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Summary of Contents for SRM-225 - 01-09

Page 1: ...efully ECHO provides an Operator s Manual and a Safety Manual Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation Failure to do so could result in serious injury Grass Trimmer Brush Cutter Operator s Manual MODEL SRM 225 X7722271103 X772000123 01 09 ...

Page 2: ...5 Sharpening Metal Blades 27 Troubleshooting 28 Storage 29 Specifications 30 Servicing Information 32 Parts Serial Number 32 Service 32 ECHO Consumer Product Support 32 Warranty Card 32 Additional or Replacement Manuals 32 Specifications descriptions and illustrative material in this literature are as accurate as known at the time of publication but are subject to change without notice Illustratio...

Page 3: ...w flames or sparks near fuel DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Choke Control Cold Start Position Choke Closed Choke Control Run Position Choke Open Do not use blades String line only personal condition and safety equipment WARNING Users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and or safety precautions are not followed Proper clothing and ...

Page 4: ...ve clothing can increase operator fatigue which may lead to heat stroke Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler Extended Operation Extreme Conditions It is believed that a condition called Raynaud s Phenomenon which affects the fingers of certain individuals may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold Exposure to vibration and cold may ...

Page 5: ...scles and tendons of the fingers hands arms and shoulders may cause soreness swelling numbness weakness and extreme pain in those areas Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury RSI An extreme RSI condition is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CTS which could occur when your wrist swells and squeezes a vital nerve that runs through the area Some b...

Page 6: ... as listed in the Maintenance Section of this manual Emission Control exhaust evaporative EPA Phase 2 C A R B TIER III WARNING Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries Keep hands clothing and loose objects away from all openings ALWAYS stop engine disconnect spark plug and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions clearing debris or serv...

Page 7: ...uffler Description Locate these safety decals on your unit Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instruc tions on them If a decal cannot be read a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information 13 12 14 15 16 17 19 18 1 11 P N X505002500 ...

Page 8: ...the Gear Housing Assem bly just above the cutting attachment Helps protect the operator by deflecting debris produced during the trimming operation This shield must be replaced with the steel shield for blade use 10 THROTTLE TRIGGER Spring loaded to return to idle when released During acceleration press trigger gradu ally for best operating technique 11 SPARK PLUG Provides spark to ignite fuel mix...

Page 9: ...Echo Power BlendX TM 2 stroke oil sample ______ 1 Nylon Trimmer Head ______ 1 T Wrench ______ 1 Torx T27 L Wrench ______ 1 locking tool ______ 1 Plastic shield ______ 1 shield plate ______ 3 5mm x 16mm screws shield mtg Assembly plastic shield installation for Nylon Line Operation Tools Required Torx T27 L Wrench Parts Required Plastic Shield Shield Plate three 3 5mm x 16mm screws NOTE The plastic...

Page 10: ... turning it counter clockwise until head is tight against adapter plate C 4 Remove locking tool D D E to advance trimmer line Tip To advance trimmer line tap trimmer head against the ground while the head is turning at normal operating speed nylon line replacement See Maintenance Section for nylon line replacement remove nylon line head Note Do not disassemble nylon line head 1 Align locking hole ...

Page 11: ...ctions clearing debris or servicing unit Allow unit to cool before performing service Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces Operation WARNING Engine exhaust IS HOT and contains Carbon Monoxide CO a poison gas Breathing CO can cause unconscious ness serious injury or death Exhaust can cause serious burns ALWAYS position unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face a...

Page 12: ...or carrying the unit Brush Clearing Blades Require Install U Handle Blade Conversion Kit Includes metal shield A shoulder harness with hip pad C and U Handles D A C D operation with blades Preparing the Trimmer Brush Cutter for Blade Use WARNING Blade use DEMANDS specific Brush Cutter configuration Operation without specified shield barrier bar or U handle and harness can result in serious persona...

Page 13: ...owth 19 mm 3 4 in diameter or larger 80 Tooth Brush Blade P N 69500120331 is designed for cutting brush and woody growth up to 13 mm 1 2 in diameter 22 Tooth Clearing Blade 99944200130 is designed for dense thickets and saplings up to 64 mm 2 1 2 in diameter Use Shoulder Waist Harness P N 99944200200 Use of the Shoul der Waist Harness is recommended for ALL Trimmer Brush Cutter use not just Blade ...

Page 14: ...ts Gasoline Use 89 Octane R M 2 mid grade or higher gasoline known to be good quality Gasoline may contain up to 10 Ethanol grain alcohol or 15 MTBE methyl tertiary butyl ether Gasoline containing methanol wood alco hol is NOT approved Two Stroke Oil A two stroke engine oil meeting ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O FC FD Standards must be used Echo brand premium Power BlendX TM Universal 2 Stroke...

Page 15: ...1 Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline 2 Add the proper amount of 2 stroke oil to gasoline 3 Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline 4 Add remaining gasoline close fuel container and remix IMPORTANT Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions Some states may require the use of automatic fuel shut off containers to reduce fuel spillage...

