Echo SRM-2320T, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Read and understand all provided literature before use Failure to do so could result in serious injury This product complies with CAN ICES 2 NMB 2 ...

Page 2: ... Exhaust Evaporative 15 CARB And EPA Emissions Control Information 15 Description 16 Contents 17 Assembly 18 Support Handle Installation 18 Operation 18 Operation With Blades 19 Blade Selection 20 Fuel 22 Starting Cold Engine 25 Starting Warm Engine 26 Stopping Engine 27 Applications 28 Operating Techniques 28 Reaction Forces 28 Blade Cutting Problems 29 Maintenance 31 Skill Levels 31 Maintenance ...

Page 3: ...SRM 2320T TABLE OF CONTENTS X7732278300 3 08 2019 ECHO Inc Storage 46 Long Term Storage Over 30 Days 46 Specifications 47 Product Registration 48 Notes 50 ...

Page 4: ...equipment and accessories and may not include all standard equipment Read and understand all provided literature Literature contains specifications and information for safety operation maintenance storage and assembly specific to this product Scan QR codes for more information For additional literature including safety manuals where applicable or questions regarding terms used in this manual visit...

Page 5: ... retailer or call 1 800 432 ECHO 3246 Dealer information is also available on our Web Site www echo usa com When presenting your unit for Warranty service repairs proof of purchase is required ECHO Consumer Product Support If you require assistance or have questions concerning the application operation or maintenance of this product call the ECHO Consumer Product Support Department at 1 800 432 EC...

Page 6: ...l accompanied by the word DANGER calls attention to an act or condition which WILL lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word WARNING calls attention to an act or condition which CAN lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word CAUTION calls attention to an act or condition which...

Page 7: ...Eye Ear and Head Protection Carburetor Adjustment Idle Speed Wear Hand and Foot Protection Carburetor Adjustment Low Speed Mixture Safety Alert Emergency Stop Hot Surface Fuel and Oil Mixture AVOID KICKOUT Keep Bystanders At Least 15 m 50 ft Away Beware Thrown Objects Wear Eye Protection DO NOT Allow Flames or Sparks Near Fuel Ignition ON OFF DO NOT Smoke Near Fuel Primer Bulb H T L ...

Page 8: ...nd Reproductive Harm www P65Warnings ca gov Choke Control RUN Position Choke Open Choke Control COLD START Position Choke Closed Keep Feet Away From Blade Rotating Cutting Attachment Keep Bystanders and Helpers Away 15 m 50 ft Thrown Objects Direction of Blade Symbol Description Symbol Description ...

Page 9: ... 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 Eye protection that meets ANSI Z87 1 or CE requirements must be worn whenever you operate the unit For additional safety a full face shield may be worn over safety glasses or goggles to provide protection from sharp branches or flying debris Hand Protect...

Page 10: ...in moving parts or surrounding growth Keep clothing buttoned or zipped and keep shirt tails tucked in Wear sturdy work shoes with nonskid rubber soles DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES 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...

Page 11: ... blood circulation by performing vigorous arm exercises during frequent work breaks and also by not smoking Limit the hours of operation Try to fill each day with jobs where operating the unit or other hand held power equipment is not required If you experience discomfort redness and swelling of the fingers followed by whitening and loss of feeling consult your physician before further exposing yo...

Page 12: ...equipment and consult a doctor if you feel tingling numbness or pain in the fingers hands wrists or arms The sooner RSI CTS is diagnosed the more likely permanent nerve and muscle damage can be prevented All over head electrical conductors and communications wires can have electricity flow with high voltages This unit is not insulated against electrical current Never touch wires directly or indire...

Page 13: ...iately after operation Equipment Use only approved attachments Serious injury may result from the use of a non approved attachment combination ECHO INC will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO INC Read and comply with all safety instructions Check unit for loose or missing nuts bolts and screws Tighten or ...

