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2 x7502312904 © 1/2014 echo inc. Table of contents pas-280 table of contents table of contents .............................................................................................................................. 2 introduction ..................................................................
Pas-280 introduction © 1/2014 echo inc. X7502312904 3 introduction 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 and the safety manual. You will find both easy to use and full of helpful ...
4 x7502312904 © 1/2014 echo inc. Safety pas-280 additional or replacement manuals replacement operator, safety manuals, and parts catalogs are available from your echo dealer or at www.Echo-usa.Com or by contacting echo inc., 400 oakwood road, lake zurich, il 60047 (800-673-1558). Always check the e...
Pas-280 safety © 1/2014 echo inc. X7502312904 5 international symbols symbol description symbol description symbol description symbol description warning, see operator’s manual carburetor adjustment - high speed mixture do not allow flames or sparks near fuel ignition on / off wear eye, ear and head...
6 x7502312904 © 1/2014 echo inc. Safety pas-280 personal condition and safety equipment users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit. Physical con...
Pas-280 safety © 1/2014 echo inc. X7502312904 7 the ignition components of this machine generate an electromagnetic field during operation which may interfere with some pacemakers. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemakers should consult with their physician and the pace...
8 x7502312904 © 1/2014 echo inc. Safety pas-280 all over head electrical conductors and communications wires can have electricity flow with high voltages. This unit is not insulated against electrical current. Never touch wires directly or indirectly, otherwise serious injury or death may result. Do...
Pas-280 emission control (exhaust & evaporative) © 1/2014 echo inc. X7502312904 9 moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. ◆ always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a comp...
10 x7502312904 © 1/2014 echo inc. Description pas-280 description locate the safety decal(s) on your unit. Make sure the decal(s) is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your echo dealer. See parts ordering instru...
Pas-280 description © 1/2014 echo inc. X7502312904 11 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 hel...
12 x7502312904 © 1/2014 echo inc. Contents pas-280 contents the echo product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. The support handle may need to be re-positioned for comfortable operation. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or e...
Pas-280 assembly © 1/2014 echo inc. X7502312904 13 assembly power head shaft/lower shaft assembly 1. Set power head/shaft assembly on a level surface. 2. Pull locator pin (a) out, and turn counter-clockwise 1/4 turn to lock-out position. 3. Remove vinyl cap from attachment drive shaft. 4. Remove car...
14 x7502312904 © 1/2014 echo inc. Operation pas-280 operation moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before remov...
Pas-280 operation © 1/2014 echo inc. X7502312904 15 handling fuel fuel is very flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling, or serious personal injury may result. • use an approved fuel container. • do not smoke near fuel. • do not allow flames or sparks near fuel. • fuel tanks/cans...
16 x7502312904 © 1/2014 echo inc. Operation pas-280 stored two-stroke fuel may separate. Always shake fuel container thoroughly before each use. Starting cold engine the attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts, and could result in possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the...
Pas-280 operation © 1/2014 echo inc. X7502312904 17 starting warm engine the starting procedure is the same as cold start except do not close the choke, and do not depress throttle trigger to wide open position. The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. No...
18 x7502312904 © 1/2014 echo inc. Maintenance pas-280 maintenance moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before r...
Pas-280 maintenance © 1/2014 echo inc. X7502312904 19 air filter level 1. 1. Close choke (cold start position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area. 2. Remove air filter cover and air filter retainer ...
20 x7502312904 © 1/2014 echo inc. Maintenance pas-280 note: federal epa regulations require all model year 2012 and later gasoline powered engines produced for sale in the united states to be equipped with a special low permeation fuel supply hose between the carburetor and fuel tank. When servicing...
Pas-280 maintenance © 1/2014 echo inc. X7502312904 21 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove air cleaner cover. 3. Remove muffler cover (a). 4. Remove engine cover (b). Do not use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5. Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 6. Remove grass...
22 x7502312904 © 1/2014 echo inc. Maintenance pas-280 exhaust port cleaning level 2. 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove muffler cover. 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (a), heat shield (b), and eye plate (c). 3. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposi...
Pas-280 maintenance © 1/2014 echo inc. X7502312904 23 note: every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compliance with emission regulations. Carburetor adjustments, other than idle speed, must be performed by an authorized echo dealer. 1. Check idle speed and reset if necessary. I...
24 x7502312904 © 1/2014 echo inc. Maintenance pas-280 5. Remove upper flex cable (f), wipe clean, and apply a thin coating of 1/2 oz. (15ml) of grease. 6. Install cable. Make sure that the flex cable fully engages into the clutch square drive socket. 7. Slide coupler on upper drive shaft until fully...
Pas-280 troubleshooting © 1/2014 echo inc. X7502312904 25 troubleshooting fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by grounding spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Engine problem troubleshooti...
26 x7502312904 © 1/2014 echo inc. Storage pas-280 storage 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 damage or personal injury may result. Lon...
Pas-280 specifications © 1/2014 echo inc. X7502312904 27 specifications model pas-280 length 1028 mm (40.5 in.) width 254 mm (10.0 in.) height 257 mm (10.12 in.) weight (dry) 4.8 kg (10.6 lb.) engine type air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine bore 34.0 mm (1.34 in.) stroke 31.0 mm ...
28 x7502312904 © 1/2014 echo inc. Specifications pas-280 echo approved optional attachments use only echo approved attachments for these models. Serious injury may result from the use of non-approved attachment combinations. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and atta...
Pas-280 warranty statements © 1/2014 echo inc. X7502312904 29 warranty statements echo limited warranty statement for product sold in usa and canada beginning 01/01/2010 echo's responsibility echo incorporated’s limited warranty, provides to the original purchaser that this echo product is free from...
30 x7502312904 © 1/2014 echo inc. Warranty statements pas-280 purchased repair parts, short blocks and accessories &gj** &^j* attention two-stroke engine power product owners this echo two-stroke engine power product is a quality-engineered unit which has been manufactured to exact tolerances to pro...
Pas-280 notes © 1/2014 echo inc. X7502312904 31 notes.
Echo, incorporated 400 oakwood road lake zurich, il 60047 www.Echo-usa.Com 32 t44511001001/t44511999999 t44612001001/t44612999999.
