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Grass Trimmer

Operator's Manual

MODEL

GT-200 

Serial Number 05001001 - 05999999

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.

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Summary of Contents for GT-200i

Page 1: ...L GT 200 Serial Number 05001001 05999999 WARNING DANGER Readrulesforsafeoperationandinstructionscarefully ECHOprovidesanOperator s ManualandaSafetyManual Bothmustbereadandunderstoodforproperandsafe op...

Page 2: ...ce Intervals 17 AirFilter 18 FuelFilter 18 Spark plug 19 CoolingSystem 19 ExhaustSystem 22 Carburetor Adjustment 22 Lubrication 23 Troubleshooting 24 Storage 25 ServicingInformation 28 Parts 28 Servic...

Page 3: ...u will find safety alerts and helpful informational messages preceded by symbols or key words The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you The circle with t...

Page 4: ...not approved by ECHO Approved attachment information and replacement Operator s and Safety Manuals are available from yourECHOdealerorbywriting ECHO INCORPORATED 400 OAKWOODRD LAKEZURICH IL 60047 WARN...

Page 5: ...lls and squeezes a vital nerve that runs through the area Some believe that prolonged exposure to vibration may contribute to CTS CTS can cause severe pain for months or even years To reduce the risk...

Page 6: ...attachments Serious injury may result from the use of a non approved attachment combi nation ECHO INC will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices attachments or accessories which have n...

Page 7: ...S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICA TIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS An Emission Control Label is located on the engine This is an EXAMPLEONLY informationonlabelvariesbyengineFAM ILY EMISSION CONTROL EPA Phase 2...

Page 8: ...8 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 9 2 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19...

Page 9: ...al An adjustable strap that suspends the unit from the operator 11 TOP GUARD Protects arm from hot engine during normal operation 12 SPARKARRESTOR CATALYTICMUFFLER MUFFLER Themufflerorcatalyticmuffler...

Page 10: ...andTwo strokeOil Fuel OilRatio 50 1 two stroke air cooled engine oil Gasoline 89 Octane unleaded DO NOT use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE Oil PowerBlendTM Premiu...

Page 11: ...ING DANGER Cut off knife on debris shield has sharp edges Avoid contact when installing or removing line head NYLON LINE HEAD INSTALLATION 1 Remove plastic threaded shaft sleeve from threaded PTO shaf...

Page 12: ...ng attachment should be 5 7 5 cm 2 3 in above the ground and as level as possible 1 Shut engine off Lay unit on the ground with head assembly up 2 Remove old nylon line through center recess of head 3...

Page 13: ...carewhenmixing storingor handling or serious personal injury may result Use an approved fuel container DONOTsmokenearfuel DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel Fuel tanks cans may be under pressure...

Page 14: ...ter spring each time the handle rope is pulled Generally two to six pulls using light pulling forces will store enough energy to engage the starter and spin the engine Do not pull the rope out to end...

Page 15: ...ding to Carburetor Adjustment instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer 1 Stop Switch Move stop switch button A away from the STOP position 2 Primer Pump primer bulb C until fuel will be vis...

Page 16: ...pped with the necessary tools you may want to take your unit to an ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance To help you decide whether you want to DO IT YOURSELF or have the ECHO Dealer do it each maintena...

Page 17: ...D e s a e r G 2 2 I g n i s u o H r a e G e s a e r G 2 3 I e p o R r e t r a t S l i o c e R n a e l C t c e p s n I 1 C I R I s k a e L l e u F t c e p s n I 1 I I g u l P k r a p S n a e l C t c e...

Page 18: ...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 FILTER Le...

Page 19: ...head screwdriver 3 mm hex wrench cleaning brush25 50mm 1 2in Parts Required None IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area...

Page 20: ...three 3 screws B from starter assembly and remove starter NOTE DO NOT disassemble the starter assembly 5 Remove the five screws that retain the engine cover Two at the inside top of the mounting plat...

Page 21: ...rter pawls correctly 9 Use a brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins IMPORTANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins 10 Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the...

Page 22: ...everse order 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 yo...

Page 23: ...serious personal injury may result A LUBRICATION Level1 Tools Required 8mmOpenendwrench wcrewdriver cleanrag Parts Required ECHO LUBETM 8oz P N91014 or LithiumBaseGrease 1 Remove plastic shield 2 Loo...

Page 24: ...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 e v i t c e f e...

Page 25: ...toring otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time 30 days or longer without performing protective storage mainte nance which...

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Page 28: ...sistance or have questions concerning the application operation or maintenance of this product you may call the ECHO ConsumerProductSupportDepartmentat1 800 673 1558from8 30am to 4 30 pm Central Stand...

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