Specifications - Echo GT-230 Operator's Manual

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MODEL ------------------------------------------GT-230
Length ---------------------------------------------1550 mm (61.0 in.)
Width ----------------------------------------------315 mm (12.4 in.)
Height ---------------------------------------------600 mm (23.6 in.)
Weight (dry) w/Cutter Head --------------------5.2 kg (11.5 lb.)
Engine Type --------------------------------------Air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine
Bore ------------------------------------------------32.2 mm (1.27 in.)
Stroke ----------------------------------------------28.0 mm (1.10 in.)
Displacement -------------------------------------22.8 cc (1.39 cu. in.)
Exhaust System ----------------------------------Spark arrestor muffler or spark arrestor muffler with catalyst
Carburetor-----------------------------------------Zama diaphragm model w/purge
Ignition System ----------------------------------Flywheel magneto, capacitor discharge
Spark Plug ----------------------------------------NGK BPM-8Y Gap 0.65 mm (0.026 in.)
Fuel ------------------------------------------------Mixed (Gasoline and Two-stroke Oil)
Fuel/Oil Ratio ------------------------------------50 : 1 Power Blend X™ ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. M345-
Gasoline -------------------------------------------Use 89 Octane unleaded. Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol, more
Oil --------------------------------------------------Power Blend X
Fuel Tank Capacity ------------------------------0.56 lit. (19.1 US fl. oz.)
Starter System ------------------------------------Automatic Rewind Starter
Clutch----------------------------------------------Centrifugal Type
Drive Shaft ----------------------------------------1/4 in. Flex Shaft
Rotating Direction -------------------------------Clockwise viewed from top
Cutter Head ---------------------------------------Nylon line head (2-line) with .080 Line capacity 20 ft. (6m)
Handle ---------------------------------------------Left - D-Loop, Right - Grip
Shoulder Harness --------------------------------Optional P/N 99944200201
Idle Speed -----------------------------------------3,000 RPM
Clutch Engagement Speed ----------------------3,600 RPM
Wide Open Throttle Speed (W.O.T.) ----------7,400 RPM
FD, two-stroke, air-cooled engine oil.
than 10% ethyl alcohol or 15% MTBE. Do not use alternative fuels such as
E-15 or E-85.
Premium Universal 2-Stroke Oil
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