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ANUAL

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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 stop switch (A) away from the STOP position.

2. Choke

Move choke (B) to “Cold Start” (

) Position.

3. Primer

Pump primer bulb (C) until fuel will be visible and flows freely in
the clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5
times.

4. Recoil Starter

Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear
of all obstacles. Firmly grasp right hand grip with left hand and fully
depress throttle trigger to wide open position. Rapidly pull recoil
starter handle/rope (D) until engine fires (or maximum five [5] pulls).

5. Choke

After engine fires or five (5) pulls, move choke lever back to “Run”

(

) position. Hold throttle trigger fully depressed and pull starter

handle/rope until engine starts and runs. Release throttle trigger
and allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes.

NOTE
If engine does not start with choke in “Run” position after 5 pulls,
repeat instructions 2-5.

6. After engine warm up, gradually depress throttle trigger to increase

engine RPM to operating speed.

D

B

C

A

Summary of Contents for GT-200R - 10-05

Page 1: ...r s Manual MODEL GT 200R WARNING DANGER READRULESFORSAFEOPERATIONANDINSTRUCTIONSCAREFULLY ECHOPROVIDESAN OPERATOR SMANUALANDASAFETYMANUAL BOTHMUSTBEREADANDUNDERSTOODFOR PROPERANDSAFEOPERATION X7712274...

Page 2: ...ls 15 AirFilter 16 FuelFilter 16 Spark plug 17 CoolingSystem 17 ExhaustSystem 18 Carburetor Adjustment 19 Lubrication 20 Troubleshooting 21 Storage 22 Specifications 23 ServicingInformation 24 Parts 2...

Page 3: ...RIPTION APPLICATION SYMBOL FORM SHAPE SYMBOL DESCRIPTION APPLICATION SYMBOL FORM SHAPE Read and understand Operator s Manual WEAR EYES EARS AND HEAD PROTECTION FUEL AND OIL MIXTURE FINGER SEVERING SAF...

Page 4: ...g can increase operator fatigue which may lead to heat stroke Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler Vibration and Cold It is believed that a condit...

Page 5: ...petitive move ment Do exercises to strengthen the hand and arm muscles Immediately stop using all power equipment and consult a doctor if you feel tingling numbness or pain in the fingers hands wrists...

Page 6: ...he failure of cutting devices attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and safety manual PRODUCT EM...

Page 7: ...s 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...

Page 8: ...9 STOP SWITCH TOGGLE SWITCH mounted on the engine Move switch UP to RUN DOWN to STOP 10 TOP GUARD Provides arm rest during operation and protects arm from hot engine 11 SPARKARRESTOR CATALYTICMUFFLER...

Page 9: ...renchhandle ___ Wrench17x14 5 P NX602000031 CONTENTS The ECHO product you purchased has been partially assembled for your convenience Due to packaging restrictions installation of the plastic debris s...

Page 10: ...er B and bolt C 2 Snap the shield over the bearing housing 3 Install bolt C washer B and wing nut A NYLON LINE HEAD INSTALLATION 1 Remove plastic threaded shaft sleeve from threaded PTO shaft 2 Align...

Page 11: ...recess NOTE Insert cutting line ends to center of head recess to insure easy removal of used lines FRONT LOOP HANDLE NOTE Label shows minimum spacing for front handle location NOTE Front handle is pr...

Page 12: ...ndards Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO L EGDandJ A S O FCcertifiedoil suchasEchopremiumPower Blend TM will void the two stroke engine warranty Emission re...

Page 13: ...5 times 4 Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles Firmly grasp right hand grip with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide op...

Page 14: ...ible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times 3 Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles Rapi...

Page 15: ...r e l a e D o h c E d e d n e m m o c e R t r o P t s u a h x E r e d n i l y C n o b r a c e D n a e l C t c e p s n I 3 C I s e r u d e c o r P e c n a n e t n i a M f l e s r u o Y t I o D r e t l...

Page 16: ...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 17: ...in cleaningbrush Parts Required None IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area This flow of air carries combustion heat away...

Page 18: ...ng the cover be certain the tabs of the deflector shield are in the slot of the cover EXHAUST SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level2 Tools Required Cross head screwdriver soft metal brush Parts Required...

Page 19: ...justment is not required for proper operation of this engine Level2 Tools required Screwdriver Tachometer ECHOP N99051130017 Parts required None NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the carbureto...

Page 20: ...cating screw A at the top of the housing loosen mounting screw B and remove gear case from drive housing 3 Pull the flexible drive shaft C from the drive housing wipe clean and recoat with a thin coat...

Page 21: ...i t c e f e d g u l P n i 6 2 0 0 m m 5 6 o t t s u j d A e c a l p e r r o n a e l C e c a l p e r r o n a e l C g u l p e c a l p e R s n u r e n i g n E r o s e i d t u b t o n s e o d e t a r e l...

Page 22: ...ark 2 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 t...

Page 23: ...OilRatio 50 1 two stroke air cooled engine oil Gasoline 89 Octane unleaded DO NOT use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethylalcoholor15 MTBE Oil PowerBlendTM PremiumUniversal2 StrokeOil Fu...

Page 24: ...1558from8 30am to 4 30 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before calling please know the model and serial number of your unit to help your Consumer Product Support Representative WARRANTY...

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