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Operator's Manual
MODEL
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.
X7702279200
GT-200EZR
Serial Number 05001001 - 05999999
WARNING
DANGER
X770000890
05/02

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  • Page 1 MODEL GT-200EZR Serial Number 05001001 - 05999999 WARNING 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. X770000890 X7702279200 05/02...

  • 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

    If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information. P/N 89016006361 B.

  • Page 4: International Symbols

    Shaft Decal P/N 89031744530 WARNING DANGER • This unit can be dangerous and cause serious injury if improperly used. To reduce injury risk to operator, helpers and bystanders, read and understand the Operator's and Safety manuals. • Blindness can occur from objects that are thrown or ricocheted even with shield in place.

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    • DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES, hands. • DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED. Hearing Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used. EXTENDED OPERATION EXTREME CONDITIONS To reduce the risk of RSI/CTS, do the...

  • Page 6: Equipment

    Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non approved attachment combi- nation. ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and safety manual.

  • Page 7: Emission Control

    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 9 20. SAFETY VIDEO - (Not included with unit) P/N 99922202540 English version only is available at a cost of $5.00 from ECHO, INC. or any authorized ECHO dealer. The video overviews safety precautions and proper operating tech- niques and is supplemental to the Safety Manual. Read and understand the Safety Manual for complete information...

  • Page 10: Specifications

    Spark Plug -------------------------------------------- NGK BPM-8Y Gap 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) Fuel ---------------------------------------------------- Mixed (Gasoline and Two-stroke Oil) Fuel/Oil Ratio ----------------------------------------- 50:1 ECHO High Performance, two-stroke air cooled engine oil Gasoline ----------------------------------------------- 89 Octane unleaded. DO NOT use fuel containing methyl alcohol, more than 10% ethyl alcohol or 15% MTBE.

  • Page 11: Assembly

    Remember to remove the locking tool. NYLON LINE REPLACEMENT Tools Required: None Parts Required: Two (2) ECHO 0.080 (2 mm) Nylon Trimmer Line 203 mm (8 in.) long Shut engine off. Lay unit on the ground with head assembly up.

  • Page 12: Front (Loop) Handle

    Echo Premium 2-Stroke Oil may be mixed at 50:1 ratio for applica- • DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors. tion in all Echo engines sold in the past regardless of ratio speci- ALWAYS fill fuel tanks outdoors over fied in those manuals.
  • Page 13 As a precaution, store fuel in an reduce fuel spillage. Contact your ECHO dealer for ordering approved, air tight container. Store in a well information.

  • Page 14: Operation

    WARNING DANGER Never attempt to disassemble this recoil starter otherwise serious personal injury may result. See your Echo Dealer if the starter handle will not operate using light pulling force. NOTE Refer to the Grass Trimmer / Brush Cutter Safety Manual for proper and safe trimming techniques.

  • Page 15: Starting Warm Engine

    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. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP position.

  • Page 16: 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 17: Maintenance Intervals

    RASS RIMMER PERATOR ANUAL MAINTENANCE INTERVALS i l y t I - t l i t l i i l o l f f l i o s t l t n i ® ® o i t n i f i r u o i t...

  • Page 18: 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 AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT. 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed.

  • Page 19: Spark Plug

    RASS RIMMER PERATOR ANUAL SPARK PLUG Level 2. Tools Required: Spark Plug socket wrench and screw driver, Feeler gauge. Preferably a wire gauge. Parts Required: Spark Plug, NGK BPM-8Y P/N 15901019830 Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode.
  • Page 20 Disconnect spark plug lead (A) from spark plug. Remove spark plug lead grommet from top of engine cover. Release stored energy in EZR Starter power spring by removing spark plug. Remove three (3) screws (B) from EZR Starter Assembly and remove EZR Starter.
  • Page 21 RASS RIMMER PERATOR ANUAL Lift the cover from the engine and lay to the front of the trimmer. NOTE The spark plug lead remains in the cover. Reinstall spark plug and EZR Starter Assembly to prevent dirt and debris from entering engine and starter. NOTE When installing EZR starter housing to EZR mounting body, be sure that EZR drive starter cam engages the starter pawls correctly.

  • Page 22: Exhaust System

    High Altitude Adjustment High altitude adjustment is not required for proper operation of this engine. 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 emission regulations.
  • Page 23 RASS RIMMER PERATOR ANUAL Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If a tachometer is avail- able, idle speed screw (A) should be set to the specifications found on page 10 "Specifications" of this manual. Turn idle screw (A) clockwise to increase idle speed; counter clockwise to decrease idle speed.

  • Page 24: Lubrication

    LUBRICATION Level 1. Tools Required: 8mm Open End Wrench, Screwdriver, Clean Rag. Parts Required: ECHO LUBE 8 oz. (P/N 91014) or ® Lithium Base Grease. Remove plastic shield. Loosen bearing housing locating screw (A), at the top of the housing, loosen mounting screw (B) and remove gear case from drive housing.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    RASS RIMMER PERATOR ANUAL ROUBLESHOOTING i a r i l l r e l i l y i l y r e l f f u r e l h t i r u t r / n t l i f s t r r e l t ' n...

  • Page 26: Storage

    TORAGE Long Term Storage (over 30 days) WARNING 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.
  • Page 27 RASS RIMMER PERATOR ANUAL NOTES...

  • Page 28: Servicing Information

    • Sending a check or money order for $2.00 per Parts Catalog or $1.50 per 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 below.

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