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Echo PE-225 Operator's Manual

Summary of PE-225

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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 x772227...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    2 x7722272307 © 3/2013 echo inc. Table of contents pe-225 table of contents table of contents .............................................................................................................................. 2 introduction ...................................................................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Pe-225 introduction x7722272307 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 and the safety manual. You will find both easy to use and full of helpful o...

  • Page 4: Safety

    4 x7722272307 © 3/2013 echo inc. Safety pe-225 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 ec...

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    Pe-225 safety x7722272307 5 © 3/2013 echo inc. International symbols 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 operati...

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    6 x7722272307 © 3/2013 echo inc. Safety pe-225 hand protection wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip on the handles. Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands. Breathing protection wear a facemask to protect against dust. Hearing protection echo recom...

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    Pe-225 safety x7722272307 7 © 3/2013 echo inc. • maintain good blood circulation by performing vigorous arm exercises during frequent work breaks, and also by not smoking. • limit the hours of operation. Try to fill each day with jobs where operating the unit or other hand-held power equipment is no...

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    8 x7722272307 © 3/2013 echo inc. Safety pe-225 read the manuals • provide all users of this equipment with the operator’s manual and safety manual for instructions on safe operation. Clear the work area • spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children and animals prevented from coming ne...

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    Pe-225 emission control (exhaust & evaporative) x7722272307 9 © 3/2013 echo inc. Check fuel system for leaks due to fuel tank damage, especially if the unit is dropped. If damage or leaks are found, do not use unit, otherwise serious personal injury or property damage may occur. Have unit repaired b...

  • Page 10: Description

    10 x7722272307 © 3/2013 echo inc. Description pe-225 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 instruc...

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    Pe-225 description x7722272307 11 © 3/2013 echo inc. 1. Power head - includes the engine, clutch, fuel system, ignition system and recoil starter. 2. Throttle trigger lockout - this lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lev...

  • Page 12: Contents

    12 x7722272307 © 3/2013 echo inc. Contents pe-225 contents the echo product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, shield installation and other assembly may be necessary. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your r...

  • Page 13: Assembly

    Pe-225 assembly x7722272307 13 © 3/2013 echo inc. Assembly drive shaft/power head 1. Stand engine on a level surface. 2. Remove vinyl cap from drive shaft. 3. Loosen the two bolts (a) at drive shaft end of engine. 4. Carefully fit drive shaft assembly to engine, making sure that inner drive shaft en...

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    14 x7722272307 © 3/2013 echo inc. Assembly pe-225 5. Secure ignition leads against engine housing with clips (h, i). 6. Install air filter and cover. Front handle 1. Position front handle in comfortable operating position and tighten screws. Note: label shows minimum spacing for front handle locatio...

  • Page 15: Operation

    Pe-225 operation x7722272307 15 © 3/2013 echo inc. 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 removi...

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    16 x7722272307 © 3/2013 echo inc. Operation pe-225 • fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize. • never refuel a unit when the engine is hot or running! • do not fill fuel tanks indoors. Always fill fuel tanks outdoors over bare ground. • do ...

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    Pe-225 operation x7722272307 17 © 3/2013 echo inc. Starting cold engine the attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts, and could result in possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or thrown, and surfaces that could c...

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    18 x7722272307 © 3/2013 echo inc. Operation pe-225 note: if attachment moves, readjust carburetor according to “carburetor adjustment” instructions in this manual or see your echo dealer. 1. Stop switch move stop switch button (a) forward away from the stop position. 2. Purge bulb pump purge bulb (c...

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    Pe-225 operation x7722272307 19 © 3/2013 echo inc. 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 hav...

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    20 x7722272307 © 3/2013 echo inc. Maintenance pe-225 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 re...

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    Pe-225 maintenance x7722272307 21 © 3/2013 echo inc. * replacement is recommended based on the finding of damage or wear during inspection. 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 accum...

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    22 x7722272307 © 3/2013 echo inc. Maintenance pe-225 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 san...

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    Pe-225 maintenance x7722272307 23 © 3/2013 echo inc. 2. Remove air cleaner cover (a). 3. Remove engine cover (b). Do not use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 4. Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5. Remove ignition wires from clip for cleaning. 6. Remove grass and...

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    24 x7722272307 © 3/2013 echo inc. Maintenance pe-225 exhaust port cleaning level 2. 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover. 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (a) and heat shield (b). 3. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits from cylinder e...

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    Pe-225 maintenance x7722272307 25 © 3/2013 echo inc. 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. If...

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    26 x7722272307 © 3/2013 echo inc. Maintenance pe-225 blade replacement level 1. Note: replace blade when it is bent, damaged, or worn shorter than 6 inches. 1. Remove split pin (a). 2. Align hole in inner blade adapter (b) with notch in gear housing, and insert locking tool (g) to prevent pto shaft ...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Pe-225 troubleshooting x7722272307 27 © 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 troubleshootin...

  • Page 28: Storage

    28 x7722272307 © 3/2013 echo inc. Storage pe-225 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. Long...

  • Page 29: Specifications

    Pe-225 specifications x7722272307 29 © 3/2013 echo inc. Specifications model pe-225 length 1772 mm (68.6 in.) width 305 mm (12.0 in.) height 370 mm (14.6 in.) weight (dry) w/cutter head 6.0 kg (13.2 lb.) engine type air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine bore 32.2 mm (1.27 in.) stro...

  • Page 30: Warranty Statements

    30 x7722272307 © 3/2013 echo inc. Warranty statements pe-225 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 ...

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    Pe-225 warranty statements x7722272307 31 © 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 prov...

  • Page 32: Notes

    32 x7722272307 © 3/2013 echo inc. Notes pe-225 notes.

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    Pe-225 notes x7722272307 33 © 3/2013 echo inc..

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    34 x7722272307 © 3/2013 echo inc. Notes pe-225.

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    Pe-225 notes x7722272307 35 © 3/2013 echo inc..

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    Echo, incorporated 400 oakwood road lake zurich, il 60047 www.Echo-usa.Com 36 s78611002140/s78611999999 s78712051201/s78712999999.