Echo TC-2100 Tiller User Manual
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1. Do not hold or carry unit as shown if tines engage serious p injury can occur Refer to Manual for correct carrying instructions B RE OPERATION refer to P Operator s Manual for proper operating techniques If you require replacement manual contact ECHO INC 400 Oakwood Rd Lake Zurich IL 50047 WARNING DANGER 1 Keep away from rotating tines Rotating tines cause injury 2 Always stop the engine if a tine occurs NEVER attempt removing the object causing the jam if the engine is running Physical injury can occur if a is removed and the tine suddenly starts REAR OF CULTIVATOR THIS LABEL AND FUEL TANK MUST FACE OPERATOR Symbol Symbol Symbol Symbol Symbol form shape descnption Symbol form shape description application Symbol form shape description application Avoid all power Read and understand Fuel and oil mixture lines This unit is Emergency stop Operator s Manual not insulated against electrical current Wear eyes ears and Finger Severing Ignition head protection Engine choke ON OFF control Wear hand protection Use Primer Carburetor adjustment two handed z bulb High speed mixture e Wear slip DO NOT smoke resistant foot near fuel Carburetor adjustment wear Carburetoradjustment Idle speed Low speed mixture Safety Alert DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel TILLER CULTIVATOR OPERAT2. fuel line hook to pull the fuel line and filter A from the tank 3 Remove the filter A from the line and install the new filter TILLER CULTIVATOR OPERATOR S MANUAL 17 1802 HD SPARK PLUG Level2 Tools Required Spark Plug socket wrench and screw driver Feeler gauge Preferably a wire gauge e 5 5 a Parts Required Spark Plug NGK BPMR 7A 1 Remove spark plug and check for fouling worn and rounded center electrode 2 Clean the plug or replace with a new one DO NOT sand blast to clean Remaining sand will damage engine 3 Adjust spark plug gap by bending outer electrode 4 Tightenspark plugto 145 155 kg cm 125 135 in Ib COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING Level3 Tools required Cross Head Screwdriver 3mm Hex wrench Pointed Wood Stick 25mm 50mm 1in 2in medium bristle paint brush Parts Required None IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area This flow of air carries combustion heat away from the engine Overheating and engine seizure can occur when Airintakes are blocked preventing cooling air from reaching the cylinder Dust and grass build up on the outside of the cylinder This build up insulates the engine and prevents the heat from leaving Removal of cooling passage blockages or cleaning of cooling fins is considered Normal Maintenance Any failure attributed to lack of m
3. Specifications of this manual WARNING DANGER When carburetor adjustment is completed tines should not move at idle otherwise serious personal injury may result TILLER CULTIVATOR 2 1 5 MANUAL CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Non Emission Models Without Limiter Caps Level 2 Tools Required Screwdriver Tachometer ECHO P N 9005113001 7 NOTE If carburetor has limiter caps follow Carburetor Adjustment procedures for emission models on previous page Idle Speed Adjustment Turn idle speed adjustment screw C CW clockwise until tines begin to turn then turn screw out CCW counter clockwise until tines stop turning Turn screw out CCW an additional 1 4 turn warninc DANGER Tines must not turn when unit is idling otherwise serious personal injury may result Basic Setting 1 Stop engine and turn both LO B and HI A needles in CW until they stop and are lightly seated IMPORTANT DO NOT over tighten needles Forcing them to tighten will damage the carburetor 2 Turn LO B needle out CCW 2 1 2 turns Turn HI A needle out CCW 2 3 4 turns Fine Tuning Requires Accurate Tachometer 1 Start engine and allow to warm to operating temperature minimum 2 3 minutes varying engine speed from idle to full throttle 2 Always begin fine tuning with LO B needle a Lean drop off With engine idling turn LO B needle slowly CW in to lean drop off point RPM will
