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Maintenance and care
Troubleshooting table
Problem Diagnosis Cause Solution
Engine is diffi-
cult to start, fluc-
tuating rotation
No fuel is entering the over-
flow pipe
Fuel filter is clogged Clean or replace
Fuel system is clogged Clean
Internal carburettor parts sticking Consult your ECHO
DEALER
or Fuel is entering the over-
flow pipe
Fuel degradation Replace with new fuel
Carburettor problem Consult your ECHO
DEALER
The engine
does not start
The crankshaft does not ro-
tate
Internal engine malfunction Consult your ECHO
DEALER
The spark plug is dirty or
damp
Fuel degradation Replace with new fuel
Incorrect electrode gap Adjust or replace
Carbon deposits Clean or replace
Electrical fault Consult your ECHO
DEALER
Engine starts
but no accelera-
tion is possible
Dirty air filter Clean or replace
Dirty fuel filter Clean or replace
Blocked fuel passage Consult your ECHO
DEALER
Carburettor adjustment problem Consult your ECHO
DEALER
Spark plug problem Clean, adjust or replace
Blocked exhaust vent or silencer vent Clean
Spark arrester screen plugged or normal
wear
Clean or replace
Checking and maintenance requires specialist knowledge. If you are unable to check and maintain the product or deal with a
fault yourself, consult your ECHO DEALER. Do not attempt to dismantle the product.
Consult your ECHO DEALER in the event of a problem that is not covered in the table above, or other such concerns.
For spare parts and consumables, please use only genuine parts and designated products and components. Using parts from
other manufacturers or non-designated components may result in a malfunction.