Echo SRM-230 manuale d’uso

Specifications, descriptions and illustrativ e material in th is literature are as accurate as known at the time of publ ication, but are subject to change without notice . Illustrations ma y include optional equipment and accessories, and ma y not include all standard equipment. Operator ’ s Manual X7532098207 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. x7722271404 / x[...]

2 X7532098207 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS SRM-230 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents ................ ................ ................. ................ ................ ................ ............. ................ ................ . 2 Introductio n ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ [...]

SRM-230 INTRODUCTION © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. X7532098207 3 INTRODUCTION W elcome to the ECHO f amily . This ECHO product w as designed and manuf actured to provide long lif e and on-the-job dependability . Read and understand this man ual and the SAFETY MANU AL. Y ou will find both easy to use and full of helpful oper ating tips and SAFETY messages. Th[...]

4 X7532098207 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. SAFETY SRM-230 Additional or Replacement Manuals Replacement Operator , Safety Man uals, and P ar ts Catalogs are a vailab le from your ECHO dealer or at www .echo-usa.com or by contacting ECHO Inc., 400 Oakwood Ro ad, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (800-673-1558). Alw ays chec k the ECHO Web Site f or updated inf or mation[...]

SRM-230 SAFETY © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. X7532098207 5 International Symbols Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description Warning, See Operator’s Manual Carburetor Adjustment - High speed mixture DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel Ignition ON / OFF Wear eye, ear and head protectio n Carburetor Adjustment - Idle speed[...]

6 X7532098207 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. SAFETY SRM-230 Personal Condition and Safety Equipment Users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. Prope r clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit. Physical Condition Y our judgment and ph ysical dexte r ity [...]

SRM-230 SAFETY © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. X7532098207 7 The ignition components  of thi s machine generate an electromagnetic field  during opera tion which may interfere with some pacemakers.  To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemakers should consult with their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating[...]

8 X7532098207 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. SAFETY SRM-230 All over head electrical conductors and com munications wires can have electricity flow with high voltages. This unit is not insulated against el ectrical current. Never touch wires directly or indirectly, otherwise serious injury or death may resul t. Do not operate this product indoors or in inadeq[...]

SRM-230 EMISSION CONTROL (EXHAUST & EVAPORATIVE) © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. X7532098207 9 Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Ke ep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. • ALWAYS stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, cl[...]

10 X7532098207 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. DESCRIPTION SRM-230 DESCRIPTION Locate the saf ety decal(s) on your unit. Mak e sure the decal(s) is legib le and that you understand an d follow the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a ne w one can be ordered from y our ECHO dealer . See P AR TS ORDERING instru ctions f or specific inf or mation. 1 2[...]

SRM-230 DESCRIPTION © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. X7532098207 11 1. PO WER HEAD - Includes the Engine , Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Star ter . 2. THRO TTLE HANDLE - FOR RIGHT HAND - Contains Stop Switch, Th rottle Loc kout, and Throttle T rigger . 3. THR OTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This le ver must be held during star ting. Operation of the t[...]

12 X7532098207 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. CONTENTS SRM-230 CONTENTS The ECHO product y ou purchased has been factory pre-a ssemb led for y our conv enience . Due to packaging restrictions, shield installation and other assemb ly ma y be necessar y . After opening the car ton, check f or damage . Immediately not ify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damag ed[...]

SRM-230 ASSEMBLY © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. X7532098207 13 ASSEMBLY Plastic Shield Installation (Nylon line operation) The plastic shield is for u se with the Nylon Line Head only. Install Metal Shield when using plastic or metal blades, or serious injury may result. 1. Remov e plastic threaded shaft slee ve and adap ter plate (C) from PT O shaft (A). 2. [...]

14 X7532098207 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. ASSEMBLY SRM-230 To Advance Trimmer Line See Maintenance Section f or nylon line replace ment. Note: T o adv ance trimmer line, tap trimmer head against the ground while the head is tur ning at nor mal operating speed. Remove Nylon Line Head Note: Do not disassemb le nylon line head. 1. Align locking hole in uppe [...]

SRM-230 OPERATION © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. X7532098207 15 OPERATION Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Ke ep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop befo re removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing[...]

16 X7532098207 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. OPERATION SRM-230 Note: The Barrier Bar is used to restrict rearward mo vement of the unit. The Barrier Bar is NO T A HANDLE and should not be g r ipped when using or carrying the unit. Blade Selection The type of Blade used MUST be matched to the type and size of material cut. An improper or dull blade can cause [...]

SRM-230 OPERATION © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. X7532098207 17  Fuel Alternative fuels, such as E-15 (15% etha nol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting ECHO requirements are NOT approved for use in ECHO 2-stroke gaso line engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance problems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended [...]

18 X7532098207 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. OPERATION SRM-230 • Inspect for fuel leakage. If fuel leak age is found, do not start or operate unit until leakage is repaired. • Move at least 3m (10 ft.) from refueling location before starting the engine. Mixing Instructions 1. Fill an approv ed fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. [...]

