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Echo SRM-225i Operator's Manual

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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 x7722273305 © 4/2013 echo inc. Table of contents srm-225 table of contents table of contents .............................................................................................................................................. 2 introduction...................................................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    © 4/2013 echo inc. X7722273305 3 srm-225 introduction 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 x7722273305 © 4/2013 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 e...

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    © 4/2013 echo inc. X7722273305 5 srm-225 safety 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 x7722273305 © 4/2013 echo inc. Safety srm-225 hand protection wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip on the handles. Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands. Breathing protection wear a facemask to protect against dust. Hearing protection echo reco...

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    © 4/2013 echo inc. X7722273305 7 srm-225 safety • maintain good blood circulation by performing vigorous arm exercises during frequent work breaks, and also by not smoking. • limit the hours of operation. Try to fill each day with jobs where operating the unit or other hand-held power equipment is n...

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    8 x7722273305 © 4/2013 echo inc. Safety srm-225 keep a solid stance • maintain footing and balance at all times. Do not stand on slippery, uneven or unstable surfaces. Do not work in odd positions or on ladders. Do not over reach. Avoid hot surfaces • keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris. Avo...

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    © 4/2013 echo inc. X7722273305 9 srm-225 emission control (exhaust & evaporative) 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 t...

  • Page 10: Description

    10 x7722273305 © 4/2013 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 instru...

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    © 4/2013 echo inc. X7722273305 11 srm-225 description 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 prevente...

  • Page 12: Contents

    12 x7722273305 © 4/2013 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

    © 4/2013 echo inc. X7722273305 13 srm-225 assembly 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 a...

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    14 x7722273305 © 4/2013 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 nylon...

  • Page 15: Operation

    © 4/2013 echo inc. X7722273305 15 srm-225 operation 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 x7722273305 © 4/2013 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 b...

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    © 4/2013 echo inc. X7722273305 17 srm-225 operation 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, ov...

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    18 x7722273305 © 4/2013 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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    © 4/2013 echo inc. X7722273305 19 srm-225 operation 2. Choke 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. Note: energy is stored in the starter sprin...

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    20 x7722273305 © 4/2013 echo inc. Operation srm-225 1. Stop switch 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. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times. Note: energy is stored in the starter spr...

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    © 4/2013 echo inc. X7722273305 21 srm-225 maintenance 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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    22 x7722273305 © 4/2013 echo inc. Maintenance srm-225 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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    © 4/2013 echo inc. X7722273305 23 srm-225 maintenance 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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    24 x7722273305 © 4/2013 echo inc. Maintenance srm-225 2. Remove air cleaner cover (a). 3. Remove engine cover (b). Do not use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 4. Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5. Remove ignition wires from clip for cleaning. 6. Remove grass an...

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    © 4/2013 echo inc. X7722273305 25 srm-225 maintenance 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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    26 x7722273305 © 4/2013 echo inc. Maintenance srm-225 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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    © 4/2013 echo inc. X7722273305 27 srm-225 maintenance nylon line head disassembly instructions note: for normal use, speed feed © head disassembly is not necessary. However, if circumstances require disassembly, follow these instructions. 1. Press top of locking tabs (a) on both sides of speed feed ...

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    28 x7722273305 © 4/2013 echo inc. Maintenance srm-225 when the wear indicators located at the bottom of the speed-feed® head are worn smooth, or if holes appear, replacement of the cover or the entire speed-feed® head is required. Sharpening metal blades three styles of metal blades are approved for...

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    © 4/2013 echo inc. X7722273305 29 srm-225 maintenance 3. After sharpening teeth, check each tooth radius for evidence of a square (sharp) corner. Use the round (rat tail) file to renew the radius..

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    30 x7722273305 © 4/2013 echo inc. Troubleshooting srm-225 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 31: Storage

    © 4/2013 echo inc. X7722273305 31 srm-225 storage 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 32: Specifications

    32 x7722273305 © 4/2013 echo inc. Specifications srm-225 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 33: Warranty Statements

    © 4/2013 echo inc. X7722273305 33 srm-225 warranty statements 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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    34 x7722273305 © 4/2013 echo inc. Warranty statements srm-225 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 35: Notes

    © 4/2013 echo inc. X7722273305 35 srm-225 notes notes.

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    Echo, incorporated 400 oakwood road lake zurich, il 60047 www.Echo-usa.Com 36 s54911002205/s54911999999 s96511001001/s96511999999 s08712010858/s08712999999 s96412001001/s96412999999.