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    Specifications, descriptions and illustrativ e material in th is literature are as accurate as known at the time of publ ication, but are subject to change without notice . Illustrations ma y include optional equipment and accessories, and ma y not include all standard equipment. Operator ’ s Manual X7722272308 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. x7722271404 / x[...]

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    2 X7722272308 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS PE-225 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents ................................................... .......................................................................... . 2 Introduction ................................................... ...........................................................[...]

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    PE-225 INTRODUCTION X7722272308 3 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. INTRODUCTION W elcome to the ECHO f amily . This ECHO product w as designed and manuf actured to provide long lif e and on-the-job dependability . Read and understand this man ual and the SAFETY MANU AL. Y ou will find both easy to use and full of helpful oper ating tips and SAFETY messages. The[...]

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    4 X7722272308 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. SAFETY PE-225 Additional or Replacement Manuals Replacement Operator , Safety Man uals, and P ar ts Catalogs are a vailab le from your ECHO dealer or at www .echo-usa.com or by contacting ECHO Inc., 400 Oakwood Ro ad, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (800-673-1558). Alw ays chec k the ECHO Web Site f or updated inf or mation.[...]

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    PE-225 SAFETY X7722272308 5 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. International Symbols Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description Warning, See Operator’s Manual Carburetor Adjustment - High speed mixture DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel Ignition ON / OFF Wear eye, ear and head protectio n Carburetor Adjustment - Idle speed [...]

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    6 X7722272308 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. SAFETY PE-225 Personal Condition and Safety Equipment Users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/o r safety precautions are not followed. Prope r clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit. Physical Condition Y our judgment and ph ysical dexte r ity [...]

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    PE-225 SAFETY X7722272308 7 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. The ignition components  of thi s machine generate an electromagnetic field  during opera tion which may interfere with some pacemakers.  To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemakers should consult with their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating [...]

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    8 X7722272308 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. SAFETY PE-225 All over head electrical conductors and com munications wires can have electricity flow with high voltages. This unit is not insulated against el ectrical current. Never touch wires directly or indirectly, otherwise serious injury or death may resul t. Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequ[...]

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    PE-225 EMISSION CONTROL (EXHAUST & EVAPORATIVE) X7722272308 9 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Ke ep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. ◆ AL W A YS stop engine, disconnect spark plug, a nd make sure all mo ving par ts hav e come to a complete stop bef ore removing obstructi[...]

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    10 X7722272308 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. DESCRIPTION PE-225 DESCRIPTION Locate the saf ety decal(s) on your unit. Mak e sure the decal(s) is legib le and that you understand an d follow the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a ne w one can be ordered from y our ECHO dealer . See P AR TS ORDERING instru ctions f or specific inf or mation. 1 2 [...]

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    PE-225 DESCRIPTION X7722272308 11 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. 1. PO WER HEAD - Includes the Engine , Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Star ter . 2. THR OTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This le ver must be held during star ting. Operation of the throttle trigger is pre vented unless th rottle tr igger loc kout le ver is engaged. 3. ST OP SWITCH - “S[...]

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    12 X7722272308 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. CONTENTS PE-225 CONTENTS The ECHO product y ou purchased has been factory pre-a ssemb led for y our conv enience . Due to packaging restrictions, shield installation and other assemb ly ma y be necessar y . After opening the car ton, chec k for damage . Immediately not ify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of d amaged [...]

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    PE-225 ASSEMBLY X7722272308 13 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. ASSEMBLY Drive Shaft/Power Head 1. Stand engine on a le vel surf ace. 2. Remov e vinyl cap from driv e shaft. 3. Loosen the two bo lts (A) at dr iv e shaft end of engine. 4. Carefully fit drive shaft assemb ly to engine, making sure that inner drive shaft engage s into clutch mount. Note: Rotate th[...]

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    14 X7722272308 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. ASSEMBLY PE-225 5. Secure ignition leads agains t engine housing with clips (H, I). 6. Install air filter and co ver . Front Handle 1. P osition front handle in comf or table op erating position and tighten scre ws. Note: Label shows minim um spacing f or front handle location. I M I N S P A C I N G[...]

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    PE-225 OPERATION X7722272308 15 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. OPERATION Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Ke ep 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 befo re removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing [...]

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    16 X7722272308 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. OPERATION PE-225 • Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize. • NEVER refuel a unit when t he engine is HOT or RUNNING! • DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors. ALWAYS fil l fuel tanks outdoors over bare ground. • DO NOT overfill fuel tank. Wipe up spil ls[...]

