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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 Assem-

bly, 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. SPARK ARRESTOR - CATALYTIC MUFFLER / MUFFLER -The muffler or catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise

and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler. Keep

exhaust area clear of flammable debris.

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 at the rear of the air cleaner housing. Move choke lever to "Cold Start" (

) to close choke for

cold starting. Move choke lever to "Run" (

) position to 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-200R - SERIAL NUMBER 07001001-07003100

Page 1: ...GT 200R Serial Number 07001001 07003100 WARNING DANGER Readrulesforsafeoperationandinstructionscarefully ECHOprovidesan Operator sManualandaSafetyManual Bothmustbereadandunderstoodfor properandsafeop...

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

Page 3: ...t can lead to serious personal injury to operator and bystanders The circle with the slash symbol means whatever is shown within the circle is prohibited IMPORTANT The enclosed message provides inform...

Page 4: ...attachment unless engine is shut off and cutting attachment is not moving WARNING DANGER WEAR HAND AND FOOTPROTECTION KEEP BYSTANDERS AND HELPERS AWAY 15 M 50 FT DO NOT USE BLADES STRING LINE ONLY DO...

Page 5: ...sure which might trigger the ailment is unknown Keep your body warm especially the head neck feet ankles hands and wrists Maintain good blood circulation by performing vigorous arm exer cises during f...

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: ...ided that approved maintenance procedures are followed as listed in the Maintenance Section of this manual An Emission Control Label is located on the engine This is an EXAMPLEONLY informationonlabel...

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

Page 9: ...Provides arm rest during operation and protects arm from hot engine 11 SPARKARRESTOR CATALYTICMUFFLER MUFFLER Themufflerorcatalyticmufflercontrolsexhaustnoise and emission The spark arrestor screen p...

Page 10: ...l Fuel 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 Stroke...

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 A NYLON LINE INSTALLATION 1 Shut engine off Lay unit on the ground with head assembly up 2 Remove old nylon line throu...

Page 13: ...enmixing 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 Always...

Page 14: ...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 positi...

Page 15: ...fuel will be visible 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 al...

Page 16: ...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 i F r i A e c a l p e R n a e l C t c e p s n I 1 C I R e k o h C n a e l C t c e p s n I 2...

Page 17: ...ain it still 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 S...

Page 18: ...ine operating temperatures 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 in...

Page 19: ...ver soft metal brush Parts Required ScreenP N14586240630 Gasket P N14586642031 WARNING DANGER During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot Always keep exhaust are...

Page 20: ...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 carburetor is set in comp...

Page 21: ...aring housing locating 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...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...open flame or spark 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...

Page 24: ...ral 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 REGISTRATION You may register...

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