4. hands and wrists e Maintain good blood circulation by performing vigorous arm exercises during frequent work breaks and also by not smoking Limit the hours of operation Try to fill each day with jobs where operating the trimmer or other hand held power equipment is not required e If you experience discomfort redness and swelling of the fingers followed by whitening and loss of feeling consult your physician before further exposing yourself to cold and vibration Repetitive Stress Injuries It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers hands arms and shoulders may cause soreness swelling numbness weakness and extreme pain in those areas Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury RSI An extreme RSI condition is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CTS which could occur when your wrist swells and squeezes a vital nerve that runs through the area Some believe that prolonged exposure to vibration may contribute to CTS CTS can cause severe pain for months or even years To reduce the risk of RSI CTS do the following e Avoid using your wrist in a bent extended or twisted position Instead try to maintain a straight wrist position Also when grasp ing use your whole hand not just the thumb and index finger Take periodic breaks to minimize repetition and rest your hands Reduce the speed amp force in which you do the repetitive movement Do exerci
5. 1 800 673 1558 8 00 1 800 673 1558 am to 5 00 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before 8 5Mon Fri C S T calling please know the model and serial number of your unit to help your Consumer Product Support Representative WARRANTY CARD This card is our means of registering all original owners of ECHO equipment The card plus proof of purchase provides you the assur ance that authorized warranty work will be done It also provides a direct link between you and ECHO if we find it necessary to contact you 0 pent de votre achat nou cas improbable de modifications des Istae dune d entretien si ic produit cl iic v rifier quc vous tes le propri laire en cas de vol pu ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT MANUALS ECHO Incorporated Operator s and Parts Manuals available for purchase from your 400 Oak did ECHO dealer or directly from ECHO See ordering instructions at the 4 MODUS end of this manual Lake Zurich IL 60047 ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS Technical Publications Orders To obtain a Parts Catalog or Operator s Manual send a check or money order for 2 00 per Parts Catalog or 1 50 per Operator s Manual made payable to ECHO INCORPORATED State on a sheet of paper model number and serial number of the ECHO unit you have part number of the manual if known your name and address and mail to address above Available Parts Lists TC 2100 TYPE 1 S N 011441 amp UP TYPE IE S N 001001 am
6. Carriage bolts should be installed from the outside through the lower handle then upper handle tube 7 Securely tighten lower handle bolts first then the upper handle bolts 8 Secure throttle linkage and stop switch lead midway on right lower handle with cable tie 12 75 HD FUEL Fuel Requirements Gasoline Use 89 Octane gasoline or gasohol known to be good quality Gasohol may contain up to 10 Ethyl grain alcohol or 15 MTBE methyl tertiary butyl ether Gasohol containing methanol wood alcohol is NOT approved Two Stroke Oil A two stroke engine oil meeting ISO L EGD Standard ISO CD 13738 must be used Echo brand Premium 50 1 oil meets this standard Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO L EGD approved oil such as Echo Premium 50 1 Two stroke Oil will void the two stroke engine war ranty Emission related parts only are covered for two years regard less of two stroke oil used per the statement listed in the EPA Phase I California Emission Defect Warranty Explanation Mixing Follow directions on the oil container Handling Fuel WARNING DANGER Fuel is VERY flammable Use extreme care when mixing storing or handling or serious personal injury may result Use an approved fuel container DO NOT smoke near fuel DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel Fuel tanks cans may be under pressure Always loosen fu
7. enclosed message provides information necessary for the protection of the unit The circle with the slash symbol means whatever is shown within the circle is prohibited NOTE This enclosed message provides tips for use care and maintenance of the unit SAFETY GENERAL DESCRIPTION IMPORTANT See Description and Specification sections for full description and illustration of model STOP 45 N SAFETY THROTTLE QN DECAL TRIGGER TRANSPORT HANDLE ANC ex qno POWER HEAD W DECALS DEBRIS SHIELD W DECALS TINES 4 MECHO DECALS Locate these safety decals on your unit The complete unit illustration found in the DESCRIPTION section will help you locate them Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on them If a decal cannot be read a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information 0012 21 DHID to avom WARNING A DANGER Read and understand the OPERATOR S MANUAL Know location and functions of all controls Keep Safety devices and shieids in place gt NEVER ailow children or uninstructed adults to operate the unit Shut off engine before unclogging tines or making repairs Keep bystanders and animals a minimum of 50 ft 15m away while operating unit Keep away from rotating parts Always wear eye amp protection while operating machine
