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WARRANTY

 

Limited Warranty Statement

ECHO Incorporated warrants to the original retail purchaser 

that this ECHO® brand outdoor product is free from defects 

in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or 

replace at ECHO Incorporated’s discretion, any defective 

product free of charge within these time periods from the 

date of purchase.

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3 Year Consumer/Homeowner 

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1 Year Commercial 

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90 Days – For Rental Use

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90 Days Accessories and Replacement Parts 

This warranty extends to the original retail purchaser only 

and commences on the date of the original retail purchase.

Any part of this product found, in the reasonable judgment 

of ECHO Incorporated, to be defective in material or 

workmanship will be repaired or replaced without charge 

for parts and labor by an authorized ECHO dealer. Repair 

parts and accessories replaced under this warranty are 

warranted only for the balance of the original warranty 

period.

The product, including any defective part, must be returned 

to an authorized ECHO dealer within the warranty period. 

The expense of delivering the product to the dealer for 

warranty work and the expense of returning it back to the 

owner after repair or replacement will be paid by the owner. 

ECHO Incorporated’s responsibility in respect to claims 

is limited to making the required repairs or replacements 

and no claim of breach of warranty shall be cause for 

cancellation or rescission of the contract of sale of any 

ECHO brand outdoor product. Proof of purchase will be 

required by the dealer to substantiate any warranty claim. 

All warranty work must be performed by an authorized 

ECHO dealer. 

This warranty does not cover any product that has been 

subject to misuse, neglect, negligence, or accident, or that 

has been operated in any way contrary to the operating 

instructions as specified in the Operator’s Manual. This 

warranty does not apply to any damage to the product that 

is the result of improper maintenance or to any product 

that has been altered or modified. The warranty does not 

extend to repairs made necessary by normal wear or by the 

use of parts or accessories which are either incompatible 

with the ECHO brand outdoor product, or that adversely 

affect its operation, performance, or durability. In addition, 

this warranty does not cover wear to normal items such as, 

but not limited to:

 

A.  Tune-ups – Air filters, gas filters, carburetors, spark 

plugs, filters, oil changes

B.  Wear items – Recoil starter rope, wheels, bearings, 

belts, pulleys, chipper blades, shredder flails or knives.

C.  IMPORTANT: Some components not covered under t 

his warranty may still be covered by a separate warranty 

issued by the engine manufacturer. Please see the Engine 

Manufacturer Warranty (if any) supplied with this product 

for further details.

ECHO Incorporated reserves the right to change or 

improve the design of this product without assuming any 

obligation to modify any product previously manufactured.

All implied warranties are limited in duration to the stated 

warranty period. Accordingly, any such implied warranties 

including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, 

or otherwise, are disclaimed in their entirety after the 

expiration of the appropriate three-year, one-year, or 90 

day warranty period. ECHO incorporated’s obligation 

under this warranty is strictly and exclusively limited to 

the repair or replacement of defective parts and ECHO 

incorporated does not assume or authorize anyone to 

assume for them any other obligation. Some states do 

not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty 

lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. ECHO 

incorporated assumes no responsibility for incidental, 

consequential, or other damages including, but not limited 

to, expense of returning the product to an authorized 

dealer for ECHO brand outdoor products and expense 

of delivering it back to the owner, mechanic’s travel time, 

telephone or telegram charges, rental of a like product 

during the time warranty service is being performed, travel, 

loss or damage to personal property, loss of revenue, loss 

of use of the product, loss of time, or inconvenience. Some 

states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental 

or consequential damages, so the above limitation or 

exclusion may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may 

also have other rights which vary from state to state.

This warranty applies to ECHO brand Chipper Shredders 

and Wheeled Trimmers manufactured by or for ECHO 

Incorporated and sold in the United States and Canada.

To locate your nearest authorized ECHO dealer, visit www.

ECHO-usa.com or dial 1-800-432-ECHO (3246).

