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Echo SRM - 230U Operator's Manual

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    Grass trimmer/brush cutter operator's manual model srm - 230u 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. X7502057901 x750009251 07/06.

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    2 copyright© 2006 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 important the enclosed message provides information necessary for the protection of the unit. Note this enclosed message provides tips for use, care and maintenance of the unit. This symbol accompanied by the words warning and danger calls atte...

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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 check 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. Rea...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter 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 ...

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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 (for nylon line operation) tools required: screwdriver. Parts required: plastic shield, shield plate, three (3) 5mm x 16mm screws. Note the plastic shield is for use with the nylon line head only. Install metal shield when using plastic or metal blades. 1. Re...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 11 h d i remove nylon head 1. Align locking hole in upper plate (d) with notch in edge of gear housing and insert head locking tool. 2. Remove line head (i) by turning it clockwise until head is com- pletely off of shaft. 3. Remove locking tool (...

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    12 install blade tools required: locking tool, t-wrench. Parts required: upper plate w/ 20 mm pilot, lower plate, 10 mm nut w/ l.H. Threads, 2 x 25 mm cotter pin, blade. 1. Install upper plate (d) on splined pto shaft, pilot side down. Blade installation requires upper plate (d) with 20 mm pilot. 2....

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 13 u - handle installation tools required: 19 mm wrench, 4 mm hex wrench, pliers 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 bolt...

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    14 4. Bundle and secure ignition leads against engine housing with clip (i). J k i balance and adjust unit 1. Loosen harness clamp screw. 2. Put on harness and attach unit to harness. 3. Slide harness clamp (j) up or down until unit balances with head approximately 50-75 mm (2 -3 in.) from the groun...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 15 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 thi...

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    16 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 /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 17 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 ...

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    18 c d a 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 injury may result. Note if attachment moves, read...

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

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    20 / t n e n o p m o c m e t s y s e c n a n e t n i a m e r u d e c o r p d ' q e r l l i k s l e v e l r o y l i a d e r o f e b e s u y r e v e l e u f e r 3 s h t n o m 0 9 r o s r u o h 6 s h t n o m 0 7 2 r o s r u o h y l r a e y 0 0 6 s r u o h s e r u d e c o r p e c n a n e t n i a m r e l...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 21 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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    22 spark plug level 2. Tools required: t-wrench (combination socket wrench & screwdriver) 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) otherwise severe engine damage may occur. 1. Remove spark plug and c...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 23 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (a). 3. Remove screw and arm rest (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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    24 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 25 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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    26 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 27 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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    28 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 r o t e r u b r a c t a l e u f t a l e u f o n r o t e r u b r a c d e g g o l c r e...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 29 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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    30 * install and use u-handle when operating any model with blade. Model ----------------------------------------------------- srm-230u length ------------------------------------------------------- 1795 mm (70.7 in.) width -------------------------------------------------------- 700 mm (27.68 in.) ...

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    G rass t rimmer /b rush c utter o perator ' s m anual 31 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 / serial number 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 ...