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    PE-225 OPERATION X7722272308 17 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. Starting Cold Engine The attachment will operate immediately when the engin e starts, and could result in possi ble serious injury.  Keep movable parts of the attachme nt away from objects that could become entangled or thrown, and surfaces that could cause loss of control. 1. Stop Switch Mov e[...]

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    18 X7722272308 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. OPERATION PE-225 Starting Warm Engine The star ting procedure is the same as Cold Star t e xcept DO NO T close the choke , and do not hold throttle trigger fully depressed. The attachment should not move at id le, otherwise serious personal injury may resu lt. Note: If attachment mo ves , readjust carburetor accor[...]

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    PE-225 OPERATION X7722272308 19 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. 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 yo ur face and body. 1. Bef ore edging, water[...]

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    20 X7722272308 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE PE-225 MAINTENANCE Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Ke ep 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 befo re removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servic[...]

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    PE-225 MAINTENANCE X7722272308 21 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. * Replacement is recommended based on the f i nding of damage or wear during inspection. Air Filter Level 1. 1. Close choke (Cold Start P osition [ ]). This prev ents dir t from entering the carbureto r throat when the air filter is remov ed. Brush accumulated dir t from air cleaner area. 2. Rem[...]

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    22 X7722272308 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE PE-225 Spark Plug Level 2. Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) otherwise se v ere engine damage may occur . 1. Remov e spark plug and check f or f ouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a n ew one. DO NO T sand blast to clean. Remaining sand will dam[...]

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    PE-225 MAINTENANCE X7722272308 23 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. 2. Remov e air cleaner cov er (A). 3. Remov e engine cov er (B). DO NO T use a metal scraper to remo ve dir t from the cylinder fins . 4. Use brush to remov e dir t from the cylinder fins. 5. Remov e ignition wires from clip f or cleaning. 6. Remov e grass and lea ves from the g r id between the[...]

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    24 X7722272308 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE PE-225 Exhaust P ort Cleaning Level 2. 1. Remov e spark plug lead from spark plug, and remov e engine co ver . 2. Place piston at top dead cen ter . Remov e muffler (A) and heat shield (B). 3. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits from cylinder e xhaust por t. Ne ver use a met al tool t[...]

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    PE-225 MAINTENANCE X7722272308 25 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. Note: Ev er y unit is run at the factory and the carb uretor is set in compliance with emission regulations . Carburet or adjustments, other than idle speed, must be p erformed by an authorize d ECHO dealer . 1. Check id le speed and reset if necessar y . If a tachometer is av ailab le, idle spe[...]

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    26 X7722272308 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE PE-225 Blade Replacement Level 1. Note: Replace b lade when it is bent, damaged, or worn shor ter than 6 inches. 1. Remov e split pin (A). 2. Align hole in inner b lade adapter (B) with notch in gear housing, and inser t loc king tool (G) to pre vent PT O shaft (C) from rotating. 3. Remov e L.H. blade [...]

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    PE-225 TROUBLESHOOTING X7722272308 27 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. TROUBLESHOOTING Fuel vapors are extremely flamm able and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by grounding spark plug nea r cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result. ENGINE PROBLEM TR OUBLESHOOTING CHART Problem Check Status Cause Remedy Engi[...]

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    28 X7722272308 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. STORAGE PE-225 STORAGE During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and s urrounding 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 y our [...]

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    PE-225 SPECIFICATIONS X7722272308 29 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. SPECIFICATIONS MODEL PE-225 Length 1772 mm (68.6 in.) Width 305 mm (12.0 in.) Height 370 mm (14.6 in.) Weight (dry) w/Cutter Head 6.0 kg (13.2 lb.) Engine Type Air cooled, two-stroke, single cyli nder gasoline engine Bore 32.2 mm (1.27 in.) Stroke 26.0 mm (1.02 in.) Displacement 21.2 cc (1.29[...]

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    30 X7722272308 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. WARRANTY STATEMENTS PE-225 WARRANTY STATEMENTS ECHO LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO'S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s Limited W arranty , provides to the original purchaser that this ECHO product is free from defects in materia l and workmanship.[...]

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    PE-225 WARRANTY STATEMENTS X7722272308 31 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. PURCHASED REP AIR P ARTS, SHORT BLOCKS AND ACCESSORIES  ?[...]

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    32 X7722272308 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. NOTES PE-225 NOTES[...]

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    PE-225 NOTES X7722272308 33 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc.[...]

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    34 X7722272308 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. NOTES PE-225[...]

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    PE-225 NOTES X7722272308 35 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc.[...]

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    ECHO , INCORPORA TED 400 O a kwood Ro a d L a ke Z u r ich, IL 60047 www .echo-u s a.com 36 S78611002140/ S78611999999 S78712051201/ S78712999999[...]