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Grass Trimmer
Operator's Manual
MODEL GT-2000R Type 1E
Serial Number 001001 & Up
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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X7702275801
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2 INTRODUCTION 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. THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. It contains specifications and information for operation, start
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GRASS TRIMMER 3 OPERATOR'S MANUAL MANUALSAFETY SYMBOLS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION 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 and key words and what they mean to you. 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 IMPORTANT The enclosed message
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4 INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS SYMBOL SYMBOL SYMBOL SYMBOL FORM/ SYMBOL SYMBOL FORM/ SYMBOL FORM/ SYMBOL FORM/ DESCRIPTION/APPLICATION DESCRIPTION/APPLICATION DESCRIPTION/APPLICATION DESCRIPTION/APPLICATION SHAPE SHAPE SHAPE SHAPE DO NOT ALLOW Read and understand FUEL AND OIL FLAMES OR Operator's Manual. EMERGENCY STOP MIXTURE SPARKS NEAR FUEL. WEAR EYES, EARS IGNITION Engine choke FINGER SEVERING AND HEAD control. ON/OFF PROTECTION WEAR SLIP HOT CARBURETOR PRIMER RESISTANT SURFACE ADJUSTMENT FOOT WEAR
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GRASS TRIMMER 5 OPERATOR'S MANUAL EXTENDED OPERATION/EXTREME CONDITIONS Vibration and Cold To reduce the risk of RSI/CTS, do the It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which following: affects the fingers of certain individuals, may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold. Exposure to vibration and cold may Avoid using your wrist in a bent, cause tingling and burning sensations, followed by loss of color and extended, or twisted position. Instead try numbness i
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6 SAFE OPERATION WARNING DANGER Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death. Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator's Manual and instructions for safe operation. Keep A Firm Grip Hold the front and rear handles with both hands with thumbs and fingers encircling the handles Keep A Solid Stance Maintain footing and balance at all times. Do not stand on slipper
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GRASS TRIMMER 7 OPERATOR'S MANUAL CONTENT LIST ____ 1 - Trimmer Assembly ____ - Power Head ____ - Drive Shaft Assembly ____ 1 - Plastic Bag (Co-Pack) TM ____ - Rapid Loader 2-line Head ____ - Operator's Manual ____ - Safety Manual ____ - Shield Assembly ____ - Shield Mount Hardware 19 ____ -1, 1/4-20 bolt ____ -1, 1/4-20 wing nut ____ -1, 1/4-20 flat washer ____ - Line Head Mount Hardware Safety Video ____ -1, 3/8-24 Locknut ____ -1, Small Washer 10 ____ -1, Large Washer 18 ____ -12, 8 in. X .0
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8 1. POWER HEAD - Factory Assembled to the Driveshaft assembly. Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter. 2. GRIP - Rear (right hand) handle. 3. FRONT HANDLE - The Front (loop) handle is factory assembled to the Drive Shaft assembly but must be re- positioned for proper cutting attitude and operator comfort. 4. DRIVESHAFT ASSEMBLY - Factory Assembled to the Power Head. Includes the Rear (right hand) Handle Assembly, Bearing Housing Assembly, Throttle Trigger
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GRASS TRIMMER 9 OPERATOR'S MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS MODEL GT-2000R Length 1400 mm (55.1 in.) Width 330 mm (13.0 in.) Height 360 mm (14.2 in.) Weight (dry) w/Cutter Head 4.08 kg (9.0 lb.) Engine Type Air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine Bore 32.2 mm (1.268 in.) Stroke 26.0 mm (1.04 in.) Displacement 21.2 cc (1.29 cu. in.) Exhaust System Spark Arrestor Muffler Carburetor Zama diaphragm modelC1Uw/primer IgnitionSystem Flywheelmagneto, capacitor discharge NGK BPM-7A Gap 0.65 mm (0.02
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10 ASSEMBLY Tools Required: None PLASTIC SHIELD 1. Snap the shield over the bearing housing. 2. Install bolt (A), washer (B) and wing nut (C). NYLON LINE HEAD Tools Required: Head Locking Tool A TM Parts Required: Rapid Loader Head. 1. Remove plastic threaded shaft sleeve and adapter plate from PTO shaft. 2. Align locating hole in 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
