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Echo GT-225 Operator's Manual

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    X7732273900 © 10/2017 echo inc. English 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 stand...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    Table of contents gt-225 2 x7732273900 © 10/2017 echo inc. Table of contents introduction ................................................................................................. 3 servicing information .................................................................................. 3 par...

  • Page 3: Gt-225

    Gt-225 introduction x7732273900 3 © 10/2017 echo inc. English 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. Keep the manuals in a safe place for future...

  • Page 4: Safety

    Safety gt-225 4 x7732273900 © 10/2017 echo inc. Echo consumer product support if you require assistance or have questions concerning the application, operation, or maintenance of this product, call the echo consumer product support department at 1-800-673-1558 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (central standa...

  • Page 5: Gt-225

    Gt-225 safety x7732273900 5 © 10/2017 echo inc. English the safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “warning” calls attention to an act or condition which can lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided. The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “caution” calls attention to an ...

  • Page 6: Safety

    Safety gt-225 6 x7732273900 © 10/2017 echo inc. Hot surface fuel and oil mixture do not operate without guards and shields in place. Do not use blades. String line only. Avoid all power lines. This unit is not insulated against electrical current. Plan retreat path from falling objects do not allow ...

  • Page 7: Gt-225

    Gt-225 safety x7732273900 7 © 10/2017 echo inc. English 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. Phys...

  • Page 8: Safety

    Safety gt-225 8 x7732273900 © 10/2017 echo inc. ◆ for additional safety, a full-face shield may be worn over safety glasses or goggles to provide protection from sharp branches or flying debris. Hand protection wear sturdy, no-slip, rubber work gloves to improve your grip on the handles. Gloves also...

  • Page 9: Gt-225

    Gt-225 safety x7732273900 9 © 10/2017 echo inc. English the components of this machine generate an electromagnetic field during operation, which may interfere with some pacemakers. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemakers should consult with their physician and the pace...

  • Page 10: Safety

    Safety gt-225 10 x7732273900 © 10/2017 echo inc. 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...

  • Page 11: Gt-225

    Gt-225 safety x7732273900 11 © 10/2017 echo inc. English read the manuals • provide all users of this equipment with the operator’s manual and safety manual for instructions on safe operation. Clear the work area • spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children and animals prevented from...

  • Page 12: Safety

    Safety gt-225 12 x7732273900 © 10/2017 echo inc. ◆ check that handle and harness (if included) are adjusted for safe, comfortable operation. See assembly section for proper adjustment. Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all op...

  • Page 13: Gt-225

    Gt-225 emission control x7732273900 13 © 10/2017 echo inc. English emission control (exhaust & evaporative) carb and epa emissions control information 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 cont...

  • Page 14: Description

    Description gt-225 14 x7732273900 © 10/2017 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. The safety decal is for e...

  • Page 15: Gt-225

    Gt-225 contents x7732273900 15 © 10/2017 echo inc. English 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 ...

  • Page 16: Assembly

    Assembly gt-225 16 x7732273900 © 10/2017 echo inc. Assembly 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 hot. 1. Re...

  • Page 17: Gt-225

    Gt-225 assembly x7732273900 17 © 10/2017 echo inc. English 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. N...

  • Page 18: Operation

    Operation gt-225 18 x7732273900 © 10/2017 echo inc. 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...

  • Page 19: Gt-225

    Gt-225 operation x7732273900 19 © 10/2017 echo inc. English fuel requirements gasoline - use 89 octane [r+m/2] (mid grade or higher) gasoline known to be good quality. Gasoline may contain up to 10% ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% mtbe (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasoline containing methanol (wood...

  • Page 20: Operation

    Operation gt-225 20 x7732273900 © 10/2017 echo inc. Mixing instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2. Add the proper amount of 2-stroke oil to gasoline. 3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline. 4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel ...

  • Page 21: Gt-225

    Gt-225 operation x7732273900 21 © 10/2017 echo inc. English 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 tha...

