Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 X7732272400 © 9/2015 ECHO Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS GT-225SF TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents .............................................................................................................................. 2Introduction ..................................................................
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GT-225SF INTRODUCTION X7732272400 3 © 9/2015 ECHO Inc. 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 will find both easy to use and full of helpful...
Page 4 - Replacement Operator, Safety Manuals, and Parts Catalogs; SAFETY; Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information
4 X7732272400 © 9/2015 ECHO Inc. SAFETY GT-225SF Additional or Replacement Manuals Replacement Operator, Safety Manuals, and Parts Catalogs are available from your ECHO dealer or at www.echo-usa.com or by contacting ECHO Inc., 400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (800-673-1558). Always check the ...
Page 7 - • DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED.; Extended Operation / Extreme Conditions; • Maintain good blood circulation by performing vigorous arm
GT-225SF SAFETY X7732272400 7 © 9/2015 ECHO Inc. • DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED. Keep long hair away from engine and air intake. Retain hair with cap or net. Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue, which may lead to heat stroke. Schedule heavy work for early morning or late aftern...
Page 8 - • Avoid using your wrist in a bent, extended, or twisted position.; Read the Manuals; work in odd positions or on ladders. Do not over reach.
8 X7732272400 © 9/2015 ECHO Inc. SAFETY GT-225SF Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI) 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...
Page 9 - Avoid Hot Surfaces; • Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris. Avoid contact; Equipment; Section for proper adjustment.
GT-225SF SAFETY X7732272400 9 © 9/2015 ECHO Inc. Avoid Hot Surfaces • Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris. Avoid contact during and immediately after operation. Equipment Use only ECHO attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combination. ECHO, INC. wi...
Page 10 - CARB And EPA Emissions Control Information; An Emission Control Label; Product Emission Durability (Emission Compliance Period)
10 X7732272400 © 9/2015 ECHO Inc. EMISSION CONTROL (EXHAUST & EVAPORATIVE) GT-225SF EMISSION CONTROL (EXHAUST & EVAPORATIVE) CARB And EPA Emissions Control Information The emission control system for the engine is EM (engine modification) and, if the second to last character of the Engine Fa...
Page 11 - DESCRIPTION; Hot Label
GT-225SF DESCRIPTION X7732272400 11 © 9/2015 ECHO Inc. DESCRIPTION Locate the safety decal(s) on your unit. Make sure the decal(s) is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ORDERING instr...
Page 13 - CONTENTS; Power Head / Drive Shaft Assembly
GT-225SF CONTENTS X7732272400 13 © 9/2015 ECHO Inc. CONTENTS The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, some assembly may be necessary. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer ...
Page 14 - ASSEMBLY; Plastic Shield Installation
14 X7732272400 © 9/2015 ECHO Inc. ASSEMBLY GT-225SF ASSEMBLY Plastic Shield Installation Cut-off knife on debris shield has sharp edges. Avoid contact when installing or removing line head. Wear Gloves or personal injury may result: ◆ Cut-off knife is sharp. ◆ Gear case and surrounding area may be h...
Page 15 - OPERATION; Fuel; Fuel Requirements; Gasoline; Echo premium Power Blend X; Handling Fuel
GT-225SF OPERATION X7732272400 15 © 9/2015 ECHO Inc. OPERATION Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before remo...
Page 16 - Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required; After use; • DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can occur.; Storage
16 X7732272400 © 9/2015 ECHO Inc. OPERATION GT-225SF • Use an approved fuel container. • DO NOT smoke near fuel. • DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel. • Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize. • NEVER refuel a unit when the engine is ...
Page 17 - entangled or thrown, and surfaces that could cause loss of control.
GT-225SF OPERATION X7732272400 17 © 9/2015 ECHO Inc. Starting Cold Engine The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts, and could result in possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or thrown, and surfaces that cou...
Page 18 - Note: If attachment moves, readjust carburetor according to; Stopping Engine; Throttle
18 X7732272400 © 9/2015 ECHO Inc. OPERATION GT-225SF 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. The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. N...
