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Echo PE-280 Operator's Manual

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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 x7502313601 © 3/2015 echo inc. Table of contents pe-280 table of contents table of contents .............................................................................................................................. 2 introduction ...................................................................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Pe-280 introduction x7502313601 3 © 3/2015 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 x7502313601 © 3/2015 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 ec...

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    Pe-280 safety x7502313601 5 © 3/2015 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 x7502313601 © 3/2015 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 cond...

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    Pe-280 safety x7502313601 7 © 3/2015 echo inc. • do not operate unit barefooted. Keep long hair away from engine and air intake. Retain hair with cap or net. Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue, which may lead to heat stroke. Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoo...

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    8 x7502313601 © 3/2015 echo inc. Safety pe-280 repetitive stress injuries (rsi) it is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms, and shoulders may cause soreness, swelling, numbness, weakness, and extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand activities may p...

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    Pe-280 emission control (exhaust & evaporative) x7502313601 9 © 3/2015 echo inc. Avoid hot surfaces • keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris. Avoid contact during and immediately after operation. Equipment use only echo attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attac...

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    10 x7502313601 © 3/2015 echo inc. Emission control (exhaust & evaporative) pe-280 an emission control label is located on the engine. (this is an example only, information on label varies by engine family). Product emission durability (emission compliance period) the 50 or 300 hour emission complian...

  • Page 11: Description

    Pe-280 description x7502313601 11 © 3/2015 echo inc. 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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    12 x7502313601 © 3/2015 echo inc. Description pe-280 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...

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    Pe-280 contents x7502313601 13 © 3/2015 echo inc. 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 14: Assembly

    14 x7502313601 © 3/2015 echo inc. Assembly pe-280 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 if necessary, and carefully fit drive shaft assembly to engine making sure that i...

  • Page 15: Operation

    Pe-280 operation x7502313601 15 © 3/2015 echo inc. 6. Gather ignition wires and position behind air filter case. 7. Install air filter and cover. Support handle 1. If necessary, position support handle for comfortable operation and securely tighten screws. Note: label shows minimum spacing for suppo...

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    16 x7502313601 © 3/2015 echo inc. Operation pe-280 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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    Pe-280 operation x7502313601 17 © 3/2015 echo inc. Mixing instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2. Add the proper amount of 2-stroke oil to gasoline. 3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline. 4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel c...

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    18 x7502313601 © 3/2015 echo inc. Operation pe-280 2. Choke move choke lever (b) to cold start ( ) position. 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 are...

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    Pe-280 operation x7502313601 19 © 3/2015 echo inc. Move stop switch button (a) forward away from the stop position. 2. Purge bulb pump purge bulb (c) until fuel is visible in the “clear” fuel return line. 3. Recoil starter lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all ob...

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    20 x7502313601 © 3/2015 echo inc. Operation pe-280 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 21: Maintenance

    Pe-280 maintenance x7502313601 21 © 3/2015 echo inc. 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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    22 x7502313601 © 3/2015 echo inc. Maintenance pe-280 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 accumulated dirt from air cleaner area. 2. Remove air filter cover and air filter retainer f...

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    Pe-280 maintenance x7502313601 23 © 3/2015 echo inc. Fuel filter level 1. Fuel is very flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling, or serious personal injury may result. 1. Use a clean rag to remove loose dirt from around fuel cap and empty fuel tank. 2. Use a hook to pull the fuel...

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    24 x7502313601 © 3/2015 echo inc. Maintenance pe-280 cooling system level 2. To maintain proper engine operating temperatures, cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area. This flow of air carries combustion heat away from the engine. Overheating and engine seizure can occur when: • a...

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    Pe-280 maintenance x7502313601 25 © 3/2015 echo inc. Exhaust system spark arrestor screen level 2. 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove muffler cover (a). 3. Place piston at top dead center (tdc) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. 4. Remove spark arrestor screen cover (b), gaskets (c), a...

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    26 x7502313601 © 3/2015 echo inc. Maintenance pe-280 carburetor adjustment level 2. 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 em...

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    Pe-280 maintenance x7502313601 27 © 3/2015 echo inc. Gear housing 1. Remove plug (a) and add grease to gear housing. Do not over-fill. 2. Replace plug and tighten securely. Drive shaft 1. Loosen two (2) screws (b) and remove center locating screw (c). Pull gear box and shield from drive shaft housin...

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    28 x7502313601 © 3/2015 echo inc. Maintenance pe-280 2. Align hole in inner blade adapter (b) with notch in gear housing, and insert locking tool (g) to prevent pto shaft (c) from rotating. 3. Remove l.H. Blade nut (d) by turning clockwise. Remove outer blade adapter (e), and blade (f). 4. Install a...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Pe-280 troubleshooting x7502313601 29 © 3/2015 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 30: Storage

    30 x7502313601 © 3/2015 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. Long...

  • Page 31: Specifications

    Pe-280 specifications x7502313601 31 © 3/2015 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.) str...

  • Page 32: Warranty Statements

    32 x7502313601 © 3/2015 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 x7502313601 33 © 3/2015 echo inc. Echo does not offer an over the counter exchange program. Any echo product re-built other than by echo or sold through an unauthorized dealer, or an unauthorized outlet store, is sold without echo’s limited warranty coverage. The echo limi...

  • Page 34: Notes

    34 x7502313601 © 3/2015 echo inc. Notes pe-280 notes.

  • Page 35: Product Registration

    Pe-280 product registration x7502313601 35 © 3/2015 echo inc. Product registration thank you for choosing echo power equipment please go to http://www.Echo-usa.Com/warranty/register-your-echo to register your new product on-line. It's fast and easy! Note: your information will never be sold or misus...

  • Page 36: Notes

    36 x7502313601 © 3/2015 echo inc. Notes pe-280 notes.

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    Pe-280 notes x7502313601 37 © 3/2015 echo inc..

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    38 x7502313601 © 3/2015 echo inc. Notes pe-280

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    Pe-280 notes x7502313601 39 © 3/2015 echo inc..

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    Echo, incorporated 400 oakwood road lake zurich, il 60047 www.Echo-usa.Com 40 t69814001001/t69814999999.