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Echo PB-403 Operator's Manual

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Summary of PB-403

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    Power blower operator's manual models: pb-650 serial number 04001001 - 04002000 warning danger read rules for safe operation and all instructions carefully. Echo provides this operator's manual which must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. X750003020 06/01 x7501126900

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    3 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual s afety decals locate these safety decals on your unit. The complete unit illustration, found in the "description" section, will help you locate them. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on them. If a decal canno...

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    4 international symbols symbol description/application symbol form/shape symbol description/application symbol form/shape hot surface carburetor adjustment - idle speed carburetor adjustment - high speed mixture symbol description/application symbol form/shape symbol description/application symbol f...

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    5 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual extended operation / extreme conditions vibration and cold -- it is believed that a condition called raynaud’s phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold. Exposure to vibration and cold ma...

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    6 safe operation determine operation area -- • review area to be cleared. Look for potential hazards such as stones or metal objects. • spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children and animals prevented from coming nearer than 15 m (50 ft.) while the blower is in use. • take wind condi...

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    7 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual d escription contents 1 - power head 1 - flex pipe 1 - pipe w/swivel 1 - straight pipe 1 - straight pipe 1 - operator's manual 1 - warranty registration card 1 - echo emissions and warranty statement 1 - plastic bag 2 - clamps w/screws 1 - stick handle 1 - bolt...

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    8 8. Air cleaner - contains replaceable air filter element. 9. Blower pipes - twist lock design. 10. Throttle position lever/stop switch - combination stop switch and variable speed throttle lever. When the lever is moved all the way forward the blower is at wide open throttle (w.O.T.). When the lev...

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    9 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual warning danger never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running or serious personal injury may result. Install blower pipes / stick handle 1. Assemble straight pipe with swivel (a) into flexible pipe (b). 2. Assemble flexible pipe (b) to elb...

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    10 p re -o peration fuel fuel requirements gasoline - use 89 octane [ ] (mid grade or higher) gasoline known to be good quality. Gasoline may contain up to 15% mtbe (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasohol containing methyl (wood) alcohol is not approved. Two stroke oil - a two-stroke engine oil meeti...

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    11 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual o peration • recoil starter: use short pulls - only 1/2-2/3 of rope length for starting. Do not allow the rope to snap back in. Always hold the unit firmly. • rotate spring loaded throttle handle downward to a comfortable operating position. Starting cold engi...

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    12 stopping engine 1. Move throttle lever (a) to idle detent position and allow engine to idle for a few minutes. 2. Move throttle lever (a) to "o" (stop) position. Warning danger if engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to stop position, close choke - cold start position - to stall engine....

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

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    14 air filter level 1. Tools required: 25 - 50mm (1 - 2 in.) medium bristle paint brush. Parts required: air filter p/n a226000031 note clean daily. 1. Close choke (cold start position). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt fro...

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    15 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual cooling systems cleaning level 2. Tools required: 25 - 50mm (1 - 2 in.) medium bristle paint brush, cross head screwdriver, pointed wood stick. Parts required: none, if you are careful. Important to maintain proper engine operating temperatures, cooling air mu...

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    16 exhaust system spark arrestor screen level 2. Tools required: cross head screwdriver parts required: spark arrestor screen p/n a310000000 warning danger do not perform maintenance on engine or muffler until engine and muffler are completely cool, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Impo...

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    17 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual carburetor adjustment - general 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...

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    18 problem engine - starts hard engine - does not start cause remedy engine cranks fuel at carburetor no fuel at carburetor fuel strainer clogged fuel line clogged carburetor clean clean see your echo dealer fuel at cylinder no fuel at cylinder carburetor see your echo dealer muffler wet with fuel f...

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    19 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual 1. Store unit in a dry, dust free place, out of the reach of children. Warning danger do not store in enclosure where fuel fumes may accumulate or reach an open flame or spark. 2. Place the stop switch (a) in the "stop" position. 3. Remove accumulation of grea...

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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. Echo, incorporated 400 oakwood road lake zurich, il 60047 www.Echo-usa.Com s ervicing i nformation parts genuine echo parts and echo repower™ parts and assemblies for your echo produc...

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    99922203487 10/01 sup22203487 supplement to operator's manual part number x7501126900 (x750003020) for model: pb-650 supplÉment au manuel de l’opÉrateur rÉfÉrence x7501126900 (x750003020) pour modÈl: pb-650 e mission c ontrol page 6 epa phase i the emission control system for this engine is em (engi...

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    2 stopping engine page 12 1. Move throttle lever (a) to idle detent position, and allow engine to return to idle. Important allow engine to return to idle before shutting off engine. 2. Move throttle lever (a) to "o" (stop) position. Warning danger if engine does not stop when stop switch is moved t...

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    99922203420 07/01 supplement to operator's manuals for models and part numbers: pb-403 u.S. X750002401( x7501126101) pb-603 can x750002280( x7501125600) pb-403 can x750002670( x7501126700) pb-611 u.S. X750002700( x7501126000) pb-413 u.S. X750002331( x7501126201) pb-650 u.S. X750002810( x7501126600) ...