Echo SRM-230 - 10-05 Operator'S Manual Download Page 2

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Copyright© 2005 By Echo, Incorporated
All Rights Reserved.

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NTRODUCTION

Welcome to the ECHO family.  This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on-the-job
dependability.  Read and understand this manual and the SAFETY MANUAL you found in the same package.  You will
find both easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages.

THE

 

OPERATOR

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S

 

MANUAL

Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe
place for future reference. It contains specifications and information for
operation, starting, stopping, maintenance, storage and assembly
specific to this product.

THE

 

SAFETY

 

MANUAL

Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe
place for future reference. It explains possible hazards involved with the
use of Grass Trimmers and Brush Cutters and what measures you
should take to make their use safer.

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ONTENTS

Introduction ........................................................................ 2

- The Operator's Manual .............................................. 2
- The Safety manual ...................................................... 2

Safety .................................................................................. 3

- Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information . 3
- International Symbols ................................................. 3
- Personal Condition and Safety Equipment ................. 3
- Equipment .................................................................. 6

Emission Control ................................................................ 6
Description ......................................................................... 7
Contents ............................................................................. 9
Assembly ............................................................................ 9

- Plastic Shield Installation ............................................ 9
- Nylon Line Head Installation ................................... 10
- Front Handle Installation .......................................... 10

Operation .......................................................................... 11

- Operation with Blades .............................................. 11
- Fuel ........................................................................... 13
- Starting Cold Engine ................................................. 14
- Starting Warm Engine ............................................... 15
- Stopping Engine ........................................................ 15

Maintenance ..................................................................... 16

- Skill Levels ................................................................ 16
- Maintenance Intervals .............................................. 16
- Air Filter ................................................................... 17
- Fuel Filter ................................................................. 17
- Spark Plug ................................................................. 18
- Cooling System ......................................................... 18
- Exhaust System ........................................................ 19
- Carburetor Adjustment Emission ............................. 20
- Lubrication ................................................................ 21
- Nylon Line Replacement .......................................... 22
- Sharpening Metal Blades .......................................... 23

Troubleshooting ................................................................ 24
Storage .............................................................................. 25
Specifications .................................................................... 26
Servicing Information ........................................................ 28

- Parts .......................................................................... 28
- Service ....................................................................... 28
- ECHO Consumer Product Support .......................... 28
- Warranty Card .......................................................... 28
- Additional or Replacement Manuals ........................ 28

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.
Illustrations may include optional equipment and
accessories, and may not include all standard equipment.

Summary of Contents for SRM-230 - 10-05

Page 1: ...perationandinstructionscarefully ECHOprovidesanOperator s ManualandaSafetyManual Bothmustbereadandunderstoodforproperandsafe operation Grass Trimmer Brush Cutter Operator s Manual MODEL SRM 230 SRM 23...

Page 2: ...rator s Manual 2 The Safety manual 2 Safety 3 Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information 3 International Symbols 3 Personal Condition and Safety Equipment 3 Equipment 6 Emission Control 6 Descrip...

Page 3: ...tor and bystanders The circle with the slash symbol means whatever is shown within the circle is prohibited Hot Surface Carburetor Adjustment Idle speed Carburetor Adjustment High speed mixture DESCRI...

Page 4: ...ease 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...

Page 5: ...muscles 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...

Page 6: ...ck that front loop handle and shoulder strap or shoulder waist harness are adjusted for safe comfortable operation See Assembly Section for proper adjustment An Emission Control Label is located on th...

Page 7: ...016054130 DESCRIPTION Locate these safety decals 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 or...

Page 8: ...fe Mounts on the Gear Housing Assembly just above the cutting attachment Helps protect the operator by deflecting debris produced during the trimming opera tion This shield must be replaced with the s...

Page 9: ...Drive Shaft Assembly ______1 Operator s Manual ______1 Safety Manual ______1 Warranty Registration Card ______1 LimitedWarrantyStatement ______1 Safety Glasses ______1 Echo Power Blend TM 2 stroke oi...

Page 10: ...otch in edge of gear housing and insert head locking tool C 3 Thread line head onto shaft by turning it counter clockwise until head is tight against upper plate 4 Remove head locking tool MIN SPACING...

Page 11: ...A barrier bar B and shoulder harness C NOTE The Barrier Bar is used to restrict rearward movement of the unit The Barrier Bar is NOT A HANDLE and should not be gripped when using or carrying the unit...

Page 12: ...designed for cutting brush and woody growth up to 64 mm 2 1 2 in diameter 22ToothClearingBlade 99944200130 isdesignedfordensethickets and saplings up to 64 mm 2 1 2 in diameter UseShoulder WaistHarne...

Page 13: ...il meets these standards 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 wa...

Page 14: ...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...

Page 15: ...ion 2 Primer Pump primer bulb C until fuel is 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 clear area and pu...

Page 16: ...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 i F r i A e c a l p e R n a e l...

Page 17: ...and very dirty replace 3 If element can be reused be certain it still fits the cavity in the air cleaner cover is installed with the original side out FUEL FILTER Level1 Tools Required 200 250mm 8 10...

Page 18: ...Level2 Tools Required 4mmHexWrench cleaningbrush 25or50mm 1or2in Parts Required None if you are careful IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures cooling air must pass freely through...

Page 19: ...O NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins 5 Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins 6 Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter and fuel tank 7 Ass...

Page 20: ...ust be inspected and cleaned of excess carbon every 3 months or 90 hours of operation in order to maintain this engine within the emissions durability period ECHO strongly recommends that you return y...

Page 21: ...therwise serious personal injury may result LUBRICATION Level1 Tools Required 13mmOpenEndWrench Screwdriver CleanRag Parts Required ECHO LUBETM 8oz P N91014 orLithiumBase Grease Gear Housing 1 Clean a...

Page 22: ...one on each side of barrier 3 Wind both lines tightly and evenly one on each side of barrier in the direction of arrow on bottom of spool 4 Place ends of lines into notches in spool leaving 6 in prot...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...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 y l r e...

Page 25: ...reach an open flame or spark 2 Place the stop switch A in the STOP position 3 Remove accumulation of grease oil dirt and debris fromexteriorofunit 4 Perform all periodic lubrication and services that...

Page 26: ...methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE Oil PowerBlendTM PremiumUniversal2 StrokeOil Fuel Tank Capacity 0 58lit 19 6USfl oz Starter System AutomaticRewindStarter Clutch CentrifugalType V...

Page 27: ...GRASS TRIMMER BRUSH CUTTER OPERATOR S MANUAL 27 NOTES...

Page 28: ...l the ECHO ConsumerProductSupportDepartmentat1 800 673 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...

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