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Echo GT-200R Operator's Manual

Summary of GT-200R

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    Grass trimmer operator's manual model gt-200r 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. X7712274201 x771000401 10/05.

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    2 copyright© 2005 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 s afety manual safety symbols and important information 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. Important the enclosed message provides ...

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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 requi...

  • Page 5: Warning

    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 equipment • check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed. • inspect fuel lines, tank and area around carburetor for fuel leaks. Do not operate unit if leaks are found. • inspect shield for damage and ensure that the cut-off knife issecurely in place. Replac...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 7 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 12 d escription 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 ...

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    8 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 assembly but must be re- positioned for ...

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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) ____ - safety gla...

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    10 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., plastic shield assembly warning danger cut-off knife on debris shield has sharp edges. Avoid contact ...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 11 nylon line installation 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...

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    12 o i t a r 1 : 0 5 - x i m li o o t l e u f . S . U c i r t e m s a g l i o s a g l i o s n o ll a g . Z o .L f r e ti l . C c 1 2 5 6 . 2 2 . 5 3 1 4 8 0 2 0 8 0 6 1 0 0 4 important spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions. Some states may require the use of automatic fuel shut-of...

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

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

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

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    16 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. Brush accumulated dirt from the air ...

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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 p/n 90074c important use only ngk bpm-8y spark plug (bpmr-8y in canada) other- wise severe engine damage may oc...

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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 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 yo...

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    20 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, loosen mounting screw (b) and remove gear c...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 21 t roubleshooting 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 e h c s u t a t s e s u a c y d e m e r e n i g n e - s k n a r c / d r a h s tr a t s t' n s e o d tr a t s t a l e u f r o t e r u b r a c r o t e r u b r a...

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    22 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 damage or personal injury may result. D...

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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 (1...

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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...