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Echo GT-230 Operator's Manual

Summary of GT-230

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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 x770209...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    2 x7702094204 © 04/2013 echo inc. Table of contents gt-230 table of contents table of contents .............................................................................................................................. 2 introduction ..................................................................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Gt-230 introduction x7702094204 3 © 04/2013 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 x7702094204 © 04/2013 echo inc. Safety gt-230 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-230 safety x7702094204 5 © 04/2013 echo inc. International symbols 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 operat...

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    6 x7702094204 © 04/2013 echo inc. Safety gt-230 breathing protection wear a facemask to protect against dust. Hearing protection echo recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used. Proper clothing wear snug fitting, durable clothing; • pants should have long legs, shirts with long slee...

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    Gt-230 safety x7702094204 7 © 04/2013 echo inc. • if you experience discomfort, redness, and swelling of the fingers followed by whitening and loss of feeling, consult your physician before further exposing yourself to cold and vibration. Repetitive stress injuries it is believed that overusing the ...

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    8 x7702094204 © 04/2013 echo inc. Emission control (exhaust & evaporative) gt-230 avoid hot surfaces • keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris. Avoid contact during and immediately after operation. Equipment use only echo approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-appr...

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    Gt-230 emission control (exhaust & evaporative) x7702094204 9 © 04/2013 echo inc. An emission control label is located on the engine. (this is an example only, information on label varies by engine family). Product emission durability (emission compliance period) the 50 or 300 hour emission complian...

  • Page 10: Description

    10 x7702094204 © 04/2013 echo inc. Description gt-230 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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    Gt-230 description x7702094204 11 © 04/2013 echo inc. 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. Stop switch - “slide switch” mounted on top of the throttle trigger...

  • Page 12: Contents

    12 x7702094204 © 04/2013 echo inc. Contents gt-230 contents the echo product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, shield installation and other assembly may be necessary. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your ...

  • Page 13: Assembly

    Gt-230 assembly x7702094204 13 © 04/2013 echo inc. Assembly plastic shield installaion cut-off knife on debris shield has sharp edges. Avoid contact when installing or removing line head. Wear gloves or personal injury may result: ◆ cutoff knife is sharp. ◆ gearcase and surrounding area may be hot. ...

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    14 x7702094204 © 04/2013 echo inc. Assembly gt-230 to advance trimmer line see maintenance section for nylon line replacement. Note: to advance trimmer line, tap trimmer head against the ground while the head is turning at normal operating speed. Remove nylon line head note: do not disassemble nylon...

  • Page 15: Operation

    Gt-230 operation x7702094204 15 © 04/2013 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...

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    16 x7702094204 © 04/2013 echo inc. Operation gt-230 • 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 hot or running! • do not fill fuel tanks indoors. Always fill...

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    Gt-230 operation x7702094204 17 © 04/2013 echo inc. 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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    18 x7702094204 © 04/2013 echo inc. Operation gt-230 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 19: Maintenance

    Gt-230 maintenance x7702094204 19 © 04/2013 echo inc. 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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    20 x7702094204 © 04/2013 echo inc. Maintenance gt-230 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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    Gt-230 maintenance x7702094204 21 © 04/2013 echo inc. 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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    22 x7702094204 © 04/2013 echo inc. Maintenance gt-230 2. Remove muffler cover (a). 3. Remove screw and top guard (b). 4. Remove engine cover (c). Do not use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5. Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 6. Remove grass and leaves from the ...

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    Gt-230 maintenance x7702094204 23 © 04/2013 echo inc. Exhaust port cleaning level 2. 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover. 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (a) and heat shield (b). 3. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits from cylinder ...

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    24 x7702094204 © 04/2013 echo inc. Maintenance gt-230 note: every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compliance with emission regulations. Carburetor adjustments, other than idle speed, must be performed by an authorized echo dealer. 1. Check idle speed and reset if necessary. I...

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    Gt-230 maintenance x7702094204 25 © 04/2013 echo inc. Nylon line replacement 1. Cut one piece of line to recommended length. .080 (2.0 mm) dia. – 20’ (6 m) .095 (2.4 mm) dia. – 20’ (6 m) 2. Align arrows on top of knob with openings in eyelets. 3. Insert one end of trimmer line into an eyelet, and pu...

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    26 x7702094204 © 04/2013 echo inc. Troubleshooting gt-230 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 27: Storage

    Gt-230 storage x7702094204 27 © 04/2013 echo inc. 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 28: Specifications

    28 x7702094204 © 04/2013 echo inc. Specifications gt-230 specifications model gt-230 length 1550 mm (61.0 in.) width 315 mm (12.4 in.) height 600 mm (23.6 in.) weight (dry) w/cutter head 5.2 kg (11.5 lb.) engine type air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine bore 32.2 mm (1.27 in.) str...

  • Page 29: Warranty Statements

    Gt-230 warranty statements x7702094204 29 © 04/2013 echo inc. 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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    30 x7702094204 © 04/2013 echo inc. Warranty statements gt-230 purchased repair parts, short blocks and accessories &gj** &^j* attention two-stroke engine power product owners this echo two-stroke engine power product is a quality-engineered unit which has been manufactured to exact tolerances to pro...

  • Page 31: Notes

    Gt-230 notes x7702094204 31 © 04/2013 echo inc. Notes.

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    Echo, incorporated 400 oakwood road lake zurich, il 60047 www.Echo-usa.Com 32 s85811001201/s85811999999 s85712009347/s85712999999.