Page 3 - IMPORTANT; NOTE; ENGLISH TRANSLATION; ADVERTENCIA PELIGRO; WARNING DANGER
G RASS T RIMMER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 3 M ANUAL S AFETY S YMBOLS AND I MPORTANT I NFORMATION This symbol accompanied by the wordsWARNING and DANGER calls attention to anact or condition that can lead to serious personalinjury to operator and bystanders. IMPORTANT The enclosed message provides inform...
Page 4 - Eye Protection
4 WEAR HAND AND FOOT PROTECTION KEEP BYSTANDERS AND HELPERS AWAY 15 M (50 FT.). DO NOT USE BLADES. STRING LINE ONLY DO NOT EXCEED 10,000 RPM. DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT GUARDS AND SHIELDS IN PLACE. B E W A R E - THROWN, RICOCHET OBJECTS SYMBOL DESCRIPTION/APPLICATION SYMBOL FORM/ S H A P E SYMBOL DESCRI...
Page 5 - EQUIPMENT; WARNING; EXTENDED
G RASS T RIMMER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 5 EQUIPMENT WARNING DANGER Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non approved attachment combi-nation. ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which havenot been ...
Page 6 - EPA Phase 2; SAFE; and instructions for safe operation.; PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILITY
6 D ESCRIPTION The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions,shield installation and positioning of the front handle are necessary. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damag...
Page 7 - CONTENT; - Drive Shaft Assembly
G RASS T RIMMER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 7 CONTENT LIST _____ 1 - Trimmer Assembly_____ - Power Head _____ - Drive Shaft Assembly _____ 1 - Plastic Bag (Co-Pack)_____ - Operator's Manual _____ - Safety Manual _____ - Shield Assembly _____ 1 - Nylon Trimmer Head_____ - 12, 8 in. x .080 Pre-cut Nylon Lin...
Page 8 - NYLON CUTTER HEAD - Contains replaceable nylon trimming lines.
8 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. FRONT HANDLE - The Front (loop) handle is factory assembled to the Drive Shaft assembly but must be re- positioned for...
Page 9 - PECIFICATIONS
G RASS T RIMMER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 9 S PECIFICATIONS L E D O M R Z E 0 0 0 2 - T G h t g n e L ) . n i 3 . 5 5 ( m m 5 0 4 1 h t d i W ) . n i 4 . 2 1 ( m m 5 1 3 t h g i e H ) . n i 2 . 4 1 ( m m 0 6 3 d a e H r e t t u C / w ) y r d ( t h g i e W ) . b l 0 . 0 1 ( g k 5 5 . 4 e p y T e n i g n ...
Page 10 - Parts Required: Rapid Loader
10 A SSEMBLY PLASTIC SHIELD Tools Required: None 1. Remove wing nut (C), washer (B), and bolt (A). 2. Snap the shield over the bearing housing. 3. Install bolt (A), washer (B) and wing nut (C). NYLON LINE HEAD Tools Required: Head Locking Tool, 9/16 in. Socket Parts Required: Rapid Loader TM Head. 1...
Page 11 - Fuel Requirements; Mixing Instructions; Handling Fuel
G RASS T RIMMER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 11 FRONT ( LOOP ) HANDLE NOTEFront handle is pre-installed. Re-positioning and tightening is allthat is required. 1. Position front handle (E) in comfortable operating position and tighten wing nut (F). The cutting attachment should be 5cm- 7.5cm(2 in. -3 in.) a...
Page 12 - • DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can occur.; Storage
12 IMPORTANTSpilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions. Somestates may require the use of automatic fuel shut-off containers toreduce fuel spillage. Contact your ECHO dealer for orderinginformation. After refueling • Wipe any spilled fuel from the unit.• Move at least 3 m (10 ft.) from...
