Echo ES-250 manual

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 X7501182803 © 03/2013 ECHO Inc. X7722271404 / [...]

2 X7501182803 © 03/2013 ECHO Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS ES-250 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of contents .................................................... .......................................................... ................. 2 Introduction ................................................... .........................................................[...]

ES-250 INTRODUCTION X7501182803 3 © 03/2013 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. Y ou will find it easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages. The Operator’s Manual K ee[...]

4 X7501182803 © 03/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY ES-250 SAFETY Manual Safety Symbols an d Important Information Throughout this manual and on the product itself , y ou will find saf ety aler ts and helpful, inf or mational messages preceded by symbols or ke y words. The f ollo w ing is an expla nation of those symbols and ke y words and what the y mean to[...]

ES-250 SAFETY X7501182803 5 © 03/2013 ECHO Inc. 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 dexterity m[...]

6 X7501182803 © 03/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY ES-250 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 be fore operatin[...]

ES-250 SAFETY X7501182803 7 © 03/2013 ECHO Inc. Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequate ly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cau se serious injury or death. Read the Manual • Provide all users of this equipment wit h the Operator’ s Manual f or instructions on Saf e Operation. Clear the W ork Ar[...]

8 X7501182803 © 03/2013 ECHO Inc. EMISSION CONTROL (EXHAUST & EVAPORATIVE) ES-250 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 before removing obstructions, cl[...]

ES-250 DESCRIPTION X7501182803 9 © 03/2013 ECHO Inc. DESCRIPTION Locate the saf ety decal(s) on you r unit. Make sure the decal(s) is legib le and that you underst and and follo w 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 1[...]

10 X7501182803 © 03/2013 ECHO Inc. DESCRIPTION ES-250 1. SAFETY DECAL - Lists important sa fety precautions. 2. ST OP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of handle. Push forward to start and run. Slide back to stop. 3. SP ARK PLU G - Pro vides spar k to ignite fuel mixture . 4. FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel fil ter. 5. FUEL T ANK[...]

ES-250 CONTENTS X7501182803 11 © 03/2013 ECHO Inc. CONTENTS After opening the car ton, chec k f or damage. Immediately not ify your retailer or ECHO De aler of damaged or missing par ts. Use the contents list to check f or missing par ts. ____ 1 - P o wer Head ____ 1 - Blow er Pipe (upper) ____ 1 - Blow er Pipe (lower) ____ 1 - SHRED 'N'[...]

12 X7501182803 © 03/2013 ECHO Inc. ASSEMBLY ES-250 ASSEMBLY Blower Application Never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running or serious personal injury may result. Install Blower Pipes 1. Stand unit upright on blo wer base. 2. Align locking ribs (A) on upper b lower pipe wit h recesses (B) in f an case. Assure shor t loc kin[...]

ES-250 ASSEMBLY X7501182803 13 © 03/2013 ECHO Inc. Remove Blower Pipes 1. Inser t screwdriv er (F) into hole located near loc k symbol (G) to release pipe loc k. Screwdriver tip may stick out opposite side of locking hole. 2. Pull pipe out of f an case. 3 . R e mo ve s c r ew dr i ve r . Vacuum/Shredding Application Install V acuum T ube 1. T urn [...]

14 X7501182803 © 03/2013 ECHO Inc. ASSEMBLY ES-250 2. Align locking ribs (A) on elbo w pipe with recesses (B) in f an case. Assure short locking rib (C) face s downward. Slide elbow pipe into fan case until a clic king sound is heard. 3. Place debris bag opening ov er flared end of elbo w (D), and cinch bag securely with V elcro strap (E). B A C D[...]

ES-250 OPERATION X7501182803 15 © 03/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injurie s. Keep hands, clothing and loose obj ects 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 servicin[...]

16 X7501182803 © 03/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION ES-250 • 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 l[...]

