Echo PE-230 User Manual

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.

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.

Do not store in enclosure where fuel fumes may accumulate or reach an open flame or spark.

2.  Place the stop switch in the "STOP" 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 fuel tank completely. Press purge bulb 6 -7 

times to remove remaining fuel from carburetor then 

drain the tank again. Close choke, start and run the 

engine until it stops due to lack of fuel.

7.  A.  Allow engine to cool then remove the spark plug  

  and pour 7 cc (1/4 oz.) of fresh, clean, two-stroke  

  engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug  

 hole.

  B.  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 ignition cable).