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Echo Pro Attachment PAS-225 Operator's Manual

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Summary of Pro Attachment PAS-225

  • Page 1

    X7732274200 © 5/2017 echo inc. English 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 standa...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    Table of contents pas-225 vp 2 x7732274200 © 5/2017 echo inc. Table of contents introduction ................................................................................................. 4 servicing information .................................................................................. 4 ...

  • Page 3: Pas-225 Vp

    Pas-225 vp table of contents x7732274200 3 © 5/2017 echo inc. English maintenance ............................................................................................. 31 skill levels......................................................................................... 31 maintenance inte...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction pas-225 vp 4 x7732274200 © 5/2017 echo inc. Introduction welcome to the echo family. This echo product was designed and manu- factured to provide long life and on-the-job dependability. Read and under- stand this manual and the safety manual. Keep the manuals in a safe place for future ...

  • Page 5: Pas-225 Vp

    Pas-225 vp safety x7732274200 5 © 5/2017 echo inc. English echo consumer product support if you require assistance or have questions concerning the application, operation, or maintenance of this product, call the echo consumer prod- uct support department at 1-800-673-1558 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (c...

  • Page 6: Safety

    Safety pas-225 vp 6 x7732274200 © 5/2017 echo inc. The safety alert symbol accompanied by the wrod “warning” calls attention to an act or condition which can lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided. The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “caution” calls attention to an act o...

  • Page 7: Pas-225 Vp

    Pas-225 vp safety x7732274200 7 © 5/2017 echo inc. English hot surface fuel and oil mixture avoid kickout keep bystanders at least 15 m (50 ft.) away beware thrown objects wear eye protection keep bystanders and helpers away 15 m (50 ft.) do not allow flames or sparks near fuel ignition on / off do ...

  • Page 8: Safety

    Safety pas-225 vp 8 x7732274200 © 5/2017 echo inc. 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 fol- lowed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when op- erating unit. Physi...

  • Page 9: Pas-225 Vp

    Pas-225 vp safety x7732274200 9 © 5/2017 echo inc. English eye protection ◆ eye protection that meets ansi z87.1 or ce requirements must be worn whenever you operate the unit. ◆ for additional safety, a full-face shield may be worn over safety glasses or goggles to provide protection from sharp bran...

  • Page 10: Safety

    Safety pas-225 vp 10 x7732274200 © 5/2017 echo inc. Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue, which may lead to heat stroke. Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler. The components of this machine generate an electromagnetic field dur...

  • Page 11: Pas-225 Vp

    Pas-225 vp safety x7732274200 11 © 5/2017 echo inc. English repetitive stress injuries (rsi) it is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms, and shoulders may cause soreness, swelling, numb- ness, weakness, and extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand a...

  • Page 12: Safety

    Safety pas-225 vp 12 x7732274200 © 5/2017 echo inc. Read the manuals • provide all users of this equipment with the operator’s manual and safety manual for instructions on safe operation. Clear the work area • spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children and animals prevented from comi...

  • Page 13: Pas-225 Vp

    Pas-225 vp safety x7732274200 13 © 5/2017 echo inc. English ◆ check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts, and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed. ◆ inspect guards and shields for damage and to ensure that they are securely in place. Replace if damaged or missing. ◆ check that the attachment is f...

  • Page 14: Emission Control

    Emission control pas-225 vp 14 x7732274200 © 5/2017 echo inc. Emission control (exhaust & evaporative) carb and epa emissions control information the emission control system for the engine is em (engine modification) and, if the second to last character of the engine family on the emis- sion control...

  • Page 15: Pas-225 Vp

    Pas-225 vp description x7732274200 15 © 5/2017 echo inc. English 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. 21 14 15 17 16...

  • Page 16: Description

    Description pas-225 vp 16 x7732274200 © 5/2017 echo inc. 1. Power head 2. Throttle handle - for right hand 3. Throttle trigger lockout 4. Stop switch 5. Support handle - for left hand 6. Upper drive shaft assembly 7. Drive shaft coupler 8. Lower drive shaft assembly 9. Nylon cutting attachment 10. C...

  • Page 17: Pas-225 Vp

    Pas-225 vp contents x7732274200 17 © 5/2017 echo inc. English contents the echo product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, some assembly may be necessary. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ec...

  • Page 18: Assembly

    Assembly pas-225 vp 18 x7732274200 © 5/2017 echo inc. Shield with cutoff knife is for use with the nylon line head only. Install shield without cutoff knife when using plastic or metal blades, or serious injury may result. 1. Place the shield on the bottom of the bearing housing flange. 2. Place shi...

  • Page 19: Pas-225 Vp

    Pas-225 vp assembly x7732274200 19 © 5/2017 echo inc. English 1. Be sure adapter plate (c) remains on pto shaft (a). 2. Align locking hole in upper plate with notch in edge of gear housing and insert head locking tool (d). 3. Thread line head (e) onto shaft by turning it counterclockwise until head ...

  • Page 20: Assembly

    Assembly pas-225 vp 20 x7732274200 © 5/2017 echo inc. Remove nylon line head note: do not disassemble nylon line head. 1. Align locking hole in upper plate with notch in edge of gear housing and insert head locking tool (d). 2. Remove line head (e) by turning it clockwise until head is completely of...

