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Echo PB-251 Operator's Manual

Summary of PB-251

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    Power blower operator's manual model pb-251 x753002680 11/06 x7531180000 warning 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..

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    2 copyright© 2006 by echo, incorporated all rights reserved. T able of c ontents introduction ............................................................... 2 - the operator's manual ....................................... 2 safety ......................................................................

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    3 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual s afety 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 and key ...

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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 requi...

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    5 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual 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 hi...

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    6 equipment check warning use only echo approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combination. Echo, inc. Will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by echo. Read and c...

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    7 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual d escription locate the safety decal on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instruc- tions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your echo dealer. See parts ordering instructions for spe...

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    8 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. Safety decal - lists important safety precautions. 5. Safety decal - lists im...

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    9 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual a ssembly warning 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. Release locking ring (c) with a coin or screwdriver, and rotate so that l...

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    10 remove blower pipes 1. Release locking ring (c) with a coin or screwdriver, and rotate ring so that lock symbol (a) is at top of ring. 2. Remove pipes from locking ring. O peration notice: use of unmixed, improperly mixed, or fuel older than 90 days, (stale fuel), may cause hard starting, poor pe...

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    11 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual 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 ...

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    12 important 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. 5. 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) un...

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    13 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual stopping engine 1. Throttle trigger/throttle position lever release throttle trigger (f). Move throttle position lever (b) forward to idle position and allow engine to return to idle before shutting off engine. 2. Stop switch move stop switch (a) to “stop” pos...

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    14 m aintenance your echo blower is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your blower achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit to an echo service dealer for maintenance....

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    15 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual air filter level 1. Tools required: 25-50 mm (1-2 in.) cleaning brush. Parts required: air filter note clean daily. 1. Close choke (cold start position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulat...

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    16 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) cooling system level 2. Tools required: 25-50 mm (1-2 in.) cleaning brush, 4 mm hex wrench, pointed wood stick. Parts required: none, if you are careful. Important to maintain proper engine operating temperatures, cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area. Thi...

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    17 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual cleaning cylinder fins 1. Remove engine cover (two screws), pull cover away from engine. Clean cylinder fins to allow cooling air to pass freely. 2. Loosely reassemble engine cover with two screws. 3. Tighten all screws securely. Exhaust system spark arrestor ...

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    18 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. Idle speed can be adjusted as requi...

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    19 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual 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 k c e h c s u t a t s e s u a c y d e m e r - s k n a r c e n i g n e / 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 ...

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    20 s torage warning during operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover becomes hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result. Long term storage (over 30 days) do not ...

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    21 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual s pecifications model ----------------------------------------------------- pb-251 hand held length ------------------------------------------------------- 330 mm (13.0 in.) (w/o pipes) width -------------------------------------------------------- 265 mm (10....

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    22 notes.

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    23 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual notes.

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    Dealer? Call 1-800-432-echo or www.Echo-usa.Com consumer product support 1-800-673-1558 8:30 - 4:30 mon - fri c.S.T. S ervicing i nformation parts / serial number genuine echo parts and echo repower™ parts and assemblies for your echo products are available only from an authorized echo dealer. When ...