8. spilled fuel from the unit Move atleast 3 M 10 ft from refueling location before starting After Use DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank Leaks can occur Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container 5 6 PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT WARNING DANGER Tiller Cultivator users risk injury to themselves and others if the tiller cultivator is used improperly and or safety precautions are not followed Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating a tiller cultivator Failure to do so can result in serious injury Physical Condition Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good if you are sick if you are taking medication if you have taken alcohol or drugs Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well Eye Protection Wear Eye protection that meet ANSI Z87 1 or CE requirements whenever you operate the tiller cultivator Hand Protection Wear no slip heavy duty work gloves in improve your grip on the Tiller Cultivator handles Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands 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 Wear hair covering to contain long hair DO NOT WEAR SHORTS DO NOT WEAR TIES SCARFS JEWELRY Wear sturdy work
9. MECHO Tiller Cultivator Operator s Manual MODEL TC 2100 Type 1 Serial Number 011441 amp Up TC 2100 Type IE Serial Number 001001 amp Up WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm WARNING A DANGER Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully ECHO provides an Operator s Manual which must be read and understood for proper and safe operation 89869811762 X7504082102 01 00 2 MECHO INTRODUCTION 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 that you found in the package You will find it 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 Operators Manual which must be read and understood for proper and safe operation THE OPERATOR S MANUAL _____ Tiller Cultivator contains specifications and information for operation starting uod stopping maintenance storage and assembly specific to this product TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Maintenance The Operator s Manual Skill Levels Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information 3 Maintenance Intervals Safety Air Filter General Description Fu
10. OKE COLDSTART Move choke B to START closed position Throttle must remain at idle for starting 3 PRIMER PUMPBULB Pump primer bulb C 10 times until fuel is visible in the Clear fuel return line TILLER CULTIVATOR 1 5 OPERATOR S MANUAL 4 START PULL Pull recoil starter rope until engine fires 5 OPENCHOKE RUN Move choke B to RUN open position 6 RESTARTENGINE PULL ROPE Pull recoil starter rope until engine fires WARNING A DANGER When engine starts the tines may move even with the throttle trigger in idle released position STARTING WARM ENGINE The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke B NOTE If engine does not start after 5 pulls use Cold Start Procedure 1 STOP SWITCH START Place Stop Switch A in START position 2 PRIMER PUMP BULB Pump primer bulb C until fuel is visible the Clear fuel return line 3 CHOKE OPEN Be certain choke B is open 4 START PULLROPE Pull recoil starter rope 5 STARTENGINE Start engine at idle STOPPING ENGINE 1 RELEASETHROTTLE TRIGGER Release throttle trigger and allow engine to idle for a minute 2 STOPSWITCH STOP Move stop switch to STOP position A WARNING A DANGER 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 tiller cult
