Echo GT-230 Operator's Manual - page 2
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Copyright© 2012 By Echo, Incorporated
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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 helpful operations tips and SAFETY messages.
the
operator
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s
manual
Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Contains specifications and
information for safety, operation, maintenance, storage, and assembly
specific to this product.
the
safety
manual
Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Explains possible hazards
and the measures you should take to insure safe operation.
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Introduction ................................................................2
- The Operator's Manual .......................................2
- The Safety Manual ..............................................2
Safety .........................................................................3
- Manual Safety Symbols and Important
Information .........................................................3
- International Symbols .........................................3
- Personal Conditions and Safety Equipment .......4
- Equipment ...........................................................6
Emission Control .......................................................7
Description .................................................................7
Contents ....................................................................9
Assembly....................................................................9
- Plastic Shield Installation .................................10
- Nylon Head Installation ....................................10
- To Advance Trimmer Line .........................................10
- Remove Nylon Line Head .........................................11
- Front (Loop) Handle ......................................... 11
Operation ..................................................................12
- Fuel ...................................................................12
- Starting Cold Engine .........................................14
- Starting Warm Engine .......................................15
- Stopping Engine ................................................15
Maintenance .............................................................16
- Skill Level .........................................................16
- Maintenance Intervals .......................................16
- Air Filter ...........................................................17
- Fuel Filter ..........................................................17
- Spark plug .........................................................18
- Cooling System .................................................18
- Exhaust System .................................................19
- Carburetor Adjustment ......................................20
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High Altitude Operation ..........................................20
- Lubrication ...........................................................21
- Nylon Line Replacement ......................................22
Troubleshooting .......................................................23
Storage .....................................................................24
Specifications ...........................................................25
Warranty Statements ................................................26
Servicing Information ..............................................32
- Parts/Serial Number ..........................................32
- Service ..............................................................32
- ECHO Consumer Product Support ...................32
- Warranty Card ...................................................32
- Additional or Replacement Manuals ................32
Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this
literature are as accurate as known at the time of publica-
tion, but are subject to change without notice. Illustrations
may include optional equipment and accessories, and may
not include all standard equipment.