Echo PAS-225VPB User Manual

Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this literature are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to chan

10 X7722275104© 11/2013 ECHO Inc.DESCRIPTION PAS-225VPBDESCRIPTIONLocate the safety decal(s) on your unit. Make sure the decal(s) is legible and that

PAS-225VPB DESCRIPTION© 11/2013 ECHO Inc.X7722275104 111. POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter.2.

12 X7722275104© 11/2013 ECHO Inc.CONTENTS PAS-225VPBCONTENTSThe ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to

PAS-225VPB ASSEMBLY© 11/2013 ECHO Inc.X7722275104 13ASSEMBLYPower Head Shaft/Lower Shaft Assembly1. Set Power Head/Shaft Assembly on a level surface.2

14 X7722275104© 11/2013 ECHO Inc.ASSEMBLY PAS-225VPBNylon Line Head InstallationWear Gloves or personal injury may result:• Cutoff knife is sharp.• Ge

PAS-225VPB OPERATION© 11/2013 ECHO Inc.X7722275104 15Support Handle InstallationNote: Label shows minimum spacing for support handle location1. Posit

16 X7722275104© 11/2013 ECHO Inc.OPERATION PAS-225VPBTwo Stroke Oil - A two-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. FD Standar

PAS-225VPB OPERATION© 11/2013 ECHO Inc.X7722275104 17Storage - Fuel storage laws vary by locality. Contact your local government for the laws affectin

18 X7722275104© 11/2013 ECHO Inc.OPERATION PAS-225VPBPlastic/Nylon Grass/Weed Blades may be used where ever the nylon line head is used. DO NOT use th

PAS-225VPB OPERATION© 11/2013 ECHO Inc.X7722275104 19 Operating BlowerMoving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothin

2 X7722275104© 11/2013 ECHO Inc.TABLE OF CONTENTS PAS-225VPBTABLE OF CONTENTSTable of Contents...

20 X7722275104© 11/2013 ECHO Inc.OPERATION PAS-225VPBStarting Cold EngineThe attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts, and could res

PAS-225VPB OPERATION© 11/2013 ECHO Inc.X7722275104 21Starting Warm EngineThe starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the chok

22 X7722275104© 11/2013 ECHO Inc.MAINTENANCE PAS-225VPBMAINTENANCEMoving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and

PAS-225VPB MAINTENANCE© 11/2013 ECHO Inc.X7722275104 23Air FilterLevel 1.1. Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering th

24 X7722275104© 11/2013 ECHO Inc.MAINTENANCE PAS-225VPBSpark PlugLevel 2.Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) otherwise severe engine da

PAS-225VPB MAINTENANCE© 11/2013 ECHO Inc.X7722275104 252. Remove air cleaner cover (A).3. Remove engine cover (B).DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove

26 X7722275104© 11/2013 ECHO Inc.MAINTENANCE PAS-225VPBExhaust Port CleaningLevel 2.1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover

PAS-225VPB MAINTENANCE© 11/2013 ECHO Inc.X7722275104 27Note: Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compliance with emission r

28 X7722275104© 11/2013 ECHO Inc.MAINTENANCE PAS-225VPBDrive Shaft Upper1. Loosen clamping knob (A).2. Pull locator pin (B) and rotate 1/4 turn counte

PAS-225VPB MAINTENANCE© 11/2013 ECHO Inc.X7722275104 29Nylon Line ReplacementWear Gloves or personal injury may result:• Cutoff knife is sharp.• Gearc

PAS-225VPB INTRODUCTION© 11/2013 ECHO Inc.X7722275104 3INTRODUCTIONWelcome to the ECHO family. This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to prov

30 X7722275104© 11/2013 ECHO Inc.MAINTENANCE PAS-225VPBSharpening Metal BladesThree styles of metal blades are approved for use on the ECHO Brush Cutt

PAS-225VPB TROUBLESHOOTING© 11/2013 ECHO Inc.X7722275104 31TROUBLESHOOTINGFuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Nev

32 X7722275104© 11/2013 ECHO Inc.STORAGE PAS-225VPBSTORAGEStorage Hook Installation1. Insert small end of hook into locating hole on attachment shaft.

PAS-225VPB SPECIFICATIONS© 11/2013 ECHO Inc.X7722275104 33SPECIFICATIONSMODEL PAS-225 Value PackLength 1793 mm (70.6 in.) Width 251 mm (9.88 in.) Hei

34 X7722275104© 11/2013 ECHO Inc.SPECIFICATIONS PAS-225VPBECHO Approved Optional AttachmentsUse only ECHO approved attachments for these models. Serio

PAS-225VPB WARRANTY STATEMENTS© 11/2013 ECHO Inc.X7722275104 35WARRANTY STATEMENTSECHO LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA B

36 X7722275104© 11/2013 ECHO Inc.WARRANTY STATEMENTS PAS-225VPB PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS, SHORT BLOCKS AND ACCESSORIES

PAS-225VPB NOTES© 11/2013 ECHO Inc.X7722275104 37NOTES

38 X7722275104© 11/2013 ECHO Inc.NOTES PAS-225VPB

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4 X7722275104© 11/2013 ECHO Inc.SAFETY PAS-225VPBAdditional or Replacement ManualsReplacement Operator, Safety Manuals, and Parts Catalogs are availab

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PAS-225VPB SAFETY© 11/2013 ECHO Inc.X7722275104 5International Symbols Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol DescriptionWarn

6 X7722275104© 11/2013 ECHO Inc.SAFETY PAS-225VPBPersonal Condition and Safety EquipmentUsers of this product risk injury to themselves and others if

PAS-225VPB SAFETY© 11/2013 ECHO Inc.X7722275104 7The ignition componentsof this machine generate an electromagnetic fieldduring operation which may

8 X7722275104© 11/2013 ECHO Inc.SAFETY PAS-225VPBAll over head electrical conductors and communications wires can have electricity flow with high volt

PAS-225VPB EMISSION CONTROL (EXHAUST & EVAPORATIVE)© 11/2013 ECHO Inc.X7722275104 9• Check that the attachment is firmly attached and in safe oper