  • Page 21: Pas-225 Vp

    Pas-225 vp operation x7732274200 21 © 5/2017 echo inc. English 6. Rotate locater pin (a) ¼ turn clockwise to engage lower shaft hole. Insure locater pin is fully engaged by twisting lower drive shaft. Locater pin should snap flush in coupler. Full engagement will prevent further shaft rotation. 7. S...

  • Page 22: Operation

    Operation pas-225 vp 22 x7732274200 © 5/2017 echo inc. Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation. This unit is equipped with a spark arrestor to prevent discharge of hot particles from the engine. Metal cutters can also create sparks if the cutter strik...

  • Page 23: Pas-225 Vp

    Pas-225 vp operation x7732274200 23 © 5/2017 echo inc. English echo brand 2-stroke oils may be mixed at 50:1 ratio for application in all echo engines sold in the past regardless of ratio specified in those manuals. Handling fuel fuel is very flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handl...

  • Page 24: Operation

    Operation pas-225 vp 24 x7732274200 © 5/2017 echo inc. Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions. Some states may require the use of automatic fuel shut-off containers to re- duce fuel spillage. • empty the fuel tank prior to storing the unit. Return unused fuel to an approved fuel st...

  • Page 25: Pas-225 Vp

    Pas-225 vp operation x7732274200 25 © 5/2017 echo inc. English do not install blades on gt (curved shaft) model trimmers. • arbor diameter of upper blade plate must match arbor diameter of blades. • a new cotter pin is required each time a blade is installed. • brush cutters over 7.5 kg (16.5 lbs.) ...

  • Page 26: Operation

    Operation pas-225 vp 26 x7732274200 © 5/2017 echo inc. 8 tooth weed/grass blade is designed for grass, garden debris and thick weeds up to 19 mm (0.75 in.) diameter. Do not use this blade for brush or heavy woody growth. 80 tooth brush blade is designed for cutting brush and woody growth up to 13 mm...

  • Page 27: Pas-225 Vp

    Pas-225 vp operation x7732274200 27 © 5/2017 echo inc. English edger operation 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 easi...

  • Page 28: Operation

    Operation pas-225 vp 28 x7732274200 © 5/2017 echo inc. 7. When starting to edge, run the engine at full throttle, and lower the blade gently into the ground, being careful not to hit the concrete with the blade. 8. Don't force the blade. Move only as quickly as the blade will allow. The complete uni...

  • Page 29: Pas-225 Vp

    Pas-225 vp operation x7732274200 29 © 5/2017 echo inc. English 1. Stop switch move stop switch button (a) for- ward, away from the stop posi- tion. 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 tan...

  • Page 30: Operation

    Operation pas-225 vp 30 x7732274200 © 5/2017 echo inc. Starting warm engine the starting procedure is the same as cold start except do not close the choke, and do not hold throttle trigger fully depressed. The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious per- sonal injury may result. Note: ...

  • Page 31: Pas-225 Vp

    Pas-225 vp maintenance x7732274200 31 © 5/2017 echo inc. English stopping engine 1. Throttle release throttle trigger and allow engine to return to idle before shutting off engine. 2. Stop switch move stop switch button (a) backward to stop position. If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved...

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    Maintenance pas-225 vp 32 x7732274200 © 5/2017 echo inc. Click here or go to http://www.Echo-usa.Com/products/maintenance-kit for information on maintenance kits. Maintenance intervals important note - time intervals shown are maximum. Actual use and your experience will determine the frequency of r...

  • Page 33: Pas-225 Vp

    Pas-225 vp maintenance x7732274200 33 © 5/2017 echo inc. English *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. ...

  • Page 34: Maintenance

    Maintenance pas-225 vp 34 x7732274200 © 5/2017 echo inc. 1. Use a clean rag to remove loose dirt from around fuel cap and empty fuel tank. 2. Pull the fuel filter from the fuel tank. 3. Remove the filter from the line and install the new filter. Federal epa regulations require all model year 2012 an...

  • Page 35: Pas-225 Vp

    Pas-225 vp maintenance x7732274200 35 © 5/2017 echo inc. English to maintain proper engine operating temperatures, cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area. This flow of air carries com- bustion heat away from the engine. Do not use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder ...

  • Page 36: Maintenance

    Maintenance pas-225 vp 36 x7732274200 © 5/2017 echo inc. 3. Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins (c). 4. Remove ignition wires from clip for cleaning. 5. Remove grass and leaves from the grid (d) between the recoil starter and fuel tank. 6. Assemble components in reverse order. Exhaust sy...

  • Page 37: Pas-225 Vp

    Pas-225 vp maintenance x7732274200 37 © 5/2017 echo inc. English 3. Remove spark arrestor screen cover (c), gaskets (d), (e), and screen (f), from muffler body. 4. Clean carbon deposits from muffler components. Note: when cleaning carbon deposits, be careful not to damage the catalytic element insid...

