Echo GT-225 Operator's Manual page 8

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1. POWER hEAD - Factory Assembled to the Driveshaft assembly. Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Igni-
tion System and Recoil Starter.
2. GRIP - Rear (right hand) handle.
3. sTOP sWITCh - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of the Throttle Trigger Housing. Move switch FORWARD
to RUN, BACK to STOP.
4. FRONT hANDLE - The Front (loop) handle is factory assembled to the Drive Shaft assembly but must be re-posi-
tioned for proper cutting attitude and operator comfort.
5. DRIVEshAFT AssEMbLy - Factory Assembled to the Power Head. Includes the Rear (right hand) Handle As-
sembly, Bearing Housing Assembly, Throttle Trigger, Front (loop, left hand) Handle Assembly, Flexible Drive Cable
and Safety Decals.
6. RAPID LOADER
7. PLAsTIC DEbRIs shIELD AssEMbLy - Included in plastic bag (co-pack). MUsT be installed on unit before
use, see Assembly Instructions. Shield assembly includes the Cut-Off Knife. Mounts on the Gear Housing Assem-
bly just above the cutting attachment. Helps protect the operator by deflecting debris produced during the trimming
operation.
8. CUT-OFF KNIFE - Trims line to the correct length.
9. ThROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration, press trigger gradu-
ally for best operating technique.
10. TOP GUARD - Provides arm rest during operation and protects arm from hot engine.
11. sPARK ARREsTOR MUFFLER OR sPARK ARREsTOR MUFFLER WITh CATALysT -The muffler or
catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of
carbon from leaving the muffler. Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris.
12. FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel filter.
13. i-30 Recoil starter/handle - i30 spring-assisted recoil starter requires 30% less pulling force than standard recoil
starter. Pull handle slowly until starter engages, then quickly and firmly. When engine starts, return handle slowly.
DO NOT let handle snap back or damage to unit will occur.
14. FUEL TANK CAP - Cover and seals fuel tank opening.
15. PURGE bULb - Pumping purge bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank, purging air from
the carburetor. Pump purge bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump purge
bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.
16. ChOKE - Located at the rear of the air cleaner housing. Move choke lever to "Cold Start" (
cold starting. Move choke lever to "Run" (
17. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable filter element.
18. sPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.
hEAD - Contains replaceable nylon trimming lines.
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