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GRASS TRIMMER 11 OPERATOR'S MANUAL NYLON LINE INSTALLATION Level 1. Tools Required: None Parts Required: Two (2) Pre-cut Nylon Line 8 in. X .080 in. 1. Shut engine off. Lay unit on the ground with head assembly up. 2. Remove old nylon line through center recess of head. 3. Thread new lines through outside holes (A) in housing until ends meet in center of recess. A NOTE Insert cutting line ends to center of head recess to insure easy removal of used lines. FRONT (LOOP) HANDLE NOTE Front handle
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12 PRE - OPERATION FUEL Fuel Requirements IMPORTANT Spilled fuel is a leading cause of R + M Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [ ] (mid grade or higher) gasoline known 2 hydrocarbon emissions. Some states to be good quality. Gasoline may contain up to 15% MTBE (methyl may require the use of automatic fuel tertiary-butyl ether). Gasohol containing methyl (wood) alcohol is NOT shut-off containers to reduce fuel approved. spillage. Contact your ECHO dealer for ordering information. Two Stroke Oil -
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GRASS TRIMMER 13 OPERATOR'S MANUAL OPERATION STARTING COLD ENGINE WARNING 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. NOTE Refer to the Grass Trimmer / Brush Cutter Safety Manual for proper and safe trimming techniques. 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP position. 2. Choke Move
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14 STARTING WARM ENGINE WARNING 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 Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP position. 2. Recoil Starter Lay the trimmer on a flat clear area and pull the recoil starter handle (D) until the engine fires. D NOTE If engine does not start after
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GRASS TRIMMER 15 OPERATOR'S MANUAL MAINTENANCE 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 help you decide whether you want to DO-IT-YOURSELF or have the ECHO Dealer do it, each maintenance task has been graded. If the task is not listed see your Echo d
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16 AIR FILTER Level 1. Tools required: Cleaning brush, 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) medium bristle paint brush. TM Parts required: 90008 REPOWER 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. Remove the air cleaner cover. Clean and inspect the element for damage. If element is fuel soaked and very dirty, replace. 3. If element can be cleaned and
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GRASS TRIMMER 17 OPERATOR'S MANUAL SPARK PLUG Level 2. Tools Required: Spark Plug socket wrench and screw driver, Feeler gauge, preferably a wire gauge. TM Parts Required: 90064 REPOWER TUNE-UP KIT 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. DO NOT sand blast to clean. Remaining sand will damage engine. 3. Adjust spark plug gap by bending outer electrode. 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) 4. Tighten spark plug to 145-155 kg/cm (
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18 IMPORTANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 3. Use the wooden stick or brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 4. Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the starter and fuel tank. 5. When installing the cover, be certain the tab of the metal deflector shield is in the slot of the cover. EXHAUST SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. Tools Required: Cross Head Screwdriver. Soft metal brush. Parts Required: Screen P/N 14586240630, Gasket Lid P/N 14586
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GRASS TRIMMER 19 OPERATOR'S MANUAL CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Level 2. Tools required: Screwdriver, Tachometer (ECHO P/N 99051130017). Parts required: None. NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with EPA Phase 1 and California Emission Regulations. In addition, the carburetor is equipped with HI and LO needle adjustment limiters that prevent settings outside acceptable limits. 1. Before adjusting the carburetor, clean or replace the air filter and spark arr
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20 LUBRICATION Level 1. Tools Required: 8mm Open End Wrench, Screwdriver, Clean Rag. TM Parts Required: ECHO LUBE 8 oz. (P/N 91014) or Lithium Base ® Grease. 1. Remove plastic shield. 2. Loosen bearing housing locating screw (A), at the top of the housing, remove mounting screw (B). 3. Pull the flexible drive shaft (C) from the housing, wipe clean and recoat with a thin coating [1/2 oz. (15 ml)] of grease. 4. Slide the flexible drive shaft back in the drive housing being careful not to get dirt