Page 14: ...enings Position wiring safely to prevent snagging separation of connectors or breakage during operation Gather excess wire and secure with wiring clamp if provided on equipment or tuck behind the air filter area Do not place wiring directly against hot engine components Check wiring and connectors for nicks cuts exposed wire or other damage and repair or replace as needed Exposed wire or connector...

Page 15: ...line emission control system is EVAP evaporative emissions Evaporative emissions for California models are only applicable to fuel tanks and fuel feed lines An Emission Control Label is located on the engine This is an EXAMPLE ONLY information on label varies by engine FAMILY Product Emission Durability Emission Compliance Period The 50 or 300 hour emission compliance period is the time span selec...

Page 16: ...he instructions on it If a decal cannot be read a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer Safety label is for example only Your label my appear slightly different 1 Power Head 2 Throttle Handle For Right Hand 3 Throttle Trigger Lockout 4 Stop Switch 5 Support Handle For Left Hand 6 Drive Shaft Assembly 7 Nylon Cutter Head 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ...

Page 17: ...diately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts Use the contents list to check for missing parts 8 Cut off Knife 9 Debris Shield With Cut off Knife 10 Throttle Trigger 11 Spark Plug 12 Arm Rest 13 Recoil Starter Handle 14 Spark Arrestor Muffler Or Spark Arrestor Muffler With Catalyst 15 Fuel Tank 16 Fuel Tank Cap 17 Choke 18 Air Cleaner 19 Purge Bulb 1 Power Head Drive Shaf...

Page 18: ...moving obstructions clearing debris or servicing unit Engine exhaust IS HOT and contains Carbon Monoxide CO a poison gas Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness serious injury or death Exhaust can cause serious burns ALWAYS position unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face and body Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation This unit is equi...

Page 19: ...barrier bar or restrictive harness U Handle ensures a higher safety factor Do Not install blades on GT Curved Shaft model trimmers Arbor diameter of upper blade plate must match arbor diameter of blades A new cotter pin is required each time a blade is installed Brushcutters over 7 5 kg 16 5 lbs dry weight without fuel require a double shoulder harness Pro Maxi Cut Grass Weed Blade Tri Cut Grass W...

Page 20: ...chance of kick out and injury to yourself and bystanders Never use an edging blade circular saw blade or any other type of unapproved blade 3 Tooth Grass Weed Blades may be used wherever the nylon line head is used DO NOT use this blade for heavy weeds or brush 8 Tooth Weed Grass Blade is designed for grass garden debris and thick weeds up to 19 mm 0 75 in diameter DO NOT use this blade for brush ...

Page 21: ...eeth during unit transportation Use Shoulder Waist Harness Use of the shoulder waist harness is recommended for ALL Trimmer brushcutter use not just blade operation The shoulder waist harness when used in a trimming operation with nylon line head suspends the trimmer from the operator s shoulder and reduces operator fatigue During blade operation the same fatigue reduction is achieved Safety to th...

Page 22: ...ed to extend engine life in all air cooled 2 stroke and 2 4 stroke hybrid engines Two Stroke Oil A two stroke engine oil such as ECHO branded 2 stroke oils meeting ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O FD Standards must be used ECHO branded 2 stroke oils meet these standards Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O M345 FD certified ...

Page 23: ... fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize NEVER refuel a unit when the engine is HOT or RUNNING DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors ALWAYS fill fuel tanks outdoors over bare ground DO NOT overfill fuel tank Wipe up spills immediately Securely tighten fuel tank cap and close fuel container after refueling Inspect for fuel leakage If fuel leakage is found do not start or operate unit until leakage ...

Page 24: ...ontact your local government for the laws affecting your area As a precaution store fuel in an approved airtight container Store in a well ventilated unoccupied building away from sparks and flames Empty the fuel tank prior to storing the unit Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container Stored fuel ages Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in 30 days 90 days when a fuel stabili...

Page 25: ...A forward away from the STOP position 2 Choke Move choke lever B to COLD START position 3 Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb C until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times 4 Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles Firmly graspthrottlehandleandthrottle trigger lockout with left hand...