11. OR S MANUAL EQUIPMENT Before operation a complete check of the unit must be performed Check unit for loose missing nuts bolts and screws Tighten and or replace as needed Inspect fuel lines tank and area around carburetor for fuel leaks DO NOT operate unit if leaks are found 34 Inspect shield for damage and ensure that the shield is securely in place Replace if shield is damaged or missing Check that the tines are firmly attached and in safe operating condition FUEL WARNING DANGER Fuel is VERY flammable Use extreme care when mixing storing or handling or serious personal injury may result Use an approved fuel container DO NOT smoke near fuel DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel Fuel tanks cans may be under pressure Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize NEVER refuel a unit when the engine is HOT NEVER refuel a unit with the engine running DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors ALWAYS fill fuel tanks outdoors over bare ground e Securely tighten fuel cap after refueling nspect for fuel leakage If fuel leakage is found do not start or operate unit until leakage 15 repaired IMPORTANT Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions Some states may require the use of automatic fuel shut off containers to reduce fuel spillage Contact your ECHO dealer for ordering information 3 M 10 ft After Refueling Wipe any
12. a complete check of the unit must be performed Check unit for loose missing nuts bolts and screws Tighten and or replace as needed Inspect fuel lines tank and area around carburetor for fuel leaks DO NOT operate unit if leaks are found Inspect guard for damage and ensure that it is securely in place Replace guard if damaged or missing Check that the tines are firmly attached and in safe operating condition TILLER CULTIVATOR OPERATOR S MANUAL W 4 1 M 2 9 T T 3 5 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 13 14 OPERATION Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator s Manual and instructions for safe operation Before starting the unit equip yourself and any other person working within the 15M 50 ft Safety Zone with the required Protective Equipment and clothing During operation the complete unit especially the engine and the gear housing may become very hot too hot to touch Avoid contact during and immediately after operation Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas STARTING COLD ENGINE WARNING DANGER The tines should not move at idle If tines move readjust carbure tor according to Carburetor Adjustment instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer otherwise serious personal injury may result 1 STOPSWITCH START Move Stop Switch to START position 2 CLOSECH
13. aintenance is not warranted 1 Remove spark plug lead and throttle cable end from the carburetor swivel 2 Remove the four screws that retain the cover Two at the top of the recoil starter two on either side of the front Lift the cover from the engine and lay to the front of the tiller cultivator NOTE The throttle linkage remains assembled to the cover and the spark plug lead and grommet remain installed IMPORTANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins 3 Use the wooden stick or brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins 4 Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter and fuel tank 5 When installing the cover be certain the tab of the metal deflector shield 15 in the slot of the cover EXHAUST SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level3 Tools Required Cross Head Screwdriver 3mm Hex wrench Soft metal brush Wooden carbon scraper Parts Required P N 13001642031 Spark Arrestor Screen P N 14586642031 Screen Holder 1 Remove screen cover A screen holder B and gasket C from muffler body 2 Clean carbon deposits from screen D and muffler components 3 Replace screen if it is cracked plugged or has holes burned through 4 Install with new gaskets TILLER CULTIVATOR OPERATOR S MANUAL 19 20 7EL HM CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Emission Models Level2 Tools required Screwdriver Tachometer ECHO P N 99051130017 Parts requi
14. ck 2 l mm nut 1 1 4 x 3 Hex Head Shoulder Bolt 2 10mm Lock Washer 1 1 4 3 1 4 Hex Head Shoulder Bolt _ Warranty Card amp Limited 2 1 4 Lock Washers Warranty Statement 2 1 4 Lock Nuts ___ Bottle 2 Cycle Engine Oil Tiller Cultivator TC 2100 Type 1 Serial Number 011138 amp Up TC 2100 Type 12 rin Number V01 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 TILLER CULTIVATOR OPERATOR S MANUAL STOP SWITCH Toggle Switch mounted on top of Throttle Trigger Housing Move switch Forward to Run Back to Stop THROTTLE TRIGGER Spring loaded to return to idle when released When accelerating pull trigger gradually for best operating technique DO NOT hold trigger when starting MUFFLER SPARK ARRESTOR The muffler controls the exhaust noise while the spark arrestor prevent hot flowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler where they could possibly start a fire RECOIL STARTER HANDLE Pull recoil handle slowly until starter engages then pull quickly and firmly When engine starts return handle slowly DO NOT let handle snap back or damage to unit will occur FUEL TANK Contains fuel and fuel filter FUEL TANK CAP Cover and seals fuel tank opening PRIMER BULB Before starting and after filling the fuel tank pump primer bulb 10 times or until a steady stream of fresh fuel is visible through the clear fuel return line AIR CLEANER Contains replaceable
