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Echo GT-230 - page 1
Grass T rimmer Operator's Manual MODELS GT-230 Serial Number 03001001 - 04999999 W ARNING 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. X7502093300 X750000710 11/00 ...
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Echo GT-230 - page 2
2 I NTRODUCTION 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 found in the same package. You will find both easy to use and full of helpful operations tips and SAFETY messages. W ARNING DANGER Read rules for sa ...
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Echo GT-230 - page 3
G RASS T RIMMER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 3 M ANUAL S AFETY S YMBOLS AND I MPORT ANT I NFORMA TION This symbol accompanied by the words WARNING and DANGER calls attention to an act or condition that can lead to serious personal injury to operator and bystanders. IMPORTANT The enclosed message provides information necessary for the protection of ...
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Echo GT-230 - page 4
4 INTERNA TIONAL SYMBOLS SYMBOL DESCRIPTION/APPLICATION SYMBOL FORM/ SHAPE SYMBOL DESCRIPTION/APPLICATION SYMBOL FORM/ SHAPE HOT SURFACE SYMBOL DESCRIPTION/APPLICATION SYMBOL FORM/ SHAPE SYMBOL DESCRIPTION/APPLICATION SYMBOL FORM/ SHAPE "WARNING, SEE OPERATOR'S MANUAL WEAR EYES, EARS AND HEAD PROTECTION EMERGENCY STOP FUEL AND OIL MIXTURE ...
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Echo GT-230 - page 5
G RASS T RIMMER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 5 Spark Arrestor - Catalytic Muffler/Muffler • The muffler or catalytic muffler controls the exhaust noise and emissions. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler. Make sure the spark arrestor screen is in good repair and properly seated in the muffle ...
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Echo GT-230 - page 6
6 PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT W ARNING DANGER Trimmer/Brush Cutter users risk injury to themselves and others if the trimmer/brush cutter is used improperly and or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating a trimmer. Physical Condition -- Your judgment and physical dexterity may not ...
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Echo GT-230 - page 7
G RASS T RIMMER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 7 SAFE OPERA TION Determine Operation Area • Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator's Manual and instructions for safe operation. • Review the area to be trimmed. Look for hazards that could contribute to unsafe conditions. • Spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and ...
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Echo GT-230 - page 8
8 EXTENDED OPERA TION / EXTREME CONDITIONS V ibration and Cold -- It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold. Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning sensations followed by loss of color and numbness in t ...
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Echo GT-230 - page 9
G RASS T RIMMER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 9 D ESCRIPTION The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, shield installation and positioning of the front handle are necessary. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged o ...
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Echo GT-230 - page 10
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Echo GT-230 - page 11
G RASS T RIMMER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 11 1. OPERATOR'S MANUAL - Included in plastic bag (co-pack). Read before operation and keep in a safe place for future reference, i.e., operation, maintenance, storage and specifications. 2. SAFETY MANUAL - Included in plastic bag (co-pack). Read before operation and keep in a safe place for future r ...
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Echo GT-230 - page 12
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Echo GT-230 - page 13
G RASS T RIMMER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 13 A SSEMBL Y Tools Required: Locking Tool PLASTIC SHIELD 1 . Snap the shield over the bearing housing. 2 . Install bolt (A), washer (B) and wing nut (C). NYLON LINE HEAD 1 . Remove plastic sleeve from threaded shaft. 2 . Align locating hole in locating plate with hole in bearing housing. 3 . Insert 1/8&q ...
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Echo GT-230 - page 14
14 P RE - O PERA TION FUEL Fuel Requirements Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [ ] (mid grade or higher) gasoline known to be good quality. Gasoline may contain up to 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasohol containing methyl (wood) alcohol is NOT approved. Two Stroke Oil - A two-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. FC Stan ...
