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Grass Trimmer

Operator's Manual

MODEL

GT-200EZR

Serial Number 05001001 - 05999999

WARNING    

     DANGER

Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator's
Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe
operation.

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Summary of Contents for GT-200EZR

Page 1: ...GT 200EZR Serial Number 05001001 05999999 WARNING DANGER Readrulesforsafeoperationandinstructionscarefully ECHOprovidesanOperator s ManualandaSafetyManual Bothmustbereadandunderstoodforproperandsafe o...

Page 2: ...ce Intervals 17 AirFilter 18 FuelFilter 18 Spark plug 19 CoolingSystem 19 ExhaustSystem 21 Carburetor Adjustment 22 Lubrication 24 Troubleshooting 25 Storage 26 ServicingInformation 28 Parts 28 Servic...

Page 3: ...ation Throughout this manual and on the product itself you will find safety alerts and helpful information messages preceded by symbols or key words The following is an explanation of those symbols an...

Page 4: ...and feet clear of blade cutting attachment unless engine is shut off and cutting attachment is not moving WARNING DANGER WEAR HAND AND FOOT PROTECTION KEEP BYSTANDERS AND HELPERS AWAY 15 M 50 FT DO N...

Page 5: ...s and wrists Maintain good blood circulation by performing vigorous arm exer cises during frequent work breaks and also by not smoking Limit the hours of operation Try to fill each day with jobs where...

Page 6: ...firmly attached and in safe operating condition Check that front loop handle and optional shoulder waist harness are adjusted for safe comfortable operation See Assembly for proper adjustment Have re...

Page 7: ...ons regulations provided that approved maintenance procedures are followed as listed in the Maintenance Section of this manual CONTENT LIST _____ 1 TrimmerAssembly _____ PowerHead _____ Drive Shaft As...

Page 8: ...8 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 9 2 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20...

Page 9: ...LDER HARNESS Optional An adjustable strap that suspends the unit from the operator 11 TOP GUARD Protects arm from hot engine during normal operation 12 SPARKARRESTOR CATALYTICMUFFLER MUFFLER Themuffle...

Page 10: ...dTwo strokeOil Fuel OilRatio 50 1ECHOHighPerformance two strokeaircooledengineoil Gasoline 89 Octane unleaded DO NOT use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE Oil 50 1EC...

Page 11: ...upper plate with hole in bearing housing and insert 1 8 in diameter locking tool A 3 Place large washer then line head on threaded shaft followed by small metal washer and locknut 4 Tighten locknut s...

Page 12: ...statement listed in theEmissionDefectWarrantyExplanation IMPORTANT EchoPremium2 StrokeOilmaybemixedat50 1ratioforapplica tion in all Echo engines sold in the past regardless of ratio speci fied in tho...

Page 13: ...fuel in its tank Leaks can occur Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container Storage Fuel storage laws vary by locality Contact your local government for the laws affecting your area As a...

Page 14: ...cutting attachment when starting Keep helpers and bystanders at least 15 m 50 ft from starting area otherwise serious personal injury may result NOTE Energy is stored in the starter spring each time t...

Page 15: ...ing attachment should not rotate at idle If attachment rotates readjust carburetor according to Carburetor Adjustment instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer otherwise serious personal inj...

Page 16: ...pped with the necessary tools you may want to take your unit to an ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance To help you decide whether you want to DO IT YOURSELF or have the ECHO Dealer do it each maintena...

Page 17: ...S e v i r D e s a e r G 2 2 I g n i s u o H r a e G e s a e r G 2 3 I e p o R r e t r a t S l i o c e R n a e l C t c e p s n I 1 C I s k a e L l e u F t c e p s n I 1 I I g u l P k r a p S n a e l C...

Page 18: ...ts 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 Section FUEL FIL...

Page 19: ...ired CrossHeadScrewdriver 3mmHexWrench Cleaning Brush 25 50mm 1 2in mediumbristlepaintbrush Parts Required None IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures cooling air must pass freely...

Page 20: ...three 3 screws B from EZR Starter Assembly and removeEZRStarter NOTE DO NOT disassemble the EZR Starter Assembly 5 Remove the five screws that retain the engine cover Two at the inside top of the EZR...

Page 21: ...the starter pawls correctly 9 Use a brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins IMPORTANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins 10 Remove grass and leaves from the grid bet...

Page 22: ...everse order CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT 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 yo...

Page 23: ...should be set to the specifications found on page 10 Specifications of this manual Turn idle screw A clockwise to increase idle speed counter clockwise to decrease idle speed WARNING DANGER When carb...

Page 24: ...ting 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 with a thin coatin...

Page 25: ...r e l a e d o h 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...

Page 26: ...property damage or personal injury may result Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time 30 days or longer without performing protective storage mainte nance which includes the following 1...

Page 27: ...GRASS TRIMMER OPERATOR S MANUAL 27 NOTES...

Page 28: ...operation or maintenance of this product you may call the ECHO ConsumerProductSupportDepartmentat1 800 673 1558from8 30am to 4 30 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before calling please k...

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