Page 16: ...and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles Firmly grasp right hand grip and throttle trigger lockout 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 5 pulls move choke lever back to Run position Hold throttle trigger and throttle trigger lockout f...

Page 17: ...P posi tion 2 Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb C until fuel is visible in the Clear fuel return line 3 Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles Rapidly 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 Release Throttle Allow engine to return to idle befo...

Page 18: ...rming service Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces Maintenance COMPONENT SYSTEM MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE REQ D SKILL LEVEL DAILY OR BEFORE USE EVERY REFUEL 3 MONTHS OR 90 HOURS YEARLY 600 HOURS Air Filter Inspect Clean 1 I C R Choke Shutter Inspect Clean 1 I C Fuel Filter Inspect Replace 1 I I R Fuel Cap Gasket Inspect Replace 1 I Fuel System Inspect Replace 1 I 3 I 3 Spark ...

Page 19: ...ubber sealing edges are deformed 4 If filter can be reused be certain it Fits tightly in the air filter cavity Is installed with the original side out 5 Install air filter cover fuel filter Level 1 Tools required 200 250 mm 8 10 in length of wire with one end bent into a hook clean rag funnel and an approved fuel container Parts required REPOWERTM AIR FUEL FILTER KIT DANGER Fuel is VERY flammable ...

Page 20: ... Level 2 Tools required Torx L Wrench T27 Cleaning Brush 25 50 mm 1 2 in Parts Required None if you are careful 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 from the engine Overheating and engine seizure can occur when Air intakes are blocked preventing cooling air from reaching t...

Page 21: ... NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins 4 Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins 5 Remove ignition wires from clip for cleaning 6 Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter and fuel tank 7 Assemble components in reverse order A B exhaust system Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2 Tools Required Torx L Wrench T27 Soft Metal Brush Parts Required Spark ...

Page 22: ...eplace if damaged 5 Install heat shield and muffler 6 Tighten muffler mounting bolts or nuts to 80 95 in lbf 90 110 kgf cm 7 Start engine and warm to operating temperature 8 Stop engine and re tighten mounting bolts or nuts to specifica tions 9 Install muffler cover and attach spark plug lead C E F D 1 Remove engine cover screws 2 and engine cover B 2 Place piston at Top Dead Center TDC to prevent...

Page 23: ...er Important If the engine is adjusted for operation above 1 100 feet MSL the carburetor must be re adjusted when operating the engine below 1 100 feet MSL otherwise severe engine damage can result Level 2 Tools required Screwdriver Tachometer ECHO P N 99051130017 Parts required None NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli ance with emission regulations Carburetor...

Page 24: ...ase if necessary DO NOT over fill Drive Shaft 1 Loosen two 2 screws B and remove center locating screw C Pull gear box and shield from drive shaft housing 2 Pull flexible cable from the drive shaft housing wipe clean and re coat with a thin coating 15 ml 1 2 oz of grease 3 Slide the flexible cable back in the drive housing DO NOT get dirt on the flex cable 4 Install the gear housing and shield ass...

Page 25: ...lear any remaining line or debris from spool and drum 3 Align pegs on inner drive A with grooves in spool B and install spool onto drum Do not push down on spool Turn spool counter clockwise until locking peg clicks into hole in spool C 4 Align arrows on spool with marks on drum 5 Insert two ends of one 24 foot piece of 095 nylon trimmer line into holes on sides of drum B A C ...

Page 26: ...26 6 Hold drum securely and turn spool clockwise to wind line onto spool 7 Cut remaining line loop to separate into two pieces ...

Page 27: ...unsafe handling due to vibration and can result in blade failure Tool required Flatfile preferred Electricgrinderifspecialcareis used Round rat tail file for gullet radius 1 File each tooth at a 30 degree angle a specific number of times eg 4 strokes per tooth Work your way around the blade until all teeth are sharp 2 DO NOT file the gullet radius of the tooth with the flat file The radius must re...

Page 28: ... 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 e v 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 e c c a...

Page 29: ... injury may result 2 Place the stop switch in the OFF position 3 Remove accumulation of grease oil dirt and debris from exterior of unit 4 Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required 5 Tighten all the screws and nuts 6 Drain the fuel tank completely and pull the recoil starter handle several times to remove fuel from the carburetor 7 Remove the spark plug and pour 7 cc 1 4 oz o...

Page 30: ...e 89 Octane unleaded Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE Do not use alternative fuels such as E 20 or E 85 Oil Power Blend X TM Premium Universal 2 Stroke Oil Fuel Tank Capacity 0 44 lit 14 9 US fl oz Starter System Automatic Rewind Starter Clutch Centrifugal Type Vibration Isolated System Rubber cushion on engine mount heavy duty Rubber grip on front ha...

Page 31: ...Grass Trimmer Brush Cutter Operator s Manual 31 notes ...

Page 32: ...s product you may call the ECHO Consumer Product Support Department at 1 800 673 1558 from 8 30 am 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 registration To ensure trouble free warranty coverage it is important that you regis ter your Echo equipment on line...

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