Operator’s Manual PE-225 POWER EDGER The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Read and understand all provided literature before use. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
TABLE OF CONTENTS PE-225 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ................................................................................................. 3 Servicing Information .................................................................................. 3 Parts/Serial Number............................................................................. 3 Service ................................................................................................. 4 ECHO Consumer Product Support ..........
PE-225 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this literature are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice. Illustrations may include optional equipment and accessories, and may not include all standard equipment. Read and understand all provided literature. Literature contains specifications and information for safety, operation, maintenance, storage and assembly specific to this product.
SERVICING INFORMATION PE-225 Service Service of this product during the warranty period must be performed by an Authorized ECHO Service Dealer. For the name and address of the Authorized ECHO Service Dealer nearest you, ask your retailer or call: 1-800-432-ECHO (3246). Dealer information is also available on our Web Site www.echo-usa.com. When presenting your unit for Warranty service/ repairs, proof of purchase is required.
PE-225 SAFETY SAFETY Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you. The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “DANGER” calls attention to an act or condition which WILL lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided.
SAFETY Symbol PE-225 Description Symbol Description Wear Eye, Ear and Head Protection T L Carburetor Adjustment - Idle Speed Wear Hand and Foot Protection Carburetor Adjustment - Low Speed Mixture Safety/Alert Emergency Stop Hot Surface Fuel and Oil Mixture AVOID KICKOUT Keep Bystanders At Least 15 m (50 ft.
PE-225 SAFETY Symbol Description Symbol Description Keep Bystanders and Helpers Away 15 m (50 ft.) Thrown Objects Direction of Blade Personal Condition and Safety Equipment Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov The muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover may become extremely hot. Always keep clear of exhaust and muffler area, otherwise serious personal injury may occur.
SAFETY PE-225 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 ◆ ◆ Eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE requirements must be worn whenever you operate the unit. For additional safety, a full-face shield may be worn over safety glasses or goggles to provide protection from sharp branches or flying debris.
PE-225 SAFETY • DO NOT WEAR TIES, SCARVES, JEWELRY, or clothing with loose or hanging items that could become entangled in moving parts or surrounding growth. • Keep clothing buttoned or zipped, and keep shirt tails tucked in. • Wear sturdy work shoes with nonskid rubber soles: • DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES. • DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED. Keep long hair away from engine and air intake. Retain hair with cap or net. Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue, which may lead to heat stroke.
SAFETY PE-225 • Maintain good blood circulation by performing vigorous arm exercises during frequent work breaks, and also by not smoking. • Limit the hours of operation. Try to fill each day with jobs where operating the unit or other hand-held power equipment is not required. • If you experience discomfort, redness, and swelling of the fingers followed by whitening and loss of feeling, consult your physician before further exposing yourself to cold and vibration.
PE-225 SAFETY All over head electrical conductors and communications wires can have electricity flow with high voltages. This unit is not insulated against electrical current. Never touch wires directly or indirectly, otherwise serious injury or death may result. Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death.
SAFETY PE-225 Equipment Use only ECHO attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combination. ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and safety manual. ◆ Check unit for loose or missing nuts, bolts, and screws. Tighten or replace as needed.
PE-225 EMISSION CONTROL EMISSION CONTROL (EXHAUST & EVAPORATIVE) CARB And EPA Emissions Control Information The emission control system for the engine is EM (engine modification) and, if the second to last character of the Engine Family on the Emission Control Information label (sample below) is “B”, “C”, “K”, or “T”, the emission control system is EM and TWC (3way catalyst). The fuel tank/fuel line emission control system is EVAP (evaporative emissions).
DESCRIPTION PE-225 DESCRIPTION Locate the safety decal(s) on your unit. Make sure the decal(s) is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. Safety label is for example only. Your label my appear slightly different.
PE-225 DESCRIPTION 1. Power Head 2. Throttle Trigger Lockout 3. Stop Switch 4. Support Handle - For Left Hand 5. Debris Shield/flap 6. Blade 7. Wheel 8. Drive Shaft Assembly 9. Throttle Trigger 10. Throttle Handle - For Right Hand 11. Spark Plug 12. Top Guard 13. Recoil Starter Handle 14. Spark Arrestor Muffler Or Spark Arrestor Muffler With Catalyst 15. Fuel Tank 16. Fuel Tank Cap 17. Choke 18. Air Cleaner 19.