15. el Filter Spark Plug International Symbols Cooling System Cleaning Equipment Exhaust System Carburetor Adjustment Type 1E Personal Condition and Safety Equipment Carburetor Adjustment Type 1 Safe Operation Lubrication Extended Operation Extreme Conditions Troubleshooting Description Emission Control Servicing Information Contents Specifications Service Assembly ECHO Consumer Product Support Pre Operation Warranty Card Additional or Replacement Manuals Equipment Check Manual Ordering Instructions Operation Starting Cold Engine Specifications descriptions and illustrative material in Starting Warm Engine this literature are as accurate as known at the time of Stopping Engine publication but are subject to change without notice Illustrations may include optional equipment and accessories and may not include all standard equip CopyRight 1999 By Echo Incorporated ment All Rights Reserved TILLER CULTIVATOR 3 5 MANUAL SAFETY SYMBOLS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION Throughout this manual and on the product itself you will find safety alerts and helpful information messages preceded by symbols or key words The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you This symbol accompanied by the words WARNING and DANGER calls attention to an act or condition that can lead to serious personal injury to operator and bystanders IMPORTANT The
16. el caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize NEVER refuel a unit when the engine is HOT NEVER refuel a unit with the engine running DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors ALWAYS fill fuel tanks outdoors over bare ground Securely tighten fuel cap after refueling nspect for fuel leakage If fuel leakage is found do not start or operate unit until leakage is repaired IMPORTANT Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions Some states may require the use of automatic fuel shut off containers to reduce fuel spillage Contact your ECHO dealer for ordering information After Refueling Wipe any spilled fuel from the unit Moveatleast 3 M 10 ft from refueling location before starting the engine After use DONOT store a unit with fuel in its tank Leaks can occur Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container Storage Fuel storage laws vary by locality Contact your local government for the laws affecting your area As a precaution store fuel in an approved air tight container Store in a well ventilated unoccupied building away from sparks and flames Do not store fuel longer than 30 days IMPORTANT Stored fuel ages Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty 30 days ninety 90 days when a fuel stabilizer is added IMPORTANT Stored two stroke fuel may separate ALWAYS shake fuel container thoroughly before each use EQUIPMENT CHECK Before operation
17. enance Or 50 hours whichever occurs first 1 Replacement will be required for commercial use after 600 hours For Consumer use cleaning every 6 months is required Cleaning includes Rebuild Kits p No M aintenance required for coil and fly wheel AIR FILTER Level 1 Tools required 25pmm 50mm lin 2in medium bristle paint brush Parts required 90008 REPOWER AIR amp FUEL FILTER KIT 1 Close choke Cold Start Position This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed Brush accumu lated dirt from the air cleaner area 2 Remove the air cleaner cover Clean and inspect the element for damage If element is fuel soaked and very dirty replace 3 Ifelement can be cleaned and reused be certain it still seals the cavity in the air cleaner cover is installed with the original side out NOTE Carburetor adjustment may be needed after air filter cleaning replacement See Carburetor Adjustment Section FUEL FILTER Level 1 Tools required Fuel line hook 203 254mm 81 101 length of wire with one end bent into a hook Clean rag funnel and an approved fuel container Parts required 90008 REPOWER AIR amp FUEL FILTER KIT WARNING A DANGER Fuelis VERY flammable Use extreme care when mixing storing or handling or serious personal injury may result 1 Use a clean rag to remove loose dirt from around fuel cap and empty fuel tank 2 Use the
