Echo SRM-230 manual

Grass T rimmer/Brush Cutter Operator's Manual MODEL SRM - 230 Serial Number 05001001 - 05143223 SRM - 230S Serial Number 05001001 - 05014429 W ARNING DANGER Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator's Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. X7502[...]

2 I NTRODUCTION 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 and the SAFETY MANUAL you found in the same package. You will find both easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages. THE OPERA TOR ' S MANUAL Read [...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 3 IMPORTANT The enclosed message provides information necessary for the protection of the unit. NOTE This enclosed message provides tips for use, care and maintenance of the unit. This symbol accompanied by the words WARNING and DANGER calls attention to an act or condition that can lead t[...]

4 Shaft Decal W ARNING DANGER • This unit can be dangerous and cause serious injury if improperly used. To reduce injury risk to operator, helpers, and bystanders, read and understand the Operator's and Safety manuals. • Blindness can occur from objects that are thrown or ricocheted even with shield in place. Operators, helpers, and bystan[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 5 Physical Condition -- Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: • if you are tired or 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 meets [...]

6 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 Car[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 7 SAFE OPERA TION W ARNING DANGER Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death. Read the Manuals • Provide all users of this equipment with the Operator's Manual and Safety [...]

8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Safety Video 20 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 12 19 D ESCRIPTION The ECHO product you purchased has been partially assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, installation of the plastic debris shield, nylon line head, and positioning of the front handle are necessary. After opening the carton, check for damage. Imm[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 9 1. POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter. 2. GRIP - Rear (right hand) handle. 3. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is[...]

10 S PECIFICA TIONS MODELS SRM-230, SRM-230S Length ------------------------------------------------------- 1795 mm (70.7 in.) Width -------------------------------------------------------- 250 mm (9.84 in.) Height ------------------------------------------------------- 250 mm (9.84 in.) Weight (dry) w/Cutter Head (SRM-230) ---------------- 5.1 kg [...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 11 A SSEMBL Y PLASTIC SHIELD INST ALLA TION (For Nylon Line Operation) Tools Required: Screwdriver Parts Required: Plastic Shield, Shield Plate, three (3) 5mm x 16mm screws NOTE The plastic shield is for use with the Nylon Line Head only. Install Metal Shield when using plastic or metal bl[...]

12 P RE - O PERA TION OPERA TION WITH BLADES Preparing the Trimmer/Brush Cutter for Blade Use WARNING DANGER Blade use DEMANDS specific Brush Cutter configuration. Operation without specified shield, handle, and harness can result in serious personal injury. Follow installation instructions included in optional kits. FRONT HANDLE INST ALLA TION Too[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 13 C A D Choosing the Correct Blade WARNING DANGER The type of Blade used MUST be matched to the type and size of material cut. An improper or dull blade can cause serious personal injury. Blades MUST be sharp. Dull blades increase the chance of kick-out and injury to yourself and bystande[...]

14 80 Tooth Brush Blade (P/N 69500120331) is designed for cutting brush and woody growth up to 64 mm (2-1/2 in.) diameter. 22 Tooth Clearing Blade (99944200130) is designed for dense thickets and saplings up to 64 mm (2-1/2 in.) diameter. Use Shoulder/Waist Harness (P/N 99944200200) Use of the Shoulder/ Waist Harness is recommended for ALL Trimmer/[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 15 FUEL Fuel Requirements Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [R+M/2] (mid grade or higher) 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 methyl (wood) alcohol is NOT approved. Two Stroke[...]

16 O PERA TION ST ARTING COLD ENGINE W ARNING DANGER The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in loss of control and possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment off the ground and away from objects that could become entangled or thrown. 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) forward away [...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 17 ST ARTING W ARM ENGINE The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke, and do not depress throttle trigger to wide open position. W ARNING DANGER The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. NOTE If attachment move[...]

18 M AINTENANCE Your ECHO trimmer is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your trimmer 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-YO[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 19 AIR FIL TER Level 1. Tools Required: Cleaning brush 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) Parts Required: 90008 REPOWER TM AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT. 1 . Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated di[...]

20 SP ARK PLUG Level 2. Tools Required: T-Wrench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush. Parts Required: REPOWER TM Tune-Up Kit P/N 90074 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 b[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 21 1 . Remove spark plug lead. 2 . Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (A). 3 . Remove screw and top guard (B). 4 . Remove engine cover (C). IMPORTANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5 . Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 6 [...]

22 1 . Remove spark plug lead. 2 . Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (A). 3 . Place piston at Top Dead Center (TDC) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. 4 . Remove spark arrestor screen cover (B), gasket (C) and screen (D) from muffler body. 5 . Clean carbon deposits from screen and muffler components. 6 . Replace scre[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 23 NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with Emission Regulations. This carburetor does not have acceleration and high speed adjustment needles. 1 . Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If a tachometer is available, idle speed screw (A) should[...]

24 NYLON LINE REPLACEMENT Level 1. Parts Required: ECHO 0.095 in. Nylon Trimmer Line 6 m (20 ft.) long. 1 . Shut engine off. Lay unit on the ground with head assembly up. 2. Hold drum (A) and firmly turn spool (B) CW (clockwise) until it disengages from the inner drive. Pull spool from drum. DO NOT push in on spool when turning. 3 . Use one piece o[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 25 8 . Hold drum (A) firmly and turn spool (B) CCW (counterclockwise) until it stops. DO NOT push in on spool when turning. 9 . Pull both lines out and trim to cut-off knife length. SHARPENING MET AL BLADES Three styles of metal blades are approved for use on the ECHO Brush Cutter. The 8-t[...]

26 T ROUBLESHOOTING W ARNING DANGER Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark near an open spark plug opening, otherwise serious personal injury may result. T R A H C G N I T O O H S E L B U O R T M E L B O R P E N I G N E m e l b o r Pk c e h Cs u t a t Se s u a Cy d e m e R e n i g n E [...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 27 S TORAGE W ARNING DANGER 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[...]

ECHO, INCORPORA TED 400 O AKWOOD R OAD L AKE Z URICH , IL 60047 www.echo-usa.com S ER VICING I NFORMA TION P ARTS Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO REPOWER™ 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 and Serial Number of the unit with you. You[...]