Pro Attachment SeriesTM Operator's Manual MODEL PAS-230 WARNING DANGER Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator's Manual with this unit and a separate Operator's Manual and Safety Manual (if available) with the attachment. All manuals must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
INTRODUCTION Welcome to the ECHO family. This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on-the-jobdependability. Read and understand this manual as well as your attachment operator's manual and SAFETY MANUAL (if available) before operation. You will find these manuals easy to read and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages. THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.
PRO ATTACHMENT SERIESTM OPERATOR'S MANUAL 3 SAFETY 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.
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 requirements whenever you operate the unit. Hand Protection Wear no-slip, heavy-duty work gloves to improve your grip on the handles. Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands.
PRO ATTACHMENT SERIESTM OPERATOR'S MANUAL Repetitive Stress Injuries 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 put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI).
EQUIPMENT WARNING DANGER Use only ECHO approved attachments for Pro Attachment SeriesTM models. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combination. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and attachment manual. NOTE ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments, or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO for use with this Pro Attachment SeriesTM.
PRO ATTACHMENT SERIESTM OPERATOR'S MANUAL 7 DESCRIPTION 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 can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information.
1. MUFFLER, SPARK ARRESTOR - The muffler controls the exhaust noise while the spark arrestor prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler where they could possibly start a fire. 2. FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel filter. 3. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank opening. 4. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Pull handle slowly until recoil starter engages, then quickly and firmly. When engine starts, return handle slowly. DO NOT let handle snap back or damage to unit will occur. 5.
PRO ATTACHMENT SERIESTM OPERATOR'S MANUAL 9 CONTENTS The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, other assembly may be necessary. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts.
FRONT HANDLE ADJUSTMENT/BARRIER BAR ASSEMBLY Tools Required: Screwdriver. Parts Required: Barrier Bar Handle Adjustment NOTE Label shows minimum spacing for front handle location. 1. Stand in a comfortable operating position with attachment assembled, and position front handle for comfortable operation. Tighten handle screws. Barrier Bar Assembly NOTE The barrier bar may be used with all attachments unless instructed otherwise in the attachment Operator's Manual. 1.
PRO ATTACHMENT SERIESTM OPERATOR'S MANUAL 11 OPERATION 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. 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).
STARTING COLD ENGINE WARNING DANGER The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in loss of control and possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment off the ground and away from objects that could become entangled or thrown. A 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) forward, away from the STOP position. 2. Choke Lever Move choke lever (B) to Cold Start ( ) Position. 3.
PRO ATTACHMENT SERIESTM OPERATOR'S MANUAL STARTING WARM ENGINE The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke, and do not depress throttle trigger to wide open position. WARNING DANGER The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. A NOTE If attachment moves, readjust carburetor according to “Carburetor Adjustment” instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer. 1.
MAINTENANCE Your ECHO unit is designed to provide many hours of trouble-free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your unit 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. If a task is not listed, see your ECHO Dealer for repairs.
PRO ATTACHMENT SERIESTM OPERATOR'S MANUAL AIR FILTER Level 1. Tools required: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) medium bristle cleaning brush Parts required: 90008 REPOWERTM Air and Fuel Filter Kit ]). This prevents dirt from 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position [ entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from the air filter area. 2. Remove the air filter cover. Lightly brush debris from filter. If filter is fuel soaked, deformed, or very dirty, replace it. 3.
SPARK PLUG Level 2. Tools required: T-Wrench, Feeler gauge, Soft metal brush. Parts Required: REPOWERTM Tune-Up Kit P/N 90074 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 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.
PRO ATTACHMENT SERIESTM OPERATOR'S MANUAL 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (A). C 3. Remove screw and arm rest (B). 4. Remove engine cover (C). IMPORTANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5. Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 6. Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter and fuel tank. 7. Assemble components in reverse order. EXHAUST SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2.
1. Remove muffler cover. A 2. Place piston at Top Dead Center (TDC) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. 3. Remove spark arrestor screen cover (A), muffler gasket (B), and screen (C) from muffler body. 4. Clean carbon deposits from muffler components. NOTE When cleaning carbon deposits, be careful not to damage the catalytic element inside muffler. 5. Replace screen if it is cracked, plugged or has holes burned through. 6. Assemble components in reverse order. Cylinder Exhaust Port Level 3.
PRO ATTACHMENT SERIESTM OPERATOR'S MANUAL NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compliance with emission regulations. This carburetor does not have acceleration and high speed adjustment needles. 1. Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If a tachometer is available, idle speed screw (A) should be set to the specifications found on page 22 "Specifications" of this manual. Turn idle screw (A) clockwise to increase idle speed; counter clockwise to decrease idle speed.
TROUBLESHOOTING EN GIN E PR OB LEM TR OU B LESH OOTIN G C H AR T Problem C h eck Status Fuel at carburetor No fuel at carburetor No fuel at cyli nder Engi ne cranks starts hard/ doesn't start Engi ne runs, but di es or does not accelerate properly C au se R emedy Fuel strai ner clogged Fuel li ne clogged C arburetor C lean or replace C lean or replace See your Echo dealer C arburetor See your Echo dealer Fuel at cyli nder Muffler wet wi th fuel Fuel Mi xture too ri ch Open choke C lean/repl
PRO ATTACHMENT SERIESTM OPERATOR'S MANUAL 21 STORAGE 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. 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.
SPECIFICATIONS MODEL ----------------------------------------------------- PAS-230 Unit Length ------------------------------------------------- 1025 mm (40.4 in.) Width -------------------------------------------------------- 250 mm (9.84 in.) Height ------------------------------------------------------- 250 mm (9.84 in.) Weight (dry) ------------------------------------------------ 4.0 kg (8.82 lb.
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SERVICING INFORMATION PARTS/SERIAL NUMBER 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. ____________ SERVICE DEALER? Call 1-800-432-ECHO or www.echo-usa.
