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Echo PB-250LN Operator's Manual

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    Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this literature are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice. Illustrations may include optional equipment and accessories, and may not include all standard equipment. Operator’s manual x750118...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    2 x7501183303 © 3/2013 echo inc. Table of contents pb-250ln table of contents table of contents ............................................................................................................................... 2 introduction ................................................................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Pb-250ln introduction x7501183303 3 © 3/2013 echo inc. 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. You will find it easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and safe...

  • Page 4: Safety

    4 x7501183303 © 3/2013 echo inc. Safety pb-250ln safety manual safety symbols and important information throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols...

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    Pb-250ln safety x7501183303 5 © 3/2013 echo inc. 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 co...

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    6 x7501183303 © 3/2013 echo inc. Safety pb-250ln 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 pac...

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    Pb-250ln safety x7501183303 7 © 3/2013 echo inc. Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death. Read the manual • provide all users of this equipment with the operator’s manual for instructio...

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    8 x7501183303 © 3/2013 echo inc. Safety pb-250ln 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 removing obstruc...

  • Page 9: Description

    Pb-250ln description x7501183303 9 © 3/2013 echo inc. 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...

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    10 x7501183303 © 3/2013 echo inc. Description pb-250ln 1. Safety decal - lists important safety precautions. 2. Stop switch - "slide switch" mounted on top of handle. Push forward to start and run. Slide back to stop. 3. Spark plug - provides spark to ignite fuel mixture. 4. Fuel tank - contains fue...

  • Page 11: Contents

    Pb-250ln contents x7501183303 11 © 3/2013 echo inc. Contents after opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or echo dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts. ____ 1 - power head ____ 1 - blower pipe (upper) ____ 1 - blower pip...

  • Page 12: Assembly

    12 x7501183303 © 3/2013 echo inc. Assembly pb-250ln assembly never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running or serious personal injury may result. Install blower pipes 1. Stand unit upright on blower base. 2. Align locking ribs (a) on upper blower pipe with recesses (b) in fan ...

  • Page 13: Operation

    Pb-250ln operation x7501183303 13 © 3/2013 echo inc. Remove blower pipes 1. Insert screwdriver (f) into hole located near lock symbol (g) to release pipe lock. Screwdriver tip may stick out opposite side of locking hole. 2. Pull pipe out of fan case. 3. Remove screwdriver. Operation moving parts can...

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    14 x7501183303 © 3/2013 echo inc. Operation pb-250ln fuel alternative fuels, such as e-15 (15% ethanol), e-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting echo requirements are not approved for use in echo 2-stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance problems, loss of power, o...

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    Pb-250ln operation x7501183303 15 © 3/2013 echo inc. Mixing instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2. Add the proper amount of 2-stroke oil to gasoline. 3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline. 4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel...

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    16 x7501183303 © 3/2013 echo inc. Operation pb-250ln 4. Purge bulb pump purge bulb (d) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Recoil starter: use short pulls - only 1/2 ~ 2/3 of rope for starting. Do not allow the rope to snap back in. Always hold the unit firmly....

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    Pb-250ln operation x7501183303 17 © 3/2013 echo inc. 4. Recoil starter place the unit on a flat, clear area. Firmly grasp throttle grip with left hand and rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope (e) until engine fires. Recoil starter: use short pulls - only 1/2 ~ 2/3 of rope for starting. Do not all...

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    18 x7501183303 © 3/2013 echo inc. Operation pb-250ln use reduced speed only when performing light-duty tasks or to comply with local noise regulations. Continuous low speed operation may allow fuel/oil residue to build-up on the piston and cause rapid build-up of carbon on the spark arrestor screen,...

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    Pb-250ln maintenance x7501183303 19 © 3/2013 echo inc. 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 ...

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    20 x7501183303 © 3/2013 echo inc. Maintenance pb-250ln 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. Brush dirt from inside...

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    Pb-250ln maintenance x7501183303 21 © 3/2013 echo inc. Spark plug level 2. Use only ngk bpm-8y spark plug (bpmr-8y in canada) otherwise severe engine damage may occur. 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. Do not s...

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    22 x7501183303 © 3/2013 echo inc. Maintenance pb-250ln cleaning cylinder fins 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover. 2. Clean cylinder fins to allow cooling air to pass freely. 3. Reassemble parts in reverse order. Exhaust system spark arrestor screen level 2. Carbon dep...

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    Pb-250ln maintenance x7501183303 23 © 3/2013 echo inc. Never use a metal tool to scrape carbon from the exhaust port. Do not scratch the cylinder or piston when cleaning the exhaust port. Do not allow carbon particles to enter the cylinder. 4. Inspect heat shield, and replace if damaged. 5. Install ...

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    24 x7501183303 © 3/2013 echo inc. Maintenance pb-250ln 1. Start engine, run at idle for one minute. 2. Complete warm up by running at full throttle for 5 minutes, operating choke twice to clear air from carburetor chambers. 3. Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If a tachometer is available, id...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Pb-250ln troubleshooting x7501183303 25 © 3/2013 echo inc. 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 troubleshoot...

  • Page 26: Storage

    26 x7501183303 © 3/2013 echo inc. Storage pb-250ln 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. Lo...

  • Page 27: Specifications

    Pb-250ln specifications x7501183303 27 © 3/2013 echo inc. Specifications model pb-250 ln length 230 mm (9.1 in.) ( w/o pipes) width 330 mm (13.0 in.) height 345 mm (13.6 in.) weight (dry) 4.0 kg (8.8 lb.) engine type air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine bore 34.0 mm (1.34 in.) str...

  • Page 28: Warranty Statements

    28 x7501183303 © 3/2013 echo inc. Warranty statements pb-250ln 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 fro...

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    Pb-250ln warranty statements x7501183303 29 © 3/2013 echo inc. 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 pr...

  • Page 30: Notes

    30 x7501183303 © 3/2013 echo inc. Notes pb-250ln notes.

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    Pb-250ln notes x7501183303 31 © 3/2013 echo inc..

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    32 p34811001001/p34811999999 p38211001001/p38211999999 p34712001001/p34712999999 p40212001001/p40212999999.