18. filter element CHOKE The choke control is located on the side of the air filter case Move choke to COLD START to close the choke for cold starting Move choke to RUN position to open choke GEAR BOX Houses gears for driving tines TINES Used to till or cultivate soil Removable for cleaning CARRYING HANDLE Use for convenient transportation TINE GUARD Used to help deflect debris away from operator and reduce accidental contact of tines SAFETY DECAL See Description on Page 4 SAFETY DECAL See Description on Page 4 OPERATOR S MANUAL Read and understand this manual before operation Keep manual in a safe location for future reference i e operation maintenance storage and specifications IMPORTANT This spark ignition system system complies with Canadian ICES 002 9 MODEL TC 2100 Length 1130 mm 44 48 in Width 340 mm 13 36 in Height 1010 mm 39 76 in o m al gt O z T Weight dry w Tines 8 62 kg 19 Ib Engine Type Air cooled two stroke single cylinder gasoline engine Bore 32 2 mm 1 268 in Stroke 26 0 mm 1 04 in Displacement 21 2 cc 1 29 cu in Exhaust Spark Arrestor Muffler Carburetor Zama diaphragm model C1U w pprimer bulbs Ignition System Flywheel magneto capacitor discharge ignition type Spark Plug NGK BPMR 7A Gap 0 65 mm 0 026 in Fuel Mixed Gasoline and Two stroke Oil Fuel Oil Ratio 50 1 ECHO High Performance two stro
19. increase then abruptly drop off Note this position 1 b Rich drop off With engine idling slowly turn LO B needle CCW out to rich drop off point RPM will increase then gradually slow and drop off Note this position 2 c Final setting Set needle at mid point between lean rich drop off points 3 d Turn needle 1 8 turn CCW out making mixture slightly richer 4 3 HI speed adjustment Adjust HI A needle with tachometer Refer to Wide Open Throttle RPM settings listed in Specifications on page 10 4 Check idle speed and reset if necessary If tachometer is available idle speed should be set to the specifications found on page 10 Specifications of this manual WARNING DANGER When carburetor adjustment is completed tines should not move at idle otherwise serious personal injury may result 22 7EL HM LUBRICATION Level 1 Tools Required Crosshead Screw Driver Parts Required Lithium Base Grease Gear Housing 1 Remove tines See Tine Removal Installation 2 Clean dirt from area around gear cover A and remove four 4 crosshead screw B Be careful not to tear sealing gasket C 3 Support tiller with exposed gear case D upward Add 0 lithium grease until nearly level with top of gear case D IMPORTANT Do not over fill Too much grease will cause pressure and possible seal failure Cleaning Tines After Each Use NOTE Wear gloves to protect hands from
20. ivator again 16 75 HD MAINTENANCE Your ECHO tiller cultivator is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service Regular scheduled maintenance will help your tiller cultivator achieve that goal 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 Y OUR SELF or have the ECHO Dealer do it each maintenance task has been graded If the task 1s not listed see your ECHO dealer for repairs SKILL LEVEL Level1 Easy to do Most required tools come with unit Level 2 Moderate difficulty Some specialized tools may be required Level 3 Experience required Specialized tools are required ECHO recommends that the unit be returned to your ECHO Dealer for service ECHO offers REPOWER Maintenance Kits and Parts to make your maintenance job easier Just below each task heading are listed the various part numbers required for that task See your ECHO dealer for these parts MAINTENACE INTERVALS Maintenance Yearly Procedure Air Filter Clean Replace Fuel Strainer Inspect Replace Component System Inspect Rebuild Replace Inspect Replace Inspect Clean Clean Replace Inspect Clean Inspect Clean Inspect Repair Clean Replace Clean Replace I INSPECT R REPLACE C CLEAN IMPORTANT Time intervals shown are maximum Actual use and your experience will determine the frequency of required maint
