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Echo GT-200R - 12-08 Operator's Manual

Summary of GT-200R - 12-08

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    Grass trimmer operator's manual model gt-200r warning read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. Echo provides an opera- tor's manual and a safety manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. X772000131 12/08 x7722271301.

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    2 copyright© 2008 by echo, incorporated all rights reserved. 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 fin...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 3 international symbols beware - thrown, ricochet objects wear hand and foot protection hot surface symbol description/application symbol form/ shape symbol description/application symbol form/ shape read and understand operator's manual. Wear eyes, ears and hea...

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    4 physical condition your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: • if you are tired or sick, • if you are taking medication, • if you have taken alcohol or drugs. Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well. Eye protection wear eye protection that meets ansi z87.1 or ce re- q...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 5 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 ...

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    6 warning moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. • always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing un...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 7 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 9 d escription 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 orderin...

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    8 1. Power head - factory assembled to the driveshaft assembly. Includes the engine, clutch, fuel system, igni- tion system and recoil starter. 2. Grip - rear (right hand) handle. 3. Front handle - the front (loop) handle is factory assembled to the drive shaft assembly but must be re-posi- tioned f...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 9 _____ - 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) _____ - sa...

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    10 plastic shield installation caution wear gloves or personal injury may result: • cutoff knife is sharp. • gearcase and surrounding area may be hot. 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). Nyl...

  • Page 11: Warning

    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 11 a b min spacing front ( loop ) handle note label shows minimum spacing for front handle location. 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 tig...

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    12 important echo premium power blend x tm 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. Handling fuel danger fuel is very flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious ...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 13 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 ...

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    14 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 the attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Note if attachment moves, readjust carburet...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 15 maintenance intervals 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 wan...

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    16 air filter level 1. Tools required: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) cleaning brush parts required: 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 air cleaner ar...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 17 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) spark plug level 2. Tools required: locking tool, wrench, feeler gauge, soft wire brush. Parts required: repower tm tune-up kit important use only ngk bpm-8y spark plug (bpmr-8y in canada) other- wise severe engine damage may occur. 1. Rem...

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    18 note the spark plug lead and grommet remain in the engine cover. 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 compo...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 19 exhaust port cleaning level 2. Tools required: 3 mm hexagon wrench, wood or plastic scraper parts required: as needed: heat shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover. 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (a) and h...

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    20 level 2. Tools required: screwdriver, tachometer (echo p/n 99051130017) parts required: none. Note 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. 1...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 21 t roubleshooting danger fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by ground- ing spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result. T r a h c g n i t o o h s e l b u o...

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    22 s torage long term storage (over 30 days) 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. Do not s...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 23 model ------------------------------------------gt-200r length ---------------------------------------------1400 mm (55.1 in.) width ----------------------------------------------310 mm (12.2 in.) height ---------------------------------------------385 mm (15...

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    S ervicing i nformation parts / serial number 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 num- ber, type and serial number of the unit with you. You can find th...