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Echo GT-230 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.
X7502098202
GT-230
WARNING
DANGER
X750003412
11/05

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  • Page 1 Grass Trimmer Operator's Manual MODELS GT-230 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. X750003412 X7502098202 11/05...

  • 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: Safety

    RASS RIMMER 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 Wear no-slip, heavy-duty work gloves to improve your grip on the handles. Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands. Hearing Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used. Proper Clothing Wear snug fitting, durable clothing;...
  • Page 5 RASS RIMMER 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 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: 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 1. POWER HEAD - Factory Assembled to the Drive Shaft assembly. Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter. 2. GRIP - Rear (right hand) handle. 3. STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of the Throttle Trigger Housing.. Move switch FORWARD to RUN, BACK to STOP.

  • Page 9: Contents

    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 10: Front (Loop) Handle

    FRONT LOOP HANDLE SPACING NOTE Label shows minimum spacing for front handle location. NOTE Front handle is pre-installed. Repositioning and tightening is all that is required. 1. Position front handle (E) in comfortable operating position and tighten wing nut (F). The cutting attachment should be 5 - 7.5cm (2 - 3 in.) above the ground and as level as possible.

  • Page 11: Operation

    Emission Defect Warranty Explanation.) IMPORTANT Echo premium Power Blend Universal 2-Stroke Oil may be mixed at 50:1 ratio for application in all Echo engines sold in the past regardless of ratio specified in those manuals. IMPORTANT Spilled fuel is a leading cause of Handling Fuel hydrocarbon emissions.

  • Page 12: Starting Cold Engine

    STARTING COLD ENGINE WARNING DANGER 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 13: 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 14: 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 15: Air Filter

    RASS RIMMER PERATOR ANUAL AIR FILTER Level 1. Tools required: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) Cleaning brush Parts required: 90008 REPOWER Air and Fuel Filter Kit Close choke (Cold Start Position ( ). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed.

  • Page 16: Spark Plug

    SPARK PLUG Level 2. Tools Required: Spark Plug socket wrench and screw driver, feeler gauge Parts Required: REPOWER Tune-Up Kit P/N 90074 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 17: Exhaust System

    RASS RIMMER 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 18: Carburetor Adjustment

    The cylinder exhaust port must be inspected and cleaned of excess carbon every 3 months or 90 hours of operation in order to maintain this engine within the emissions durability period. ECHO strongly recommends that you return your unit to your ECHO dealer for this important maintenance service. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT...

  • Page 19: Lubrication

    Install the bearing housing and shield. NYLON LINE REPLACEMENT Level 1. Tools Required: Head locking tool - 1/8 in. dia. Rod (if head is to be removed) Parts Required: ECHO 2mm (0.080) Nylon Trimmer Line 6 m (20 feet)
  • Page 20 Shut engine off. Lay unit on the ground with head assembly up. Press tab (A) in housing and twist cover CCW (counter clockwise) to align arrows (B) and remove cover and button. Lift spool from housing. Use one piece of new nylon line 6m (20 ft.) long and thread through the molded loop (C) on the spool.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

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

  • Page 22: 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 23: Specifications

    RASS RIMMER PERATOR ANUAL PECIFICATIONS MODEL ----------------------------------------------------- GT-230 Length ------------------------------------------------------- 1,520 mm (59.8 in.) Width -------------------------------------------------------- 310 mm (12.2 in.) Height ------------------------------------------------------- 395 mm (15.6 in.) Weight (dry) w/Cutter Head ------------------------------ 4.77 kg (10.5 lb.) Engine Type ------------------------------------------------ Air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine Bore ---------------------------------------------------------- 32.2 mm (1.27 in.)

  • Page 24: Servicing Information

    • Purchasing from your Echo Dealer. • 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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