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Echo GT-201 Operator's Manual

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Grass Trimmer
Operator's Manual
MODELS
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.
X7702272300
GT-201
Serial Number 002001001 & Up
WARNING
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this
product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
DANGER
X770000170
06/00

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  • Page 1 Grass Trimmer Operator's Manual MODELS WARNING 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. X7702272300 GT-201 Serial Number 002001001 & Up...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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.

  • Page 3: Manual Safety Symbols And Important Information

    Manual, write to ECHO, INCORPORATED, 400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047. •Keep shield and other components in place and in good condition. Do not use attachments or other parts not approved by ECHO. GT style (non-blade capable) units must not be converted to blade use except Maxi-Cuts or similar ECHO approved attachments.

  • Page 4: International Symbols

    • Check that front (loop) handle and/or optional shoulder harness are adjusted for safe, comfortable operation. See Assembly for proper adjustment. • Have repairs done only by an authorized ECHO Service Dealer. • Do not use any attachment, accessory or replacement part unless it is recommended in the Operator's Manual.

  • Page 5: Fuel

    IMPORTANT Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions. Some states may require the use of automatic fuel shut-off containers to reduce fuel spillage. Contact your ECHO dealer for ordering information. After Refueling; • Wipe any spilled fuel from the unit.

  • Page 6: Personal Conditions And Safety Equipment

    PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT 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.

  • Page 7: Safe Operation

    • Spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children and animals prevented from coming nearer than 15M (50 ft.) while the trimmer is in use. Operation Use Proper Clothing & Equipment • Before starting the unit, equip yourself and any other person working within the 15M (50 ft.) Safety Zone with the required...

  • Page 8: Extended Operation/Extreme Conditions

    • Limit the hours of operation. Try to fill each day with jobs where operating the trimmer or other hand-held power equipment is not required. • If you experience discomfort, redness and swelling of the fingers followed by whitening and loss of feeling, consult your physician before further exposing yourself to cold and vibration.

  • Page 9: Description

    The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, shield installation and positioning of the front handle are necessary. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts.
  • Page 11 8. CUT-OFF KNIFE - Trims line to the correct length (5"). If trimmer is operated without a cut-off knife the line will become too long - more than (5") - the operating speed will slow, the engine overheat and performance will suffer.

  • Page 12: Specifications

    Flywheel magneto, capacitor discharge NGK BPM-7Y (0.65 mm (0.026 in.) Mixed (Gasoline and Two-stroke Oil) 50:1 ECHO High Performance, two-stroke air cooled engine oil 89 Octane unleaded. DO NOT use fuel containing methyl alcohol, more than 10% ethyl alcohol or 15% MTBE.

  • Page 13: Assembly

    SSEMBLY Tools Required: Locking Tool (not included). (Use 1/8 in. diameter or less metal bar or small screwdriver.) PLASTIC SHIELD 1. Snap the shield over the bearing housing. 2. Install bolt (A), washer (B) and wing nut (C). NYLON LINE HEAD 1.

  • Page 14: Pre-Operation

    Gasohol containing methyl (wood) alcohol is NOT approved. Two Stroke Oil - A two-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and JASO FC standards, must be used. Echo brand Premium 50:1 oil meets these standards. Engine problems due to inadequate lubrica-...

  • Page 15: Equipment Check

    After refueling; • Wipe any spilled fuel from the unit. • Move at least 3 M (10 ft.) from refueling location before starting the engine. After use; • DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can occur. Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container.

  • Page 16: Determine Operation Area

    WARNING 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. Stop Switch - Start/Run. Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP position.

  • Page 17: Starting Warm Engine

    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. Stop Switch - Start/Run. Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP position.

  • Page 18: Stopping Engine

    ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance. To help you decide whether you want to DO-IT-YOURSELF or have the ECHO Dealer do it, each maintenance task has been graded. If the task is not listed see your Echo dealer for repairs.

  • Page 19: Maintenance Intervals

    MAINTENANCE INTERVALS Component/System Maintenance Procedure Air Filter Clean / Replace Fuel Strainer Clean / Replace Fuel Line Inspect Carburetor Inspect / Rebuild / Replace Choke System Inspect / Clean / Replace Cooling System Inspect / Clean Muffler Spark Inspect / Clean Arrestor Cylinder Exhaust Port Inspect / Clean / Decarbon...

  • Page 20: Air Filter

    AIR FILTER Level 1. Tools required: Cleaning brush, 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) medium bristle paint brush. Parts required: 90008 REPOWER 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from the air cleaner area.

  • Page 21: Spark Plug

    WARNING Catalytic mufflers operate at extremely high temperatures. Muffler area must be kept clean. Do not perform maintenance on the muffler until engine and muffler are completely cool, otherwise serious personal injury may occur. SPARK PLUG Level 2. Tools Required: Spark Plug socket wrench and screw driver, Feeler gauge.

  • Page 22: Exhaust System

    Remove the four screws that retain the cover. Two at the top of the Recoil Starter, two on either side of the front. Lift the cover from the engine and lay to the front of the trimmer. NOTE The throttle linkage remains assembled to the cover and the spark plug lead and grommet remain installed.

  • Page 23: Carburetor Adjustment

    Accelerate to full throttle to check for smooth transition from idle to full throttle. If engine stops or stalls after full warm up return the unit to your authorized ECHO dealer for repair. Check HI speed RPM at W.O.T. (Wide Open Throttle). HI speed RPM should be set to specifications found on page 12 "Specifica-...

  • Page 24: Lubrication

    Tools Required: Head locking tool - 1/8" dia. Rod (if head is to be removed) Parts Required: ECHO 0.080 (2 mm) Nylon Trimmer Line 4.6 m (15 feet) Shut engine off. Lay unit on the ground with head assembly up.
  • Page 25 Align cover arrow with housing tab; push down on cover and twist clockwise until cover locks in place. Pull both lines out and trim to cut-off knife length. Before installing, test head. Push center button while pulling on both lines. Trimmer line should advance approximately 1 (one) inch. RASS RIMMER PERATOR...

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Cooling system plugged Spark arrestor screen plugged WARNING DANGER Remedy Clean Clean See your ECHO dealer See your ECHO dealer Open choke Clean/replace air filter Adjust carburetor See your ECHO dealer Turn switch on See your ECHO dealer Adjust 0.65mm (0.026in.)

  • Page 27: Storage

    TORAGE Long Term Storage (over 30 days) WARNING 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 time (30 days or longer) without performing protective storage maintenance which includes the following:...

  • Page 28: Servicing Information

    Operator's Manual made payable to ECHO, INCORPORATED. State on a sheet of paper the model number and serial number of the ECHO unit you have, part number of the manual (if known), your name and address and mail to address above.

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