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Echo SRM-225 Operator's Manual

Summary of SRM-225

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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 x772227...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    2 x7722271108 © 03/2013 echo inc. Table of contents srm-225 table of contents table of contents............................................................................................................................................... 2 introduction .................................................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Srm-225 introduction © 03/2013 echo inc. X7722271108 3 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 x7722271108 © 03/2013 echo inc. Safety srm-225 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 ...

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    Srm-225 safety © 03/2013 echo inc. X7722271108 5 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 opera...

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    6 x7722271108 © 03/2013 echo inc. Safety srm-225 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 sle...

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    Srm-225 safety © 03/2013 echo inc. X7722271108 7 • 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 x7722271108 © 03/2013 echo inc. Safety srm-225 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-approved attachment combination. Echo...

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    Srm-225 emission control (exhaust & evaporative) © 03/2013 echo inc. X7722271108 9 emission control (exhaust & evaporative) epa 2010 and later and/or c.A.R.B. Tier iii the emission control system for the engine is em (engine modification) and, if the second to last character of the engine family on ...

  • Page 10: Description

    10 x7722271108 © 03/2013 echo inc. Description srm-225 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 instr...

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    Srm-225 description © 03/2013 echo inc. X7722271108 11 1. Power head - includes the engine, clutch, fuel system, ignition system and recoil starter. 2. Grip - rear (right hand) handle. 3. Throttle trigger lockout - this lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevent...

  • Page 12: Contents

    12 x7722271108 © 03/2013 echo inc. Contents srm-225 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

    Srm-225 assembly © 03/2013 echo inc. X7722271108 13 assembly plastic shield installation (nylon line operation) the plastic shield is for use with the nylon line head only. Install metal shield when using plastic or metal blades, or serious injury may result. 1. Remove plastic threaded shaft sleeve ...

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    14 x7722271108 © 03/2013 echo inc. Assembly srm-225 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 nylo...

  • Page 15: Operation

    Srm-225 operation © 03/2013 echo inc. X7722271108 15 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 remo...

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    16 x7722271108 © 03/2013 echo inc. Operation srm-225 blade selection the type of blade used must be matched to the type and size of material cut. An improper or dull blade can cause serious personal injury. Blades must be sharp. Dull blades increase the chance of kick-out and injury to yourself and ...

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    Srm-225 operation © 03/2013 echo inc. X7722271108 17 fuel alternative fuels, such as e-15 (15% ethanol), e-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting echo requirements are not approved for use in echo 2-stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance problems, loss of power, o...

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    18 x7722271108 © 03/2013 echo inc. Operation srm-225 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...

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    Srm-225 operation © 03/2013 echo inc. X7722271108 19 move choke lever (b) to cold start position ( ). 3. Purge bulb pump purge bulb (c) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times. 4. Recoil starter lay the unit on a flat area and k...

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    20 x7722271108 © 03/2013 echo inc. Operation srm-225 move stop switch button (a) forward away from the stop position. 2. Purge bulb pump purge bulb (c) until fuel is visible in the “clear” fuel return line. 3. Recoil starter lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all ...

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    Srm-225 maintenance © 03/2013 echo inc. X7722271108 21 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 ...

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    22 x7722271108 © 03/2013 echo inc. Maintenance srm-225 * replacement is recommended based on the finding of damage or wear during inspection. 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 acc...

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    Srm-225 maintenance © 03/2013 echo inc. X7722271108 23 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 s...

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    24 x7722271108 © 03/2013 echo inc. Maintenance srm-225 4. Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5. Remove ignition wires from clip for cleaning. 6. Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter and fuel tank. 7. Assemble components in reverse order. Exhaust system spark...

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    Srm-225 maintenance © 03/2013 echo inc. X7722271108 25 never use a metal tool to scrape carbon from the exhaust port. Do not scratch the cylinder or piston when cleaning the exhaust port. Do not allow carbon particles to enter the cylinder. 4. Inspect heat shield, and replace if damaged. 5. Install ...

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    26 x7722271108 © 03/2013 echo inc. Maintenance srm-225 lubrication level 1. Gear housing 1. Clean all loose debris from gear box. 2. Remove plug (a) and check level of grease. 3. Add grease if necessary. Do not over-fill. Drive shaft (flex cable models) 1. Loosen two (2) screws (b) and remove center...

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    Srm-225 maintenance © 03/2013 echo inc. X7722271108 27 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 p...

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    28 x7722271108 © 03/2013 echo inc. Maintenance srm-225 sharpening metal blades three styles of metal blades are approved for use on the echo brush cutter. The 8-tooth blade can be sharpened during normal maintenance. The clearing blade and 80 tooth blade require professional service. Before sharpeni...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Srm-225 troubleshooting © 03/2013 echo inc. X7722271108 29 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 troubleshoot...

  • Page 30: Storage

    30 x7722271108 © 03/2013 echo inc. Storage srm-225 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. Lo...

  • Page 31: Specifications

    Srm-225 specifications © 03/2013 echo inc. X7722271108 31 specifications model srm-225 length w/o cutter head 1793 mm (70.6 in.) width 251 mm (9.88 in.) height 328 mm (12.9 in.) weight (dry) w/o cutter head 5.5 kg (12.1 lb.) engine type air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine bore 32...

  • Page 32: Warranty Statements

    32 x7722271108 © 03/2013 echo inc. Warranty statements srm-225 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 fro...

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    Srm-225 warranty statements © 03/2013 echo inc. X7722271108 33 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 pr...

  • Page 34: Notes

    34 x7722271108 © 03/2013 echo inc. Notes srm-225 notes.

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    Srm-225 notes © 03/2013 echo inc. X7722271108 35.

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    Echo, incorporated 400 oakwood road lake zurich, il 60047 www.Echo-usa.Com 36 s04011051023/s04011999999 s96811001001/s96811999999 s03912425291/s03912999999 s89312001001/s89312999999.