Page 26: ...at instructions 2 5 6 Throttle Trigger After engine warm up grip throttle handle and support handle Depress the throttle trigger lockout and gradually depress throttle trigger to increase engine RPM to operating speed Starting Warm Engine The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke and do not hold throttle trigger fully depressed The attachment should not move at...

Page 27: ...r lockout with left hand Rapidly pull recoil starter handle rope D until engine fires Note If engine does not start after 5 pulls use Cold Start Procedure Stopping Engine 1 Throttle Release throttle trigger and allow engine to return to idle before shutting off engine 2 Stop Switch Move stop switch button A backward to STOP position If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP positio...

Page 28: ...ct cutting debris forward or away from you Operating Techniques Debris flows in direction of line head rotation Change line head position to assure debris flow is directed away from operator Keep cutting line away from wire fences to avoid entanglement Operate trimmer only with cutting head below knee height Reaction Forces Push or Pull Kickback or Kickout During normal use operating a brushcutter...

Page 29: ...back toward the operator In both examples the reactive force is in the opposite direction of blade rotation at the contact point where resistance occurs Kickout Kickout is also a reactive force caused by resistance to cutting but the direction of blade thrust is lateral to the left or right of the blade instead of forward or back toward the operator In most cases Push Pull and Kickout can be reduc...

Page 30: ...irectly away from the cut in a straight line motion Use caution when releasing the tree to avoid being struck by spring back or falling Inspect the blade for damage before proceeding Sharpen teeth if dull or replace blade if cracked bent missing teeth or otherwise damaged To prevent binding Keep blades sharp Avoid excessive pressure during cuts Don t exceed cutting capacity of blade Don t use blad...

Page 31: ...tten otherwise serious personal injury may result Your unit is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service Regular scheduled maintenance will help your unit achieve that goal If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools we recommend that you take your unit to a Servicing Dealer for maintenance To help you decide whether you want to DO IT YOURSELF or have the Dealer do ...

Page 32: ...ecommended based on the finding of damage or wear during inspection COMPONENT SYSTEM MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE SKILL LEVEL Daily or Before Use Air Filter Inspect Clean 1 Choke Shutter Fuel System Inspect 3 Cooling System Inspect Clean 2 Recoil Starter Rope Inspect Clean 1 Screws Nuts Bolts Inspect Tighten Replace Every Refuel Fuel System Inspect 3 1 3 Months Air Filter Replace 1 Fuel Filter Inspect Fu...

Page 33: ...it is damaged fuel soaked very dirty or the rubber sealing edges are deformed Lightly brush debris from filter Soak heavily soiled filters in water detergent solution to loosen dirt then brush lightly Rinse with clean water and allow to dry completely before reuse 4 Install air filter in air filter case 5 Install air filter cover Fuel Filter Level 1 Fuel is VERY flammable Use extreme care when mix...

Page 34: ...te 4 Install the new filter with the reverse action Note Federal EPA regulations require all model year 2012 and later gasoline powered engines produced for sale in the United States to be equipped with a special low permeation fuel supply hose between the carburetor and fuel tank When servicing model year 2012 and later equipment only fuel supply hoses certified by EPA can be used to replace the ...

Page 35: ...oper engine 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 intakes are blocked preventing cooling air from reaching the cylinder Dust and grass build up on the outside of the cylinder This build up insulates the engine and prevents the heat from leaving...

Page 36: ...tion This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed 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 a brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins 5 Remove ignition wires from clip for cleaning A B ...

Page 37: ...ring cylinder 3 Remove spark arrestor screen cover C gaskets D E and screen F from muffler body 4 Clean carbon deposits from muffler components Note When cleaning carbon deposit be careful not to damage the catalytic element inside muffler 5 Replace screen if it is cracked plugged or has holes burned through 6 Assemble components in reverse order Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2 1 Remove spark plug l...