CONTENTS PE-225 CONTENTS The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, some 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. 1 Power Head / Drive Shaft Assembly 1 Operator's Manual 1 Warranty Statement 2 Split Pins ASSEMBLY Support Handle 1.
PE-225 OPERATION OPERATION Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit. Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness, serious injury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns.
OPERATION PE-225 Fuel Requirements Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [R+M/2] (mid grade or higher) gasoline known to be good quality. Gasoline may contain up to 10% Ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasoline containing methanol (wood alcohol) is NOT approved. Use of ECHO branded fuel is recommended to extend engine life in all air-cooled 2-stroke and 2/4-stroke hybrid engines.
PE-225 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ OPERATION Use an approved fuel container. Mark fuel containers as containing 2-stroke mixture fuel. DO NOT smoke near fuel. DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel. Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize. NEVER refuel a unit when the engine is HOT or RUNNING! DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors. ALWAYS fill fuel tanks outdoors over bare ground. DO NOT overfill fuel tank. Wipe up spills immediately.
OPERATION PE-225 Storage - Fuel storage laws vary by locality. Contact your local government for the laws affecting your area. As a precaution, store fuel in an approved, airtight container. Store in a well-ventilated, unoccupied building, away from sparks and flames. • Empty the fuel tank prior to storing the unit. Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container. Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in 30 days, 90 days when a fuel stabilizer is added.
PE-225 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) forward, away from the STOP position. 2. OPERATION A Choke Move choke lever (B) to COLD START position. 3. C Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times. 4. A B Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles.
OPERATION 6. PE-225 Throttle Trigger After engine warm-up, grip throttle handle and support handle. Depress the throttle trigger lockout, and gradually depress throttle trigger to increase engine RPM to operating speed. Starting Warm Engine The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke, and do not hold throttle trigger fully depressed. The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
PE-225 3. OPERATION Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles. Firmly grip throttle handle and throttle trigger lockout with left hand. Rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope (D) until engine fires. D Note: If engine does not start after five pulls, use Cold Start Procedure. Stopping Engine 1. Throttle Release throttle trigger and allow engine to return to idle before shutting off engine. 2.
OPERATION PE-225 Never adjust blade height with engine running, otherwise serious personal injury may result. 4. Loosen adjustment knob (A). Move wheel up to increase cutting depth, or down to decrease cutting depth. A depth of 0.5 in. (13 mm) is optimal. Tighten adjustment knob (A). 5. Before edging, plan your direction of travel so that the unit will always be positioned on your right side and so that you walk on a hard surface whenever possible. 6. Position edger as shown.
PE-225 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit. Allow unit to cool before performing service. Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces.
MAINTENANCE PE-225 Maintenance Intervals COMPONENT/SYSTEM MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE SKILL LEVEL Daily or Before Use Air Filter Choke Shutter Inspect/Clean * Fuel System Inspect 3 Cooling System Inspect/Clean Recoil Starter Rope Inspect/Clean * Screws/Nuts/Bolts Inspect/Tighten/Replace * 1 2 1 Every Refuel Fuel System Inspect 3 1 3 Months Air Filter Fuel Filter Fuel Cap Gasket Spark Plug Muffler Spark Arrestor Replace * Inspect * 1 Inspect/Clean/Replace * Cylinder Exhaust Port Inspect/Cle
PE-225 MAINTENANCE Air Filter Level 1. Parts Required: Tune-Up Kit 1. Close choke (COLD START [ ] position). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area. 2. Remove air filter cover. Brush dirt from inside cover. 3. Replace filter if it is damaged, fuel soaked, very dirty, or the rubber sealing edges are deformed. • Lightly brush debris from filter.
MAINTENANCE PE-225 Fuel Filter Level 1. Parts Required: TUNE UP KIT. Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling, or serious personal injury may result. 1. Use a clean rag to remove loose dirt from around fuel cap and empty fuel tank. Do not damage fuel line while removing fuel filter from tank or line. 2. Pull the fuel filter from the tank. 3. Do not remove the wire coil clamp to remove the fuel filter.
