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The muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover
may become extremely hot. Always keep clear of
exhaust and muffler area, otherwise serious personal
injury may occur.
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and
others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety
precautions are not followed. Echo provides an
operator's manual and a safety manual. Both must be
read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to
do so could result in serious injury.
Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this literature are
as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to
change without notice. Illustrations may include optional equipment and
accessories, and may not include all standard equipment.
X7732274600
© 10/2017 ECHO Inc.
GT-225i
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  • Page 1 Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. Echo provides an operator’s manual and a safety manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ....................3 Servicing Information .................. 3 Parts/Serial Number ................3 Service....................3 Echo Consumer Product Support ............4 Product Registration ................4 Additional or Replacement Manuals ............ 4 Safety ......................4 Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information ......4 International Symbols ................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    GT-225I INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION 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. Keep the manuals in a safe place for future reference.

  • Page 4: Echo Consumer Product Support

    Register your ECHO equipment on-line at www.echo-usa.com or by filling out the product registration sheet included in this manual. Registering your product confirms warranty coverage and provides a direct link to ECHO if we find it necessary to contact you.

  • Page 5: International Symbols

    Warning, See Carburetor Adjustment - Operator’s Manual High Speed Mixture Wear Eye, Ear and Carburetor Adjustment - Head Protection Idle Speed Wear Hand Carburetor Adjustment - and Foot Protection Low Speed Mixture Safety/Alert Emergency Stop X7732274600 © 10/2017 ECHO Inc.
  • Page 6 Fuel Choke Control “RUN” Choke Control “COLD Position (Choke START” Position Open) (Choke Closed) Keep Bystanders and Rotating Cutting Helpers Attachment Away 15 m (50 ft.). Do not exceed Wear slip resistant 10,000 RPM footwear X7732274600 © 10/2017 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 7: Personal Condition And Safety Equipment

    • If you have taken alcohol or drugs Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well. Eye Protection Eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE requirements ◆ must be worn whenever you operate the unit. X7732274600 © 10/2017 ECHO Inc.
  • Page 8 Hearing/Ear Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used. Breathing Protection Operators who are sensitive to dust or other common airborne allergens may need to wear a dust mask to prevent inhaling these materials while operating unit.
  • Page 9 To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemakers should consult with their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this machine. In the absence of such information, ECHO does not recommend the use of this machine by anyone who has a pacemaker.
  • Page 10 Never touch wires directly or indirectly, otherwise serious injury or death may result. Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death. X7732274600 © 10/2017 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 11: Equipment

    Avoid contact during and immediately after operation. Equipment Use only ECHO attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combination. ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO.
  • Page 12 If damage or leaks are found, do not use unit, otherwise serious personal injury or property damage may occur. Have unit repaired by an authorized servicing dealer before using. X7732274600 © 10/2017 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 13: Emission Control (Exhaust & Evaporative)

    Maintenance Section of this manual. X7732274600 © 10/2017 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 14: Description

    Locate the safety decal(s) on your unit. Make sure the decal(s) is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. The safety decal is for example only. Your label may appear slightly different.
  • Page 15 9. Throttle Trigger 10. Top Guard 11. Spark Arrestor Muffler or Spark Arrestor Muffler with Catalyst 12. Fuel Tank 13. Recoil Starter/Handle 14. Fuel Tank Cap 15. Purge Bulb 16. Choke 17. Air Cleaner 18. Spark Plug X7732274600 © 10/2017 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 16: Contents

    Due to packaging restrictions, some assembly may be 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. Power Head / Drive Shaft Assembly Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Nylon Line Installation

    Support Handle Note: Label (A) shows minimum spacing for Support Handle location. Note: Support Handle is pre- installed. Re- positioning and tightening is all that is required. X7732274600 © 10/2017 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 18: Operation

    Metal cutters can also create sparks if the cutter strikes rocks, metal, or other hard objects. Contact local fire authorities for laws or regulations regarding fire prevention requirements. X7732274600 © 10/2017 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 19: Fuel

    Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. M345-FD certified oil, such as Echo brand 2-stroke oils, will void the two- stroke engine warranty. Echo brand 2-stroke oils may be mixed at 50:1 ratio for application in all Echo engines sold in the past regardless of ratio specified in those manuals.
  • Page 20 Store in a well-ventilated, unoccupied building, away from sparks and flames. Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty (30) days, ninety (90) days when a fuel stabilizer is added. X7732274600 © 10/2017 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 21: Starting Cold Engine

    Move choke lever (B) to COLD START position ( Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times. X7732274600 © 10/2017 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 22: Starting Warm Engine

    The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Note: If attachment moves, readjust carburetor according to “Carburetor Adjustment” instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer. X7732274600 © 10/2017 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 23: Stopping Engine

    Stopping Engine If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP position, close choke - COLD START position - to stall engine. Have your dealer repair stop switch before using unit again. Throttle X7732274600 © 10/2017 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces. Your ECHO unit is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your unit achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, we recommend that you take your unit to an ECHO Servicing Dealer for maintenance.

