POWER EDGER OPERATOR'S MANUAL Power Edger Operator's Manual MODELS PE-2000 Type 1/1E Serial Number 001001 & Up PE-2000 Type 2E Serial Number 508036 & Up PE-2400 Type 1/1E Serial Number 001001 & Up PE-3100 Type 1/1E Serial Number 001001 & Up WARNING DANGER Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator's Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation.
INTRODUCTION Welcome to the ECHO family. This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on-the-jobdependability. Read and understand this manual and the SAFETY MANUAL you found in the same package. You will find both easy to use and full of helpful operations tips and SAFETY messages. THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL Contains specifications and information for operation, starting, stopping, maintenance, storage and assembly specific to this product.
POWER EDGER OPERATOR'S MANUAL Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful information messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words. This symbol accompanied by the words WARNING and DANGER calls attention to an act or condition that can lead to serious personal injury to operator and bystanders. The circle with the slash symbol means whatever is shown within the circle is prohibited.
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS Symbol form/ shape Symbol description/ application Symbol form/ shape Symbol description/ application Read and understand Operator's Manual. Fuel and oil mixture Wear eyes, ears and head protection Finger Severing Symbol form/ shape Wear hand protection. Use two handed.
POWER EDGER OPERATOR'S MANUAL EXTENDED OPERATION/EXTREME CONDITIONS Vibration and Cold 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. Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning sensations, followed by loss of color and numbness in the fingers. The following precautions are strongly recommended because the minimum exposure which might trigger the ailment is unknown.
SAFE OPERATION WARNING DANGER Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death. • Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator's Manual and Safety Manual for instructions on safe operation. Keep A Firm Grip • Hold the left and right handles with both hands, with thumbs and fingers tightly encircling the handles Keep A Solid Stance • Maintain footing and balance at all times.
POWER EDGER OPERATOR'S MANUAL DESCRIPTION The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, shield installation and positioning of the front handle are 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.
CONTENTS __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ 20 21 1, Edger Assembly 1, Power Head 1, Drive Shaft Assembly 1, Plastic Bag (Co-Pack) 1, Operators Manual 1, Safety Manual 1, Warranty Registration Card 1, ECHO Emissions and Warranty Statement 1, 50:1 1 Gal.
POWER EDGER OPERATOR'S MANUAL 1. TOP GUARD - Protects arm from the hot engine. 2. FRONT HANDLE - The front handle can be repositioned for comfortable operation by loosening the screws and moving the handle. 3. SHAFT DECAL (See page 3) 4. GUARD DECAL (See page 3) 5. DEBRIS SHIELD/FLAP - Mounted over the cutting attachment. Helps protect operator by deflecting debris produced during the edging operation. 6. BLADE - Rotates to provide cutting action. 7.
ASSEMBLY SPECFICATIONS MOD EL PE-2000 1E/2E PE-2400 1/1E PE-3100 1/1E Length 1753 mm (69.0 i n.) 1770 mm (69.7 i n.) 1795 mm (70.7 i n.) Wi dth 330 mm (13.0 i n.) 330 mm (13.0 i n.) 330 mm (13.0 i n.) Hei ght 300 mm (11.8 i n.) 300 mm (11.8 i n.) 300 mm (11.8 i n.) 5.5 kg (12.2 lb.) 5.9 kg (13.0 lb.) 7.1 kg (15.6 lb.) Wei ght (dry w/cutter head) Engi ne Type Ai r cooled, two-stroke, si ngle cyli nder gasoli ne engi ne Bore 32.2 mm (1.268 i n.) 34.0 mm (1.34 i n.) 36.0 mm (1.
POWER EDGER OPERATOR'S MANUAL DRIVE SHAFT/POWER HEAD Tools Required: 8mm x 10mm Open End Wrench (PE-2000, PE-2400), 4mm Hex Wrench (PE-3100) 1. Stand engine on a level surface. 2a. (PE-2000/2400) Loosen the two bolts (A) at drive shaft end of engine. A PE-2000 2b. (PE-3100) Loosen two bolts (A) at drive shaft end of engine and remove center drive shaft location bolt (B). 3. Carefully fit drive shaft assembly to engine, making sure that inner drive shaft engages into clutch mount.
NOTE Steps 5, 6 & 7 required for PE-2400 and PE-3100 only. 5. Connect ignition leads (C). 6. (PE-2400) Secure ground lead under screw (D) on housing. 7. Install air filter and cover. PE-2400 PE-3100 FRONT HANDLE Tools Required:Cross-Head Screwdriver D A (PE-2000) 1. Assemble loop handle (A) and bottom bracket (B) loosely using screws (C) and nuts (D) to loop handle collar (E), located on drive shaft (F). 2. Position handle in comfortable operating position and tighten screws (C).
