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1. POWER HEAD - Factory Assembled to the Drive Shaft assembly.  Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition

System and Recoil Starter.

2. GRIP - Rear (right hand) handle.

3. STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of the Throttle Trigger Housing.. Move switch FORWARD to

RUN, BACK to STOP.

4. FRONT HANDLE - The Front (loop) handle is factory assembled to the Drive Shaft assembly but must be reposi-

tioned for proper cutting attitude and operator comfort.

5. DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY - Factory Assembled to the Power Head.  Includes the Rear (right hand) Handle

Assembly, Bearing Housing Assembly, Throttle Trigger, Front (loop, left hand) Handle Assembly, Flexible Drive

Cable and Safety Decals.

6.  NYLON CUTTER HEAD - Contains replaceable nylon trimming line that advances when the trimmer head is tapped

against the ground while the head is turning at normal operating speed.

7.  CUT-OFF KNIFE - Trims line to the correct length (5 in.). If trimmer is operated without a cut-off knife the line will

become too long - more than (5 in.) - the operating speed will slow, the engine overheat and performance will suffer.

8.  DEBRIS SHIELD ASSEMBLY - Included in plastic bag (co-pack).    MUST be installed on unit before use, see

Assembly Instructions. Shield assembly includes the Cut-Off Knife and Safety Decal. Mounts on the Bearing

Housing Assembly just above the cutting attachment. Helps protect the operator by deflecting debris produced

during the trimming operation.

9. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released.  During acceleration, press trigger gradually

for best operating technique.

10. SHOULDER HARNESS - Optional (P/N 99944200201).  An adjustable strap that suspends the unit from the operator.

11. TOP GUARD - Protects operator's arm from the hot engine during normal operation.

12. SPARK ARRESTOR - CATALYTIC MUFFLER / MUFFLER -The muffler or catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise

and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler. Keep

exhaust area clear of flammable debris.

13. FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel filter.

14. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Pull handle slowly until recoil starter engages, then quickly and firmly.  When engine

starts, return handle slowly.  DO NOT let handle snap back or damage to unit will occur.

15. FUEL TANK CAP - Cover and seals fuel tank opening.

16. PURGE BULB -Pumping purge bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank priming the carburetor

for starting.  Pump purge bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump purge bulb

an additional 4 or 5 times.

17. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable filter element.

18. CHOKE - Located at the rear of the air cleaner housing. Move choke lever to "Cold Start"  (

) to close choke for

cold starting. Move choke lever to "Run" (

) position to open choke.

19. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.

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Страница 1: ...ulesforsafeoperationandinstructionscarefully ECHOprovidesan Operator sManualandaSafetyManual Bothmustbereadandunderstoodfor properandsafeoperation Grass Trimmer Operator s Manual MODEL GT 231 X7502098...

Страница 2: ...eir use safer TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 2 The Operator s Manual 2 The Safety Manual 2 Safety 3 Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information 3 International Symbols 3 Personal Conditions and Sa...

Страница 3: ...RIPTION APPLICATION SYMBOL FORM SHAPE SYMBOL DESCRIPTION APPLICATION SYMBOL FORM SHAPE Read and understand Operator s Manual WEAR EYES EARS AND HEAD PROTECTION FUEL AND OIL MIXTURE FINGER SEVERING SAF...

Страница 4: ...g can increase operator fatigue which may lead to heat stroke Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler Vibration and Cold It is believed that a condit...

Страница 5: ...petitive move ment Do exercises to strengthen the hand and arm muscles Immediately stop using all power equipment and consult a doctor if you feel tingling numbness or pain in the fingers hands wrists...

Страница 6: ...missing nuts bolts and screws Tighten and or replace as needed Inspect fuel lines tank and area around carburetor for fuel leaks DO NOT operate unit if leaks are found Inspect shield for damage and e...

Страница 7: ...ur 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 ordered from your ECHO dealer See PARTS ORDER INGinstruc...

Страница 8: ...above the cutting attachment Helps protect the operator by deflecting debris produced during the trimming operation 9 THROTTLETRIGGER Springloadedtoreturntoidlewhenreleased Duringacceleration presstri...

Страница 9: ...___ 1 Safety Manual ___ 1 Shield Assembly ___ 1 LockingTool ___ 1 HardwareBag ___ 1 1 4 20bolt ___ 1 1 4 20 wing nut ___ 1 1 4 20flatwasher ___ 1 Warranty Card Limited Warranty ___ 1 Safety Glasses _...

Страница 10: ...t handle location NOTE Front handle is pre installed Repositioning and tightening is all that is required 1 Position front handle E in comfortable operating position and tighten wing nut F The cutting...

Страница 11: ...Fuel Requirements Gasoline Use 89 Octane R M 2 mid grade or higher gasoline known to be good quality Gasoline may contain up to 15 MTBE methyl tertiary butyl ether Gasohol containing methyl wood alcoh...

Страница 12: ...on a flat area 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 positio...

Страница 13: ...ntil 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 area and keep movable attachment parts clear of al...

Страница 14: ...c E d e d n e m 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...

Страница 15: ...fits tightly in the air filter cavity is installed with the original side out NOTE Carburetor adjustment may be needed after air filter cleaning replacement See Carburetor Adjustment Section FUEL FILT...

Страница 16: ...ING SYSTEM Level2 Tools required CrossHeadScrewdriver 4mmHexWrench 25 or 50 mm 1 or 2 in cleaning brush Parts Required None if you are careful IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperature...

Страница 17: ...se 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 Assemble c...

Страница 18: ...rder to maintain this engine within the emissions durability period ECHO strongly recommends that you return your unit to your ECHO dealer for this important maintenance service CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT...

Страница 19: ...s Required 8 mm Open end wrench screwdriver clean rag Parts Required ECHO LUBETM 8oz P N91014 orLithiumBase Grease 1 Remove plastic shield 2 Loosen bearing housing locating screw A at the top of the h...

Страница 20: ...ng you Place index finger between the strands and wind line clockwise follow direc tion of arrow molded in spool tightly and evenly 5 Place ends of line in the two notches D molded in the spool with 1...

Страница 21: ...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...

Страница 22: ...ark 2 Place the stop switch in the OFF position 3 Remove accumulation of grease oil dirt and debris fromexteriorofunit 4 Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required 5 Tighten all t...

Страница 23: ...GasolineandTwo strokeOil Fuel OilRatio 50 1 two stroke air cooled engine oil Gasoline 89 Octane unleaded DO NOT use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE Oil PowerBlend...

Страница 24: ...Friday Before calling please know the model and serial number of your unit to help your Consumer Product Support Representative WARRANTY REGISTRATION You may register your Echo equipment using the wa...

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