21. ke air cooled engine oil 89 Octane unleaded DO NOT use fuel containing methyl alcohol Gasoline more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE 50 1 ECHO High Performance two stroke air cooled engine oil Fuel Tank Capacity 0 5 lit 17 0 US fl Recoil Starter System Automatic Rewind Starter Clutch Centrifugal Type Gear Case Worm Gear Type 42 1 Ratio Tines Special 10 Tooth Design 229 mm 9 Cultivating swath 1 4 tines 229 mm 9 Diameter Idle Speed 3000 250 RPM Wide Open Throttle Speed W O T 7500 500 RPM TILLER CULTIVATOR 1 1 5 MANUAL ASSEMBLY Tools Required 2 11mm 7 16in Wrenches 1 Support powerhead assembly upright on tines Place top handle assembly to rear 2 Loosley assemble lower handles using 6 35 x 76mm 1 41 x 3in hex head shoulder bolt A lockwasher B and locknut C in front handle end mounting hole as shown 3 Slide open end of lower handle assembly front to rear beneath powerhead and throttle linkage ignition wires 4 Place handle tubes into gearcase handle mounting grooves and assemble using 6 35 x 82 5mm 1 4in x 3 1 4in hex head shoulder bolt D lockwasher B and locknut C in rear handle mounting holes DO NOT TIGHTEN BOLTS 5 Slide carry handle onto lower handle tubes 6 Place top handle assembly between lower handles align mounting holes and install 2 10 x 30mm carriage bolts E 2 lockwashers F and 2 nuts G
22. p UP PART NUMBER 99922202874 MEGHO ECHO INCORPORATED 400 Oakwoop LAKE ZuRICH IL 60047
23. red None NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli ance with EPA Phase 1 and California Emission Regulations In addition the carburetor is equipped with HI A and LO B needle adjustment limiters that prevent settings outside acceptable limits 1 Before adjusting the carburetor clean or replace the air filter and spark arrester screen 2 Start engine and run for several minutes to reach operating temperature 3 Stop engine Turn HI A speed needle CCW counter clockwise to stop Turn LO B speed needle midway between full CCW and CW clockwise stops 4 Idle Speed Adjustment Start engine and turn idle C speed adjustment screw CW until the 38 22107 tines begin to turn then turn the screw CCW until tines stop I turning Turn screw CCW an additional 1 4 turn 5 Accelerate to full throttle for 2 3 seconds to clear excess fuel from engine then return to idle Accelerate to full throttle to check for smooth transition from idle to full throttle If engine hesitates turn LO B needle CCW an additional 1 8 turn and repeat acceleration Continue adjusting until smooth acceleration results 6 Check HI A speed RPM at W O T Wide Open Throttle HI speed RPM should be set to specifications found on page 10 Specifications of this manual 7 Check idle speed and reset if necessary If a tachometer is available idle speed should be set to the specification found on page 10
24. ses to strengthen the hand and arm muscles Immediately stop using all power equipment and consult a doctor if you feel tingling numbness or pain in the fingers hands wrists or arms The sooner RSI CTS is diagnosed the more likely permanent nerve and muscle damage can be prevented 8 MECHO DESCRIPTION The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre assembled for your convenience Due to packaging restrictions some assembly is required 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 EMISSION CONTROL IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY TEHO21UB24RA Type Models DISPLACEMENT 21 2cc THIS ENGINE MEETS U S EPA PHI AND 1995 1999 CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR ULGE The emission control system for this engine is EM Engine Modifica ENGINES REFER TO OWNER S MANUAL FOR tion MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUST MENTS comm cm Emission Control Label located on Engine EXAMPLE ONLY information on label varies by FAMILY CONTENTS LIST ___ 1 Power Head amp Shield Assembly Cary Handle ___ Upper Handle Assembly __ A Cable Tie ___ Left Lower Handle Operator s Manual ___ 1 Right Lower Handle Hardware Bag l ___ 2 Lower Handle Mounting Brackets 2 0 x 30mm Carriage Bolt ___ Plastic Bag Co Pa
25. sharp blades 1 Remove weeds etc from tines and wash dirt from unit Tine Removal Installation WARNING DANGER Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before removing or installing tines Contact with revolving tines will cause severe injury 1 Removeretaining pin E and slide tine from shaft 2 Clean accumulated dirt and debris form gear housing and tine shaft 3 Slide tine on shaft D hole hole with flat on one side goes to the outside install retaining pin TILLER CULTIVATOR 2 3 5 MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Engine starts hard Engine does not start Engine Fuel at No fuel at Fuel strainer clogged Clean Cranks carburetor carburetor Fuel line clogged Clean Carburetor See your ECHO dealer Carburetor See your ECHO dealer Fuel at No fuel at cylinder cylinder Muffler wet Fuel Mixture is too Open choke with fuel rich Clean replace air filter Adjust carburetor See your ECHO dealer Spark at end No spark Stop switch off Turn switch on of plug wire at end of Electrical problem See your ECHO dealer plug wire Interlock switch See your ECHO dealer Spark at plug No spark Spark gap incorrect Adjust 0 65mm 0 026in at plug Covered with carbon Clean or replace Fouled with fuel Clean or replace Spark plug defective Replace plug Engine Internal engine See your ECHO dealer does not problem crank Dies or accelerates poorly Air fil
