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Echo PE-311 Operator's Manual

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 1 power edger operator's manual model pe-311 x750009590 12/06 x7502129900 warning danger 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 operatio...

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    2 copyright© 2006 by echo, incorporated all rights reserved. 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 fin...

  • Page 3: Warning

    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 3 important note s afety m anual s afety s ymbols and i mportant i nformation throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of tho...

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    4 physical condition your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: • if you are tired or sick, • if you are taking medication, • if you have taken alcohol or drugs. Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well. Eye protection wear eye protection that meets ansi z87.1 or ce requi...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 5 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 manuals • provide all users of this equipment with the operator’s manual and safet...

  • Page 6: Warning

    6 equipment warning danger use only echo approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non approved attachment combination. Echo, inc. Will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by echo. Read and ...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 7 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 16 3 19 p/n 89016052631 shaft decal d escription locate these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one c...

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    8 1. Power head - includes the engine, clutch, fuel system, ignition system, and recoil starter. 2. Grip - rear (right hand) handle. 3. Throttle trigger lockout - this lever must be held during aceleration. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engag...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 9 __ 1 power head __ 1 drive shaft assembly __ 1 operator's manual __ 1 safety manual __ 1 warranty registration card __ 1 echo emissions and warranty statement __ 1 echo power blend tm 2-stroke oil sample __ 1 front handle __ 4 5 x 35 mm screws __ 1 lower bracket...

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    10 a b throttle linkage and ignition leads 1. Unscrew air filter cover knob and remove cover. 2. Place inner throttle cable in slot of carburetor swivel (b). 3. Loosen nut (a) and place threaded end of throttle linkage into mounting bracket. Finger tighten nut (a). 4. Check throttle for freedom of m...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 11 o peration notice: use of unmixed, improperly mixed, or fuel older than 90 days, (stale fuel), may cause hard starting, poor performance, or severe engine damage and void the product warranty. Read and follow instructions in the storage section of this manual. ...

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    12 o i t a r 1 : 0 5 - x i m li o o t l e u f . S . U c i r t e m s a g l i o s a g l i o s n o ll a g . Z o .L f r e ti l . C c 1 2 5 6 . 2 2 . 5 3 1 4 8 0 2 0 8 0 6 1 0 0 4 mixing instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2. Add the proper amount...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 13 starting cold engine warning danger the cutting attachment should not rotate at idle. If attachment rotates, readjust carburetor according to "carburetor adjustment" instructions in this manual or see your echo dealer, otherwise serious personal injury may resu...

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    14 starting warm engine the starting procedure is the same as cold start except do not close the choke. 1. Stop switch move stop switch button (a) away from the stop position. 2. Purge bulb pump purge bulb (c) until fuel is visible in the "clear" fuel return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 time...

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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 warning danger allow the unit to completely cool before performing any mainte- nance activity. Air filter tools required: 25-50 mm (1 or 2 in.) cleaning brush. Parts required: 90030 repower tm air & fuel filter kit. 1. Close choke (cold start position [ ]). Thi...

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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 90075 important 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 ...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 19 5. Use the brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 6. Assemble components in reverse order. Exhaust system spark arrestor screen level 2. Tools required: cross head screwdriver, soft metal brush, 4 mm hex wrench parts required: screen, gaskets 1. Remove th...

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    20 idle speed adjustment idle speed adjustment may be required periodically to comply with specifications for this unit. See page 24, "specifications," for correct idle speed. Level 2. Tools required: screwdriver, tachometer (echo p/n 99051130017). Note every unit is run at the factory and the carbu...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 21 blade replacement / gear case lubrication g a b c d e f level 1. Tools required: t-wrench, 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 9003...

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    22 t roubleshooting 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 r o t e r u b r a c t a l e u f o n d e g g o l c r e...

  • Page 23: Warning

    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 23 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...

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    24 s pecfications model ----------------------------------------------------- pe-311 length ------------------------------------------------------- 1790 mm (70.5in.) width -------------------------------------------------------- 300 mm (11.8 in.) height ----------------------------------------------...

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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 1-800-432-3246 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 lake zurich, il 60047-1564 www.Echo-usa.Com 11001001/11999999 12001001/12999999 s ervicing i nformation parts / serial number genu...