Echo GT-200, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...or s Manual MODEL GT 200 WARNING DANGER READRULESFORSAFEOPERATIONANDINSTRUCTIONSCAREFULLY ECHOPROVIDESAN OPERATOR SMANUALANDASAFETYMANUAL BOTHMUSTBEREADANDUNDERSTOODFOR PROPERANDSAFEOPERATION X7500099...

Page 2: ...Spark plug 16 CoolingSystem 16 ExhaustSystem 17 Carburetor Adjustment 18 Lubrication 19 NylonLineReplacement 19 Troubleshooting 21 Storage 22 Specifications 23 ServicingInformation 24 Parts SerialNumb...

Page 3: ...RIPTION APPLICATION SYMBOL FORM SHAPE SYMBOL DESCRIPTION APPLICATION SYMBOL FORM SHAPE Read and understand Operator s Manual WEAR EYES EARS AND HEAD PROTECTION FUEL AND OIL MIXTURE FINGER SEVERING SAF...

Page 4: ...g can increase operator fatigue which may lead to heat stroke Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler Vibration and Cold It is believed that a condit...

Page 5: ...petitive move ment Do exercises to strengthen the hand and arm muscles Immediately stop using all power equipment and consult a doctor if you feel tingling numbness or pain in the fingers hands wrists...

Page 6: ...d and approved by ECHO Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and safety manual PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILITY The 300 hour emission durability compliance period is the time s...

Page 7: ...s on your unit Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on them If a decal cannot be read a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer See PARTS ORDER ING...

Page 8: ...n presstriggergradually for best operating technique 9 STOP SWITCH TOGGLE SWITCH mounted on the engine Move switch UP to RUN DOWN to STOP 10 TOP GUARD Provides arm rest during operation and protects a...

Page 9: ...ry After opening the carton check for damage Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts Use the contents list to check for missing parts Some units may be factory pre...

Page 10: ...er to remove the locking tool OPERATION NOTICE Use of unmixed improperly mixed or fuel older than 90 days stale fuel may cause hard starting poor performance or severe engine damage and void the produ...

Page 11: ...ll 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 Insp...

Page 12: ...il 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 position Rap...

Page 13: ...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 a...

Page 14: ...r u o y d n a e s u l a u t c A m u m i x a m e r a n w o h s s l a v r e t n i e m i T e c n a n e t n i a m S E T O N E R U D E C O R P E C N A N E T N I A M 1 O H C E y l p p A E B U L M T e s u f...

Page 15: ...med 4 If filter can be reused be certain it Fits tightly in the air filter cavity Is installed with the original side out 5 Installairfiltercover NOTE Carburetor adjustment may be needed after air fil...

Page 16: ...Parts Required None IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area This flow of air carries combustion heat away from the engine...

Page 17: ...creen Level2 Tools Required Cross head screwdriver soft metal brush Parts Required Screen Gasket WARNING DANGER During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot Alway...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...housing being careful not to get dirt on the flexible drive shaft 5 Install the bearing housing and shield A B C NYLON LINE REPLACEMENT Level1 Tools Required Head locking tool 1 8 dia Rod if head is t...

Page 20: ...t spring thread line ends through housing eyelets C 7 Align cover arrow with housing tab push down on cover and twist clockwise until cover locks in place 8 Pull both lines out and trim to cut off kni...

Page 21: ...i t c e f e d g u l P n i 6 2 0 0 m m 5 6 o t t s u j d A e c a l p e r r o n a e l C e c a l p e r r o n a e l C g u l p e c a l p e R s n u r e n i g n E r o s e i d t u b t o n s e o d e t a r e l...

Page 22: ...ark 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 5 Tighten all t...

Page 23: ...oke air cooled engine oil Gasoline 89 Octane unleaded DO NOT use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethylalcoholor15 MTBE Oil PowerBlendTM PremiumUniversal2 StrokeOil Fuel Tank Capacity 0 45l...

Page 24: ...future reference write them in the space provided below Model No _____________ Type _________SN ______________ SERVICE Service of this product during the warranty period must be performed by an Author...