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Echo GT-225 - 10-09 Operator's Manual

Summary of GT-225 - 10-09

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    Grass trimmer operator's manual model gt-225 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. X7722271502 x772000142 10/09.

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    2 copyright© 2010 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 under- stand operator's manual. Wear eyes, ears and h...

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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 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 ordering ...

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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. Stop switch - "slide switch" mounted on top of the throttle trigger housing. Move switch forward to run, back to stop...

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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...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 11 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 tighten...

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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 important stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty (30) days, ninety (90) days when a fuel stabilizer is added. Important stored two-stroke fuel may separate. Always shake fuel container thoroughly before each use. Starting cold...

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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 - 50 mm (1 - 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 area...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 17 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. Remove spark plug and c...

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    18 c d e important do not use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 4. Remove ignition wires from clip for cleaning. 5. Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 6. Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter and fuel tank. 7. Assemble components in rever...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 19 carburetor adjustment engine break-in new engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break-in before carburetor adjustments can be made. During the break- in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabili...

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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 emissions regulations. This carburetor does not have acceleration and high speed adjustment needles. 1. Before adjusti...

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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-225 length ---------------------------------------------1371 mm (54.0 in.) width ----------------------------------------------315 mm (12.4 in.) height ---------------------------------------------539 mm (21....

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    24 echo limited warranty statement for product sold in usa and canada after 01/01/2010 echo's responsibility echo incorporated’s limited warranty, provides to the original purchaser that this echo product is free from defects in material and workmanship. Under normal use and maintenance from date of...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 25 purchased repair parts, short blocks and accessories • 90-day residential, or non-income producing warranty • 30-day commercial, institutional, agricultural, industrial, income producing, or rental application warranty attention two-stroke engine power produc...

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    26 echo incorporated emission control warranty statement for echo and shindaiwa brands the environmental protection agency (epa) and the california air resources board (c.A.R.B.) and echo incorporated (echo inc.) are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2010 and later equi...

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

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    Dealer? Call 1-800-432-echo 1-800-432-3246 or www.Echo-usa.Com consumer product support 1-800-673-1558 8:30 - 4:30 mon - fri c.S.T. Echo, incorporated 400 o akwood r oad l ake z urich , il 60047-1564 www . Echo - usa . Com s ervicing i nformation parts / serial number genuine echo parts and echo rep...