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Echo GT-230 Operator's Manual

Summary of GT-230

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    Grass trimmer operator's manual model gt-230 warning users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used im- properly and/or safety precautions are not followed. Echo provides an operator’s manual and a safety manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe ...

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    2 copyright© 2012 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 will find both easy to use and full of...

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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 an emission control label is located on the engine. (this is an example only, information on label varies by engine family). E mission c ontrol ( exhaust & evaporative ) epa 2010 and later and/or c.A.R.B. Tier iii product emission durability (emission compliance period) the 300 hour emission compl...

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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 a ssembly parts required: nylon trimmer head, plastic shield assembly warning cut-off knife on debris shield has sharp edges. Avoid contact when installing or removing line head. _____ - trimmer assembly: _____ - power head ____ - drive shaft assembly ____ - n...

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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 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 (e) in comfortable operating position and tighten wing nut (f...

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    12 fuel notice: use of unmixed, improperly mixed, or fuel older than 90 days, (stale fuel), may cause hard starting, poor perfor- mance, or severe engine damage and void the product warranty. Read and follow instructions in the storage section of this manual. Warning moving parts can amputate finger...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 13 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 m...

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    14 starting cold engine warning 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 cause loss of control. 1. Stop switch mov...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 15 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 ...

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    16 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 want to take your unit to an echo service...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 17 air filter level 1. 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. 2. Remove air ...

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    18 spark plug level 2. 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 check for fouling, worn and rounded cen- ter electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. Do not ...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 19 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove muffler cover (a). 3. Remove screw and top guard (b). 4. Remove engine cover (c). Important 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 gr...

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    20 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 stabilize. Idle speed can be adjusted as requ...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 21 level 2. Parts required: none. Note every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with emission regulations. Carburetor adjustments, other than idle speed, must be performed by an authorized echo dealer. 1. Check idle speed and re...

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    22 1. Shut engine off. Lay unit on the ground with head assembly up. 2. Press tab (a) in housing and twist cover ccw (counter clockwise) to align arrows (b) and remove cover and button. Lift spool from housing. Assure spring stays in housing. 3. Use one piece of new nylon line 6m (20 ft.) long and t...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 23 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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    24 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 25 model ------------------------------------------gt-230 length ---------------------------------------------1550 mm (61.0 in.) width ----------------------------------------------315 mm (12.4 in.) height ---------------------------------------------600 mm (23....

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    26 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 defects in material and workmanship. Under normal use and maintenance from dat...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 27 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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    28 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 29 notes.

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    30 notes.

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 31 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 s85811001001/s85811001200 s85712001001/s85712009346 s ervicing i nformation p...