Page 13 - PERATION; • Never allow partial tension to remain in the starter, otherwise
G RASS T RIMMER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 13 O PERATION STARTING COLD ENGINE WARNING DANGER • Never leave the ignition switch in the on position while the unit is unattended. • Never allow partial tension to remain in the starter, otherwise serious personal injury may result. WARNING DANGER Never attemp...
Page 15 - STOPPING; AINTENANCE; Easy to do. Most required tools come with unit.; ECHO offers REPOWER
G RASS T RIMMER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 15 STOPPING ENGINE 1. ThrottleRelease throttle and allow engine to return to idle before shuttingengine off. 2. Stop SwitchMove stop switch button (A) to STOP position. WARNING DANGER If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOPposition, close choke...
Page 17 - AIR; Remove the air cleaner cover. Clean and inspect the element for; 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: Cleaning brush, 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) medium bristlepaint brush. Parts required: 90008 REPOWER TM AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT. 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat wh...
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 SPARK PLUG Level 2. Tools Required: Spark Plug socket wrench and screw driver, Feeler gauge. Preferably a wire gauge. Parts Required: 90064 REPOWER TM Tune-Up Kit 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded centerelectrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. DO NOT sand...
Page 19 - Use the brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins.; EXHAUST; Spark Arrestor Screen; Clean carbon deposits from screen (D) and muffler components.
G RASS T RIMMER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 19 A B C D 1. Remove spark plug lead and throttle linkage end from the carbure-tor swivel. 2. Remove the four screws that retain the cover. Two at the top of theRecoil Starter, two on either side of the front. Lift the cover from theengine and lay to the front o...
Page 20 - High Altitude Adjustment; Trimmer line must be extended to the cut-off knife.
20 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Engine Break-In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuelbreak-in before carburetor adjustments can be made. During the break-inperiod your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions willstabilize. Idle speed can be adjusted as required...
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 - Tighten all the screws and nuts.; TORAGE; Store unit in a dry, dust free place, out of the reach of children.; A. Place a clean cloth over the spark plug hole.
G RASS T RIMMER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 23 2. Place the stop switch (A) in the "OFF" position. 3. Remove accumulation of grease, oil, dirt and debrisfrom exterior of unit. 4. Perform all periodic lubrication and services that arerequired. 5. Tighten all the screws and nuts. 6. Drain the fuel t...
Page 24 - Call; Purchasing from your Echo Dealer.
ECHO, INCORPORATED 400 O AKWOOD R OAD L AKE Z URICH , IL 60047-1564 www.echo-usa.com DEALER? Call 1-800-432-ECHO o r www.echo-usa.com CONSUMER PRODUCT SUPPORT 1-800-673-1558 8:30 - 4:30 Mon - Fri C.S.T. S ERVICING I NFORMATION PARTS Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO REPOWER™ Parts and Assemblies foryour E...
Page 25 - SUPPLEMENT TO OPERATOR'S MANUAL; SSEMBLY; PLASTIC; Snap the shield over the bearing housing.; NYLON; Remove plastic threaded shaft sleeve from PTO shaft.
A 1 D ESCRIPTION Page 7 CONTENTS ____ 1 - Trimmer Assembly____ - Power Head ____ - Drive Shaft Assembly ____ 1 - Plastic Bag (Co-Pack)____ - Rapid Loader 2-line Head ____ - Operator's Manual 9992220352412/01 SUP22203524 SUPPLEMENT TO OPERATOR'S MANUAL PART NUMBER X7702273900 (X770000370) FOR MODEL: ...
Page 26 - Remove spark plug lead grommet from top of engine cover.
9992220356204/02 SUP22203562 SUPPLEMENT TO OPERATOR'S MANUAL FOR MODELS: GT-201EZR S/N 02001001- 02999999 PART NUMBER X7702274001 (X770000381) FOR MODELS: GT-2000EZR S/N 03001001- 03999999 PART NUMBER X7702273900 (X770000370) M AINTENANCE - P AGE 18 COOLING SYSTEMS CLEANING 1. Remove one (1) screw (...