  • Page 22: Operation

    Operation gt-225 22 x7732273900 © 10/2017 echo inc. Note: if engine does not start with choke in “run” position after 5 pulls, repeat instructions 2 - 5. 6. Throttle trigger after engine warm-up, grip throttle handle and support handle. Gradually depress throttle trigger to increase engine rpm to op...

  • Page 23: Gt-225

    Gt-225 maintenance x7732273900 23 © 10/2017 echo inc. English 3. Recoil starter lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles. Firmly grip throttle handle with left hand. Rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope (d) until engine fires. Note: if engine does not s...

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    Maintenance gt-225 24 x7732273900 © 10/2017 echo inc. Your echo unit is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your unit achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, we recommend that you take your unit to...

  • Page 25: Gt-225

    Gt-225 maintenance x7732273900 25 © 10/2017 echo inc. English important note - time intervals shown are maximum. Actual use and your experience will determine the frequency of required maintenance. Maintenance procedure notes: 1 apply lithium based grease every 25 hours of use. 2 low evaporative fue...

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    Maintenance gt-225 26 x7732273900 © 10/2017 echo inc. 2. Remove air filter cover. Brush dirt from inside cover. 3. Replace filter if it is damaged, fuel soaked, very dirty, or the rubber sealing edges are deformed. • lightly brush debris from filter. • soak heavily soiled filters in water/detergent ...

  • Page 27: Gt-225

    Gt-225 maintenance x7732273900 27 © 10/2017 echo inc. English note: federal epa regulations require all model year 2012 and later gasoline powered engines produced for sale in the united states to be equipped with a special low permeation fuel supply hose between the carburetor and fuel tank. When s...

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    Maintenance gt-225 28 x7732273900 © 10/2017 echo inc. Overheating and engine seizure can occur when: • air intakes are blocked, preventing cooling air from reaching the cylinder. • dust and grass build up on the outside of the cylinder. This build up insulates the engine and prevents the heat from l...

  • Page 29: Gt-225

    Gt-225 maintenance x7732273900 29 © 10/2017 echo inc. English 6. Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter and fuel tank. 7. Assemble components in reverse order. Exhaust system spark arrestor screen level 2. 1. Remove spark plug lead and engine cover. 2. Place piston at top d...

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    Maintenance gt-225 30 x7732273900 © 10/2017 echo inc. 1. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (a) and heat shield (b). 2. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits from cyl- inder exhaust port (c). Never use a metal tool to scrape carbon from the exhaust port. Do not scratch t...

  • Page 31: Gt-225

    Gt-225 maintenance x7732273900 31 © 10/2017 echo inc. English 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 stabilize...

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting gt-225 32 x7732273900 © 10/2017 echo inc. Lubrication level 1. 1. Remove 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, wi...

  • Page 33: Gt-225

    Gt-225 troubleshooting x7732273900 33 © 10/2017 echo inc. English engine problem troubleshooting chart problem check status cause remedy engine starts hard or engine does not start fuel at carburetor no fuel at carburetor fuel strainer or fuel line obstructed clean or replace see your echo dealer en...

  • Page 34: Storage

    Storage gt-225 34 x7732273900 © 10/2017 echo inc. Storage during operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surround- ing cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of flam- mable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result....

  • Page 35: Gt-225

    Gt-225 specifications x7732273900 35 © 10/2017 echo inc. English 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. Dr...

  • Page 36: Product Registration

    Product registration gt-225 36 x7732273900 © 10/2017 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...

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    Gt-225 product registration x7732273900 37 © 10/2017 echo inc. English.

  • Page 38: Notes

    Notes gt-225 38 x7732273900 © 10/2017 echo inc. Notes.

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    Gt-225 notes x7732273900 39 © 10/2017 echo inc. English.

  • Page 40: Echo, Incorporated

    Echo, incorporated 400 oakwood road lake zurich, il 60047 www.Echo-usa.Com t98414001001 - t9841414999999 t98514001001 - t9851414999999.