Echo HC-235 manual carburetor adjustment, Exhaust Port Cleaning, Engine Break-In

Hedge Clipper 19

Operator's Manual

Exhaust Port Cleaning

Level 2.

Parts Required: As needed: Heat Shield

1.Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover.

2.Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (A) and heat shield

(B).

3.Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits from cylinder- exhaust port.

IMPORTANT

Never use a metal tool to scrape carbon from the exhaust port. Do not scratch the cylinder or piston when cleaning the exhaust port. Do not allow carbon particles to enter the cylinder.

4.Inspect heat shield, and replace if damaged.

5.Install heat shield and muffler.

6.Tighten muffler mounting bolts (or nuts) to 80-95 in•lbf (90-110 kgf•cm).

7.Install engine cover and attach spark plug lead.

8.Start engine, and warm to operating temperature.

9.Stop engine, and re-tighten mounting bolts (or nuts) to specifica- tions.

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carburetor adjustment

WARNING

The blades must not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Periodic carburetor adjustment may be necessary to as- sure blades do not move at idle.

If blades move, readjust carburetor according to these instructions, or see your ECHO Dealer

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 Operation

This engine has been factory adjusted to maintain satisfactory starting, emission, and durability performance up to 1,100 feet above sea level (ASL) (96.0 kPa). To maintain proper engine operation and emission compliance above 1,100 feet ASL the carburetor may need to be ad- justed by an authorized ECHO service dealer.