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Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter
Operator's Manual
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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.
X7532098302
SRM - 230
SRM - 230S
WARNING
X753002992
12/08

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual MODEL SRM - 230 SRM - 230S WARNING 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. X753002992 X7532098302...

  • 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 operating tips and SAFETY messages.

  • Page 3: Safety

    RASS RIMMER RUSH UTTER PERATOR ANUAL AFETY MANUAL SAFETY SYMBOLS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you.

  • Page 4: Personal Condition And Safety Equipment

    Hearing Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection when- ever unit is used. Extended Operation/Extreme Conditions It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals, may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold.
  • Page 5 RASS RIMMER RUSH UTTER PERATOR ANUAL Repetitive Stress Injuries It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms, and shoulders may cause soreness, swelling, numbness, weakness, and extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI).

  • Page 6: Equipment

    Use only ECHO approved 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. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and safety manual.

  • Page 7: Description

    Locate these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ORDER- ING instructions for specific information.
  • Page 8 POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter. GRIP - Rear (right hand) handle. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged. STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH"...

  • Page 9: Contents

    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 10: Nylon Line Head Installation

    NYLON LINE HEAD INSTALLATION Tools Required: Head Locking Tool. Parts Required: Nylon Line Head. CAUTION Wear Gloves or personal injury may result: • Cutoff knife is sharp. • Gearcase and surrounding area may be hot. 1. Be sure adapter plate (C) remains on PTO shaft. 2.

  • Page 11: Front Handle Adjustment

    RASS RIMMER RUSH UTTER PERATOR ANUAL FRONT HANDLE ADJUSTMENT SPACING NOTE Label shows minimum spacing for front handle location. Position front handle for comfortable operation and secure screws. PERATION WARNING Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings.

  • Page 12: Operation With Blades

    OPERATION WITH BLADES Preparing the Trimmer/Brush Cutter for Blade Use WARNING Blade use DEMANDS specific Brush Cutter configuration. Operation without specified shield, handle, and harness can result in serious personal injury. Follow installation instructions included in optional kits. SRM/PAS/SB BLADE SET-UP GUIDE* Pro Maxi-Cut Rigid Plastic Metal...
  • Page 13 RASS RIMMER RUSH UTTER PERATOR ANUAL Choosing the Correct Blade WARNING The type of Blade used MUST be matched to the type and size of material cut. An improper or dull blade can cause serious personal injury. Blades MUST be sharp. Dull blades increase the chance of kick-out and injury to yourself and bystanders.

  • Page 14: Fuel

    Alternative fuels, such as E-20 (20% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting above requirements are NOT approved for use in ECHO 2-stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance problems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended machine operation, including, but not limited to, improper clutch engagement.
  • Page 15 RASS RIMMER RUSH UTTER PERATOR ANUAL Mixing Instructions Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. Add the proper amount of 2-stroke oil to gasoline. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container, and remix. IMPORTANT Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions.

  • Page 16: Starting Cold Engine

    STARTING COLD ENGINE WARNING The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in loss of control and possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment off the ground and away from objects that could become entangled or thrown. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) forward away from the STOP position.

  • Page 17: 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. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP position. Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line.

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance. To help you decide whether you want to DO-IT-YOUR- SELF 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 19: Air Filter

    RASS RIMMER RUSH UTTER PERATOR ANUAL AIR FILTER Level 1. Tools Required: Cleaning brush 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) Parts Required: REPOWER AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT. Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed.

  • Page 20: Spark Plug

    SPARK PLUG Level 2. Tools Required: T-Wrench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush. Parts Required: REPOWER Tune-Up Kit IMPORTANT Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) otherwise severe engine damage may occur. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode.

  • Page 21: Exhaust System

    RASS RIMMER RUSH UTTER PERATOR ANUAL 1. Remove spark plug lead. Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (A). Remove screw and top guard (B). Remove engine cover (C). IMPORTANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins.
  • Page 22 5. Clean carbon deposits from muffler components. NOTE When cleaning carbon deposit, be careful not to damage the catalylic element inside muffler. Replace screen if it is cracked, plugged or has holes burned through. Assemble components in reverse order. Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2.

  • Page 23: Carburetor Adjustment Emission

    (MSL) (96.0 kPa and below). To maintain proper engine operation and emission compliance above 1,100 feet MSL the carburetor may need to be adjusted by an authorized ECHO service dealer. IMPORTANT If the engine is adjusted for operation above 1,100 feet MSL, the carburetor must be re-adjusted when operating the engine below 1,100 feet MSL, otherwise severe engine damage can result.

  • Page 24: Lubrication

    LUBRICATION Level 1. Tools Required: 13 mm Open End Wrench, Screwdriver, Clean Rag. Parts Required: POWER BLENDX 8 oz. (P/N 91014) or Lithium Base Grease. Gear Housing Clean all loose debris from gear box. Remove plug (A) and check level of grease. Add grease if necessary, DO NOT over fill.

  • Page 25: Nylon Line Replacement

    PERATOR ANUAL NYLON LINE REPLACEMENT Level 1. Parts Required: ECHO 2.4mm (0.095 in.) Nylon Trimmer Line 9m (30 feet [two 15 ft. sections]) ECHOMATIC PRO TRIMMER HEAD 1. Shut engine off. Lay unit on the ground with head assembly up.

  • Page 26: Sharpening Metal Blades

    SHARPENING METAL BLADES Three styles of metal blades are approved for use on the ECHO Brush Cutter. The 8-tooth blade can be sharpened during normal maintenance. The clearing blade and 80 tooth blade require professional service. Before sharpening, CLOSELY inspect blade for cracks (look at the bottom of each tooth and the center mounting hole closely), missing teeth and bending.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    RASS RIMMER RUSH UTTER PERATOR ANUAL ROUBLESHOOTING t l i l f f t l i t l i t l i t l i t r i t r i DANGER Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by grounding spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result.

  • Page 28: Storage

    TORAGE WARNING 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. Long Term Storage (over 30 days) Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time (30 days or longer) without performing protective storage maintenance which includes the following: 1.

  • Page 29: Specifications

    RASS RIMMER RUSH UTTER PERATOR ANUAL PECIFICATIONS MODELS --------------------------------------------------- SRM-230, SRM-230S Length ------------------------------------------------------- 1795 mm (70.7 in.) Width -------------------------------------------------------- 250 mm (9.84 in.) Height ------------------------------------------------------- 250 mm (9.84 in.) Weight (dry) w/Cutter Head (SRM-230) -------------- 5.1 kg (11.2 lb.) Weight (dry) w/Cutter Head (SRM-230S) --------------- 4.9 kg (10.8 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.)
  • Page 30 NOTES...
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  • Page 32: Servicing Information

    • Purchasing from your Echo Dealer. • Manuals are available by sending a written request stating the model number and serial number of your Echo unit, part number of the manual, your name and address, and mail to the address below.

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