Echo Power Blend TC-210 Operator's Manual

Manual is about: Tiller/Cultivator

Summary of Power Blend TC-210

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    T iller /c ultivator o perator ' s m anual 1 tiller/cultivator operator's manual model tc-210 serial number 05001001 - 05999999 warning danger read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. Echo provides an operator's manual, which 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. You will find it easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and safety messages. The operator ' s manual read and unders...

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    T iller /c ultivator o perator ' s m anual 3 important the enclosed message provides information necessary for the protection of the unit. This symbol accompanied by the words warning and danger calls attention to an act or condition that can lead to serious personal injury to operator and bystander...

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    4 symbol description/application symbol form/shape symbol description/application symbol form/shape hot surface carburetor adjustment - idle speed carburetor adjustment - high speed mixture symbol description/application symbol form/shape symbol description/application symbol form/shape read and und...

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    T iller /c ultivator 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 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. To avoid injury : • read and understand the operator’s manual. • know location and functions of all controls. • ...

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    T iller /c ultivator 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 some assembly is required. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or echo dealer of damage...

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    8 1. Stop switch - toggle switch mounted on upper right handle. Move switch forward to "start" position to run, back to "stop" position to stop unit. 2. Throttle trigger - spring loaded to return to idle when released. When accelerating, pull trigger gradually for best operating technique. Do not ho...

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    T iller /c ultivator o perator ' s m anual 9 s pecifications model ----------------------------------------------------- tc-210 length ------------------------------------------------------- 1130 mm (44.48 in.) width -------------------------------------------------------- 340 mm (13.36 in.) height ...

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    10 a a ssembly tools required: (2) 7/16 in. Wrenches 1. Support powerhead assembly upright on tines. Place top handle assembly to rear. Note make sure inside curves at handle ends are facing each other. 2. Loosely assemble lower handles using short 1/4 in. X 3 in. Long hex head shoulder bolt (a), ey...

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    T iller /c ultivator o perator ' s m anual 11 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....

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    12 o peration starting cold engine warning danger the tines should not move at idle. If tines move, readjust carburetor according to "carburetor adjustment" instructions in this manual or see your echo dealer, otherwise serious personal injury may result. 1. Stop switch move stop switch (a) to "star...

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    T iller /c ultivator o perator ' s m anual 13 starting warm engine the starting procedure is the same as cold start except do not close the choke (b). Note if engine does not start after 5 pulls, use cold start procedure. 1. Stop switch move stop switch (a) to start position. Throttle trigger must r...

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    14 tilling / cultivating warning danger do not operate this unit indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. • carry unit to tilling/cultivating area using plastic carry handle and upper handle. Avoid contact with tines or hot engine parts. • check the area to be tilled or cultivated. Look for any ...

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    T iller /c ultivator o perator ' s m anual 15 / t n e n o p m o c m e t s y s e c n a n e t n i a m e r u d e c o r p d ' q e r l l i k s l e v e l r o y l i a d e r o f e b e s u y r e v e l e u f e r 3 s h t n o m 0 9 r o s r u o h 6 s h t n o m 0 7 2 r o s r u o h y l r a e y 0 0 6 s r u o h s e ...

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    16 air filter level 1. Tools required: 25-50mm (1-2 in.) medium bristle paint 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. Brush accumu- lated dirt from the ...

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    T iller /c ultivator o perator ' s m anual 17 spark plug level 2. Tools required: spark plug socket wrench and screw driver, feeler gauge. Preferably a wire gauge. Parts required: spark plug, ngk - bpm-8y p/n 15901019830 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. ...

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    18 3. Remove bottom left (a) and bottom right (b) screws from cylinder cover. 4. Carefully pull cylinder cover forward, disengaging muffler gasket tabs and ignition lead, and lay aside. 5. Use brush to remove dirt from cylinder fins. Important do not use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylin...

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    T iller /c ultivator o perator ' s m anual 19 carburetor adjustment level 2. Tools required: screwdriver, tachometer (echo p/n 99051130017). Parts required: none. Note every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with emission regulations. In addition, the carburetor is...

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    20 lubrication level 1. Tools required: crosshead screw driver, clean rag parts required: echo ® lube tm 8 oz. (p/n 91015) or lithium base grease. Gear housing 1. Remove tines (see tine removal/cleaning - installation below). 2. Clean dirt from area around gear cover (a) and remove four (4) crosshea...

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    T iller /c ultivator o perator ' s m anual 21 t roubleshooting warning danger fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by grounding spark plug against cylinder, otherwise serious personal injury may result. T r a h c g n i t o o h s e l b...

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    22 s torage long term storage (over 30 days) 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. D...

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    T iller /c ultivator o perator ' s m anual 23 notes.

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    S ervicing i nformation parts genuine echo parts and echo repower™ parts and assemblies for your echo products are available only from an authorized echo dealer. When you do need to buy parts always have the model number and serial number of the unit with you. You can find these numbers on the engin...