Table Of Contents; Introduction - Echo GT-2000 Operator's Manual

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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.
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.
THE OPERATOR
contains specifications and information for operation, starting,
stopping, maintenance, storage and assembly specific to this product.
THE SAFETY MANUAL
explains possible hazards involved with the use of Grass Trimmers and
Brush cutters and what measures you should take to make their use
safer.
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ABLE OF ONTENTS
Introduction ............................................................... 2
Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information .. 3
Safety ......................................................................... 3
- Decals ................................................................. 3
- International Symbols ......................................... 4
- Equipment ........................................................... 4
- Fuel ..................................................................... 5
- Personal Conditions and Safety Equipment ....... 5
- Safe Operation .................................................... 7
- Extended Operation/Extreme Conditions ............ 8
Description ................................................................ 9
- Emission Control ................................................. 9
- Contents List ...................................................... 9
Specifications ........................................................... 12
Assembly ................................................................. 13
- Plastic Shield ..................................................... 13
- Nylon Head ....................................................... 13
- Front (Loop) Handle ......................................... 13
Pre-Operation ........................................................... 14
- Fuel ................................................................... 14
- Equipment Check .............................................. 16
- Determine Operation Area ................................ 16
Operation ................................................................. 17
- Starting Cold Engine ......................................... 17
- Starting Warm Engine ....................................... 18
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- Stopping Engine ............................................... 18
Maintenance ............................................................ 19
- Skill Level .......................................................... 19
- Maintenance Intervals ...................................... 19
- Air Filter ............................................................ 20
- Fuel Filter ........................................................... 20
- Spark plug ......................................................... 21
- Cooling System ................................................. 21
- Exhaust System ................................................. 22
- Carburetor Adjustment Emission Models ......... 23
- Carburetor Adjustment Non Emission Models . 24
- Lubrication ........................................................ 25
- Nylon Line Replacement (GT-2000) ................... 25
- Nylon Line Replacement (GT-2400) ................... 26
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 28
Storage ..................................................................... 29
Servicing Information ............................................... 32
- Parts .................................................................. 32
- Service .............................................................. 32
- ECHO Customer Assistance ............................. 32
- Warranty Card .................................................. 32
- Additional or Replacement Manuals ................ 32
Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this
literature are as accurate as known at the time of publica-
tion, but are subject to change without notice. Illustrations
may include optional equipment and accessories, and may
not include all standard equipment.