Power Blower Operator's Manual MODELS: PB-650 Serial Number 04001001 - 04002000 WARNING DANGER Read rules for safe operation and all instructions carefully. ECHO provides this Operator's Manual which must be read and understood for proper and safe operation.
POWER BLOWER OPERATOR'S MANUAL MANUAL SAFETY SYMBOLS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, information messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you. 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 bystanders.
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS Symbol form/shape Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Symbol description/application Read and understand Operator's Manual. Fuel and oil mixture Wear eyes, ears and head protection Finger Severing Symbol form/shape Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Wear hand protection. Use two handed. Carburetor adjustment - Low speed mixture Wear slip resistant foot wear. Safety/Alert DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel.
POWER BLOWER OPERATOR'S MANUAL EXTENDED OPERATION/EXTREME CONDITIONS To reduce the risk of RSI/CTS, do the following: 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 cold may cause tingling and burning sensations followed by loss of color and numbness in the fingers.
SAFE OPERATION Determine Operation Area -• Review area to be cleared. Look for potential hazards such as stones or metal objects. • Spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children and animals prevented from coming nearer than 15 m (50 ft.) while the blower is in use. • Take wind conditions into account: avoid open doors and windows. • Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator's Manual and instructions for safe operation. • Do not point blower at people or animals.
POWER BLOWER OPERATOR'S MANUAL 7 DESCRIPTION CONTENTS 1 - Power Head 1 - Flex Pipe 1 - Pipe w/swivel 1 - Straight Pipe 1 - Straight Pipe 1 - Operator's Manual 1 - Warranty Registration Card 1 - ECHO Emissions and Warranty Statement 1 - Plastic Bag 2 - Clamps w/screws 1 - Stick Handle 1 - Bolt 6x45 1 - Washer 6 1 - Wing nut 1-Bottle ECHO 2-Stroke Oil Mix 11 12 10 1 13 9 2 8 7 6 3 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 4 SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.
8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable air filter element. BLOWER PIPES - Twist lock design. THROTTLE POSITION LEVER/STOP SWITCH - Combination stop switch and variable speed throttle lever. When the lever is moved all the way forward the blower is at Wide Open Throttle (W.O.T.). When the lever is moved rearward to detent, the blower is at idle. When the lever is moved rearward past the idle detent the blower will stop. SAFETY DECAL - Lists important safety precautions.
POWER BLOWER OPERATOR'S MANUAL WARNING 9 DANGER Never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running or serious personal injury may result. INSTALL BLOWER PIPES / STICK HANDLE 1. Assemble straight pipe with swivel (A) into flexible pipe (B). 2. Assemble flexible pipe (B) to elbow (D) on blower. 3. Assemble clamps (C) onto both ends of flexible pipe (B) and tighten. D A C B C F G 4. Loosen wing nut (E) completely and expand open, stick handle clamp (F). H E A 5.
PRE-OPERATION FUEL Fuel Requirements Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [R +2 M ] (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. Two Stroke Oil - A two-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-LEGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. FC Standards, must be used. Echo brand Premium 50:1 oil meets these standards.
POWER BLOWER OPERATOR'S MANUAL OPERATION • Recoil starter: Use short pulls - only 1/2-2/3 of rope length for starting. Do not allow the rope to snap back in. Always hold the unit firmly. • Rotate spring loaded throttle handle downward to a comfortable operating position. STARTING COLD ENGINE 1. Move throttle lever (A) to START/IDLE DETENT position. 2. Close Choke - Cold Start. Move choke (B) up to "Cold Start" position. 3. Primer Bulb -Prime.
STOPPING ENGINE 1. Move throttle lever (A) to idle detent position and allow engine to idle for a few minutes. 2. Move throttle lever (A) to "O" (Stop) position. WARNING A DANGER If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP position, close choke - COLD START position - to stall engine. Have your ECHO dealer repair stop switch before using blower again.