Page 19 - MAINTENANCE; Skill Levels; Level 1; = Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required.; REPOWER; Maintenance Kits and Parts to make your maintenance job easier.; Maintenance Intervals; the frequency of required maintenance.; MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE NOTES:
GT-225SF MAINTENANCE X7732272400 19 © 9/2015 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before ...
Page 21 - Adjust spark plug gap by bending outer electrode.; Cooling System; Overheating and engine seizure can occur when:
GT-225SF MAINTENANCE X7732272400 21 © 9/2015 ECHO Inc. Spark Plug Level 2. 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 s...
Page 22 - DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins.
22 X7732272400 © 9/2015 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE GT-225SF 2. Remove air cleaner cover (A). 3. Remove engine cover (B). DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 4. Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5. Remove ignition wires from clip for cleaning. 6. Remove grass a...
Page 23 - Spark Arrestor Screen
GT-225SF MAINTENANCE X7732272400 23 © 9/2015 ECHO Inc. Exhaust System Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. 1. Remove engine cover (B). 2. Place piston at Top Dead Center (TDC) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. 3. Remove spark arrestor screen cover (C), gaskets (D), (E), and screen (F), from m...
Page 24 - High Altitude Operation; Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If a tachometer is
24 X7732272400 © 9/2015 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE GT-225SF Carburetor Adjustment Level 2. Engine Break-In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break-in before carburetor adjustments can be made. During the break-in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust ...
Page 25 - Wear Gloves or personal injury may result:
GT-225SF MAINTENANCE X7732272400 25 © 9/2015 ECHO Inc. Lubrication Level 1. 1. Remove plastic shield. 2. Loosen bearing housing locating screw (A), at the top of the housing, loosen mounting screw (B) and remove gear case from drive housing. 3. Pull the flexible drive shaft (C) from the drive housin...
Page 26 - Hold trimmer head while turning knob counter clockwise to; Trimmer head is now fully loaded and ready for operation.; Nylon Line Head Disassembly Instructions; head disassembly is not
26 X7732272400 © 9/2015 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE GT-225SF 4. Hold trimmer head while turning knob counter clockwise to wind line onto spool until about 13 cm (5 in.) of each line remains exposed. Trimmer head is now fully loaded and ready for operation. When the wear indicators located at the bottom of...
Page 27 - TROUBLESHOOTING; ENGINE PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
GT-225SF TROUBLESHOOTING X7732272400 27 © 9/2015 ECHO Inc. TROUBLESHOOTING Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by grounding spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result. ENGINE PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOT...
Page 28 - STORAGE; Place the stop switch in the “OFF” position.
28 X7732272400 © 9/2015 ECHO Inc. STORAGE GT-225SF STORAGE During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result. Lo...
Page 29 - SPECIFICATIONS
GT-225SF SPECIFICATIONS X7732272400 29 © 9/2015 ECHO Inc. SPECIFICATIONS MODEL GT-225SF Length 1371 mm (54.0 in.) Width 315 mm (12.4 in.) Height 539 mm (21.2 in.) Weight (dry) w/Cutter Head 4.6 kg (10.1 lb.) Engine Type Air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine Bore 32.2 mm (1.27 in.) ...
Page 30 - WARRANTY STATEMENTS
30 X7732272400 © 9/2015 ECHO Inc. WARRANTY STATEMENTS GT-225SF WARRANTY STATEMENTS ECHO LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO'S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s Limited Warranty, provides to the original purchaser that this ECHO product is free fro...
Page 32 - NOTES
32 X7732272400 © 9/2015 ECHO Inc. NOTES GT-225SF NOTES
Page 33 - PRODUCT REGISTRATION; Thank you for choosing ECHO Power Equipment
GT-225SF PRODUCT REGISTRATION X7732272400 33 © 9/2015 ECHO Inc. PRODUCT REGISTRATION Thank you for choosing ECHO Power Equipment Please go to http://www.echo-usa.com/Warranty/Register-Your-ECHO to register your new product on-line. It's FAST and EASY ! NOTE: your information will never be sold or mi...