ECHO Incorporated

400 Oakwood Rd. 

Lake Zurich, IL 60047

1-800-432-ECHO (3246)

www.echo-usa.com

99922205557

04/20

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Page 1: ...WT 1610T 99922205557 06 2020 ECHO Incorporated www echo usa com Cancer and Reproductive Harm www P65Warnings ca gov Read and understand all provided literature before use Failure to do so could result in serious injury WARNING WARNING ...

Page 2: ...www echo usa com or by filling out the product registration sheet included in this manual Registering your product confirms warranty coverage and provides a direct link to ECHO if we find it necessary to contact you 2020 ECHO Incorporated All Rights Reserved Model No Serial No ADDITIONAL LITERATURE In addition to finding information online information is available from your Authorized ECHO Service...

Page 3: ...nty does not cover wear to normal items such as but not limited to A Tune ups Air filters gas filters carburetors spark plugs filters oil changes B Wear items Recoil starter rope wheels bearings belts pulleys chipper blades shredder flails or knives C IMPORTANT Some components not covered under t his warranty may still be covered by a separate warranty issued by the engine manufacturer Please see ...

Page 4: ...3 FILL THE FUEL TANK 4 3 FEATURES CONTROLS 5 4 OPERATION 6 4 1 STARTING THE TRIMMER 6 4 2 STOPPING THE TRIMMER 6 4 3 TRIMMING GUIDE 6 4 4 OFF CENTER TILT FEATURE OCT 7 5 SERVICE MAINTENANCE 8 5 1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 8 5 2 ENGINE MAINTENANCE 8 5 3 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 9 5 4 CUTTING STRING REPLACEMENT 9 5 5 DRIVE BELT CHECKING TENSIONING AND REPLACEMENT 10 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 11 7 SPECIFICATIONS...

Page 5: ... in affected areas it must be equipped with a spark arrestor in continuous effective working order The spark arrestor must be attached to the engine exhaust system in such a manner that flames or heat from the system will not ignite flammable material Failure of the owner operator of the equipment to comply with federal state and local laws may subject him or her to fines and or other penalties Co...

Page 6: ...motors etc 6 Drain the fuel and dispose of it in a safe manner for storage periods of three months or more 1 5 MAINTENANCE STORAGE SAFETY 15o 6 Do not operate this machine if you are under the influence of alcohol medications or substances that can affect your vision balance or judgement Do not operate if tired or ill You must be in good health to operate this machine safely 7 Do not operate this ...

Page 7: ... machine Keep face and body away from discharge areas Do not allow hands or any part of body or clothing near any moving part to avoid serious personal injury Obtain and wear safety glasses and use hearing protection at all times when operating this machine 1 PN YH653000230 Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation A spark arrestor may be required The...

Page 8: ... all parts to stop moving and disconnect spark plug wire Allow the engine and muffler to cool for at least three minutes 2 Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove cap 3 Using a clean funnel fill fuel tank to 1 2 1 3 cm below bottom of filler neck to provide space for any fuel expansion Install fuel fill cap securely and wipe up any spilled gasoline Check the oil level and if needed fill the eng...

Page 9: ...e trimmer disk has stopped rotating to inspect or service the trimmer 3 RECOIL STARTER Used to start engine Grasp handle and slowly pull until resistance is felt After resistance is felt pull the cord quickly to start the engine and prevent kickback 4 TILT CONTROL HANDLE Used to adjust the degree of tilt for the trimmer head and body when using the Off Center Tilt OCT feature 5 HANDLE BAR ADJUSTME...

Page 10: ...felt then pull quickly to start the engine and prevent kickback Repeat if necessary 5 Allow engine to warm up and turn the choke OFF 4 2 STOPPING THE TRIMMER Release the trimmer bail Allow the machine to come to complete stop before inspection or servicing You can tell when the machine has come to a complete stop when the trimmer disk is not rotating WARNING 4 3 TRIMMING GUIDE Inspect and clean en...

