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WARNING

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. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.

Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter

Operator's Manual

MODEL

SRM-225

X7722271602

X772000152
12/09

Summary of Contents for SRM-225 - 12-09

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 X7722271602 X772000152 12 09 ...

Page 2: ... 25 Sharpening Metal Blades 27 Troubleshooting 28 Storage 29 Specifications 30 Warranty Statements 31 Servicing Information 36 Parts Serial Number 36 Service 36 ECHO Consumer Product Support 36 Warranty Card 36 Additional or Replacement Manuals 36 Specifications descriptions and illustrative material in this literature are as accurate as known at the time of publication but are subject to change w...

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: ...servicing unit DO NOT start or operate unit unless all guards and protective covers are properly assembled to unit NEVER reach into any opening while the engine is running Moving parts may not be visible through openings WARNINg Check fuel system for leaks due to fuel tank damage especially if the unit is dropped If damage or leaks are found do not use unit otherwise serious personal injury or pro...

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: ...using 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 mixture 12 ARM...

Page 9: ...M 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 shield is for use ...

Page 10: ...ine head installation Tools Required Head Locking Tool Parts Required Nylon Line Head Caution Wear Gloves or personal injury may result Cutoff knife is sharp Gearcase and surrounding area may be hot 1 Be sure adapter plate C remains on PTO shaft A 2 Align locking hole in upper plate with notch in edge of gear hous ing and insert head locking tool D 3 Thread line head E onto shaft by turning it cou...

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: ...rea 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 locko...

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: ... Plug Inspect Clean 1 I C R Cooling System Inspect Clean 2 I C Muffler Spark Arrestor Inspect Clean Replace 2 I C R Cylinder Exhaust Port Inspect Clean Decarbon 2 I C Drive Shaft Flex Cable Models Grease 2 I 1 Gear Housing Grease 2 I 2 Recoil Starter Rope Inspect Clean 1 I C Screws Nuts Bolts Inspect Tighten Replace 1 I 2 Apply POWER BLENDXTM grease every 50 hours of use 3 Low evaporative fuel tan...

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 Install muffler cover and attach spark plug lead 8 Start engine and warm to operating temperature 9 Stop engine and re tighten mounting bolts or nuts to specifica tions 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: ...mportant If the engine is adjusted for operation above 1 100 feet ASL the carburetor must be re adjusted when operating the engine below 1 100 feet ASL otherwise severe engine damage may 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 adj...

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: ... Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE Do not use alternative fuels such as E 15 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 handle Operating Rod 2...

Page 31: ... income producing use will be covered by this limited warranty for five 5 years from date of purchase EXCEPTIONS For two stroke engine powered products the electronic ignition module flexible drive cables SRM solid drive shafts and TC tines are warranted for the life of the product on parts only Cutting attachments such as but not limited to bars chains sprockets blades and nylon trimmer heads for...

Page 32: ...ge procedures stale fuel including failure to provide or perform required maintenance services as prescribed in the operator s manual Preventative maintenance as outlined in the operators manual is the customer s responsibility Failures due to improper set up pre delivery service or repair service by anyone other than authorized ECHO servicing dealer during the warranty period Certain parts and ot...

Page 33: ...equipment SORE was designed built and equipped to conform with applicable EPA and C A R B emissions standards and that your equipment SORE is free from defects in material and workmanship that would cause it to fail to conform with applicable requirements for 2 years or the length of the ECHO Inc warranty whichever is longer The warranty period begins on the date the product is purchased by an end...

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Page 36: ...e repairs proof of purchase is required echo consumer product support If you require assistance or have questions concerning the applica tion operation or maintenance of this 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 warra...

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