Page 38: ...d and replace if damaged 5 Install heat shield and muffler 6 Tighten muffler mounting bolts or nuts to 90 110 kgf cm 80 95 in lbf 7 Install engine cover and attach spark plug lead 8 Start engine and warm to operating temperature 9 Stop engine and re tighten mounting bolts or nuts to specifications Carburetor Adjustment Level 2 Engine Break In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two ...

Page 39: ...elow 330 m 1 100 ft ASL otherwise severe engine damage may result Note Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compliance with emission regulations Carburetor adjustments other than idle speed must be performed by an authorized ECHO dealer 1 Check idle speed and reset if necessary If a tachometer is available idle speed screw A should be set to the specifications found on Spe...

Page 40: ...nly 1 Loosen screw B and remove locating screw C Pull gear case and shield from drive shaft housing 2 Pull flexible cable D from the drive shaft housing wipe clean and re coat with 15 ml 0 5 oz of grease 3 Slide the flexible cable D back in the drive housing DO NOT get dirt on the flex cable 4 Install the gear housing and shield assembly Nylon Line Replacement Wear gloves or personal injury may re...

Page 41: ...diameter 6 m 20 ft 2 Align arrows on top of knob with openings in eyelets 3 Insert one end of trimmer line into an eyelet and push line equal distance through trimmer head 4 Hold trimmer head while turning knob 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 ...

Page 42: ...ELY inspect blade for cracks look at the bottom of each tooth and the center mounting hole closely missing teeth and bending If ANY of these problems are discovered replace the blade When sharpening a blade always remove the same amount of materials from each tooth to maintain balance A blade that is not balanced will cause unsafe handling due to vibration and can result in blade failure 1 File ea...

Page 43: ...rheat teeth do not allow tips tooth to glow red or turn blue DO NOT place blade in cooling water This will change the temper of the blade and could result in blade failure 3 After sharpening teeth check each tooth radius for evidence of a square sharp corner Use the round rat tail file to renew the radius ...

Page 44: ...oblem Interlock switch Turn switch to ON See your dealer Spark at plug Incorrect gap Covered with carbon Fouled with fuel Plug defective Adjust to 0 65mm 0 026 in Clean or replace plug Engine runs but dies or Engine does not accelerate properly Air filter Air filter dirty Normal wear Clean or replace Fuel filter Fuel filter dirty Contaminantsor residue in fuel Replace filter or replace fuel Fuel v...

Page 45: ...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 does not crank N A Internal engine problem See your dealer ENGINE PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Problem Check Status Cause Remedy ...

Page 46: ...ion 3 Remove accumulation of grease oil dirt and debris from exterior of unit 4 Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required 5 Tighten all the screws and nuts 6 Drain fuel tank completely Press purge bulb 6 7 times to remove remaining fuel from carburetor then drain the tank again Close choke start and run the engine until it stops due to lack of fuel 7 Allow engine to cool Remo...

Page 47: ... Fuel Mixed Gasoline and Two stroke Oil Gasoline Oil Ratio 50 1 Gasoline Use 89 Octane unleaded Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE Do not use alternative fuels such as E15 or E85 Oil ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O M345 FD two stroke air cooled engine oil Fuel Tank Capacity 0 42 L 14 2 US fl oz Starter System Automatic Rewind Starter Clutch Centrifug...

Page 48: ... sold or misused by ECHO Inc Registering your purchase enables us to contact you in the unlikely event of a service update or product recall and verifies your ownership for warranty consideration If you do not have access to the Internet you can complete the form below and mail to ECHO Inc Product Registration PO Box 1139 Lake Zurich IL 60047 Shoulder Harness Optional Idle Speed 3 000 RPM Clutch E...

Page 49: ...SRM 2320T PRODUCT REGISTRATION X7732278300 49 08 2019 ECHO Inc ...

Page 50: ...NOTES SRM 2320T 50 X7732278300 08 2019 ECHO Inc NOTES ...

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