POWER BLOWER OPERATOR'S MANUAL 13 MAINTENANCE Your ECHO blower is designed to provide many hours of trouble-free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your blower 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. To help you decide whether you want to DO-IT-YOURSELF or have the ECHO Dealer do it, each maintenance task has been graded.
AIR FILTER Level 1. Tools required: 25 - 50mm (1 - 2 in.) medium bristle paint brush. Parts required: Air Filter P/N A226000031 NOTE Clean daily. 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from the air cleaner area. 2. Remove the air cleaner cover. Clean and inspect the element for damage. If element is fuel soaked and very dirty, replace. 3.
POWER BLOWER OPERATOR'S MANUAL SPARK PLUG Level 1. Tools required: 3/4" Spark Plug deep socket, Feeler gauge (preferably a wire gauge), Parts Required: Spark Plug, NGK BPMR-8Y P/N A425000000 1. Remove spark plug , and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. DO NOT sand blast to clean. Remaining sand will damage engine. 3. Adjust spark plug gap by bending outer electrode. 4. Tighten spark plug to 145-155 kg/cm (125-135 in. lb.). 0.65 mm (0.
EXHAUST SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. Tools required: Cross Head Screwdriver Parts Required: Spark arrestor screen P/N A310000000 WARNING DANGER Do not perform maintenance on engine or muffler until engine and muffler are completely cool, otherwise serious personal injury may result. IMPORTANT Carbon deposits in muffler will cause a drop in engine output and overheating. Spark arrestor screen must be checked periodically. B 1. Remove spark plug and engine cover (four screws). 2.
POWER BLOWER OPERATOR'S MANUAL CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT - GENERAL 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 emissions will stabilize. Idle speed can be adjusted as required. High Altitude Adjustment High altitude adjustment is not required for proper operation of this engine. Level 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Engine - starts hard Engine - does not start Engine Cranks Engine runs properly Remedy Fuel at carburetor No fuel at carburetor Fuel strainer clogged Fuel line clogged Carburetor Clean Clean See your ECHO dealer Fuel at cylinder No fuel at cylinder Carburetor See your ECHO dealer Muffler wet with fuel Fuel Mixture is too rich Open choke Clean/replace air filter Adjust carburetor See your ECHO dealer Spark at end of plug wire No spark at end of plug wire Stop switch
POWER BLOWER OPERATOR'S MANUAL 19 STORAGE 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. 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 following: 1.
SERVICING INFORMATION 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 engine housing. For future reference, write them in the space provided below. Model No. _____________ SN. ____________ DEALER? Call 1-800-432-ECHO or www.echo-usa.
Please use these revised instructions when assembling and stopping your Power Blower. SUPPLEMENT TO OPERATOR'S MANUAL PART NUMBER X7501126900 (X750003020) FOR MODEL: PB-650 SUPPLÉMENT AU MANUEL DE L’OPÉRATEUR RÉFÉRENCE X7501126900 (X750003020) POUR MODÈL: PB-650 EMISSION CONTROL PAGE 6 IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY: 1EHXS.635RA DISPLACEMENT: 63.3 CC EPA Phase I The emission control system for this engine is EM (Engine Modification). THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S.
STOPPING ENGINE PAGE 12 1. Move throttle lever (A) to idle detent position, and allow engine to return to idle. IMPORTANT Allow engine to return to idle before shutting off engine. 2. A Move throttle lever (A) to "O" (Stop) position. WARNING DANGER If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP position, close choke - COLD START position - to stall engine. Have your ECHO dealer repair stop switch before using blower again.
SUPPLEMENT TO OPERATOR'S MANUALS FOR MODELS AND PART NUMBERS: PB-403 U.S. PB-403 Can PB-413 U.S. PB-603 U.S. X750002401( X750002670( X750002331( X750002230( X7501126101) X7501126700) X7501126201) X7501125300) Old/Viejo/Vieux PB-603 Can PB-611 U.S. PB-650 U.S.
