x7722271404 / x772000164 Operator’s Manual Burn Hazard 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. The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
TABLE OF CONTENTS PE-2620 Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. ECHO provides an operator’s manual and a safety manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury. TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents .............................................................................................. 2 Introduction ................................
PE-2620 TABLE OF CONTENTS X7502341200 © 1/2016 ECHO Inc. 3 ENGLISH Maintenance .................................................................................................... 25 Skill Levels ............................................................................................... 26 Maintenance Intervals .............................................................................. 26 Air Filter .................................................................................................
INTRODUCTION PE-2620 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the ECHO family. This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on-the-job dependability. Read and understand this manual and the SAFETY MANUAL. You will find both easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages. The Operator’s Manual Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Contains specifications and information for safety, operation, maintenance, storage and assembly specific to this product.
PE-2620 SAFETY Echo Consumer Product Support Product Registration To ensure trouble free warranty coverage it is important that you register your ECHO equipment on-line at www.echo-usa.com or by filling out the product registration sheet included in this manual. Registering your product confirms your warranty coverage and provides a direct link between you and ECHO if we find it necessary to contact you. Additional or Replacement Manuals For more information scan this QR code.
SAFETY PE-2620 The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “WARNING” calls attention to an act or condition which CAN lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided. The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “CAUTION” calls attention to an act or condition which may lead to minor or moderate personal injury if not avoided. The enclosed message provides information necessary for the protection of the unit.
PE-2620 Symbol SAFETY Description Symbol Description AVOID KICKOUT. Keep Bystanders At Least 15 meters (50 feet) Away. ENGLISH Beware Thrown Objects Wear Eye Protection DO NOT Allow Flames or Sparks Near Fuel Ignition ON / OFF DO NOT Smoke Near Fuel Primer Bulb Choke Control “RUN” Position (Choke Open) Choke Control “COLD START” Position (Choke Closed) Keep Feet Away From Blade Rotating Cutting Attachment Keep Bystanders and Helpers Away 15 m (50 ft.).
SAFETY PE-2620 Personal Condition and Safety Equipment Users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit. 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.
PE-2620 SAFETY Hand Protection Wear sturdy, no-slip, rubber work gloves to improve your grip on the handles. Gloves also provide protection against cuts and scratches, cold environments, and reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands. ENGLISH Hearing/Ear Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used.
SAFETY PE-2620 Extended Operation / Extreme Conditions Prolonged exposure to cold and/or vibration may result in injury. Read and follow all safety and operation instructions to minimize risk of injury. Failure to follow instructions may result in painful wrist/hand/arm injuries. It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals, may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold.
PE-2620 SAFETY • Take periodic breaks to minimize repetition and rest your hands. • Reduce the speed and force with which you do the repetitive movement. • Do exercise to strengthen the hand and arm muscles. 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.
SAFETY PE-2620 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/missing nuts, bolts, and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed.
PE-2620 EMISSION CONTROL EMISSION CONTROL (EXHAUST & EVAPORATIVE) CARB And EPA Emissions Control Information An Emission Control Label is located on the engine. (This is an EXAMPLE ONLY, information on label varies by engine FAMILY).
DESCRIPTION PE-2620 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. See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information. 11 19 12 13 18 17 6 14 16 15 5 4 3 7 2 8 1 9 10 14 X7502341200 © 1/2016 ECHO Inc.
PE-2620 Shaft Label DESCRIPTION Hot Label ENGLISH 1. POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter. 2. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged. 3. STOP SWITCH - “SLIDE SWITCH” mounted on top of the Throttle Handle. Move switch FORWARD to RUN, BACK to STOP. 4.
DESCRIPTION PE-2620 16. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank opening. 17. CHOKE - The choke control is located at the rear of the air cleaner housing. Move choke lever to COLD START ( ) to close choke for cold start. Move choke lever to “RUN” ( ) position to open choke. 18. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable filter element. 19. PURGE BULB - Pumping purge bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank, purging air from the carburetor.
PE-2620 CONTENTS CONTENTS The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, some assembly may be necessary. _____ 1 - Power Head / Drive Shaft Assembly _____ 1 - Operator's Manual _____ 1 - Safety Manual _____ 1 - Warranty Statement _____ 1 - Support Handle *____ 1 - Lower Bracket, Support Handle *____ 4 - 5 x 35 mm screws *____ 2 - Split Pins *____ 1 - Safety Glasses X7502341200 © 1/2016 ECHO Inc.
ASSEMBLY PE-2620 ASSEMBLY Support Handle 1. If necessary, position support handle for comfortable operation and securely tighten screws. Note: Label shows minimum spacing for support handle location. MI N SP AC IN G OPERATION Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings.
PE-2620 OPERATION 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 10% Ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasoline containing methanol (wood alcohol) is NOT approved. ECHO brand Power Fuel™ is 93 octane, ethanol-free fuel premixed with ECHO Red Armor® engine oil at 50:1 ratio.
OPERATION ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ 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. Securely tighten fuel tank cap and close fuel container after refueling. Inspect for fuel leakage. If fuel leakage is found, do not start or operate unit until leakage is repaired.
PE-2620 OPERATION Stored two-stroke fuel may separate. ALWAYS shake fuel container thoroughly before each use. The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts, and could result in possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or thrown, and surfaces that could cause loss of control. 1. Stop Switch A Move stop switch button (A) forward, away from the STOP position. 2. Choke Move choke lever (B) to COLD START ( ) position.
OPERATION 5. PE-2620 Choke After engine fires (or 5 pulls), move choke (B) to the RUN ( ) (open) position. Firmly grasp throttle handle and throttle trigger lockout with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide open position. Pull starter handle/rope until engine starts and runs. Release throttle trigger and allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes. D Note: If engine does not start with choke in “RUN” position after 5 pulls, repeat instructions 2 - 5. 6.
