Echo GT-200R - 11-03, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...GT 200R Serial Number 05147301 05999999 WARNING DANGER Readrulesforsafeoperationandinstructionscarefully ECHOprovidesan Operator sManualandaSafetyManual Bothmustbereadandunderstoodfor properandsafeop...

Page 2: ...tenance Intervals 16 AirFilter 17 FuelFilter 17 Spark plug 18 CoolingSystem 18 ExhaustSystem 19 Carburetor Adjustment 20 Lubrication 21 Troubleshooting 22 Storage 23 ServicingInformation 24 Parts 24 S...

Page 3: ...rator and bystanders The circle with the slash symbol means whatever is shown within the circle is prohibited IMPORTANT The enclosed message provides information necessary for the protection of the un...

Page 4: ...attachment unless engine is shut off and cutting attachment is not moving WARNING DANGER WEAR HAND AND FOOTPROTECTION KEEP BYSTANDERS AND HELPERS AWAY 15 M 50 FT DO NOT USE BLADES STRING LINE ONLY DO...

Page 5: ...and squeezes a vital nerve that runs through the area Some believe that prolonged exposure to vibration may contribute to CTS CTS can cause severe pain for months or even years To reduce the risk of...

Page 6: ...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 have n...

Page 7: ...cated on the engine This is an EXAMPLEONLY informationonlabel variesbyengineFAMILY IMPORTANTENGINEINFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY 3EHXS 0214EA DISPLACEMENT 21 2 CC EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD 300 HRS THIS EN...

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Page 9: ...1 SPARKARRESTOR CATALYTICMUFFLER MUFFLER Themufflerorcatalyticmufflercontrolsexhaustnoise and emission The spark arrestor screen prevents hot glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler Keep...

Page 10: ...ixed GasolineandTwo strokeOil Fuel OilRatio 50 1 two stroke air cooled engine oil Gasoline 89 Octane unleaded DO NOT use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethylalcoholor15 MTBE Oil PowerBlen...

Page 11: ...from threaded PTO shaft 2 Align locating hole in upper plate with hole in bearing housing and insert5mm 3 16in diameterlockingtool A 3 Place large washer B then line head C on threaded shaft followed...

Page 12: ...ess NOTE Insert cutting line ends to center of head recess to insure easy removal of used lines A B FRONT LOOP HANDLE NOTE Front handle is pre installed Re positioning and tightening is all that is re...

Page 13: ...enmixing storingor handling or serious personal injury may result Use an approved fuel container DONOTsmokenearfuel DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel Fuel tanks cans may be under pressure Always...

Page 14: ...4 Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles Firmly grasp right hand grip with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide open positi...

Page 15: ...fuel will be visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times 3 Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of al...

Page 16: ...e D n a e l C t c e p s n I 3 C I s e r u d e c o r P e c n a n e t n i a M f l e s r u o Y t I o D r e t l i F r i A e c a l p e R n a e l C t c e p s n I 1 C I R e k o h C n a e l C t c e p s n I 2...

Page 17: ...tain it still fits the cavity in the air cleaner cover is installed with the original side out NOTE Carburetor adjustment may be needed after air filter cleaning replacement See Carburetor Adjustment...

Page 18: ...ine operating temperatures cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area This flow of air carries combustion heat away from the engine Overheating and engine seizure can occur when Air in...

Page 19: ...ver soft metal brush Parts Required ScreenP N14586240630 Gasket P N14586642031 WARNING DANGER During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot Always keep exhaust are...

Page 20: ...required for proper operation of this engine Level2 Tools required Screwdriver Tachometer ECHOP N99051130017 Parts required None NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in comp...

Page 21: ...aring 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 housing wipe clean and recoat...

Page 22: ...c E r u o y e e S r e l a e d o h c E r u o y e e S g u l p t a k r a p S k r a p s o N t c e r r o c n i p a g k r a p S n o b r a c h t i w d e r e v o C l e u f h t i w d e l u o F e v i t c e f e...

Page 23: ...open flame or spark 2 Place the stop switch in the OFF position 3 Remove accumulation of grease oil dirt and debris fromexteriorofunit 4 Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required...

Page 24: ...ral Standard Time Monday through Friday Before calling please know the model and serial number of your unit to help your Consumer Product Support Representative WARRANTY REGISTRATION You may register...