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Echo SRM-225U Operator's Manual

Summary of SRM-225U

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    Warning 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/brush cutter operator's manual model srm - 225u x7722271403 x772000163 12/09.

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    2 copyright© 2010 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 /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 3 international symbols s afety manual safety symbols and important information throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages pre- ceded by symbols or key words. The following is...

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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 /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 5 danger do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death. Read the manuals • provide all users of this equipment with the operator’s manual...

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    6 equipment warning use only echo approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment com- bination. Echo, inc. Will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by echo. Read and compl...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 7 p/n x505002310 hot decal (near muffler) 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 fr...

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    8 1. Power head - includes the engine, clutch, fuel system, ignition system and recoil starter. 2. Throttle trigger lockout - this lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged. 3. Stop switch - "slide switch" moun...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 9 c ontents 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...

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    10 a ssembly plastic shield installation (nylon line operation) tools required: torx t27 l-wrench, locking tool parts required: plastic debris shield, shield plate, three (3) 5 x 16 mm screws. Warning the plastic shield is for use with the nylon line head only. Install metal shield when using plasti...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 11 to advance trimmer line see maintenance section for nylon line replacement. Tip: 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 n...

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    12 l k b e d c a b d. Remove three screws holding shield plate and plastic shield (f) to gear housing. E. Retain line head, upper fixing plate, shield plate, and plastic shield for conversion back to nylon line head operation. 2. Align hole in upper plate (a) with notch in gear housing (b), and inse...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 13 a u - handle installation tools required: 17 & 19 mm wrench, torx t27 l-wrench, parts required: u-handle, clamp w/screws, 8 mm x 55 mm hex bolt, 8 mm flat washer 1. Install upper u-handle and bracket on lower bracket with one (1) 8mm x 55mm bo...

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    14 balance and adjust unit 1. Loosen harness clamp screw. 2. Put on harness and attach unit to harness. 3. Slide harness clamp up (a) or down until unit balances with head approximately 50-75 mm (2 -3 in.) from the ground. 4. Tighten harness clamp screw. 5. Loosen upper u-handle clamp screws (b), an...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 15 blade selection warning 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 y...

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    16 plastic/nylon grass/weed blades may be used where ever the nylon line head is used. Do not use this blade for heavy weeds or brush! 8 tooth weed/grass blade (p/n 69600120331) is designed for grass, garden debris and thick weeds. Do not use this blade for brush or heavy woody growth, 19 mm (3/4 in...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 17 fuel notice: use of unmixed, improperly mixed, or fuel older than 90 days, (stale fuel), may cause hard starting, poor performance, or severe engine damage and void the product warranty. Read and follow instructions in the storage section of t...

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    18 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 container, and remix. Important spilled fuel is a...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 19 starting cold engine warning 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 b...

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    20 starting warm engine the starting procedure is the same as cold start except do not close the choke, and do not hold throttle trigger fully depressed. Warning the attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Note if attachment moves, readjust carburetor accord...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 21 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 if engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to stop p...

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    22 maintenance intervals component/ system maintenance procedure req'd skill level daily or before use every refuel 3 months or 90 hours yearly 600 hours air filter inspect/clean 1 i / c * r * choke shutter inspect/clean 1 i / c fuel filter inspect/replace 1 i * i / r * fuel cap gasket inspect/repla...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 23 air filter level 1. Tools required: 25 - 50 mm (1 - 2 in.) cleaning brush 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...

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    24 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) spark plug level 2. Tools required: t-wrench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush 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 rou...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 25 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove air cleaner cover (a). 3. Remove 2 engine cover screws and engine cover (b). (1 machine screw - handle side) (1 tapping screw - starter side) important do not use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cyl...

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    26 exhaust port cleaning level 2. Tools required: torx t27 l-wrench, wood or plastic scraper parts required: as needed: heat shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover (2 screws). 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (a) and heat shield (b). 3. Use a wood...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 27 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 emissi...

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    28 a a lubrication level 1. Tools required: 13mm open end wrench, t27 torx l-wrench, clean rag, grease gun parts required: power blendx tm 8 oz. (p/n 91014) or lithium base grease. Gear housing 1. Clean all loose debris from gear box. 2. Remove plug (a) and check level of grease. 3. Add grease if ne...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 29 nylon line replacement 1. Hold drum securely. Push spool in, and turn clockwise until lock- ing peg clicks. 2. Pull spool out of drum. Clear any remaining line or debris from spool and drum. 3. Align pegs on inner drive (a) with grooves in spo...

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    30 6. Hold drum securely, and turn spool clockwise to wind line onto spool. 7. Cut remaining line loop to separate into two pieces..

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 31 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 mainte- nance. The clearing blade and 80 tooth blade require professional service. Before shar...

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    32 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 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...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 33 s torage 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...

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    34 s pecifications model ---------------------------------------------------- srm-225u length ------------------------------------------------------- 1793 mm (70.6 in.) width -------------------------------------------------------- 700 mm (27.5 in.) height -------------------------------------------...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 35 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 ...

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    36 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 product owners this echo two-stroke engine p...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 37 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 emissi...

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    38 notes.

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 39 notes.

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    Echo, incorporated 400 o akwood r oad l ake z urich , il 60047 www.Echo-usa.Com consumer product support 1-800-673-1558 8:30 - 4:30 mon - fri c.S.T. Dealer? Call 1-800-432-echo 1-800-432-3246 or www.Echo-usa.Com s79111001001/s79111001029 s79012001001/s79012004905 s ervicing i nformation parts / seri...