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1. POWER HEAD - Factory Assembled to the Driveshaft assembly.  Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition

System and Recoil Starter.

2. GRIP - Rear (right hand) handle.

3. FRONT HANDLE - The Front (loop) handle is factory assembled to the Drive Shaft assembly but must be re-

positioned for proper cutting attitude and operator comfort.

4.  DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY - Factory Assembled to the Power Head.  Includes the Rear (right hand) Handle

Assembly, Bearing Housing Assembly, Throttle Trigger, Front (loop, left hand) Handle Assembly, Flexible Drive
Cable and Safety Decals.

5.  RAPID LOADER

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 HEAD - Contains replaceable nylon trimming lines.

6.  PLASTIC DEBRIS SHIELD ASSEMBLY - Included in plastic bag (co-pack). MUST be installed on unit before use,

see Assembly Instructions.  Shield assembly includes the Cut-Off Knife. Mounts on the Gear Housing Assembly just
above the cutting attachment. Helps protect the operator by deflecting debris produced during the trimming opera-
tion.

7.  CUT-OFF KNIFE - Trims line to the correct length.

8. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released.  During acceleration, press trigger gradually

for best operating technique.

9. STOP SWITCH - "TOGGLE SWITCH" mounted on the engine. Move switch UP to RUN, DOWN to STOP.

10. ARM REST - Provides arm rest during operation and protects arm from hot engine.

11. MUFFLER SPARK ARRESTOR - The muffler controls the exhaust noise while the spark arrestor prevents hot

particles of carbon from leaving leaving the muffler where they could possibly start a fire.

12. FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel filter.

13. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Pull handle slowly until recoil starter engages, then quickly and firmly.  When engine

starts, return handle slowly.  DO NOT let handle snap back or damage to unit will occur.

14. FUEL TANK CAP - Cover and seals fuel tank opening.

15. PRIMER BULB - Pumping primer bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank priming the carbure-

tor for starting.  Pump primer bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an
additional 4 or 5 times.

16. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable filter element.

17. CHOKE - Located above the air cleaner housing. Controls operation of choke. Move choke to starting position

(Close Choke) and back to run position (Open Choke).

18. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.

19. SAFETY VIDEO - (Not included with unit) P/N 99922202540 English version only is available at a cost of $5.00 from

ECHO, INC. or any authorized ECHO dealer. The video overviews safety precautions and proper operating tech-
niques and is supplemental to the Safety Manual. Read and understand the Safety Manual for complete information
on safe operation.

Summary of Contents for GT-2000R

Page 1: ...GT 2000R Type 1E Serial Number 001001 Up WARNING DANGER Readrulesforsafeoperationandinstructionscarefully ECHOprovidesan Operator sManualandaSafetyManual Bothmustbereadandunderstoodfor properandsafeo...

Page 2: ...tenance Intervals 15 AirFilter 16 FuelFilter 16 Spark plug 17 CoolingSystem 17 ExhaustSystem 18 Carburetor Adjustment 19 Lubrication 20 Troubleshooting 21 Storage 22 ServicingInformation 24 Parts 24 S...

Page 3: ...ly used Operators helpers and bystanders can be severely in jured by thrown objects and must wear specified ANSI Z87 1 eye protection Blindness or loss of eye can occur Do not rely on cutter head shie...

Page 4: ...TANT FOOT WEAR Engine choke control IGNITION ON OFF PRIMER BULB SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT Eye Protection Wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87 1 or CE requirements...

Page 5: ...cause severe pain for months or even years To reduce the risk of RSI CTS do the following Avoid using your wrist in a bent extended or twisted position Instead try to maintain a straight wrist positio...

Page 6: ...INFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY TEH021UB24RA DISPLACEMENT 21 2cc THIS ENGINE MEETS U S EPA PHI AND 1995 1999 CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR ULGE ENGINES REFER TO OWNER S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFIC...

Page 7: ...fety Manual ____ Shield Assembly ____ Shield Mount Hardware ____ 1 1 4 20bolt ____ 1 1 4 20wingnut ____ 1 1 4 20flatwasher ____ Line Head Mount Hardware ____ 1 3 8 24Locknut ____ 1 Small Washer ____ 1...

Page 8: ...10 ARM REST Provides arm rest during operation and protects arm from hot engine 11 MUFFLER SPARK ARRESTOR The muffler controls the exhaust noise while the spark arrestor prevents hot particles of car...

Page 9: ...g n e d e l o o c r i a e k o r t s o w t e c n a m r o f r e P h g i H O H C E 1 0 5 e n i l o s a G e r o m l o h o c l a l y h t e m g n i n i a t n o c l e u f e s u T O N O D d e d a e l n u e n...

Page 10: ...upper plate with hole in bearing housing and insert 1 8 in diameter locking tool A 3 Place large washer then line head on threaded shaft followed by small metal washer and locknut 4 Tighten locknut s...

Page 11: ...read new lines through outside holes A in housing until ends meet in center of recess NOTE Insert cutting line ends to center of head recess to insure easy removal of used lines FRONT LOOP HANDLE NOTE...

Page 12: ...Use an approved fuel container DO NOT smoke near fuel DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel Fuel tanks cans may be under pressure Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize NEVER...

Page 13: ...for hazards such as rocks glass debris etc which could be thrown by the cutting attachment when starting Keep helpers and bystanders at least 15m 50 feet from starting area otherwise serious personal...

Page 14: ...rter Lay the trimmer on a flat clear area and pull the recoil starter handle D until the engine fires NOTE If engine does not start after 5 pulls use Cold Start Procedure STOPPING ENGINE 1 Throttle Re...

Page 15: ...l p e R t c e p s n I C I R r e n i a r t S l e u F e c a l p e R t c e p s n I I R e n i L l e u F e c a l p e R t c e p s n I I I r o t e r u b r a C e c a l p e R n a e l C t c e p s n I C I m e t...

Page 16: ...fits the cavity in the air cleaner cover is installed with the original side out NOTE Carburetor adjustment may be needed after air filter cleaning replacement See Carburetor Adjustment Section FUEL...

Page 17: ...eratures cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area This flow of air carries combustion heat away from the engine Overheating and engine seizure can occur when Air intakes are blocked...

Page 18: ...ver Soft metal brush Parts Required ScreenP N14586240630 GasketLidP N14586642031 WARNING DANGER During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot Always keep exhaust a...

Page 19: ...ment Start engine and turn idle speed adjustment screw C CW until the blades begin to turn then turn the screw CCW until blades stop turning Turn screw CCW an additional 1 4 turn 6 Accelerate to full...

Page 20: ...Loosen bearing housing locating screw A at the top of the housing remove mounting screw B 3 Pull the flexible drive shaft C from the housing wipe clean and recoat with a thin coating 1 2 oz 15 ml of...

Page 21: ...r e l a e d o h c E r u o y e e S r e l a e d o h c E r u o y e e S g u l p t a k r a p S k r a p s o N t c e r r o c n i p a g k r a p S n o b r a c h t i w d e r e v o C l e u f h t i w d e l u o F...

Page 22: ...Place the stop switch in the OFF position 3 Remove accumulation of grease oil dirt and debris fromexteriorofunit 4 Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required 5 Tighten all the scr...

Page 23: ...GRASS TRIMMER OPERATOR S MANUAL 23 NOTES...

Page 24: ...ng please know the model and serial number of your unit to help your Consumer Product Support Representative WARRANTY REGISTRATION You may register your Echo equipment using the warranty registration...

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