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Echo PAS-225SB Pro Attachment Series Operator's Manual

2-cycle 21.2 cc 17 in. shaft gas trimmer
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Pro Attachment
Operator's Manual
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.
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.
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.
X7722277600
© 10/2013 ECHO Inc.
PAS-225SB
Series
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  • Page 1 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    The Safety Manual............................3 Servicing Information.............................. 3 Parts/Serial Number............................3 Service ................................3 Echo Consumer Product Support ........................3 Warranty Registration ............................3 Additional or Replacement Manuals ........................ 4 Safety ..................................4 Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information ..................4 International Symbols ............................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    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. When presenting your unit for Warranty service/repairs, proof of purchase is required.

  • Page 4: Additional Or Replacement Manuals

    ECHO Inc., 400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (800-673-1558). Always check the ECHO Web Site for updated information. Safety Videos are available from your Echo dealer. A $5.00 shipping charge will be required for each video. 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.

  • Page 5: International Symbols

    Do not operate closer than 15 M (50 ft.) from electrical DO NOT USE Plan retreat path hazards. Keep BLADES - Line from falling bystanders at Head Only objects. least 15 meters (50 feet) away. X7722277600 © 10/2013 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 6: Personal Condition And Safety Equipment

    Breathing Protection Wear a facemask to protect against dust. Hearing Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used. Proper Clothing Wear snug fitting, durable clothing; • Pants should have long legs, shirts with long sleeves.
  • Page 7 ECHO does not recommend the use of ECHO products by anyone who has a pacemaker.

  • Page 8: Equipment

    Equipment Use only ECHO approved 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.

  • Page 9: Emission Control (Exhaust & Evaporative)

    The 50 or 300 hour emission compliance period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the engine emissions output meets applicable emissions regulations, provided that approved maintenance procedures are followed as listed in the Maintenance Section of this manual. X7722277600 © 10/2013 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 10: 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.
  • Page 11 ) to close choke for cold start. Move choke lever to “Run” ( ) position to open choke. 20. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable filter element. 21. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture. X7722277600 © 10/2013 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 12: Contents

    The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, shield installation and other 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.

  • Page 13: Assembly

    2. Place the shield on the bottom of the bearing housing flange. 3. Place shield plate (B) on shield, align holes. Install three (3) screws from bottom through plate and shield into gear case. 4. Assemble adapter plate (C) onto PTO shaft. X7722277600 © 10/2013 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 14: Nylon Line Head Installation

    1. Align locking hole in upper plate with notch in edge of gear housing and insert head locking tool (D). 2. Remove line head (E) by turning it clockwise until head is completely off of shaft. 3. Remove locking tool (D). X7722277600 © 10/2013 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 15: Support Handle Installation

    Fuel Alternative fuels, such as E-15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting ECHO requirements are NOT approved for use in ECHO 2-stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance problems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended machine operation, including, but not limited to, improper clutch engagement.

  • Page 16: Mixing

    , will void the two-stroke engine warranty. Echo premium Power Blend X ™ Universal 2-Stroke Oil may be mixed at 50:1 ratio for application in all Echo engines sold in the past regardless of ratio specified in those manuals. Handling Fuel Fuel is VERY flammable.

  • Page 17: Operation With Blades

    • Brush cutters over 16.5 lbs (7.5 kg) dry weight (weight w/o fuel) require a double shoulder harness. Note: The Barrier Bar is used to restrict rearward movement of the unit. The Barrier Bar is NOT A HANDLE and should not be gripped when using or carrying the unit. X7722277600 © 10/2013 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 18: Blade Selection

    During blade operation, the same fatigue reduction is achieved. Safety to the operator is also enhanced by reducing the possibility of blade contact with the operator's hands and feet by restricting trimmer movement. For more information scan this QR code. X7722277600 © 10/2013 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 19: Starting Cold Engine

    5 pulls, repeat instructions 2 - 5. 6. 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. X7722277600 © 10/2013 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 20: Starting Warm Engine

    Move stop switch button (A) backward to STOP position. If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP position, close choke - COLD START position - to stall engine. Have your ECHO dealer repair stop switch before using unit again. X7722277600 © 10/2013 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    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.

