User manual ECHO GT-200R 07-07

[. . . ] Grass Trimmer Operator's Manual MODEL GT-200R WARNING 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. X7712277201 X771000741 07/07 2 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the ECHO family. This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on-thejob-dependability. [. . . ] Place large washer (B) then line head (C) on threaded shaft, followed by small metal washer (D) and locknut (E). Install 3/8-24 locknut using 14. 5 mm (9/16 in. ) wrench. Turn locknut clockwise, and tighten securely. E D B IMPORTANT Remember to remove the locking tool. NYLON LINE INSTALLATION 1. Lay unit on the ground with head assembly up. Remove old nylon line through center recess of head. Thread new lines through outside holes (A) in housing until ends meet in center of recess. NOTE Insert cutting line ends to center of head recess to insure easy removal of used lines. A GRASS TRIMMER OPERATOR'S MANUAL FRONT 11 (LOOP) HANDLE MIN SPACING NOTE Label shows minimum spacing for front handle location. A NOTE Front handle is pre-installed. Re-positioning and tightening is all that is required. Position front handle (A) in comfortable operating position and tighten wing nut (B). The cutting attachment should be 5-7. 5 cm (2-3 in. ) above the ground and as level as possible. B OPERATION WARNING Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit. 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 product warranty. Read and follow instructions in the Storage section of this manual. FUEL WARNING Alternative fuels, such as E-20 (20% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting ECHO requirements are NOT approved for use in ECHO 2-stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance problems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended machine operation, including, but not limited to, improper clutch engagement. Alternative fuels may also cause premature deterioration of fuel lines, gaskets, carburetors and other engine components. Fuel Requirements Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [R+M/2] (mid grade or higher) gasoline known to be good quality. Gasoline may contain up to 10% Ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasoline containing methanol (wood alcohol) is NOT approved. 12 Two Stroke Oil - A two-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J. A. S. O. Echo brand premium Power Blend X TM Universal 2-Stroke Oil meets 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. FC/FD certified oil, such as Echo premium Power Blend X TM, will void the two-stroke engine warranty. (Emission related parts only are covered for two years, regardless of two-stroke oil used, per the statement listed in the Emission Defect Warranty Explanation. ) IMPORTANT Echo premium Power Blend X TM Universal 2-Stroke Oil may be mixed at 50:1 ratio for application in all Echo engines sold in the past regardless of ratio specified in those manuals. Handling Fuel DANGER Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result. [. . . ] 6. 8. Install the spark plug (do not connect spark plug cable). GRASS TRIMMER OPERATOR'S MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS 23 MODEL ------------------------------------------ GT-200R Length -------------------------------------------- 1400 mm (55. 1 in. ) Width --------------------------------------------- 310 mm (12. 2 in. ) Height -------------------------------------------- 385 mm (15. 2 in. ) Weight (dry) w/Cutter Head ------------------- 4. 1 kg (9. 04 lb. ) Engine Type ------------------------------------- Air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine Bore ----------------------------------------------- 32. 2 mm (1. 27 in. ) Stroke --------------------------------------------- 26. 0 mm (1. 02 in. ) Displacement ------------------------------------ 21. 2 cc (1. 29 cu. in. ) Exhaust System --------------------------------- Spark Arrestor Muffler Carburetor --------------------------------------- Zama diaphragm model w/primer Ignition System --------------------------------- Flywheel magneto, capacitor discharge Spark Plug --------------------------------------- NGK BPM-8Y Gap 0. 65 mm (0. 026 in. ) Fuel ----------------------------------------------- Mixed (Gasoline and Two-stroke Oil) Fuel/Oil Ratio ------------------------------------ 50 : 1 Power Blend XTM ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J. A. S. O. M345- FC/ FD, two-stroke, air-cooled engine oil. Gasoline ------------------------------------------ Use 89 Octane unleaded. [. . . ]