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Echo GT-225 Operator's Manual

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    Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this literature are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice. Illustrations may include optional equipment and accessories, and may not include all standard equipment. Operator’s manual x772227...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    2 x7722271506 © 02/2015 echo inc. Table of contents gt-225 table of contents table of contents .............................................................................................................................. 2 introduction ..................................................................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Gt-225 introduction x7722271506 3 © 02/2015 echo inc. Introduction 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 will find both easy to use and full of helpful ...

  • Page 4: Safety

    4 x7722271506 © 02/2015 echo inc. Safety gt-225 additional or replacement manuals replacement operator, safety manuals, and parts catalogs are available from your echo dealer or at www.Echo-usa.Com or by contacting echo inc., 400 oakwood road, lake zurich, il 60047 (800-673-1558). Always check the e...

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    Gt-225 safety x7722271506 5 © 02/2015 echo inc. International symbols symbol description symbol description symbol description symbol description read and understand owners manual. Fuel and oil mixture carburetor adjustment - low speed mixture carburetor adjustment - high speed mixture wear eye, ear...

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    6 x7722271506 © 02/2015 echo inc. Safety gt-225 personal condition and safety equipment users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit. Physical con...

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    Gt-225 safety x7722271506 7 © 02/2015 echo inc. • do not operate unit barefooted. Keep long hair away from engine and air intake. Retain hair with cap or net. Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue, which may lead to heat stroke. Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afterno...

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    8 x7722271506 © 02/2015 echo inc. Safety gt-225 repetitive stress injuries (rsi) 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 ...

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    Gt-225 safety x7722271506 9 © 02/2015 echo inc. Avoid hot surfaces • keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris. Avoid contact during and immediately after operation. Equipment use only echo attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combination. Echo, inc. Wil...

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    10 x7722271506 © 02/2015 echo inc. Emission control (exhaust & evaporative) gt-225 emission control (exhaust & evaporative) epa 2010 and later the emission control system for the engine is em (engine modification) and, if the second to last character of the engine family on the emission control info...

  • Page 11: Description

    Gt-225 description x7722271506 11 © 02/2015 echo inc. Description locate the safety decal(s) on your unit. Make sure the decal(s) is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your echo dealer. See parts ordering instru...

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    12 x7722271506 © 02/2015 echo inc. Description gt-225 1. Power head - factory assembled to the drive shaft assembly. Includes the engine, clutch, fuel system, ignition system and recoil starter. 2. Throttle handle - for right hand - contains stop switch, and throttle trigger. 3. Stop switch - “slide...

  • Page 13: Contents

    Gt-225 contents x7722271506 13 © 02/2015 echo inc. Contents the echo product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, some assembly may be necessary. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or echo dealer o...

  • Page 14: Assembly

    14 x7722271506 © 02/2015 echo inc. Assembly gt-225 assembly plastic shield installation cut-off knife on debris shield has sharp edges. Avoid contact when installing or removing line head. Wear gloves or personal injury may result: ◆ cut-off knife is sharp. ◆ gear case and surrounding area may be ho...

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    Gt-225 assembly x7722271506 15 © 02/2015 echo inc. 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: ins...

  • Page 16: Operation

    16 x7722271506 © 02/2015 echo inc. Operation gt-225 operation 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 remov...

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    Gt-225 operation x7722271506 17 © 02/2015 echo inc. • use an approved fuel container. • do not smoke near fuel. • do not allow flames or sparks near fuel. • fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize. • never refuel a unit when the engine is h...

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    18 x7722271506 © 02/2015 echo inc. Operation gt-225 starting cold engine the attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts, and could result in possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or thrown, and surfaces that could ...

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    Gt-225 operation x7722271506 19 © 02/2015 echo inc. 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. The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. No...

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    20 x7722271506 © 02/2015 echo inc. Maintenance gt-225 maintenance 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 r...

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    Gt-225 maintenance x7722271506 21 © 02/2015 echo inc. Air filter level 1. 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. 2. Remove air filter cover. Brush dirt from inside ...

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    22 x7722271506 © 02/2015 echo inc. Maintenance gt-225 spark plug level 2. Use only ngk bpm-8y spark plug (bpmr-8y in canada) otherwise severe engine damage may occur. 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. Do not sa...

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    Gt-225 maintenance x7722271506 23 © 02/2015 echo inc. 2. Remove air cleaner cover (a). 3. Remove engine cover (b). Do not use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 4. Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5. Remove ignition wires from clip for cleaning. 6. Remove grass an...

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    24 x7722271506 © 02/2015 echo inc. Maintenance gt-225 exhaust system spark arrestor screen level 2. 1. Remove engine cover (b). 2. Place piston at top dead center (tdc) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. 3. Remove spark arrestor screen cover (c), gaskets (d), (e), and screen (f), from mu...

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    Gt-225 maintenance x7722271506 25 © 02/2015 echo inc. Carburetor adjustment level 2. 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 e...

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    26 x7722271506 © 02/2015 echo inc. Maintenance gt-225 lubrication level 1. 1. Remove plastic shield. 2. Loosen bearing housing locating screw (a), at the top of the housing, loosen mounting screw (b) and remove gear case from drive housing. 3. Pull the flexible drive shaft (c) from the drive housing...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Gt-225 troubleshooting x7722271506 27 © 02/2015 echo inc. Troubleshooting fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by grounding spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Engine problem troubleshooti...

  • Page 28: Storage

    28 x7722271506 © 02/2015 echo inc. Storage gt-225 storage 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. Lon...

  • Page 29: Specifications

    Gt-225 specifications x7722271506 29 © 02/2015 echo inc. Specifications this spark ignition system complies with the canadian standard ices-002. Model gt-225 length 1371 mm (54.0 in.) width 315 mm (12.4 in.) height 539 mm (21.2 in.) weight (dry) w/cutter head 4.6 kg (10.1 lb.) engine type air cooled...

  • Page 30: Warranty Statements

    30 x7722271506 © 02/2015 echo inc. Warranty statements gt-225 warranty statements echo limited warranty statement for product sold in usa and canada beginning 01/01/2010 echo's responsibility echo incorporated’s limited warranty, provides to the original purchaser that this echo product is free from...

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    Gt-225 warranty statements x7722271506 31 © 02/2015 echo inc. Echo does not offer an over the counter exchange program. Any echo product re-built other than by echo or sold through an unauthorized dealer, or an unauthorized outlet store, is sold without echo’s limited warranty coverage. The echo lim...

  • Page 32: Notes

    32 x7722271506 © 02/2015 echo inc. Notes gt-225 notes.

  • Page 33: Product Registration

    Gt-225 product registration x7722271506 33 © 02/2015 echo inc. Product registration thank you for choosing echo power equipment please go to http://www.Echo-usa.Com/warranty/register-your-echo to register your new product on-line. It's fast and easy! Note: your information will never be sold or misu...

  • Page 34: Notes

    34 x7722271506 © 02/2015 echo inc. Notes gt-225 notes.

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    Gt-225 notes x7722271506 35 © 02/2015 echo inc..

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    Echo, incorporated 400 oakwood road lake zurich, il 60047 www.Echo-usa.Com 36 s09313001001/s09313999999 s96013001001/s96013999999.