  • Page 38: Maintenance

    Maintenance pas-225 vp 38 x7732274200 © 5/2017 echo inc. 3. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits from cyl- inder exhaust port (c). 4. Inspect heat shield, and replace if damaged. 5. Install heat shield and muffler. 6. Tighten muffler mounting bolts (or nuts) to 90-110 kgf•cm (80- 95...

  • Page 39: Pas-225 Vp

    Pas-225 vp maintenance x7732274200 39 © 5/2017 echo inc. English note: every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with emission regulations. Car- buretor adjustments, other than idle speed, must be performed by an authorized echo dealer. 1. Check idle speed and reset ...

  • Page 40: Maintenance

    Maintenance pas-225 vp 40 x7732274200 © 5/2017 echo inc. 4. Remove coupler from upper drive shaft assembly by loosen- ing clamping screw (c) and removing set screw (d). 5. Remove upper flex cable (e), wipe clean, and apply a thin coating of 15 ml (0.5 oz.) of grease. 6. Install cable. Make sure that...

  • Page 41: Pas-225 Vp

    Pas-225 vp maintenance x7732274200 41 © 5/2017 echo inc. English drive shaft (lower) 1. Loosen screw(s) (b) and remove locating screw (c). Pull gear case and shield from drive shaft housing. 2. Pull flexible cable from the drive shaft housing, wipe clean and apply 15 ml (0.5 oz.) of grease. 3. Slide...

  • Page 42: Maintenance

    Maintenance pas-225 vp 42 x7732274200 © 5/2017 echo inc. Nylon line replacement wear gloves or personal injury may result: ◆ cutoff knife is sharp. ◆ gearcase and surrounding area may be hot. 1. Cut one piece of line to recom- mended length. 2.0 mm (0.080 in.) diameter 6 m (20 ft.). 2.4 mm (0.095 in...

  • Page 43: Pas-225 Vp

    Pas-225 vp maintenance x7732274200 43 © 5/2017 echo inc. English trimmer head is now fully loaded and ready for operation. When the wear indicators located at the bottom of the speed-feed® head are worn smooth, or if holes appear, replacement of the cover or the entire speed-feed® head is required. ...

  • Page 44: Maintenance

    Maintenance pas-225 vp 44 x7732274200 © 5/2017 echo inc. 2. Do not file the ‘gullet’ (radius) of the tooth with the flat file. The radius must remain. A sharp corner will lead to a crack and blade failure. If an electric grinder is used, use care not to overheat teeth, do not allow tips/tooth to glo...

  • Page 45: Pas-225 Vp

    Pas-225 vp troubleshooting x7732274200 45 © 5/2017 echo inc. English 5. I nstall outer adapter (e) and nut (d). Tighten nut (d) firmly, turning counterclockwise. Note: never reuse old split pin. 6. Install new split pin (a) to secure nut, and bend both legs of pin counterclockwise around pto shaft (...

  • Page 46: Storage

    Storage pas-225 vp 46 x7732274200 © 5/2017 echo inc. 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. Storage during operation the muffler or catalytic...

  • Page 47: Pas-225 Vp

    Pas-225 vp storage x7732274200 47 © 5/2017 echo inc. English long term storage (over 30 days) do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time (30 days or longer) without performing protective storage maintenance which includes the fol- lowing: 1. Store unit in a dry, dust free place, out of th...

  • Page 48: Specifications

    Specifications pas-225 vp 48 x7732274200 © 5/2017 echo inc. Specifications model pas-225 value pack length 1010 mm (39.7 in.) width 246 mm (9.7 in.) height 235 mm (9.2 in.) weight (dry) 3.75 kg (8.2 lb.) engine type air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine bore 32.2 mm (1.27 in.) stro...

  • Page 49: Pas-225 Vp

    Pas-225 vp specifications x7732274200 49 © 5/2017 echo inc. English echo optional attachments use only echo attachments for these models. Serious injury may result from the use of non echo attachment combinations. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this man- ual and attachment ma...

  • Page 50: Specifications

    Specifications pas-225 vp 50 x7732274200 © 5/2017 echo inc. Tiller/cultivator 99944200510 99944200513 power pruner™ 99944200530 99944200532 speed-feed ® trimmer 99944200540 rapid loader™ trimmer 99944200610 rapid loader™ curved shaft trimmer 99944200615 pro-torque trimmer 99944200545 0.91 m (3.0 ft....

  • Page 51: Pas-225 Vp

    Pas-225 vp product registration x7732274200 51 © 5/2017 echo inc. English 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 ...

  • Page 52: Product Registration

    Product registration pas-225 vp 52 x7732274200 © 5/2017 echo inc..

  • Page 53: Pas-225 Vp

    Pas-225 vp notes x7732274200 53 © 5/2017 echo inc. English notes.

  • Page 54: Notes

    Notes pas-225 vp 54 x7732274200 © 5/2017 echo inc..

  • Page 55: Pas-225 Vp

    Pas-225 vp notes x7732274200 55 © 5/2017 echo inc. English.

  • Page 56: Echo, Incorporated

    Echo, incorporated 400 oakwood road lake zurich, il 60047 www.Echo-usa.Com t99814001001 - t99814999999 s06400369501 - s06400999999 s06000224301 - s06000999999.