ES-250 OPERATION X7501182803 17 © 03/2013 ECHO Inc. Mov e stop s witch (A) awa y from the ST OP position. 2. Throttle P osition Le ver Mov e throttle position le v er (B) midwa y between idle and full throttle positions . 3. Choke Mov e choke (C) to Cold Start ( ) (closed) position. 4. Purge Bulb Pump purge b ulb (D) until fuel is visible and flow[...]

18 X7501182803 © 03/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION ES-250 3. Purge Bulb Pump purge b ulb (D) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. 4. Recoil Star ter Place the unit on a f lat, clear area. Fir mly gr asp throttle grip with left hand and r apidly pull recoil star ter handle/rope (E) until engine fires. Recoil star ter[...]

ES-250 OPERATION X7501182803 19 © 03/2013 ECHO Inc. Always wear safety glasses, hearing protection and a face filter mask or serious personal injury may resul t. Do not point the blower pipe in the dire ction of people or pets. Use reduced speed only when perf or ming light-duty tasks or to comply with local noise regulations . Continuous low spee[...]

20 X7501182803 © 03/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION ES-250 Debris bag is flammable and could be i gnited if allowed to contact hot muffler cover or exhaust. Keep bag away from hot surfaces at all times. 1. Adjust debris bag strap to suppor t bag on oper ator’ s shoulder . Bag must not be f olded at intak e area, or intake will clog. Fur ther adjustment[...]

ES-250 MAINTENANCE X7501182803 21 © 03/2013 ECHO Inc. 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 servi[...]

22 X7501182803 © 03/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE ES-250 Air Filter Level 1. 1. Close choke ( Cold Star t P osition [ ]). This pre v 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. Remov e air filter cov er . Brush dir t from inside cov er . 3. Remov e air filter and l[...]

ES-250 MAINTENANCE X7501182803 23 © 03/2013 ECHO Inc. Spark Plug Level 2. Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) otherwise se vere e ngine 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 da[...]

24 X7501182803 © 03/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE ES-250 Cleaning Cylinder Fins 1. Remov e spark plug lead from spark plug, and remov e engine co ver . 2. Clean cylinder fins to allo w cooling air to pass freely . 3. Reassemble p ar ts in re v erse order . Exhaust System Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. Carbon deposits in m uffler will cause a drop in [...]

ES-250 MAINTENANCE X7501182803 25 © 03/2013 ECHO Inc. Ne ver use a metal tool to scr ape carbon from the e xha ust por t. Do not scratch the cylinder or piston when cleaning the e xhaust por t. Do not allo w carbon par ticles to enter the cylinder . 4. Inspect heat shield, and replace if damag ed. 5. Install heat shield and m uffler . 6. Tighten m[...]

26 X7501182803 © 03/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE ES-250 1. Star t engine, run at idle f or one minute . 2. Complete warm up by running at full throttle f or 5 minutes , operating chok e twice to clear air from ca rburetor chambers . 3. Check id le speed and reset if necessar y . If a tachometer is av ailab le, idle speed scre w (A) should be set to [...]

ES-250 TROUBLESHOOTING X7501182803 27 © 03/2013 ECHO Inc. TROUBLESHOOTING Fuel vapors are extremely flamm able and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test fo r 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 En[...]

28 X7501182803 © 03/2013 ECHO Inc. STORAGE ES-250 STORAGE 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 y our [...]

ES-250 SPECIFICATIONS X7501182803 29 © 03/2013 ECHO Inc. SPECIFICATIONS MODEL ES-250 Length 330 mm (13.0 in.) ( w/o pipes) Width 280 mm (11.0 in.) Height 345 mm (13.6 in.) Weight (dry) 4.3 kg (9.5 lb.) Engine Type Air cooled, two-stroke, single cyli nder gasoline engine Bore 34.0 mm (1.34 in.) Stroke 28.0 mm (1.1 in.) Displacement 25.4 cc (1.55 cu[...]

30 X7501182803 © 03/2013 ECHO Inc. WARRANTY STATEMENTS ES-250 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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