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Echo GT-25l Operator's Manual

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Summary of GT-25l

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    Warning danger read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. Echo provides an operator's manual and a safety manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Grass trimmer operator's manual models gt-251 gt-251e x7502021503 x750007293 11/05.

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    2 copyright© 2005 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 found in the same package. You will find...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 3 s afety manual safety symbols and important information this symbol accompanied by the words warning and danger calls attention to an act or condition that can lead to serious personal injury to operator and bystanders. Important the enclosed message provides ...

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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 requi...

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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 equipment • check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed. • inspect fuel lines, tank and area around carburetor for fuel leaks. Do not operate unit if leaks are found. • inspect shield for damage and ensure that the cut-off knife is securely in place. Repla...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 7 d escription locate these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your echo dealer. See parts order- ing instructions for...

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    8 1. Power head - factory assembled to the drive shaft 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 housing. Move switch forward to run, back to stop....

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 9 c ontents the echo product you purchased has been partially assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, installation of the plastic debris shield, nylon line head, and positioning of the front handle are necessary. After opening the carton, ...

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    10 nylon line head installation 1. Remove plastic threaded shaft sleeve from threaded pto shaft. 2. Align locating hole in upper plate with hole in bearing housing and insert 5 mm (3/16 in.) diameter locking tool (a). 3. Place large washer (b) then line head (c) on threaded shaft, followed by small ...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 11 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 insert cutting...

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    12 o i t a r 1 : 0 5 - x i m li o o t l e u f . S . U c i r t e m s a g l i o s a g l i o s n o ll a g . Z o .L f r e ti l . C c 1 2 5 6 . 2 2 . 5 3 1 4 8 0 2 0 8 0 6 1 0 0 4 mixing instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2. Add the proper amount...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 13 starting cold engine warning danger the attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in loss of control and possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment off the ground and away from objects that could become ent...

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    14 stopping engine 1. Throttle release throttle and allow engine to return to idle before shutting off engine. 2. Stop switch move stop switch button (a) backward to stop position. Warning danger if engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to stop position, close choke (b) - cold start positio...

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

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    16 air filter level 1. Tools required: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) cleaning brush parts required: 90008 repower tm air and 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 the air ...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 17 spark plug level 2. Tools required: t-wrench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush parts required: repower tm tune-up kit p/n 90074 important use only ngk bpm-8y spark plug (bpmr-8y in canada) other- wise severe engine damage may occur. 1. Remove spark plug and che...

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    18 1. Remove spark plug lead (a). 2. Remove air filter cover (b). 3. Remove one (1) muffler cover screw and muffler cover (c). 4. Remove two (2) screw and engine cover (d). Important do not use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5. Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins....

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 19 cylinder exhaust port level 3. Important the cylinder exhaust port must be inspected and cleaned of excess carbon every 3 months or 90 hours of operation in order to maintain this engine within the emissions durability period. Echo strongly recommends that yo...

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    20 before adjustment check that: • air filter is clean and properly installed. • spark arrestor screen and muffler are free of carbon. • rapid loader tm head with (2) new .080 x 8 in. Lines is installed. Initial adjustment 1. With engine off, turn hi speed screw (c) counterclockwise to stop. 2. Turn...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 21 a b c lubrication level 1. Tools required: 8 mm open-end wrench, screwdriver, clean rag parts required: echo ® lube tm 8 oz. (p/n 91014) or lithium base grease 1. Remove plastic shield. 2. Loosen bearing housing locating screw (a), at the top of the housing, ...

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    22 t roubleshooting t r a h c g n i t o o h s e l b u o r t m e l b o r p e n i g n e m e l b o r p k c e h c s u t a t s e s u a c y d e m e r e n i g n e - s k n a r c / d r a h s t r a t s t' n s e o d t r a t s t a l e u f r o t e r u b r a c r o t e r u b r a c t a l e u f o n d e g g o l c r e...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 23 s torage long term storage (over 30 days) warning danger 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 d...

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    24 s pecifications model ----------------------------------------------------- gt-251, gt-251e length ------------------------------------------------------- 1,510 mm (59.4 in.) width -------------------------------------------------------- 315 mm (12.4 in.) height ----------------------------------...

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    G rass t rimmer o perator ' s m anual 25 notes.

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    26 notes.

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

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    Echo, incorporated 400 o akwood r oad l ake z urich , il 60047-1564 www . Echo - usa . Com dealer? Call 1-800-432-echo or www.Echo-usa.Com consumer product support 1-800-673-1558 8:30 - 4:30 mon - fri c.S.T. S ervicing i nformation parts / serial number genuine echo parts and echo repower™ parts and...