SRM-230 OPERATION © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. X7532098207 19 Mov e choke le v er (B) to Cold Star t P osition ( ). 3. Purge Bulb Pump purge b ulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank retur n line. Pump b ulb an additional 4 or 5 times. 4. Recoil Star ter La y the unit on a flat area and k eep mov able attachment par ts clear of[...]

20 X7532098207 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. OPERATION SRM-230 Mov e stop s witch button (A) f orward a wa y from the ST OP position. 2. Purge Bulb Pump purge b ulb (C) until fuel is visibl e in the “Clear” fuel return line. Pump b ulb an additional 4 or 5 times . 3. Recoil Star ter La y the unit on a flat area and k eep mov able attachment par ts clear [...]

SRM-230 MAINTENANCE © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. X7532098207 21 MAINTENANCE Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Ke ep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop befo re removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servi[...]

22 X7532098207 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE SRM-230 (2) Apply PO WER BLENDX TM grease e very 50 hours of use.  (3) Low ev aporativ e fuel tanks DO NO T require regular maintenance to maintain emission integrity . * Replacement is recommended based on the fi nding of damage or wear during inspection. Air Filter Level 1. 1. Close choke ( Cold S[...]

SRM-230 MAINTENANCE © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. X7532098207 23 Spark Plug Level 2. Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) otherwise se vere e ngine damage may occur . 1. Remov e spark plug and check f or f ouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a n ew one. DO NO T sand blast to clean. Remaining sand will da[...]

24 X7532098207 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE SRM-230 2. Remov e muffler cov er (A). 3. Remov e top guard (B). 4. Remov e engine cov er (C).  DO NO T use a metal scraper to remo ve dir t from the cylinder fins. 5. Use brush (D) to remov e dir t from the cylinder fins. 6. Remov e grass and lea ves from the g r id (E) between the recoil star ter [...]

SRM-230 MAINTENANCE © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. X7532098207 25 Exhaust P ort Cleaning Level 2. 1. Remov e spark plug lead. 2 . Re m ove mu f f l e r c ove r. 3. Place piston at top dead cent er . Remov e muffler (A) and heat shield (B). 4. Use a wood or plastic scr aping tool to clean deposits from cylinder e xhaust por t. Ne ver use a met al tool to scrap[...]

26 X7532098207 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE SRM-230 1. Check id le speed and reset if necessar y . If a tachometer is av ailab le, idle speed scre w (A) should be set to the specifications f ound on “Specif ications” page of this manual. T urn idle screw (A) cloc kwise to increase idle speed; counter clockwise to decrease idle speed. When ca[...]

SRM-230 MAINTENANCE © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. X7532098207 27 Nylon Line Head Disa ssembly Instructions Note: F or nor mal use, Speed F eed ® head disassemb ly is not necessary . Howe v er , if circumstances require disassembly , f ollow these instructions. 1. Press top of loc king tabs (A) on both sides of Speed F eed ® head to release cov er (B) from [...]

28 X7532098207 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE SRM-230 When the wea r indicators located at the bottom of the Speed-F eed® head are worn smooth, or if holes appear , replacement of the co ver or the entire Sp eed-Feed® head is required. Sharpening Metal B lades Three styles of metal blad es are approve d f or use on the ECHO Brush Cutter . The 8-[...]

SRM-230 MAINTENANCE © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. X7532098207 29 3. After shar pening teeth, chec k each tooth radiu s for e vidence of a square (sharp) cor ner . Use the round (rat tail) file to renew th e radius.[...]

30 X7532098207 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. TROUBLESHOOTING SRM-230 TROUBLESHOOTING Fuel vapors are extremely flamm able and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ig nition spark by grounding spark plug nea r cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result. ENGINE PROBLEM TR OUBLESHOOTING CHART Problem Check Status Cause Remedy En[...]

SRM-230 STORAGE © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. X7532098207 31 STORAGE During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and s urrounding 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 30 Days) Do not store y our[...]

32 X7532098207 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. SPECIFICATIONS SRM-230 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL SRM-230 Length w/o cutter head 1795 mm (70.7 in.) Width 250 mm (9.84 in.) Height 250 mm (9.84 in.) Weight (dry) w/o cutter head 5.1 kg (11.2 lb.) Engine Type Air cooled, two-stroke, single cyli nder gasoline engi ne Bore 32.2 mm (1.27 in.) Stroke 28.0 mm (1.10 in.) Displ[...]

SRM-230 WARRANTY STATEMENTS © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. X7532098207 33 WARRANTY STATEMENTS ECHO LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO'S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s Limited W arranty , provides to the original purchaser that this ECHO product is free from defects in materia l and workmanship[...]

34 X7532098207 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. WARRANTY STATEMENTS SRM-230 PURCHASED REP AIR P ARTS, SHORT BLOCKS AND ACCESSORIES  [...]

SRM-230 NOTES © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. X7532098207 35 NOTES[...]

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