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Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter
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.
X7532098204
SRM - 230
SRM - 230S
WARNING
X753002744
12/10

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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. X753002744 X7532098204...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 pre- ceded 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 are cooler. 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: Repetitive Stress Injuries

    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 com- bination. 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 instruc- tions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information.
  • Page 8 1. POWER hEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter. 2. GRIP - Rear (right hand) handle. 3. ThROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged.

  • 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 (A). 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. 1. 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

    WARNING Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation. This unit is equipped with a spark arrestor and a spark arrestor may be required. The operator should contact local fire agencies for laws or regulations relating to fire prevention requirements.
  • Page 13 rass rimmer rush uTTer peraTOr anual Grass/Weed Blades Require: Install Blade Conversion Kit, Includes metal shield (A), barrier bar (B), and shoulder harness (C). NOTE The Barrier Bar is used to restrict rearward movement of the unit. The Barrier Bar is NOT A HANDLE and should not be gripped when using or carrying the unit.

  • Page 14: Fuel

    Alternative fuels, such as E-15 (15% 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: Handling Fuel

    rass rimmer rush uTTer peraTOr anual Handling Fuel DANGER Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result. • Use an approved fuel container. • DO NOT smoke near fuel. • DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel. •...

  • 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. 1.

  • 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. 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP position. 2. 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-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 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) other- wise 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 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 cata- lylic element inside muffler. 6. Replace screen if it is cracked, plugged or has holes burned through. 7. Assemble components in reverse order. Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2.

  • Page 23: Carburetor Adjustment Emission

    Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with emission regulations. Carburetor adjustments, other than idle speed, must be performed by an authorized ECHO dealer.. 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 29 "Specifications"...

  • Page 24: Lubrication

    Remove plug (A) and check level of grease. Add grease if necessary, DO NOT over fill. Drive Shaft (SRM-230 Only) Loosen two (2) screws (B) and remove center locating screw (C). Pull gear box and shield from drive shaft housing.

  • Page 25: Nylon Line Replacement

    rass rimmer rush uTTer peraTOr anual nylon lIne replacement Shut engine off. Lay unit on the ground with head assembly up. Cut one piece of line to recommended length. .080 (2.0 mm) dia. – 10’ (3 m) .095 (2.4 mm) dia. – 10’ (3 m) Align arrows on top of knob with openings in eyelets.

  • Page 26: 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 mainte- nance. 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 r o t r o t i a r i l l r o t r e l i l y i l y r o t r e l f f u r e l h t i r u t...

  • 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 mainte- nance which includes the following: 1.

  • Page 29: Specifications

    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.)

  • Page 30: Warranty Statements

    The owner shall demonstrate reasonable care and use, and follow preventative maintenance, storage, fuel and oil usage as prescribed in the operator’s manual. Should a product difficulty occur, you must, at your expense, deliver or ship your ECHO unit to an authorized ECHO servicing dealer for warranty repairs (within the applicable warranty period), and arrange for pick-up or return of your unit after the repairs have been made.
  • Page 31 89 octane or higher. Gasohol which contains a maximum 10% ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl/tertiary/butyl/ether) is also approved. The prescribed mixing ratio of gasoline to oil is listed on the ECHO oil label and covered in your operator’s manual.
  • Page 32 HOW WILL A COVERED PART BE CORRECTED? If there is a defect in a part covered by this warranty, any ECHO Inc. Authorized Service Dealer will correct the defect. You will not have to pay anything to have the part adjusted, repaired or replaced. This includes any labor and diagnosis for warranted repairs performed by the dealer. In addition, engine parts not expressly covered under this warranty but whose failure is a result of a failure of a covered part will be warranted.
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  • Page 36: Servicing Information

    ECHO Inc., 400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (800-673-1558). Always check the ECHO Web Site for updated information. Safety Videos are available from your Echo dealer. A $5.00 shipping charge will be required for each video. ECHO, INCORPORATED...

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