription locate these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand the symbols, and follow the instru...

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    8 1. Power head - includes the engine, clutch, fuel system, ignition system, recoil starter, and auger gear case. 2. Stop switch - "slide switch" mounted on top of the throttle trigger housing. Move switch forward to run, back to stop. 3. Loop handle - operator position includes throttle handle asse...

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    E arth a uger o perator ' s m anual 9 c ontents the ea-400/500 earth auger powerhead, gear case, and loop handles have been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. The ea-400 throttle handle requires assembly. These units are designed for one-person use as an ice auger, and one or two-person use...

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    10 auger installation tools required: 6, 8, & 10 in. Earth augers - (2) 9/16 in. Wrenches 2, 3, & 4 in. Earth augers - hex wrench. 8 & 10 in. Ice augers - hex wrench parts required: auger blade assembly - includes: 6 - 10 in. Earth auger: 3/8-16 x 1- 1/2" bolt, 3/8-16 hex nut 2 - 4 in. Earth augers:...

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    E arth a uger o perator ' s m anual 11 important spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions. Some states may require the use of automatic fuel shut-off containers to reduce fuel spillage. After use • do not store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can occur. Return unused fuel to an a...

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    12 starting cold engine 1. Place auger on flat surface, recoil starter handle (a) up. 2. Stop switch. Move stop switch button (b) forward, away from the stop position. 3. Choke lever move choke lever (c) to cold start position ( ). 4. Decompression button press decompression button (d) once. 5. Prim...

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    E arth a uger o perator ' s m anual 13 stopping engine 1. Release throttle. Allow engine to return to idle before shutting off engine. 2. Stop switch move stop switch button (b) backward to "stop" position. Warning danger if engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to stop position, close chok...

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    14 warning danger never operate auger with handles above chest height, otherwise you could lose control, resulting in serious personal injury. Warning danger during operation, the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during...

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    E arth a uger o perator ' s m anual 15 m aintenance your echo auger is designed to provide many hours of trouble-free service. Regularly scheduled maintenance will help your unit achieve that goal. To help you decide whether you want to do it yourself, or have the echo dealer do it, the skill level ...

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    16 b air filter level 1. Tools required: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) cleaning brush parts required: air filters 1. Close choke (cold start position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filters are removed. Brush accumulated dirt from the air cleaner area. 2. Unsnap ...

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    E arth a uger o perator ' s m anual 17 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) spark plug level 2. Tools required: spark plug wrench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush. Parts required: rcj-6y spark plug, p/n15901731730 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2. Clean the plug or repl...

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    18 exhaust system spark arrestor screen level 2. Tools required: cross head screwdriver, soft metal brush, 4 mm hex wrench parts required: spark arrestor screen, gasket 1. Remove muffler cover (a). 2. Place piston at top dead center (tdc) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. 3. Remove spar...

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    E arth a uger o perator ' s m anual 19 carburetor adjustment engine break-in new engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break-in before carburetor adjustments can be made. During the break-in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize....

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    20 t roubleshooting t r a h c g n i t o o h s e l b u o r t m e l b o r p e n i g n e m e l b o r p k c e h c s u t a t s e s u a c y d e m e r e n i g n e - s k n a r c / d r a h s tr a t s t' n s e o d tr a t s r o t e r u b r a c t a l e u f r o t e r u b r a c t a l e u f o n d e g g o l c r e n...

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    E arth a uger o perator ' s m anual 21 s torage long term storage (over 30 days) warning danger during operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property dam...

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    22 s pecifications models --------------------------------------------- ea-400/ea-500 length ------------------------------------------------- 584 mm (23 in.) width -------------------------------------------------- 267 mm (10.5 in.) height ------------------------------------------------- 368 mm (1...

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    E arth a uger o perator ' s m anual 23 a uger a ccessories earth augers* part number description 99944900150 2" earth auger w/point 99944900160 3" earth auger w/point 99944900170 4" earth auger w/point 99944900180 6" earth auger w/point & spring 99944900190 8" earth auger w/point & spring 9994490020...

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    Additional or replacement manuals safety manuals in english/spanish or english/french are available, free of charge, from your echo dealer or at www.Echo-usa.Com. Operator's and parts manuals are available by: • downloading free from www.Echo-usa.Com • purchasing from your echo dealer. • manuals are...