Echo GT_225 - 11-09 Operator's Manual

tor's Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. X7722271204 X772000114 11/09 ...

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 operations tips and SAFETY messages. the operator's manual Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it i ...

international symbols Beware - Thrown, Ricochet objects Wear hand and foot protection Hot Surface Symbol description/application Symbol form/ shape Symbol description/application Symbol form/ shape Read and under- stand Operator's Manual. Wear eyes, ears and head protec- tion Fuel and oil mixture Safety/Alert DO NOT smoke near fuel. Wear slip re- sistant foot wear. Do not exceed 10,000 RPM. Symbol description/application ...

• 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 re- quirements whenever you operate the unit. Hand Protection Wear no-slip, heavy-duty work gloves to improve your grip on the handles. Gloves also reduce ...

Repetitive Stress Injuries -- It is believed that overusing the 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 for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI). An extreme RSI condition is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), which could occur when your wrist swells and s ...

openings. • ALWAYS stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit. • DO NOT start or operate unit unless all guards and protective covers are properly assembled to unit. • NEVER reach into any opening while the engi ...

3 4 5 6 7 8 2 9 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 ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information. Shaft Decal P/N X505002310 Hot Decal (near muffler) P/N X505002500 P/N X505001930 1 10 12 14 17 15 16 18 11 13 ...

tion 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 re-posi- tioned for proper cutting attitu ...

_____ - Trimmer Assembly: _____ - Power Head _____ - Drive Shaft Assembly _____ - Plastic Bag (Co-Pack) _____ - Operator's Manual _____ - Safety Manual _____ - Warranty Card _____ - Locking Tool, P/N 89751801131 (head locking tool) _____ - Safety Glasses _____ - Echo Power Blend X TM 2-stroke oil sample _____ - 12 pcs. 8 in. x .080 Pre-cut Nylon Line _____ - Rapid LoaderTM 2-line ...

Caution Wear Gloves or personal injury may result: • Cutoff knife is sharp. • Gearcase and surrounding area may be hot. 1. Remove wing nut (A), washer (B), and bolt (C). 2. Snap the shield over the bearing housing. 3. Install bolt (C), washer (B), and wing nut (A). nylon line head installation 1. Remove plastic threaded shaft sleeve from threaded PTO shaft. 2. Align locating hole in upper plate with hole ...

MIN SPACING front (loop) handle NOTE Label shows minimum spacing for front handle location. NOTE Front handle is pre-installed. Re-positioning and tightening is all that is required. 1. Position front handle (A) in comfortable operating position and tighten wing nut (B). The cutting attachment should be 5-7.5 cm (2-3 in.) above the ground and as level as possible. A B fuel NOTICE: Use of unmixed, improperly mixed, or f ...

engines sold in the past regardless of ratio specified in those manuals. Handling Fuel DANGER Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result. • Use an approved fuel container. • DO NOT smoke near fuel. • DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel. • Fuel tanks/cans ma ...

stabilizer is added. IMPORTANT Stored two-stroke fuel may separate. ALWAYS shake fuel container thoroughly before each use. starting cold engine WARNINg 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 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 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 (A) away from the STOP p ...

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 ta ...

Parts required: 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 air cleaner area. 2. Remove air filter cover. Brush dirt from inside cover. 3. Remove air filter and lightly brush debris from filter. Replace filter if it is damag ...

Parts Required: REPOWERTM Tune-Up Kit IMPORTANT Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) other- wise severe engine damage may occur. 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded cen- ter electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. DO NOT sand blast to clean. Remaining sand will damage en ...

4. Remove ignition wires from clip for cleaning. 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: T27 Torx L-Wrench, Soft Metal Brush Parts Required: Screen, Gasket 1. ...

break-in before carburetor adjustments can be made. During the break- in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize. Idle speed can be adjusted as required. High Altitude Operation This engine has been factory adjusted to maintain satisfactory starting, emission, and durability p ...

Parts required: None. NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with emissions regulations. This carburetor does not have acceleration and high speed adjustment needles. 1. Before adjusting the carburetor, clean or replace the air filter and spark arrestor screen. 2. Start engine and run for several minutes to reach operating tem- p ...