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Echo PE-280 Operator's Manual

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Summary of PE-280

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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 x750231...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    2 x7502310607 © 02/2014 echo inc. Table of contents pe-280 table of contents table of contents .............................................................................................................................. 2 introduction ..................................................................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Pe-280 introduction x7502310607 3 © 02/2014 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 ...

  • Page 4: Safety

    4 x7502310607 © 02/2014 echo inc. Safety pe-280 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 e...

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    Pe-280 safety x7502310607 5 © 02/2014 echo inc. International symbols symbol description symbol description symbol description symbol description warning, see operator’s manual carburetor adjustment - high speed mixture do not allow flames or sparks near fuel ignition on / off wear eye, ear and head...

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    6 x7502310607 © 02/2014 echo inc. Safety pe-280 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 operating unit. Physical con...

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    Pe-280 safety x7502310607 7 © 02/2014 echo inc. The ignition components of this machine generate an electromagnetic field during operation which may interfere with some pacemakers. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemakers should consult with their physician and the pace...

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    8 x7502310607 © 02/2014 echo inc. Safety pe-280 all over head electrical conductors and communications wires can have electricity flow with high voltages. This unit is not insulated against electrical current. Never touch wires directly or indirectly, otherwise serious injury or death may result. Do...

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    Pe-280 emission control (exhaust & evaporative) x7502310607 9 © 02/2014 echo inc. 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 comp...

  • Page 10: Description

    10 x7502310607 © 02/2014 echo inc. Description pe-280 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 instru...

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    Pe-280 description x7502310607 11 © 02/2014 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 le...

  • Page 12: Contents

    12 x7502310607 © 02/2014 echo inc. Contents pe-280 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 ...

  • Page 13: Assembly

    Pe-280 assembly x7502310607 13 © 02/2014 echo inc. Assembly drive shaft/power head 1. Stand power head upright on a level surface. 2. Loosen the drive shaft clamp bolt (a) at engine drive shaft clamp. 3. Remove dust cap and carefully fit drive shaft assembly to engine making sure that inner drive sh...

  • Page 14: Operation

    14 x7502310607 © 02/2014 echo inc. Operation pe-280 6. Gather ignition wires and position behind air filter case. 7. Install air filter and cover. Support handle 1. Position support handle in comfortable operating position and tighten screws. Note: label shows minimum spacing for support handle loca...

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    Pe-280 operation x7502310607 15 © 02/2014 echo inc. Fuel requirements gasoline - use 89 octane [r+m/2] (mid grade or higher) 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...

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    16 x7502310607 © 02/2014 echo inc. Operation pe-280 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 a...

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    Pe-280 operation x7502310607 17 © 02/2014 echo inc. 3. Purge bulb pump purge bulb (c) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times. 4. Recoil starter lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacle...

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    18 x7502310607 © 02/2014 echo inc. Operation pe-280 3. Recoil starter lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles. Firmly grip throttle handle and throttle trigger lockout with left hand. Rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope (d) until engine fires. Note: i...

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    Pe-280 operation x7502310607 19 © 02/2014 echo inc. 4. Loosen adjustment knob and adjust the blade's depth of cut to produce a fine cut between sidewalk and grass using a minimum blade depth, usually with about 13 mm (1/2 in.) of the blade into the ground. Tighten adjustment knob. 5. Before edging, ...

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    20 x7502310607 © 02/2014 echo inc. Maintenance pe-280 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 r...

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    Pe-280 maintenance x7502310607 21 © 02/2014 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 accu...

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    22 x7502310607 © 02/2014 echo inc. Maintenance pe-280 note: federal epa regulations require all model year 2012 and later gasoline powered engines produced for sale in the united states to be equipped with a special low permeation fuel supply hose between the carburetor and fuel tank. When servicing...

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    Pe-280 maintenance x7502310607 23 © 02/2014 echo inc. 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove air cleaner cover. 3. Remove muffler cover (a). 4. Remove engine cover (b). Do not use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5. Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 6. Remove grass...

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    24 x7502310607 © 02/2014 echo inc. Maintenance pe-280 exhaust port cleaning level 2. 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove muffler cover. 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (a), heat shield (b), and eye plate (c). 3. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposi...

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    Pe-280 maintenance x7502310607 25 © 02/2014 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. I...

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    26 x7502310607 © 02/2014 echo inc. Maintenance pe-280 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-280 troubleshooting x7502310607 27 © 02/2014 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 troubleshooti...

  • Page 28: Storage

    28 x7502310607 © 02/2014 echo inc. Storage pe-280 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. Lon...

  • Page 29: Specifications

    Pe-280 specifications x7502310607 29 © 02/2014 echo inc. Specifications model pe-280 length 1765 mm (69.5 in.) width 315 mm (12.4 in.) height 320 mm (12.6 in.) weight (dry) w/cutter head 6.88 kg (15.2 lb.) engine type air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine bore 34.0 mm (1.34 in.) st...

  • Page 30: Warranty Statements

    30 x7502310607 © 02/2014 echo inc. Warranty statements pe-280 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-280 warranty statements x7502310607 31 © 02/2014 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 pro...

  • Page 32: Notes

    Echo, incorporated 400 oakwood road lake zurich, il 60047 www.Echo-usa.Com 32 notes s63111006136/s63111999999 s63012008945/s63012999999.