Echo PB-250 manual Power Blower Operators Manual

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Power Blower

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Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TrOUBLESHOOTing CHarT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

Check

Status

Cause

remedy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fuel at carburetor

No fuel at carburetor

Fuel strainer clogged

Clean or replace

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fuel line clogged

Clean or replace

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carburetor

See your Echo dealer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fuel at cylinder

No fuel at cylinder

Carburetor

See your Echo dealer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Muffler wet with fuel

Fuel Mixture too rich

Open choke

 

 

 

 

Engine cranks -

 

 

 

Clean/replace air filter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjust carburetor

 

 

 

 

starts hard/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See your Echo dealer

 

 

 

 

doesn't

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

start

Spark at end

No spark

Stop switch off

Turn switch to ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of plug wire

 

Electrical problem

See your Echo dealer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interlock switch

See your Echo dealer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spark at plug

No spark

Spark gap incorrect

Adjust to .65mm (0.026 in.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Covered with carbon

Clean or replace

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fouled with fuel

Clean or replace

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plug defective

Replace plug

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Air filter

Air filter dirty

Normal wear

Clean or replace

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fuel filter

Fuel filter dirty

Contaminants/residues in

Replace

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

fuel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine runs,

Fuel vent

Fuel vent plugged

Contaminants/residues in fuel

Clean or replace

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spark Plug

Plug dirty/worn

Normal wear

Clean and adjust or replace

 

 

 

 

but dies or

 

 

 

 

does not

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

accelerate

Carburetor

Improper adjustment

Vibration

Adjust

 

 

 

 

properly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cooling System

Cooling system

Extended operation in

Clean

 

 

 

 

 

 

dirty/plugged

dirty/dusty locations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spark Arrestor Screen

Spark arrestor screen

Normal wear

Replace

 

 

 

 

 

 

plugged

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine does

N/A

N/A

Internal engine problem

See your Echo dealer

 

 

 

 

not crank

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine runs,

Blower pipe

Pipe clogged

Build-up of debris

Unclog

 

 

 

 

blower doesn't

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pipe loose

Vibration

Tighten

 

 

 

 

work or is

 

 

 

 

 

weak/uneven

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pipe damaged

Wear/Misuse

Replace

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

warning

Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by ground- ing spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result.

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Contents Power Blower Table of Contents IntroductionOperators manual Safety Manual safety symbols and important information International symbolsPersonal condition and safety equipment Eye Protection Physical ConditionHand Protection Breathing ProtectionRead the Manuals Repetitive Stress InjuriesClear the Work Area Keep a Firm GripEPA 2010 and Later and/or C.A.R.B. Tier Equipment checkEmission Control exhaust & evaporative Description General Warning Decal located on blower housingContents Install blower pipes AssemblyRemove blower pipes OperationFuel Handling Fuel Fuel RequirementsPurge Bulb Starting cold engineStopping engine Starting warm engineOperating blower Maintenance Maintenance intervalsSkill level Fuel filter Air filterCooling system Spark plugExhaust system Spark Arrestor ScreenExhaust Port Cleaning Carburetor adjustment Engine Break-InHigh Altitude Operation Power Blower Operators Manual Storage Long Term Storage Over 30 DaysModel PB-250 Hand Held SpecificationsExceptions Warranty Statements99922201032 12/03/09 01/2010 Power Blower Operators Manual Warranty registration Additional or replacement manuals ServiceServicing Information parts/serial number Echo consumer product support