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Echo GT-200i Operator's Manual

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Summary of GT-200i

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    Grass trimmer operator's manual model gt-200 serial number 05001001 - 05999999 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. X771000011 10/03 x7712270001.

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    2 i 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 s...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 3 this symbol accompanied by the words warning and danger calls attention to an act or condition that can lead to serious personal injury to operator and bystanders. M anual s afety s ymbols and i mportant i nformation important the enclosed message provides inf...

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    4 p/n 89031744530 • this unit can be dangerous and cause serious injury if improperly used. To reduce injury risk to operator, helpers and bystanders, read and understand the operator's and safety manuals. • blindness can occur from objects that are thrown or ricocheted even with shield in place. Op...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 5 s afety i nstructions personal condition and safety equipment warning danger trimmer/brush cutter users risk injury to themselves and others if the trimmer/brush cutter is used improperly and or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety g...

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    6 safe operation warning danger do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death. Read the manuals • provide all users of this equipment with the operator's manual and safety manual for instruct...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 7 d escription the echo product you purchased has been partially assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, installation of the plastic debris shield, nylon line head, and positioning of the front handle are necessary. After opening the carto...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 9 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. Front handle - the front (loop) handle is factory assembled to the drive shaft a...

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    10 s pecifications model ------------------------------------- gt-200 length ------------------------------------------------- 1,410 mm ( 55.5 in.) width -------------------------------------------------- 310 mm (12.2 in.) height ------------------------------------------------- 385 mm (15.2 in.) we...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 11 a ssembly tools required: locking tools (2), wrench 17 x 14.5 (9/16 in.) parts required: rapid loader tm head, large washer, small washer, 3/8-24 locknut, (2) pre-cut nylon line 8 in. X .080 in. C a b plastic shield installation 1. Remove wing nut (a), washer...

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    12 a b front ( loop ) handle note front handle is pre-installed. Re-positioning and tightening is all that is required. 1. Position front handle (a) in comfortable operating position and tighten wing nut (b). The cutting attachment should be 5-7.5 cm (2-3 in.) above the ground and as level as possib...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 13 p re - o peration fuel fuel requirements gasoline - use 89 octane [r+m/2] (mid grade or higher) gasoline known to be good quality. Gasoline may contain up to 15% mtbe (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasohol containing methyl (wood) alcohol is not approved. Two...

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    14 o peration 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. Warning d...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 15 starting warm engine the starting procedure is the same as cold start except do not close the choke, and do not depress throttle trigger to wide open position. Warning danger the attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result...

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    16 stopping engine 1. Throttle release throttle and allow engine to return to idle before shutting engine off. 2. Stop switch move stop switch button (a) to stop position. Warning danger if engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to stop position, close choke - cold start position - to stall ...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 17 maintenance intervals / t n e n o p m o c m e t s y s e c n a n e t n i a m e r u d e c o r p d ' q e r l l i k s l e v e l r o y l i a d e r o f e b e s u y r e v e l e u f e r 3 s h t n o m 0 9 r o s r u o h 6 s h t n o m 0 7 2 r o s r u o h y l r a e y 0 0...

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    18 air filter level 1. Tools required: cleaning brush 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) parts required: 90008 repower tm air & fuel filter kit. 1. Close choke (cold start position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from the air ...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 19 spark plug level 2. Tools required: spark plug socket wrench and feeler gauge parts required: repower tm tune-up kit p/n 90074 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. Do not s...

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    20 1. Disconnect spark plug lead (a) from spark plug. 2. Remove spark plug lead grommet from top of engine cover. 3. Release stored energy in power spring by removing spark plug. 4. Remove three (3) screws (b) from starter assembly and remove starter. Note do not disassemble the starter assembly. 5....

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 21 7. Lift the cover from the engine and lay to the front of the trimmer. Note the spark plug lead remains in the cover. 8. Reinstall spark plug and starter assembly to prevent dirt and debris from entering engine and starter. Note when installing starter housin...

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    22 a b c exhaust system spark arrestor screen level 2. Tools required: cross head screwdriver, soft metal brush parts required: screen p/n 14586240630, gasket p/n 14586642031 1. Remove engine cover, see "cooling system cleaning" pages 19 - 21 for step by step instructions. 2. Remove spark arrestor s...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 23 1. 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 10 "specifications" of this manual. Turn idle screw (a) clockwise to increase idle speed; counter clockwise to d...

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    24 t roubleshooting warning danger fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark near an open spark plug opening, otherwise serious personal injury may result. T r a h c g n i t o o h s e l b u o r t m e l b o r p e n i g n e m e l b o r p k c...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 25 2. Place the stop switch in the "off" position. 3. Remove accumulation of grease, oil, dirt and debris from exterior of unit. 4. Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required. 5. Tighten all the screws and nuts. 6. Drain the fuel tank comple...

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    26 notes.

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 27 notes.

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