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Echo SRM - 230S Operator's Manual

Manual is about: Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter

Summary of SRM - 230S

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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/brush cutter operator's manual model srm - 230 srm - 230s x7532091204 x753000594 10/05.

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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 /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 3 personal condition and safety equipment international symbols important the enclosed message provides information necessary for the protec- tion of the unit. Note this enclosed message provides tips for use, care and maintenance of the unit. Th...

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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 warning 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’...

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    6 equipment warning danger use only echo approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combination. 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 ...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 7 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 12 19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 p/n 89016006361 hot decal (near muffler) p/n 89016054130 d escription locate these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instructions ...

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    8 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 prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged. ...

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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 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 open...

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    10 c nylon line head installation (use with plastic shield) 1. Be sure upper adaptor plate remains on pto shaft. 2. Align locking hole in upper plate with notch in edge of gear housing and insert head locking tool (c). 3. Thread line head onto shaft by turning it counter clockwise until head is tigh...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 11 o peration operation with blades preparing the trimmer/brush cutter for blade use warning danger blade use demands specific brush cutter configuration. Operation without specified shield, handle, and harness can result in serious personal inju...

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    12 plastic/nylon 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.) diameter...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 13 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 important spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions. Som...

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    14 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 entangled or thrown. 1. Stop switch move ...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 15 starting warm engine the starting procedure is the same as cold start except do not close the choke, and do not depress throttle trigger to wide open position. Warning danger the attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal i...

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    16 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 an echo service dealer for maintenanc...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 17 air filter level 1. Tools required: cleaning brush 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) parts required: 90008 repower tm air & fuel filter kit. 1. Close choke (cold start position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air f...

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    18 spark plug level 2. Tools required: t-wrench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush. Parts required: repower tm tune-up kit p/n 90074c important 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 cente...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 19 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (a). 3. Remove screw and top guard (b). 4. Remove engine cover (c). Important do not use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5. Use brush to...

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    20 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (a). 3. Place piston at top dead center (tdc) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. 4. Remove spark arrestor screen cover (b), gasket (c) and screen (d) from muffler body. 5. Clean carbon deposits from mu...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 21 a a a note every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with emission regulations. This carburetor does not have acceleration and high speed adjustment needles. 1. Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If a tac...

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    22 nylon line replacement level 1. Parts required: echo 2.4mm (0.095 in.) nylon trimmer line 12m (40 feet [two 20 ft. Sections]) echomatic pro trimmer head 1. Do not push spool in. Hold drum and turn spool clockwise until peg clicks and disappears from hole. Pull spool out of drum. 2. Place ends of ...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 23 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 sharpe...

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    24 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 tr a t s t' n s e o d tr a t s r o t e r u b r a c t a l e u f 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 n...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 25 s torage 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 damage or personal...

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    26 s pecifications models --------------------------------------------------- srm-230, srm-230s length ------------------------------------------------------- 1795 mm (70.7 in.) width -------------------------------------------------------- 250 mm (9.84 in.) height ----------------------------------...

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

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    Echo, incorporated 400 o akwood r oad l ake z urich , il 60047 www.Echo-usa.Com s ervicing i nformation parts genuine echo parts and echo repower™ parts and assemblies for your echo products are available only from an authorized echo dealer. When you do need to buy parts always have the model number...