User manual ECHO GT-225 10-09

[. . . ] Grass Trimmer Operator's Manual MODEL GT-225 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. WARNING X7722271502 X772000142 10/09 2 IntroductIon Welcome to the ECHO family. This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on-thejob-dependability. [. . . ] If the task is not listed see your Echo dealer for repairs. skIll level Level 1 = Level 2 = Easy to do. Some specialized tools may be required. ECHO offers REPOWERTM Maintenance Kits and Parts to make your maintenance job easier. maIntenance Intervals COMPONENT/SYSTEM MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE SKILL LEVEL REQ'D DAILY OR BEFORE USE EVERY REFUEL 3 MONTHS OR 90 HOURS YEARLY 600 HOURS Air Filter Choke Shutter Fuel Filter Fuel Cap Gasket Fuel System Spark Plug Cooling System Muffler Spark Arrestor Cylinder Exhaust Port Drive Shaft Gear Housing Recoil Starter Rope Inspect/Clean Inspect/Clean Inspect/Replace Inspect/Replace Inspect/Replace Inspect/Clean/Replace Inspect/Clean Inspect/Clean/Replace Inspect/Clean/Decarbon Inspect/Grease Grease Inspect/Clean 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 I/C* I/C R* I* I* I/R* R* I (3) I/C I (3) I/C/R* I/C/R* I/C I (1) I (2) I/C* Screws/Nuts/Bolts Inspect/Tighten/Replace 1 I* MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE LETTER CODES: I = INSPECT, R = REPLACE, C = CLEAN IMPORTANT NOTE - Time intervals shown are maximum. Actual use and your experience will determine the frequency of required maintenance. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE NOTES: (1) Apply POWER BLENDX TM every 25 hours of use. (2) Apply POWER BLENDX TM every 50 hours of use. (3) Low evaporative fuel tanks DO NOT require regular maintenance to maintain emission integrity. * All recommendations to replace are based on the finding of damage or wear during inspection. 16 aIr fIlter Level 1. 25 - 50 mm (1 - 2 in. ) Cleaning Brush REPOWERTM AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT. Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area. Remove air filter and lightly brush debris from filter. Replace filter if it is damaged, fuel soaked, very dirty, or the rubber sealing edges are deformed. If filter can be reused, be certain it: · Fits tightly in the air filter cavity. · Is installed with the original side out. NOTE Carburetor adjustment may be needed after air filter cleaning/replacement. 2. Tools required: 200 - 250 mm (8 - 10 in. ) length of wire with one end bent into a hook, clean rag, funnel, and an approved fuel container REPOWERTM AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT. Parts required: Fuel is VERy flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling, or serious personal injury may result. Use a clean rag to remove loose dirt from around fuel cap and empty fuel tank. Use the "fuel line hook" to pull the fuel line and filter from the tank. Remove the filter from the line and install the new filter. dANGeR Grass Trimmer OperaTOr's manual spark pluG Level 2. Tools Required: Locking tool, wrench, feeler gauge, soft wire brush. Parts Required: REPOWERTM Tune-Up Kit IMPORTANT Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) otherwise severe engine damage may occur. [. . . ] Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remaining ECHO Inc. Any emission related part scheduled for replacement during "required maintenance" is warranted for the period of time prior to the first scheduled replacement point for that part. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty shall be warranted for the remainder of the period prior to the first scheduled replacement point for that part. Any manufacturer-approved replacement part may be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repairs on emission related parts, and must be provided without charge if the part is still under warranty. [. . . ]