Echo GT-2000R manual

Grass T rimmer Operator's Manual MODEL GT-2000R T ype 1E Serial Number 001001 & Up 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. X770000541 11/01 X7702275801[...]

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 [...]

G RASS T RIMMER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 3 S AFETY DECALS Locate these safety decals on your unit. The complete unit illustration found in the "DESCRIPTION" section, will help you locate them. 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 order[...]

4 INTERNA TIONAL SYMBOLS WEAR HAND AND FOOT PROTECTION KEEP BYSTANDERS AND HELPERS AWAY 15 M (50 FT.). DO NOT USE BLADES. STRING LINE ONLY DO NOT EXCEED 10,000 RPM. DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT GUARDS AND SHIELDS IN PLACE. BEWARE - THROWN, RICOCHET OBJECTS SYMBOL DESCRIPTION/APPLICATION SYMBOL FORM/ SHAPE SYMBOL DESCRIPTION/APPLICATION SYMBOL FORM/ SHAPE[...]

G RASS T RIMMER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 5 EXTENDED OPERA TION / EXTREME CONDITIONS Vibration and Cold It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals, may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold. Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning sensations, [...]

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. • Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator's Manual and instructions for safe operation. Keep A Firm Grip • Hold the front and rear ha[...]

G RASS T RIMMER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 7 CONTENT LIST ____ 1 - Trimmer Assembly ____ - Power Head ____ - Drive Shaft Assembly ____ 1 - Plastic Bag (Co-Pack) ____ - Rapid Loader TM 2-line Head ____ - Operator's Manual ____ - Safety Manual ____ - Shield Assembly ____ - Shield Mount Hardware ____ -1, 1/4-20 bolt ____ -1, 1/4-20 wing nut ___[...]

8 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 cutting attitude and operator comfort. 4. D[...]

G RASS T RIMMER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 9 S PECIFICA TIONS L E D O M R 0 0 0 2 - T G h t g n e L ) . n i 1 . 5 5 ( m m 0 0 4 1 h t d i W ) . n i 0 . 3 1 ( m m 0 3 3 t h g i e H ) . n i 2 . 4 1 ( m m 0 6 3 d a e H r e t t u C / w ) y r d ( t h g i e W ) . b l 0 . 9 ( g k 8 0 . 4 e p y T e n i g n E e n i g n e e n i l o s a g r e d n i l y c e [...]

10 NYLON LINE HEAD Tools Required: Head Locking Tool Parts Required: Rapid Loader TM Head. 1 . Remove plastic threaded shaft sleeve and adapter plate from PTO shaft. 2 . Align locating hole in upper plate with hole in bearing housing and insert 1/8 in. diameter locking tool (A). 3 . Place large washer then line head on threaded shaft followed by sm[...]

G RASS T RIMMER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 11 NYLON LINE INST ALLA TION Level 1. Tools Required: None Parts Required: Two (2) Pre-cut Nylon Line 8 in. X .080 in. 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 unti[...]

12 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 ISO-L-EGD Standard (ISO/CD 13738), must be us[...]

G RASS T RIMMER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 13 O PERA TION ST ARTING COLD ENGINE W ARNING DANGER The cutting attachment should not rotate at idle. If attachment rotates, readjust carburetor according to "Carburetor Adjustment" instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer, otherwise serious personal injury may result. NOTE Refer to[...]

14 ST ARTING W ARM ENGINE W ARNING DANGER The cutting attachment should not rotate at idle. If attachment rotates, readjust carburetor according to "Carburetor Adjustment" instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer, otherwise serious personal injury may result. 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP positio[...]

G RASS T RIMMER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 15 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[...]

16 AIR FIL TER Level 1. Tools required: Cleaning brush, 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) medium bristle paint 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 cleaner area. 2 .[...]

G RASS T RIMMER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 17 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) SP ARK PLUG Level 2. Tools Required: Spark Plug socket wrench and screw driver, Feeler gauge, preferably a wire gauge. Parts Required: 90064 REPOWER TM TUNE-UP KIT 1 . Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2 . Clean the plug or replace with a n[...]

18 IMPORTANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 3 . Use the wooden stick or brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 4 . Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the starter and fuel tank. 5 . When installing the cover, be certain the tab of the metal deflector shield is in the slot of the cover. EXHAUST SYST[...]

G RASS T RIMMER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 19 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Level 2. Tools required: Screwdriver, Tachometer (ECHO P/N 99051130017). Parts required: None. NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with EPA Phase 1 and California Emission Regulations. In addition, the carburetor is equipped with HI and[...]

20 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, remove mounting screw (B). 3 . Pull the flexible drive shaft (C) from the housing, wipe c[...]

G RASS T RIMMER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 21 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 [...]

22 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 store your unit for a prolonged period of t[...]

G RASS T RIMMER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 23 NOTES[...]

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 [...]