Echo SRM-230 - 10-05 Operator's Manual

Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter Operator's Manual MODEL SRM - 230 SRM - 230S X7532091204 X753000594 10/05 ...

All Rights Reserved. INTRODUCTION 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'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 ...

OPERATOR'S MANUAL 3 PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS IMPORTANT The enclosed message provides information necessary for the protec- tion of the unit. NOTE This enclosed message provides tips for use, care and maintenance of the unit. Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you. SAFETY MANUAL SAFETY SYMBOLS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION This symbol accompanied by the words WARNING and DANGER calls attention to an ...

• if you are tired or sick, • if you are taking medication, • if you have taken alcohol or drugs. Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well. Eye Protection Wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE requirements whenever you operate the unit. Hand Protection Wear no-slip, heavy-duty work gloves to improve your grip on the handle. Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands. Hearing Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used. Proper Clothing Wear snug fitting, durable clothing; • Pants shoul ...

OPERATOR'S MANUAL 5 WARNING DANGER Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death. Read the Manuals • Provide all users of this equipment with the Operator’s Manual and Safety Manual for instructions on Safe Operation. Clear the Work Area • Spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children and animals prevented from coming nearer than 15 m (50 ft.) while the unit is in use. Keep a Firm Grip • Hold the front and rear handles with both hands, with thumbs and fingers encircling the handles. Keep a Solid ...

combination. ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and safety manual. • Check unit for loose/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 ensure that the cut-off knife issecurely i ...

OPERATOR'S MANUAL 7 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 12 19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 P/N 89016006361 Hot Decal (near muffler) P/N 89016054130 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 ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ORDER- ING instructions for specific information. P/N X505001930 Shaft Decal P/N 89016054130 P/N X505001930 ...

2. GRIP - Rear (right hand) handle. 3. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged. 4. STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of the Throttle Trigger Housing. Move switch FORWARD to RUN, BACK to STOP. 5. FRONT HANDLE - The Front (loop) handle is loosely assembled to the Drive Shaft assembly and must be posi- tioned for proper control and operator comfort. 6. DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY - Includes the Rear (right hand) Handle assembly, Gear H ...

OPERATOR'S MANUAL 9 CONTENTS The ECHO product you purchased has been partially assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, installation of the plastic debris shield, nylon line head, and positioning of the front handle are necessary. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts. * Some Echo units may be factory pre-assembled. The nylon line head, plastic debris shield, and mounting hardware shown in the contents list are pre-assembled to the unit. No assembly tools are needed. The ...

(Use with Plastic Shield) 1. Be sure upper adaptor plate remains on PTO shaft. 2. Align locking hole in upper plate with notch 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 FRONT HANDLE ADJUSTMENT NOTE Label shows minimum spacing for front handle location. 1. Position front handle for comfortable operation and secure screws. ...

OPERATOR'S MANUAL 11 OPERATION OPERATION WITH BLADES Preparing the Trimmer/Brush Cutter for Blade Use WARNING DANGER Blade use DEMANDS specific Brush Cutter configuration. Operation without specified shield, handle, and harness can result in serious personal injury. Follow installation instructions included in optional kits. A B Grass/Weed Blades Require: Install Blade Conversion Kit, Includes metal shield (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. A D Brush ...

is used. DO NOT use this blade for heavy weeds or brush! 8 Tooth Weed/Grass Blade (P/N 69600120331) is designed for grass, garden debris and thick weeds. DO NOT use this blade for brush or heavy woody growth, 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 64 mm (2-1/2 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 Shoulder/ Waist Harness is recommended for ALL Trimm ...

OPERATOR'S MANUAL 13 o it a R 1 : 0 5 - x i M li O o t l e u F . S . U C I R T E M S A G LI O S A G LI O s n olla G .z o .l F r e tiL .c c 1 2 5 6 . 2 2 . 5 3 1 4 8 0 2 0 8 0 6 1 0 0 4 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. After use • DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can occur. Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container. Storage - Fuel storage laws vary by locality. Contact your local government for the laws affecting your area. As a precaution, store fuel in an approved, ...

WARNING DANGER The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in loss of control and possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment off the ground and away from objects that could become entangled or thrown. 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) forward away from the STOP position. 2. Choke Move choke lever (B) to Cold Start Position ( ). 3. 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. 4. Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all ob ...

OPERATOR'S MANUAL 15 STARTING WARM ENGINE The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke, and do not depress throttle trigger to wide open position. WARNING DANGER The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. NOTE If attachment moves, readjust carburetor according to “Carburetor Adjustment” instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer. 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP position. 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 ...

your trimmer achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit to an ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance. To help you decide whether you want to DO-IT-YOURSELF or have the ECHO Dealer do it, each maintenance task has been graded. If the task is not listed, see your ECHO Dealer for repairs. SKILL LEVELS Level 1 = Easy to do. Most required tools come with unit. Level 2 = Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required. Level 3 = Experience required. ...

OPERATOR'S MANUAL 17 AIR FILTER Level 1. Tools Required: Cleaning brush 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) Parts Required: 90008 REPOWERTM AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT. 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from the air cleaner area. 2. Remove the air cleaner cover. Lightly brush debris from filter. If element is fuel soaked, deformed, 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 Level 1. Tools Requir ...

Parts Required: REPOWERTM Tune-Up Kit P/N 90074C IMPORTANT Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) otherwise severe engine damage may occur. 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. DO NOT sand blast to clean. Remaining sand will damage engine. 3. Adjust spark plug gap by bending outer electrode. 4. Tighten spark plug to 150-170 kg/cm (130-150 in. lb.). COOLING SYSTEM Level 2. Tools Required: 4 mm Hex Wrench, cleaning brush, 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) Parts Required: None if you ar ...

OPERATOR'S MANUAL 19 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (A). 3. Remove screw and top guard (B). 4. Remove engine cover (C). IMPORTANT DO 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. Assemble components in reverse order. EXHAUST SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. Tools Required: Cross Head Screwdriver, Soft Metal Brush, 4 mm Hex Wrench Parts Required: Spark Arrestor Screen, Gasket A B C ...

2. Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (A). 3. Place piston at Top Dead Center (TDC) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. 4. Remove spark arrestor screen cover (B), gasket (C) and screen (D) from muffler body. 5. Clean carbon deposits from muffler components. NOTE When cleaning carbon deposit, be careful not to damage the catalylic element inside muffler. 6. Replace screen if it is cracked, plugged or has holes burned through. 7. Assemble components in reverse order. Cylinder Exhaust Port Level 3 IMPORTANT The cylinder exhaust port must be inspected and cleaned of excess carbon every 3 months o ...