PE-2620 2. OPERATION Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible in the “Clear” fuel return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times. B ENGLISH C 3. 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. Note: If engine does not start after 5 pulls, use Cold Start Procedure. D Stopping Engine 1.
OPERATION PE-2620 Edger Operation Techniques 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. ALWAYS position unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face and body. 1. Before edging, water the area to soften the ground to make edging easier. 2. Before edging, check the area and remove all obstacles and objects that could be thrown. 3.
PE-2620 MAINTENANCE 7. When starting to edge, run the engine at full throttle, and lower the blade gently into the ground, being careful not to hit the concrete with the blade. 8. Don't force the blade. Move only as quickly as the blade will allow. ENGLISH Before edging, be sure to read and understand the entire Operator's Manual to avoid serious injury. The complete unit, specifically the drive shaft assembly and muffler exhaust area may become very hot during use.
MAINTENANCE PE-2620 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 the task is not listed, see your ECHO Dealer for repairs.
PE-2620 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE COMPONENT/SYSTEM Fuel Cap Gasket REQ’D SKILL LEVEL Replace* 1 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE NOTES: (1) Apply lithium based grease every 25 hours of use. (2) Apply lithium based grease every 50 hours of use. Air Filter Level 1 Parts Required: 1. REPOWERTM AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT. 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.
MAINTENANCE PE-2620 Fuel Filter Level 1. Parts Required: REPOWERTM AIR & FUEL FILTER 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. 2. Pull the fuel filter from the fuel tank. 3. Remove the filter from the line and install the new filter.
PE-2620 MAINTENANCE 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 102-153 kgf•cm (89-133 in•lbf). ENGLISH 1. 0.6 mm (0.026 in.) Cooling System Level 2. Parts Required: None if you are careful.
MAINTENANCE 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove muffler cover (A). 3. Remove engine cover (B). PE-2620 A B DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 4. Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5. Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter and fuel tank. 6. Assemble components in reverse order. Exhaust System Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. Parts Required: Spark Arrestor Screen, Gasket 1. Remove muffler cover (B). 2.
PE-2620 MAINTENANCE Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. Parts Required: As needed: Heat Shield Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove muffler 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. B ENGLISH 1. A Never use a metal tool to scrape carbon from the exhaust port. Do not scratch the cylinder or piston when cleaning the exhaust port.
MAINTENANCE PE-2620 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 adjusted by an authorized ECHO service dealer.
PE-2620 MAINTENANCE Note: Your debris shield may appear different than the debris shield shown. 1. Remove plug (A) and add grease to gear housing. Do not over-fill. 2. Replace plug and tighten securely. ENGLISH Gear Housing B A C Drive Shaft 1. 2. Loosen screw (B) and remove center locating screw (C). Pull gear box and shield from drive shaft housing. Pull flexible cable from the drive shaft housing, wipe clean and re-coat with a thin coating (15 ml [1/2 oz.]) of grease. B A C 3.
MAINTENANCE 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. 3. PE-2620 G B C F Remove L.H. blade nut (D) by turning clockwise. Remove outer blade adapter (E), and blade (F). E D A 4. Install and center blade (F) on inner blade adapter (B). 5. Install outer adapter (E) and nut (D). Tighten nut (D) firmly, turning counterclockwise. Note: Never reuse old split pin. 6.
PE-2620 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Problem Check Fuel at cylinder Engine cranks starts hard/ doesn’t start Spark at end of plug wire Cause No fuel at carburetor Fuel strainer clogged Fuel line clogged Carburetor No fuel at cylinder Carburetor See your Echo dealer Muffler wet with fuel Fuel Mixture too rich OPEN choke Clean/replace air filter Adjust carburetor See your Echo dealer No spark Stop switch OFF Electrical problem Interlock switch Turn swit
STORAGE PE-2620 ENGINE PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Problem Engine runs, but dies or does not accelerate properly Engine does not crank Check Status Cause Remedy Air filter Air filter dirty Normal wear Clean or replace Fuel filter Fuel filter dirty Contaminants/ residues in fuel Replace Fuel vent Fuel vent plugged Contaminants/ residues in fuel Clean or replace Spark Plug Plug dirty/ worn Normal wear Clean and adjust or replace Carburetor Improper adjustment Vibration Adjust Co
PE-2620 STORAGE Do not store in enclosure where fuel fumes may accumulate or reach an open flame or spark. Place the stop switch in the “OFF” position. 3. Remove accumulation of grease, oil, dirt and debris from exterior of unit. 4. Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required. 5. Tighten all the screws and nuts. 6. Drain fuel tank completely. Press purge bulb 6-7 times to remove remaining fuel from carburetor then drain the tank again.
SPECIFICATIONS PE-2620 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL PE-2620 Length w/o cutter head 1753 mm (69.0 in.) Width 352mm (13.8 in.) Height 335mm (13.1 in.) Weight (dry) w/o cutter head 6.38 kg (14.1 lb.) Engine Type Air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine Bore 34 mm (1.34 in.) Stroke 28 mm (1.10 in.) Displacement 25.4cc (1.55 cu. in.
PE-2620 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL PE-2620 Standard 2.3 mm (0.090 in.), Premium 4.6 mm (0.181 in.) Handle Front D - loop, Rear handle Idle Speed 3,000 RPM Clutch Engagement Speed 4,100 RPM Wide Open Throttle Speed (W.O.T.) 11,500 RPM ENGLISH Blade Thickness This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES002. X7502341200 © 1/2016 ECHO Inc.
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PE-2620 PRODUCT REGISTRATION ENGLISH X7502341200 © 1/2016 ECHO Inc.
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