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Echo GT-200 R manual

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  • Page 1

    Grass T rimmer Operator's Manual MODEL GT-200R Serial Number 05001001 - 05147300 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. X770000661 10/03 X7702277201[...]

  • Page 2

    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 operations tips and SAFETY messages. T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Introduction [...]

  • Page 3

    G RASS T RIMMER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 3 S AFETY DECALS Locate these safety decals on your unit. 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. M ANUAL S AFETY S YM[...]

  • Page 4

    4 P/N 89031744530 Shaft Decal • 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 bystande[...]

  • Page 5

    G RASS T RIMMER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 5 S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT W ARNING DANGER Trimmer/Brush Cutter users risk injury to themselves and others if the trimmer/brush cutter is used improperly and or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating a trimmer.[...]

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    6 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 Manual for instructions on Safe Operation. Clear the Work Ar[...]

  • Page 7

    G RASS T RIMMER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 7 CONTENTS LIST ____ - Trimmer Assembly: ____ - Power Head ____ - Drive Shaft Assembly ____ - Plastic Bag (Co-Pack) ____ - Operator's Manual ____ - Safety Manual ____ - Warranty Card & Limited Warranty ____ - Locking Tool, P/N 89751801131 (head locking tool) ____ - Safety Glasses ____ - Echo Pow[...]

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  • Page 9

    G RASS T RIMMER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 9 1. POWER HEAD - Factory Assembled to the Driveshaft assembly. Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter. 2. GRIP - Rear (right hand) handle. 3. FRONT HANDLE - The Front (loop) handle is factory assembled to the Drive Shaft assembly but must be re- positioned for proper[...]

  • Page 10

    10 S PECIFICA TIONS MODEL ------------------------------------------ GT-200R Length -------------------------------------------- 1400 mm (55.1 in.) Width --------------------------------------------- 310 mm (12.2 in.) Height -------------------------------------------- 385 mm (15.2 in.) Weight (dry) w/Cutter Head ------------------- 4.1 kg (9.04 lb[...]

  • Page 11

    G RASS T RIMMER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 11 A SSEMBL Y Tools Required: Locking Tools (2), Wrench 17 x 14.5 (9/16 in.) Parts Required: Rapid Loader TM Head, Large washer, Small washer, 3/8-24 Locknut, (2) Pre-cut Nylon Line 8 in. x .080 in. C A B PLASTIC SHIELD INST ALLA TION 1 . Remove wing nut (A), washer (B), and bolt (C). 2 . Snap the shield [...]

  • Page 12

    12 1 . Shut engine off. Lay unit on the ground with head assembly up. 2 . Remove old nylon line through center recess of head. 3 . Thread new lines through outside holes (A) in housing until ends meet in center of recess. NOTE Insert cutting line ends to center of head recess to insure easy removal of used lines. A B FRONT ( LOOP ) HANDLE NOTE Fron[...]

  • Page 13

    G RASS T RIMMER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 13 P RE - O PERA TION FUEL Fuel Requirements Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [ ] (mid grade or higher) gasoline known to be good quality. Gasoline may contain up to 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasohol containing methyl (wood) alcohol is NOT approved. Two Stroke Oil - A two-stroke engine oil meeting I[...]

  • Page 14

    14 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 (A) away from the STOP p[...]

  • Page 15

    G RASS T RIMMER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 15 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 moves, readjust carb[...]

  • Page 16

    16 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[...]

  • Page 17

    G RASS T RIMMER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 17 AIR FIL TER Level 1. Tools required: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) Cleaning brush 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 accumu- lated dirt from the air cl[...]

  • Page 18

    18 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) SP ARK PLUG Level 2. Tools Required: Spark Plug socket wrench and screw driver, feeler gauge, soft wire 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 san[...]

  • Page 19

    G RASS T RIMMER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 19 IMPORTANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 4 . Use the brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5 . Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter and fuel tank. 6 . Assemble components in reverse order. NOTE When installing the cover, be certain t[...]

  • Page 20

    20 Cylinder Exhaust Port Level 3. IMPORTANT The cylinder exhaust port must be inspected and cleaned of excess carbon every 3 months or 90 hours of operation in order to maintain this engine within the emissions durability period. ECHO strongly recommends that you return your unit to your ECHO dealer for this important maintenance service. CARBURETO[...]

  • Page 21

    G RASS T RIMMER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 21 LUBRICA TION Level 1. Tools Required: 8mm Open end wrench, screwdriver, clean rag. Parts Required: ECHO ® LUBE TM 8 oz. (P/N 91014) or Lithium Base Grease. 1 . Remove plastic shield. 2 . Loosen bearing housing locating screw (A), at the top of the housing, loosen mounting screw (B) and remove gear cas[...]

  • Page 22

    22 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 [...]

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    G RASS T RIMMER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 23 S TORAGE Long Term Storage (over 30 days) 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. Do not[...]

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    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, Type and Serial Number of the unit with you. You can find these numbers on the engine housing. For future reference, write [...]