Page 11: ... the four settings that are available 4 4 OFF CENTER TILT FEATURE OCT 1 Level The height adjustment handle is set in the position closest to the rear of the trimmer 2 5 4 degrees The height adjustment handle is set in the second position from the rear of the trimmer Figure 4 1 Level Figure 4 2 Second Position 3 10 3 degrees The height adjustment handle is set in the third position from the rear of...

Page 12: ...ck fill All internal and external nuts and bolts Check tightness Cooling shrouds Clean 1 Belt Check tightness Spark arrestor Clean Entire machine Clean Starter drive Service 1 Perform more frequently under extremely dusty conditions If equipped Change oil after first 5 8 hours of use then every 50 hours or every season As the Limited Warranty states failure by the Owner to perform normal maintenan...

Page 13: ...the cutting string back and feed through the first hole on the opposite end of the trimmer head 4 Feed through the remaining second hole and pull the cutting string tight The cutting strings in the middle two holes should be the same length If the length differs cut to an even length 5 Optional method Tie knot in middle of string Insert loose ends through holes in trimmer plate Mow Ball Trimmer Di...

Page 14: ... worn replace it by following these steps 1 Shut off the engine Disconnect the spark plug wire 2 Remove the front cover 1 3 Loosen the four bolts 2 fastening the spindle hub to the trimmer bottom frame This will allow the spindle hub with the attached trimmer pulley to move freely 4 Remove the four screws 3 on the sides of the body below the engine Remove plate 4 to expose the belt 5 Remove worn o...

Page 15: ...as line at carburetor and check for obstruction Drain gas tank and refill with fresh gasoline Dirty stale water contaminated gas Drain tank and fill with fresh gasoline Flooded engine Put throttle control in run position and crank engine several times to clear out excess gas Dirty or plugged air cleaner or engine cooling fins Clean or replace air cleaner Clean cooling fins and shroud area of engin...

Page 16: ...ing string 20 0 155 Cross Fire 50 8 cm 0 39 cm Cross Fire Wheel support Ball bearings Offset 2 left 5 cm left Control vibration level 2 5 m s Noise level 99 dB Weight 84 lbs 38 1 kg Machine Dimensions L W H 45 23 43 114 cm 58 cm 109 cm Spark Arrester Equipped No If a spark arrester is required it must meet the specifications and performance requirements of local state and federal laws and regulati...

Page 17: ...pecified in this manual When using locking elements increase torque values by 5 BOLT DIAMETER A BOLT TORQUE SAE 2 SAE 5 SAE 8 NM FT LB NM FT LB NM FT LB 1 4 7 5 5 5 11 8 16 12 5 16 15 11 23 17 34 25 3 8 27 20 41 30 61 45 7 16 41 30 68 50 95 70 1 2 68 50 102 75 149 110 9 16 97 70 149 110 203 150 5 8 122 90 203 150 312 230 3 4 217 160 353 260 515 380 7 8 230 170 542 400 814 600 1 298 220 786 580 122...

Page 18: ... STRING 155 DIA CROSS FIRE 1 LB DONUT 314155056 STRING 155 DIA CROSS FIRE 3 LB SPOOL 102225175 STRING 175 DIA CROSS FIRE 50 Count 21 Strips 311175067 STRING 175 DIA CROSS FIRE 1 LB DONUT 314175057 STRING 175 DIA CROSS FIRE 3 LB SPOOL 99944400001 KIT NO SPARK MOW BALL 99944400000 KIT PRO LINE HEAD Pro line Head Kit 99944400000 ...

Page 19: ...EASY NOTE your information will never be sold or misused by ECHO Inc Registering your purchase enables us to contact you in the unlikely event of a service update or product recall and verifies your ownership for warranty consideration If you do not have access to the Internet you can complete the form below and mail to ECHO Incorporated Product Registration PO Box 1139 Lake Zurich IL 60047 9 PROD...

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