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Echo GT-230 - page 15
G RASS T RIMMER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 15 IMPORTANT Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions. Some states may require the use of automatic fuel shut-off containers to reduce fuel spillage. Contact your ECHO dealer for ordering information. After refueling; • Wipe any spilled fuel from the unit. • Move at least 3 m (10 ft.) ...
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Echo GT-230 - page 16
16 • Check that front (loop) handle or optional shoulder harness are adjusted for safe, comfortable operation. See Assembly for proper adjustment. DETERMINE OPERA TION AREA • Review the area to be trimmed. Look for hazards that could contribute to unsafe conditions. • Spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children and animals prev ...
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Echo GT-230 - page 17
G RASS T RIMMER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 17 A ST ARTING COLD ENGINE W ARNING DANGER The cutting 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 injury may result. 1 . Stop Switch - Start/ ...
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Echo GT-230 - page 18
18 ST ARTING W ARM ENGINE W ARNING DANGER The cutting 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 injury may result. 1 . Stop Switch - Start/Run. Move stop switch button (A) away from th ...
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Echo GT-230 - page 19
G RASS T RIMMER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 19 M AINTENANCE Your ECHO trimmer is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your trimmer achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit to an ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance. To ...
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Echo GT-230 - page 20
20 AIR FIL TER Level 1. Tools required: Cleaning brush, 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) medium bristle paint brush. Parts required: 90008 REPOWER TM AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT. 1 . Close choke (Cold Start Position). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumu- lated dirt from the air cleaner area. 2 . ...
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Echo GT-230 - page 21
G RASS T RIMMER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 21 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) W ARNING DANGER Do not perform maintenance on the muffler until engine and muffler are completely cool, otherwise serious personal injury may occur. SP ARK PLUG Level 2. Tools Required: Spark Plug socket wrench and screw driver, Feeler gauge. Preferably a wire gauge. Parts Required: ...
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Echo GT-230 - page 22
22 1 . Remove spark plug lead. 2 . Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (A). 3 . Remove screw and arm rest (B). 4 . Remove engine cover (C). IMPORTANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5 . Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 6 . Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil st ...
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Echo GT-230 - page 23
G RASS T RIMMER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 23 1 . Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (A). 2 . Place piston at Top Dead Center (TDC) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. 3 . Remove spark arrestor screen cover (B), screen holder (C), gasket (D) and screen (E) from muffler body. 4 . Clean carbon deposits from screen and m ...
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Echo GT-230 - page 24
24 1 . Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If a tachometer is avail- able, idle speed screw (A) should be set to the specifications found on page 12 "Specifications" of this manual. Turn idle screw (A) clockwise to increase idle speed; counter clockwise to decrease idle speed. W ARNING DANGER When carburetor adjustment is completed, ...
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Echo GT-230 - page 25
G RASS T RIMMER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 25 NYLON LINE REPLACEMENT Level 1. Tools Required: Head locking tool - 1/8 in. dia. Rod (if head is to be removed) Parts Required: ECHO 2mm (0.080) Nylon Trimmer Line 6 m (20 feet) 1 . Press tab (A) and twist cover CCW (counter clockwise) to align arrows (B) and remove cover. Lift spool from housing. 2 . ...
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Echo GT-230 - page 26
26 T ROUBLESHOOTING W ARNING DANGER Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark near an open spark plug opening, otherwise serious personal injury may result. m e l b o r P d r a h s t r a t s - - e n i g n E t r a t s t o n s e o d - - e n i g n E e s u a Cy d e m e R e n i g n E s k n a r ...
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Echo GT-230 - page 27
G RASS T RIMMER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 27 S TORAGE Long T erm Storage (over 30 days) W ARNING DANGER 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. A Do ...
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Echo GT-230 - page 28
S ER VICING I NFORMA TION P ARTS Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO REPOWER™ Parts and Assemblies for your ECHO products are available only from an Authorized ECHO Dealer. When you do need to buy parts always have the Model Number and Serial Number of the unit with you. You can find these numbers on the engine housing. For future reference, write them i ...
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