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Echo PE-2000 Type 1 Operator's Manual

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 1 power edger operator's manual models pe-2000 type 1/1e serial number 001001 & up pe-2000 type 2e serial number 508036 & up 89861058832 08/01 x7502124502 pe-2400 type 1/1e serial number 001001 & up pe-3100 type 1/1e serial number 001001 & up warning danger read r...

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    2 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 and the safety manual you found in the same package. You will find both easy to use and full of helpful operations tips and ...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 3 the circle with the slash symbol means whatever is shown within the circle is prohibited. This symbol accompanied by the words warning and danger calls attention to an act or condition that can lead to serious personal injury to operator and bystanders. M anual ...

  • Page 4: Warning

    4 international symbols s afety i nstructions personal condition and safety equipment warning danger edger users risk injury to themselves and others if the edger is used improperly or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating an edger. Eye prot...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 5 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 may c...

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    6 safe operation warning danger do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death. • provide all operators of this equipment with the operator's manual and safety manual for instructions on safe ...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 7 20 21 d escription the echo product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, shield installation and positioning of the front handle are necessary. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately n...

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    8 20 21 contents __ 1, edger assembly __ 1, power head __ 1, drive shaft assembly __ 1, plastic bag (co-pack) __ 1, operators manual __ 1, safety manual __ 1, warranty registration card __ 1, echo emissions and warranty statement __ 1, 50:1 1 gal. Echo oil mix __ 1, front handle __ 4, 5x35 mm screws...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 9 1. Top guard - protects arm from the hot engine. 2. Front handle - the front handle can be repositioned for comfortable operation by loosening the screws and moving the handle. 3. Shaft decal (see page 3) 4. Guard decal (see page 3) 5. Debris shield/flap - mount...

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    10 a ssembly s pecfications l e d o m e 2 / e 1 0 0 0 2 - e p e 1 / 1 0 0 4 2 - e p e 1 / 1 0 0 1 3 - e p h t g n e l ) . N i 0 . 9 6 ( m m 3 5 7 1 ) . N i 7 . 9 6 ( m m 0 7 7 1 ) . N i 7 . 0 7 ( m m 5 9 7 1 h t d i w ) . N i 0 . 3 1 ( m m 0 3 3 ) . N i 0 . 3 1 ( m m 0 3 3 ) . N i 0 . 3 1 ( m m 0 3 ...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 11 drive shaft / power head tools required: 8mm x 10mm open end wrench (pe-2000, pe-2400), 4mm hex wrench (pe-3100) 1. Stand engine on a level surface. 2a. (pe-2000/2400) loosen the two bolts (a) at drive shaft end of engine. 2b. (pe-3100) loosen two bolts (a) at ...

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    12 pe-2400 pe-3100 front handle pe-2400 pe-3100 note steps 5, 6 & 7 required for pe-2400 and pe-3100 only. 5. Connect ignition leads (c). 6. (pe-2400) secure ground lead under screw (d) on housing. 7. Install air filter and cover. Front handle tools required:cross-head screwdriver (pe-2000) 1. Assem...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 13 p re -o peration fuel fuel requirements gasoline - use 89 octane [ (r+m) ÷ 2 ] gasoline known to be good quality. Gasoline may contain up to 10% ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% mtbe (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasoline containing methanol (wood alcohol) is no...

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    14 o peration starting cold engine note • check unit for loose nuts, bolts and screws before starting. • always clear work area of debris before starting operation. • always position the unit firmly on the ground before starting. • when pulling recoil starter rope, use short pulls, 1/2 to 2/3 of rop...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 15 starting warm engine warning danger blade should not move at idle. If blade moves, readjust carburetor according to carburetor adjustment instructions in the manual or see your echo dealer, otherwise serious personal injury may result. 1. Stop switch move stop ...

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    16 increase depth operating techniques 1. Before edging, water the area to soften the ground to make edging easier. 2 before edging, check the area and remove all obstacles and objects that could be thrown. 3. Plan to edge regularly to make it easier to keep a neat edge and to avoid having to make m...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 17 m aintenance your echo edger is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your edger achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit to an ec...

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    18 air filter level 1. Tools required: cleaning brush, 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) medium bristle paint brush. Parts required: (pe-2000) 90008 repower air & fuel filter kit (pe-2400/3100) 90030 repower air & fuel filter kit 1. Close choke (cold start position). This prevents dirt from entering the carb...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 19 spark plug level 2. Tools required: scrench (combination socket wrench and screwdriver) and feeler gauge (preferably a wire gauge), soft metal brush parts required: spark plug, pe-2000 ngk bpm-7a pe-2400, 3100 ngk bpm-7y 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouli...

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    20 note the throttle linkage remains assembled to the cover and the spark plug lead and grommet remain installed. Important do not use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 3. Use the wooden stick or brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 4. Remove grass and leaves from the gr...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 21 carburetor adjustment type 1e emission models level 2. Parts required: none. Note every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with epa phase 1 and california emission regulations. In addition, the carburetor is equipped with hi (a...

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    22 carburetor adjustment type 1 non-emission models note if carburetor has limiter caps follow "carburetor adjustment" procedures for type 1e models on previous page. Idle speed adjustment turn "idle" speed adjustment screw (c) cw (clockwise) until cutting attachment begins to turn, then turn screw ...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 23 lubrication level 1. Tools required: scrench, locking tool, screwdriver, 8 mm open end wrench parts required: echo lube tm 8 oz. (p/n 91014) or lithium base grease, blade note grease gear case every 50 hours of use. Replace blade when it is worn shorter than 6"...

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    24 6. Install inner blade adapter (b) onto pto shaft (c). 7. Install and center blade (f) onto inner adapter (b). Warning danger use only echo approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non approved attachment combination. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 25 t roubleshooting warning danger fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark near an open spark plug opening, otherwise serious personal injury may result. T r a h c g n i t o o h s e l b u o r t m e l b...

  • Page 26: Warning

    26 s torage 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 damage or personal injury may result. Long term storage (over 30 days) d...

  • Page 27: Notes

    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 27 notes.

  • Page 28

    S ervicing i nformation parts genuine echo parts and echo re power parts and assemblies for your echo products are available only from an authorized echo dealer. When you do need to buy parts always have the model number, type number and serial number of the unit with you. You can find all three num...