Echo PE-2000 Type 1/1E - Manual (Page 2)

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I
NTRODUCTION
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 found in the same package. You will
find both easy to use and full of helpful operations tips and SAFETY messages.
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.
THE OPERATOR
'
S MANUAL
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contains specifications and information for operation, starting,
stopping, maintenance, storage and assembly specific to this
product.
THE SAFETY MANUAL
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explains possible hazards involved with the use of Edgers and the
measures you should take to make their use safer.
T
ABLE OF
C
ONTENTS
Introduction ............................................................... 2
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The Operator's Manual .............................................. 2
- The Safety Manual ..................................................... 2
Manual Safety Symbols & Important Information ..... 3
Safety ......................................................................... 3
- General Description ............................................. 3
- Decals .................................................................. 4
- International Symbols ......................................... 4
- Equipment ........................................................... 5
- Fuel ..................................................................... 5
- Personal Condition & Safety Equipment ............. 6
- Safe Operation ..................................................... 7
- Extended Operation/Extreme Conditions ............. 8
Description ................................................................ 9
- Emission Control ................................................. 9
- Contents .............................................................. 9
Specifications ........................................................... 12
Assembly ................................................................. 13
- Drive Shaft/Power Head .................................... 13
- Throttle Cable .................................................... 13
- Loop Handle ...................................................... 14
Pre-Operation ........................................................... 15
- Fuel ................................................................... 15
Operation ................................................................. 16
- Starting Cold Engine ......................................... 16
- Starting Warm Engine ....................................... 17
- Stopping Engine ................................................ 18
- Operating Techniques ....................................... 18
Maintenance ............................................................ 19
- Skill Levels ........................................................ 19
- Maintenance Intervals ...................................... 20
- Air filter ............................................................. 21
- Fuel Filter .......................................................... 21
- Spark Plug ......................................................... 22
- Cooling System ................................................. 22
- Exhaust System ................................................. 23
- Muffler Screen ................................................... 23
- Carburetor Adjustment Emission ...................... 24
- Carburetor Adjustment Non Emission .............. 25
- Lubrication ........................................................ 26
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 27
Storage ..................................................................... 28
Servicing Information ............................................... 30
- Parts .................................................................. 30
- Service ............................................................... 30
- Warranty Card ................................................... 30
- Additional or Replacement Manuals ................. 30
- Manual Ordering Instructions ........................... 30
Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this
literature are as accurate as known at the time of publica-
tion, but are subject to change without notice. Illustrations
may include optional equipment and accessories, and may
not include all standard equipment.