Maintenance; Skill Level; Maintenance Intervals - Echo GT-230 Operator's Manual

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WARNING
Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep 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, clearing debris, or servicing unit. Allow unit to cool before performing service.
Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces.
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-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.

skIll level

Level 1 = Easy to do. Common tools may be required.
Level 2 =
Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required.
ECHO offers REPOWER

maIntenance Intervals

COMPONENT/SYSTEM
Air Filter
Choke Shutter
Fuel Filter
Fuel Cap Gasket
Fuel System
Spark Plug
Cooling System
Muffler Spark Arrestor
Cylinder Exhaust Port
Drive Shaft
Gear Housing
Recoil Starter Rope
Screws/Nuts/Bolts
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE LETTER CODES: I = INSPECT, R = REPLACE, C = CLEAN
IMPORTANT NOTE - Time intervals shown are maximum. Actual use and your experience will determine the frequency
of required maintenance.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE NOTES:
(1) Apply POWER BLENDX
(2) Apply POWER BLENDX
(3) Low evaporative fuel tanks DO NOT require regular maintenance to maintain emission integrity.
* All recommendations to replace are based on the finding of damage or wear during inspection.
Maintenance Kits and Parts to make your maintenance job easier.
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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE
Inspect/Clean
Inspect/Clean
Inspect/Replace
Inspect/Replace
Inspect/Replace
Inspect/Clean/Replace
Inspect/Clean
Inspect/Clean/Replace
Inspect/Clean/Decarbon
Inspect/Grease
None
Inspect/Clean
Inspect/Tighten/Replace
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every 25 hours of use.
TM
every 50 hours of use.
SKILL DAILY OR
EVERY
LEVEL BEFORE
REFUEL
REQ'D USE
1
I / C *
1
I / C
1
1
1 I (3) I (3)
1
2
I / C
2
2
2
1
I / C *
1
I *
3 MONTHS
YEARLY 600
OR 90
HOURS
HOURS
R*
I * I / R *
I * R *
I / C / R *
I / C / R *
I / C
I (1)