POWER BLOWER

OPERATOR'S MANUAL 21

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT - GENERAL

Level 2.

Tools required: Screwdriver, tachometer (Echo P/N 99051130017)

Parts required: none.

NOTE

Do not adjust carburetor unless necessary. If you have difficultly, see your ECHO dealer.

Adjustment Screws

Idle Speed (A)

Control throttle opening at idle.

Low (LO) Speed (B) Controls amount of fuel at low speed and

 

supplementary fuel for smooth progression from

 

idle to high speed.

High (HI) Speed (C)

Controls amount of fuel at full throttle

Before Adjustment

Check that:

-Air filter is clean and properly installed.

-Spark arrestor screen and exhaust port are free of carbon

-Blower pipes are installed

InitialAdjustment

1.With engine off, turn HI speed screw (C) counterclockwise to stop.

2.Turn LO speed screw (B) midway between stops.

3.Turn idle screw (A) until tip of screw just touches throttle plate; then turn three (3) turns clockwise.

FinalAdjustment

IMPORTANT

Limiter caps prevent exceeding C.A.R.B. and E.P.A. emission limits and over rich adjustment, but not over lean adjustment, which can cause engine failure: Do not exceed recommended HI speed engine R.P.M. during operation, or for long periods during adjustment.

1.Start engine, run at idle for one minute.

2.Complete warm up by running at full throttle for 5 minutes, operating choke twice to clear air from carburetor chambers.

3.Run at idle and accelerate to check for smooth transition from idle to high speed; if engine hesitates, turn LO speed screw (B) counterclockwise 1/8th of a turn at a time until acceleration is smooth.

4.Use a tachometer to adjust idle speed to specifications found on page 11.