POWER EDGER OPERATOR'S MANUAL 13 PRE-OPERATION FUEL Fuel Requirements Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [ (R+M) ÷ 2 ] 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. Two-Stroke Oil - Two Stroke Oil - A two-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. FC Standards, must be used. Echo brand Premium 50:1 oil meets these standards.
OPERATION STARTING COLD ENGINE PE-2000 NOTE • Check unit for loose nuts, bolts and screws before starting. • Always clear work area of debris before starting operation. • Always position the unit firmly on the ground before starting. • When pulling recoil starter rope, use short pulls, 1/2 to 2/3 of rope length. • Do not allow the recoil starter handle to snap back against the housing. • Always hold the unit firmly.
POWER EDGER OPERATOR'S MANUAL STARTING WARM ENGINE PE-2000 WARNING DANGER A Blade should not move at idle. If blade moves, readjust carburetor according to Carburetor Adjustment instructions in the manual or see your ECHO dealer, otherwise serious personal injury may result. 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP position. 2. Primer Bulb Pump primer bulb (C) until fuel is visible in the "Clear" fuel return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times. 3.
OPERATING TECHNIQUES 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. Plan to edge regularly to make it easier to keep a neat edge and to avoid having to make more than one pass. NOTE Blade depth may have to be adjusted due to differences in height between the hard surface and the top of the grass.
POWER EDGER OPERATOR'S MANUAL 17 MAINTENANCE Your ECHO edger is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your edger 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.
AIR FILTER Level 1. Tools required: Cleaning brush, 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) medium bristle paint brush. Parts required: (PE-2000) 90008 REPOWER AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT (PE-2400/3100) 90030 REPOWER AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT PE-2000 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from the air cleaner area. 2. Remove the air cleaner cover. Clean and inspect the element for damage.
POWER EDGER OPERATOR'S MANUAL SPARK PLUG Level 2. Tools required: Scrench (combination socket wrench and screwdriver) and Feeler gauge (preferably a wire gauge), Soft Metal Brush Parts Required: Spark Plug, PE-2000 NGK BPM-7A PE-2400, 3100 NGK BPM-7Y 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.
NOTE The throttle linkage remains assembled to the cover and the spark plug lead and grommet remain installed. IMPORTANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 3. Use the wooden stick or brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 4. Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter and fuel tank. 5. When installing the cover, be certain the tab of the metal deflector shield is in the slot of the cover. EXHAUST SYSTEM Level 2.
POWER EDGER OPERATOR'S MANUAL CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Type 1E Emission Models Level 2. Parts required: None. NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compliance with EPA Phase 1 and California Emission Regulations. In addition, the carburetor is equipped with HI (A) and LO (B) needle adjustment limiters that prevent settings outside acceptable limits. 1. Before adjusting the carburetor, clean or replace the air filter and spark arrester screen. 2.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Type 1 Non-Emission Models NOTE If carburetor has limiter caps follow "Carburetor Adjustment" procedures for Type 1E models on previous page. Idle Speed Adjustment Turn "idle" speed adjustment screw (C) CW (clockwise) until cutting attachment begins to turn, then turn screw out CCW (counter clockwise) until cutting attachment stops turning. Turn screw out, CCW an additional 1/4 turn.
POWER EDGER OPERATOR'S MANUAL LUBRICATION Level 1. Tools Required: Scrench, Locking Tool, Screwdriver, 8 mm Open End Wrench Parts Required: Echo LubeTM 8 oz. (P/N 91014) or Lithium Base Grease, Blade NOTE Grease gear case every 50 hours of use. Replace blade when it is worn shorter than 6". Remove blade and holders before greasing to prevent damage to gear and bearings. 1. Shut engine off. 2. Remove split pin (A). 3. Rotate blade until holes in inner blade adapter (B) and gear box align.
6. Install inner blade adapter (B) onto PTO shaft (C). 7. Install and center blade (F) onto inner adapter (B). WARNING DANGER Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non approved attachment combination. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and safety manual. ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO. 8.
POWER EDGER OPERATOR'S MANUAL 25 TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Problem C h eck Status No fuel at carburetor Clean or replace Clean or replace See your Echo dealer Carburetor See your Echo dealer 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 switch to ON See your Echo dealer See your Echo dealer No spark Spark gap incorrect Covered with carbon Fouled with f
STORAGE WARNING DANGER During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result. Long Term Storage (over 30 days) Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time (30 days or longer) without performing protective storage maintenance which includes the following: 1.
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SERVICING INFORMATION PARTS Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO Re Power Parts and Assemblies for your ECHO products are available only from an Authorized ECHO Dealer. When you do need to buy parts always have the Model Number, Type number and Serial Number of the unit with you. You can find all three numbers on the engine housing. For future reference, write them in the space provided below. Model No. ____________ Type No. ________ SN. __________ SERVICE DEALER? Call 1-800-432-ECHO or www.echo-usa.