  • Page 22: Air Filter

    When servicing model year 2012 and later equipment, only fuel supply hoses certified by EPA can be used to replace the original equipment supply hose. Fines up to $37,500 may be enforced for using an un-certified replacement part. X7722277600 © 10/2013 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 23: Spark Plug

    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. X7722277600 © 10/2013 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 24: Exhaust System

    4. Clean carbon deposits from muffler components. Note: When cleaning carbon deposit, be careful not to damage the catalytic element inside muffler. 5. Replace screen if it is cracked, plugged, or has holes burned through. 6. Assemble components in reverse order. X7722277600 © 10/2013 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 25: Carburetor Adjustment

    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.

  • Page 26: Lubrication

    Note: Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compliance with emission regulations. Carburetor adjustments, other than idle speed, must be performed by an authorized ECHO dealer. 1. Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If a tachometer is available, idle speed screw (A) should be set to the specifications found on “Specifications”...

  • Page 27: Nylon Line Head Disassembly Instructions

    However, if circumstances require disassembly, follow these instructions. 1. Press top of locking tabs (A) on both sides of Speed Feed © head to release cover (B) from eyelet carrier(C). 2. Remove cover from eyelet carrier. X7722277600 © 10/2013 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 28: Nylon Line Replacement

    Trimmer head is now fully loaded and ready for operation. When the wear indicators located at the bottom of the Speed-Feed® head are worn smooth, or if holes appear, replacement of the cover or the entire Speed-Feed® head is required. Wear Indicators X7722277600 © 10/2013 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 29: Sharpening Metal Blades

    PAS-225SB MAINTENANCE Sharpening Metal Blades Three styles of metal blades are approved for use on the ECHO Brush Cutter. The 8-tooth blade can be sharpened during normal maintenance. The clearing blade and 80 tooth blade require professional service. Before sharpening, CLOSELY inspect blade for cracks (look at the bottom of each tooth and the center mounting hole closely), missing teeth and bending.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Fuel strainer clogged Clean or replace Fuel at carburetor No fuel at carburetor Fuel line clogged Clean or replace Carburetor See your Echo dealer No fuel at cylinder Carburetor See your Echo dealer Open choke Fuel at cylinder Clean/replace air filter...

  • Page 31: Storage

    Observe the piston location through the spark plug hole. Pull the recoil handle slowly until the piston reaches the top of its travel and leave it there. 8. Install the spark plug (do not connect ignition cable). X7722277600 © 10/2013 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 32: Specifications

    Speed Feed® 400 LH Nylon line head, Line capacity 6.0 m (20 ft.) Trimmer Attachment Handles Front - Support, Rear Handle (w/rubber) Optional Shoulder Harness Idle Speed 2,750 RPM Clutch Engagement Speed 3,850 RPM Wide Open Throttle Speed (W.O.T.) 8,150 RPM X7722277600 © 10/2013 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 33: Echo Approved Optional Attachments

    SPECIFICATIONS ECHO Approved Optional Attachments Use only ECHO approved attachments for these models. Serious injury may result from the use of non approved attachment combinations. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and attachment 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 for use with these units.

  • Page 34: Warranty Statement

    ECHO'S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s Limited Warranty, provides to the original purchaser that this ECHO product is free from defects in material and workmanship. Under normal use and maintenance from date of purchase, ECHO agrees to repair or replace at ECHO’s discretion, any defective product free of charge at any authorized ECHO servicing dealer within listed below application time periods, limitations and exclusions.
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  • Page 36 S06400141920/S06400999999 S59511001001/S59511999999 S59612001001/S59612999999 ECHO, INCORPORATED T44811001001/T44811999999 400 Oakwood Road T44912001001/T44912999999 Lake Zurich, IL 60047 www.echo-usa.com...

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