26. shoes with non skid soles DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED Wear no slip heavy duty work gloves Hot Humid Weather Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue which may lead to heat stroke Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler X lt 40 20 30 19 20 33 LE TILLER CULTIVATOR 7 OPERATOR S MANUAL SAFE OPERATION Determine Operation Area Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator s Manual and instructions for safe operation Review the area to be tilled Look for hazards that could contribute to unsafe conditions Spectators and fellow workers must be warned and children and animals prevented from coming nearer than 15M 50 ft while the tiller cultivator is in use Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas EXTENDED OPERATION EXTREME CONDITIONS Vibration and Cold It is believed that a condition called Raynaud s Phenomenon which affects the fingers of certain individuals may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning sensations followed by loss of color and numbness in the fingers The following precautions are strongly recommended because the minimum exposure which might trigger the ailment is unknown Keep your body warm especially the head neck feet ankles
27. ter dirty Clean or replace Fuel filter dirty Replace Fuel vent plugged Replace Spark plug Clean and adjust replace Carburetor Adjust Cooling system Clean plugged Exhaust port spark Clean arrestor screen plugged WARNING A DANGER Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and or explosion Never test for ignition spark by grounding spark plug against cylinder otherwise serious personal injury may result 24 TEL HM STORAGE Long Term Storage over 30 days Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time 30 days or longer without performing protective storage mainte nance which includes the following 1 Store unit in a dry dust free place out of the reach of children WARNING DANGER Do not store in enclosure where fuel fumes may accumulate or reach an open flame or spark Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury or property damage 2 Place the stop switch in the OFF A position 3 Remove accumulation of grease oil dirt and debris from exterior of unit 4 Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required 5 Tighten all the screws and nuts 6 Drain the fuel tank completely and pull the recoil starter handle several times to remove fuel from the carburetor 7 Remove the spark plug and pour 7cc 1 4 oz 1 2 tablespoon of fresh clean two stroke engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole clean cloth over the spark pl
28. ug hole Pull the recoil starter handle 2 3 times to distribute the oil inside the engine C 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 spark plug cable 5 MANUAL NOTES 26 TEL HM NOTES 4 5 MANUAL NOTES SERVICING INFORMATION PARTS Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO Re Power Parts and Assemblies for your ECHO products are available only from an Authorized ECHO Dealer When you do need to buy parts always have the Model Number Type number and Serial Number of the unit with you You can find all three numbers on the engine housing For future reference write them in the space provided below Model No Type No SN DEALER Service of this product during the warranty period must be performed by an Authorized ECHO Service Dealer For the name and address of Call the Authorized ECHO Service Dealer nearest you ask your retailer or call 1 800 432 ECHO 3246 When presenting yourunitfor Warranty 1 800 43 2 service repairs proof of purchase is required ECHO CONSUMER PRODUCT SUPPORT CONSUMER PRODUCT If you require assistance or have questions concerning the application SUPPORT operation or maintenance of this product you may call the ECHO Consumer Product Support Department at
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