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Echo GT-200R - 11-03 Operator's Manual

Summary of GT-200R - 11-03

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    Grass trimmer operator's manual model gt-200r serial number 05147301 - 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. X770000662 11/03 x770227720...

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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 ...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 3 s afety decals 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 ordering instructions for...

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    4 p/n 89031744530 shaft decal • 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 ...

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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 contents list ____ - trimmer assembly: ____ - power head ____ - drive shaft assembly ____ - plastic bag (co-pack) ____ - operator's manual ____ - safety manual ____ - warranty card & limited warranty ____ - locking tool, p/n 89751801131 (head locking tool) ___...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 9 1. Power head - factory assembled to the driveshaft 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 as...

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    10 s pecifications model ------------------------------------------ gt-200r length -------------------------------------------- 1400 mm (55.1 in.) width --------------------------------------------- 310 mm (12.2 in.) height -------------------------------------------- 385 mm (15.2 in.) weight (dry) ...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 11 c a b plastic shield installation 1. Remove wing nut (a), washer (b), and bolt (c). 2. Snap the shield over the bearing housing. 3. Install bolt (c), washer (b), and wing nut (a). Warning danger cut-off knife on debris shield has sharp edges. Avoid contact wh...

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    12 1. Shut engine off. Lay unit on the ground with head assembly up. 2. Remove old nylon line through center recess of head. 3. Thread new lines through outside holes (a) in housing until ends meet in center of recess. Note insert cutting line ends to center of head recess to insure easy removal of ...

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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 [ ] (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 str...

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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. 1. Stop s...

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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 m aintenance your echo trimmer is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your trimmer achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit to an echo service dealer for maintenanc...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 17 air filter level 1. Tools required: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) cleaning brush 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. Br...

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    18 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) spark plug level 2. Tools required: spark plug socket wrench and screw driver, feeler gauge, soft wire brush. 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...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 19 important do not use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 4. Use the brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5. Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter and fuel tank. 6. Assemble components in reverse order. Not...

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    20 cylinder exhaust port level 3. Important 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...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 21 lubrication level 1. Tools required: 8mm open end wrench, screwdriver, clean rag. Parts required: echo ® lube tm 8 oz. (p/n 91014) or lithium base grease. 1. Remove plastic shield. 2. Loosen bearing housing locating screw (a), at the top of the housing, loose...

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    22 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 23 s 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 d...

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    S ervicing i nformation parts genuine echo parts and echo repower™ parts and assemblies for your echo products are available only from an authorized echo dealer. When you do need to buy parts always have the model number, type and serial number of the unit with you. You can find these numbers on the...