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Echo GT-201EZR Operator's Manual

Summary of GT-201EZR

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    Grass trimmer operator's manual model gt-201ezr serial number 06001001 - 06999999 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. X770000900 06/02 x7702279...

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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 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 equipment warning danger 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 an...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 7 important engine information engine family: 2ehxs.0214ka displacement: 21.2 cc emission compliance period : 300 hrs. This engine meets u.S. Epa ph 2 and 2000 and later california emission regulations for s.O.R.E. Refer to owner's manual for maintenance specifi...

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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-200ezr length ------------------------------------------------- 1405 mm ( 55.3 in.) width -------------------------------------------------- 310 mm (12.2 in.) height ------------------------------------------------- 385 mm (...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 11 a ssembly plastic shield tools required: none 1. Remove wing nut (c), washer (b), and bolt (a). 2. Snap the shield over the bearing housing. 3. Install bolt (a), washer (b) and wing nut (c). Nylon line head tools required: head locking tool, 9/16 in. Socket p...

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    12 front ( loop ) handle note front handle is pre-installed. Re-positioning 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 5cm- 7.5cm (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 important spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions. Some states may require the use of automatic fuel shut-off containers to reduce fuel spillage. Contact your echo dealer for ordering information. After refueling • wipe any spilled fuel from ...

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    14 o peration starting cold engine warning danger never attempt to disassemble this recoil starter otherwise serious personal injury may result. See your echo dealer if the starter handle will not operate using light pulling force. Note refer to the grass trimmer / brush cutter safety manual for pro...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 15 note if engine does not start with choke in “run” position after 5 engine engagements, repeat instructions. 6. After engine warm up, gradually depress throttle trigger to increase engine rpm to operating speed. Starting warm engine warning danger the cutting ...

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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.) medium bristle paint 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 accum...

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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 screw driver, feeler gauge. Preferably a wire gauge. Parts required: spark plug, ngk bpm-8y p/n 15901019830 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2. Clea...

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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 ezr starter power spring by removing spark plug. 4. Remove three (3) screws (b) from ezr starter assembly and remove ezr starter. Note do not disassemble the ...

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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 ezr starter assembly to prevent dirt and debris from entering engine and starter. Note when installing ezr starte...

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    22 exhaust system spark arrestor screen level 2. Tools required: cross head screwdriver. Soft metal brush. Parts required: screen p/n 14586240630, gasket p/n v104000360 1. Remove engine cover, see "cooling system cleaning" pages 19 - 21 for step by step instructions. 2. Remove spark arrestor screen ...

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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 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 25 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...

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    26 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 completely and pull the recoil starter handl...

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

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    Echo, incorporated 400 o akwood r oad l ake z urich , il 60047-1564 www.Echo-usa.Com dealer? Call 1-800-432-echo or www.Echo-usa.Com consumer product support 1-800-673-1558 8:30 - 4:30 mon - fri c.S.T. S ervicing i nformation parts genuine echo parts and echo repower™ parts and assemblies for your e...