PE-225 MAINTENANCE Spark Plug Level 2. Parts Required: Tune-Up Kit Use only NGK BPM8Y spark plug (BPMR8Y 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. Tighten spark plug to 150-170 kgf•cm (130-150 in•lbf). 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) Cooling System Level 2.
MAINTENANCE PE-225 Removal of cooling passage blockages or cleaning of cooling fins is considered “Normal Maintenance.” Any failure attributed to lack of maintenance is not warranted. 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove air cleaner cover (A). 3. Remove engine cover (B). B A DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 4. Use a brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5. Remove ignition wires from clip for cleaning.
PE-225 MAINTENANCE 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. Parts Required: Spark Arrestor Screen, Gasket 1. Remove spark plug lead and engine cover. 2. Place piston at Top Dead Center (TDC) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. 3. Remove spark arrestor screen cover (C), gaskets (D), (E), and screen (F), from muffler body. 4.
MAINTENANCE PE-225 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). B 3. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits from cylinder exhaust port (C). A C C Never use a metal tool to scrape carbon from the exhaust port. Do not scratch the cylinder or piston when cleaning the exhaust port.
PE-225 MAINTENANCE Carburetor Adjustment Level 2. 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 and durability performance up to 330 m (1100 ft.) above sea level (ASL) (96.
MAINTENANCE PE-225 Lubrication Level 1. Parts Required: Lithium Grease. Gear cases without grease plug (A) do not require lubrication. Note: Your debris shield may appear different than the debris shield shown. Gear Housing 1. Remove plug (A) and add grease to gear housing. Do not overfill. 2. Replace plug and tighten securely. A Drive Shaft 1. Loosen screws (B) and remove center locating screw (C). Pull gear box and shield from drive shaft housing. B 2.
PE-225 MAINTENANCE Edger Blade Replacement Level 1. Parts required: Blade, new split pin. Note: Replace blade when it is bent, damaged, or worn shorter than 152.4 mm (6 in.). 1. Remove split pin (A). 2. Align hole in inner blade adapter (B) with notch in gear housing, and insert locking tool (G) to prevent PTO shaft (C) from rotating. G B 3. Remove L.H. blade nut (D) by turning clockwise. Remove outer blade adapter (E), and blade (F). 4. Install and center blade (F) on inner blade adapter (B).
TROUBLESHOOTING PE-225 TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Problem Check Fuel at carburetor Status Cause Remedy No fuel at carburetor Fuel strainer or fuel line obstructed Clean or replace No fuel at cylinder Carburetor See your dealer See your dealer OPEN choke Engine starts hard Fuel at cylinder Muffler wet with fuel Fuel mixture too rich or Engine does not start Spark at end of plug wire Spark at plug or Engine does not accelerate properly 36 Adjust carburetor See
PE-225 STORAGE ENGINE PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Problem Check Engine does not crank Status N/A Cause Internal engine problem Remedy See your dealer Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by grounding spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result. STORAGE During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot.
STORAGE PE-225 6. Drain fuel tank completely. Press purge bulb 6-7 times to remove remaining fuel from carburetor then drain the tank again. Close choke, start and run the engine until it stops due to lack of fuel. 7. Allow engine to cool. Remove the spark plug lead from the spark plug. Remove the spark plug. Pour 7 cc (0.25 oz.) of fresh, clean, two-stroke engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole. 8. Pull the recoil starter handle 2-3 times to distribute the oil inside the engine.
PE-225 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS MODEL PE-225 Length 1736 mm (68.3 in.) Width 304 mm (12.0 in.) Height 335 mm (13.2 in.) Weight (dry) w/o Cutter Head 5.4 kg (11.9 lb.) Engine Type Air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine Bore 32.2 mm (1.27 in.) Stroke 26.0 mm (1.02 in.) Displacement 21.2 cc (1.29 cu. in.
PRODUCT REGISTRATION MODEL PE-225 PE-225 Handle Front D-loop, Rear - Grip Idle Speed 3,000 RPM Clutch Engagement Speed 4,200 RPM Wide Open Throttle Speed (W.O.T.) 10,900 RPM PRODUCT REGISTRATION Thank you for choosing ECHO Power Equipment Please go to http://www.echo-usa.com/Warranty/Register-Your-ECHO to register your new product on-line. It's FAST and EASY! NOTE: your information will never be sold or misused by ECHO, Inc.
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