  • Page 25: Maintenance Intervals

    IMPORTANT NOTE - Time intervals shown are maximum. Actual use and your experience will determine the frequency of required maintenance. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE NOTES: Apply lithium based grease every 25 hours of use. Low evaporative fuel tanks DO NOT require regular maintenance to maintain emission integrity. X7732274600 © 10/2017 ECHO Inc.
  • Page 26 MAINTENANCE GT-225I * Replacement is recommended based on the finding of damage or wear during inspection. X7732274600 © 10/2017 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 27: Air Filter

    Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling, or serious personal injury may result. Use a clean rag to remove loose dirt from around fuel cap and empty fuel tank. Pull the fuel filter from the fuel tank. X7732274600 © 10/2017 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 28: Spark Plug

    DO NOT sand blast to clean. Remaining sand will damage engine. 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) Adjust spark plug gap by bending outer electrode. Tighten spark plug to 150 - 170 kgf•cm (130 - 150 in•lbf). Cooling System Level 2. X7732274600 © 10/2017 ECHO Inc.
  • Page 29 Any failure attributed to lack of maintenance is not warranted. Remove spark plug lead. Remove air cleaner cover (A). Remove engine cover (B). DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. X7732274600 © 10/2017 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 30: Exhaust System

    Exhaust System Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. Parts Required: Spark Arrestor Screen, Gasket Remove spark plug lead and engine cover. Place piston at Top Dead Center (TDC) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. X7732274600 © 10/2017 ECHO Inc.
  • Page 31 Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (A) and heat shield (B). Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits from cyl- inder exhaust port (C). X7732274600 © 10/2017 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 32: Carburetor Adjustment

    1,100 ft. ASL, otherwise severe engine damage may result. Note: Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compliance with emission regulations. Carburetor adjustments, other than idle speed, must be performed by an authorized ECHO dealer. X7732274600...

  • Page 33: Lubrication

    15 ml (0.5 oz.) of grease. Slide the flexible drive shaft back in the drive housing being careful not to get dirt on the flexible drive shaft. Install the bearing housing and shield. X7732274600 © 10/2017 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    See your Echo start wire lock switch dealer No spark Incorrect gap - Adjust to 0.65mm Covered with (0.026 in.) Spark at carbon - Fouled plug with fuel - Plug Clean or replace defective plug X7732274600 © 10/2017 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 35: Storage

    Store unit in a dry, dust free place, out of the reach of children. Do not store in enclosure where fuel fumes may accumulate or reach an open flame or spark. X7732274600 © 10/2017 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 36: Specifications

    Spark arrestor muffler or spark arrestor muffler with Exhaust catalyst Carburetor Diaphragm with purge pump Ignition System Flywheel magneto, capacitor discharge ignition type NGK BPM8Y (Canada NGK BPMR8Y) Spark Plug Gap 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) Fuel Mixed (Gasoline and Two-stroke Oil) X7732274600 © 10/2017 ECHO Inc.
  • Page 37 GT-225I SPECIFICATIONS MODEL GT-225i ® 50:1 Power Blend X™ or ECHO Red Armor ISO-L- Fuel/Oil Ratio EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. M345- FD, two- stroke, air-cooled engine oil. Use 89 Octane unleaded. Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol, more than 10% ethyl alcohol or 15% Gasoline MTBE.

  • Page 38: Product Registration

    Please go to http://www.echo-usa.com/Warranty/Register-Your-ECHO to register your new product on-line. It's FAST and EASY! NOTE: your information will never be sold or misused by ECHO, Inc. Registering your purchase enables us to contact you in the unlikely event of a service update or product recall, and verifies your ownership for warranty consideration.
  • Page 39 GT-225I PRODUCT REGISTRATION X7732274600 © 10/2017 ECHO Inc.
  • Page 40 U00114001001 - U00114999999 U00214001001 - U00214004999 ECHO, INCORPORATED 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich, IL 60047 www.echo-usa.com...

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