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Echo PE-230 Operator's Manual

Manual is about: Power Edger

Summary of PE-230

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    Power edger operator's manual models pe-230 serial number 05011201 - 05999999 warning danger x750003431 04/03 x7502098301 read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. Echo provides an operator's manual and a safety manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation..

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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 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 cannot ...

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    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 and or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating an edger. Phys...

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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. Read the manual • provide all users of this equipment with the operator's manual and safety manual for instructi...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 7 d escription 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 retailer ...

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    8 1. Power head - factory assembled. Includes the engine, clutch, fuel system, ignition system and starter. 2. Throttle trigger lockout - this lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged. 3. Stop switch - "slide ...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 9 s pecifications model ----------------------------------------------------- pe-230 length ------------------------------------------------------- 1755 mm (69.1 in.) width -------------------------------------------------------- 315 mm (12.4 in.) height ---------...

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    10 a ssembly drive shaft / power head tools required: 4 mm hex wrench parts required: power head, drive shaft assembly 1. Loosen, the bolt (a) at engine drive shaft clamp. 2. Carefully fit drive shaft assembly to engine making sure that inner drive shaft engages into clutch mount. Note lower gear ho...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 11 3. Bundle and secure ignition leads against engine housing with clip (f). F front handle tools required: cross-head screwdriver parts required: front handle, lower bracket, 4 - 5x35 mm screws, 4 - 5 mm nuts 1. Assemble front handle and bracket loosely to drive ...

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    12 p re -o peration fuel fuel requirements gasoline - use 89 octane [r+m/2] (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 m...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 13 o peration starting cold engine warning danger the attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in loss of control and possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment off the ground and away from objects that could b...

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    14 starting warm engine the starting procedure is the same as cold start except do not close the choke, and do not depress throttle trigger to wide open position. Warning danger the attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Note if attachment moves, readjust c...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 15 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 a...

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    16 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 echo service dealer for maintenance. T...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 17 air filter level 1. Tools required: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) cleaning brush parts required: 90008 repower tm air & fuel filter kit. 1. Close choke (cold start position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. ...

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    18 spark plug level 2. Tools required: t-wrench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush. Parts required: repower tm tune-up kit p/n 90074 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 sand blast to clean. Remaining sand wil...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 19 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (a). 3. Remove screw and arm rest (b). 4. Remove cylinder cover (c). Important do not use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5. Use brush to remove dirt from...

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    20 1. Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (a). 2. Place piston at top dead center (tdc) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. 3. Remove spark arrestor screen cover (b), gasket (c) and screen (d) from muffler body. 4. Clean carbon deposits from screen and muffler components...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 21 note every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with emissions regulations. This carburetor does not have acceleration and high speed adjustment needles. 1. Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If a tachometer is avail- able,...

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    22 blade replacement / lubrication level 1. Tools required: scrench, locking tool, needle nose pliers, 13 mm open end wrench parts required: echo ® lube tm 8 oz. (p/n 91014) or lithium base grease, blade p/n 69601552632, split pin p/n 90030020022 note grease gear case every 50 hours of use. Replace ...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 23 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 e n i g n e 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 e n i g n e - s k n a r c / d r a h s t r a t s t' n s e o d t r a t s r o t e r u b r a c t a l e u f t a l e u f o n r o t e r u b r a ...

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    24 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...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 25 notes.

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    26 notes.

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 27 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. Echo, incorporated 400 o akwood r oad l ake z urich , il 60047 www.Echo-usa.Com s ervicing i nformation parts genuine echo parts and echo repower™ parts and assemblies for your echo p...