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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

   

 

 

   

X7722273301

X772000331
11/09

Summary of Contents for SRM-225i

Page 1: ...fully 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 O...

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 Warrant...

Page 3: ...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 pe...

Page 4: ...e 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...

Page 5: ...cles 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...

Page 6: ...edures are followed as listed in the Maintenance Section of this manual WARNING Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries Keep hands clothing and loose objects away from all openings...

Page 7: ...ffler 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 order...

Page 8: ...lps 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 idl...

Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ...omatic nylon line heads must be used only with plastic debris shield with cut off knife Using nylon line heads with metal debris shield can result in trimmer damage caused by operation with excessive...

Page 11: ...tions 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...

Page 12: ...r 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 th...

Page 13: ...wth 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...

Page 14: ...s 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 meth...

Page 15: ...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 g...

Page 16: ...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 stop 4 Reco...

Page 17: ...stored in the starter 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 t...

Page 18: ...ing 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 YE...

Page 19: ...bber 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 Too...

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 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 b...

Page 22: ...place 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...

Page 23: ...portant 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...

Page 24: ...se 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 hou...

Page 25: ...ear 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 lock...

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: ...nsafe 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 deg...

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...

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 require...

Page 30: ...ine oil Gasoline Use 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 15 or E 85 Oil Power Blend X TM Premium U...

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 cab...

Page 32: ...e 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...

Page 33: ...quipment 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 ca...

Page 34: ...34 notes...

Page 35: ...Grass Trimmer Brush Cutter Operator s Manual 35 notes...

Page 36: ...esenting your unit for Warranty service repairs proof of purchase is required echo consumer product support If you require assistance or have questions concerning the applica tion operation or mainten...

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