Page 3 - The enclosed message; NOTE; This enclosed message provides; ADVERTENCIA PELIGRO; WARNING DANGER; ENGLISH TRANSLATION; IMPORTANT
G RASS T RIMMER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 3 S AFETY DECALS Locate these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals arelegible and that you understand and follow the instructions on them.If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHOdealer. See PARTS ORDERING instructions for sp...
Page 4 - Shaft Decal; • This unit can be dangerous and cause serious injury if improperly; WARNING; INTERNATIONAL
4 P/N 89031744530 Shaft Decal • This unit can be dangerous and cause serious injury if improperly used. To reduce injury risk to operator, helpers and bystanders, readand understand the Operator's and Safety manuals. • Blindness can occur from objects that are thrown or ricocheted even with shield i...
Page 6 - EQUIPMENT
6 SAFE OPERATION WARNING DANGER Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilatedareas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can causeserious injury or death. Read the Manuals• Provide all users of this equipment with the Operator's Manual and Safety Manual for instruction...
Page 7 - CONTENTS; Power Head; PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILITY; MISSION; EPA Phase 2; ESCRIPTION
G RASS T RIMMER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 7 CONTENTS LIST ____ - Trimmer Assembly: ____ - Power Head ____ - Drive Shaft Assembly ____ - Plastic Bag (Co-Pack) ____ - Operator's Manual ____ - Safety Manual ____ - Warranty Card & Limited Warranty ____ - Locking Tool, P/N 89751801131 (head locking tool)...
Page 9 - RAPID LOADER; HEAD - Contains replaceable nylon trimming lines.
G RASS T RIMMER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 9 1. POWER HEAD - Factory Assembled to the Driveshaft assembly. Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter. 2. GRIP - Rear (right hand) handle. 3. FRONT HANDLE - The Front (loop) handle is factory assembled to the Drive Shaft as...
Page 10 - PECIFICATIONS; Premium Universal 2-Stroke Oil
10 S PECIFICATIONS MODEL ------------------------------------------ GT-200R Length -------------------------------------------- 1400 mm (55.1 in.) Width --------------------------------------------- 310 mm (12.2 in.) Height -------------------------------------------- 385 mm (15.2 in.) Weight (dry) ...
Page 11 - Parts Required: Rapid Loader; Snap the shield over the bearing housing.; Remove plastic threaded shaft sleeve from threaded PTO shaft.
G RASS T RIMMER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 11 A SSEMBLY Tools Required: Locking Tools (2), Wrench 17 x 14.5 (9/16 in.) Parts Required: Rapid Loader TM Head, Large washer, Small washer, 3/8-24 Locknut, (2) Pre-cut Nylon Line 8 in. x .080 in. C A B PLASTIC SHIELD INSTALLATION 1. Remove wing nut (A), washer...
Page 13 - RE; Fuel Requirements; Mixing Instructions; Handling Fuel
G RASS T RIMMER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 13 P RE - O PERATION FUEL Fuel Requirements Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [ ] (mid grade or higher) gasoline knownto be good quality. Gasoline may contain up to 15% MTBE (methyltertiary-butyl ether). Gasohol containing methyl (wood) alcohol is NOTapproved. Two Stroke...
Page 14 - After engine fires or five (5) pulls, move choke lever back to “Run”
14 O PERATION STARTING COLD ENGINE WARNING DANGER The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts andcould result in loss of control and possible serious injury. Keepmovable parts of the attachment off the ground and away fromobjects that could become entangled or thrown. 1. Stop Swit...
Page 15 - STARTING; Move stop switch (A) away from the STOP position; STOPPING
G RASS T RIMMER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 15 STARTING WARM ENGINE The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT closethe choke, and do not depress throttle trigger to wide open position. WARNING DANGER The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personalinjury may result. ...
Page 16 - Easy to do. Most required tools come with unit.; ECHO offers REPOWER; MAINTENANCE
16 M AINTENANCE Your ECHO trimmer is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will helpyour trimmer achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take yourunit to an ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance....
Page 17 - AIR; FUEL; AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT; Use the “fuel line hook” to pull the fuel line and filter from the tank.
G RASS T RIMMER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 17 AIR FILTER Level 1. Tools required: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) Cleaning brush Parts required: 90008 REPOWER TM AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT. 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position). This prevents dirt from enteringthe carburetor throat when the air filter is removed....
Page 18 - Tools Required: Spark Plug socket wrench and screw driver, feeler; Adjust spark plug gap by bending outer electrode.; COOLING; • Dust and grass build up on the outside of the cylinder. This build up
18 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) SPARK PLUG Level 2. Tools Required: Spark Plug socket wrench and screw driver, feeler gauge, soft wire brush. Parts Required: REPOWER TM Tune-Up Kit P/N 90074 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded centerelectrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new ...
Page 19 - Use the brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins.; EXHAUST; Spark Arrestor Screen; Tools Required: Cross head screwdriver, soft metal brush; Clean carbon deposits from muffler components.
G RASS T RIMMER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 19 IMPORTANTDO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 4. Use the brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5. Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starterand fuel tank. 6. Assemble components in reverse order. NOTEW...
Page 20 - Cylinder Exhaust Port; CARBURETOR; High Altitude Adjustment
20 Cylinder Exhaust Port Level 3. IMPORTANTThe cylinder exhaust port must be inspected and cleaned of excesscarbon every 3 months or 90 hours of operation in order tomaintain this engine within the emissions durability period. ECHOstrongly recommends that you return your unit to your ECHOdealer for ...
Page 21 - LUBRICATION; LUBE; Remove plastic shield.
G RASS T RIMMER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 21 LUBRICATION Level 1. Tools Required: 8mm Open end wrench, screwdriver, clean rag. Parts Required: ECHO ® LUBE TM 8 oz. (P/N 91014) or Lithium Base Grease. 1. Remove plastic shield. 2. Loosen bearing housing locating screw (A), at the top of thehousing, loosen...
Page 22 - ROUBLESHOOTING
22 T ROUBLESHOOTING WARNING DANGER Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark near an openspark plug opening, otherwise serious personal injury may result. T R A H C G N I T O O H S E L B U O R T M E L B O R P E N I G N E m e l b o r P k c ...
Page 23 - TORAGE
G RASS T RIMMER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 23 S TORAGE Long Term Storage (over 30 days) WARNING DANGER During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clearof flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property da...
Page 24 - AKWOOD
S ERVICING I NFORMATION PARTS Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO REPOWER™ Parts and Assemblies foryour ECHO products are available only from an Authorized ECHODealer. When you do need to buy parts always have the ModelNumber, Type and Serial Number of the unit with you. You can findthese numbers on the eng...