Echo GT-201 User Manual Page 1

Grass TrimmerOperator's ManualMODELS GT-201Serial Number 002001001 & UpWARNING DANGERX7702272300X77000017006/00 WARNING The engine ex

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GRASS TRIMMEROPERATOR'S MANUAL111. OPERATOR'S MANUAL - Included in plastic bag (co-pack). Read before operation and keep in a safe place for

12SPECIFICATIONSMODEL GT-201Length 1400 mm (55.1 in.)Width 310 mm (12.2 in.)Height 385 mm (15.2 in.)Weight (dry) w/Cutter Head 4.35 kg (9.6 lb.)Engine

GRASS TRIMMEROPERATOR'S MANUAL13ASSEMBLYTools Required: Locking Tool (not included). (Use 1/8 in. diameter orless metal bar or small screwdriver.

14PRE - OPERATIONFUELFuel RequirementsGasoline - Use 89 Octane [ ] (mid grade or higher) gasoline orgasohol known to be good quality. Gasohol

GRASS TRIMMEROPERATOR'S MANUAL15After refueling;• Wipe any spilled fuel from the unit.• Move at least 3 M (10 ft.) from refueling location before

16DETERMINE OPERATION AREA• Review the area to be trimmed. Look for hazards that could contributeto unsafe conditions.• Spectators and fellow workers

GRASS TRIMMEROPERATOR'S MANUAL17AWARNING DANGERInspect starting area for hazards such as rocks, glass, debris etc.which could be thrown by

18STOPPING ENGINE1. Release Throttle. Allow engine to idle for a minute.2. Stop Switch - Stop. Move stop switch button (A) to STOPposition.WARNING

GRASS TRIMMEROPERATOR'S MANUAL19MAINTENANCE INTERVALSComponent/System Maintenance ProcedureDaily orBeforeUseEveryRefuel3 Monthsor 90Hours6 Months

2INTRODUCTIONWelcome to the ECHO family. This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on-the-job-dependability. Read and

20AIR FILTERLevel 1.Tools required: Cleaning brush, 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) medium bristlepaint brush.Parts required: 90008 REPOWERTM AIR & FUEL

GRASS TRIMMEROPERATOR'S MANUAL21WARNING DANGERCatalytic mufflers operate at extremely high temperatures. Mufflerarea must be kept clean. Do

221. Remove spark plug lead and throttle linkage end from the carbure-tor swivel.2. Remove the four screws that retain the cover. Two at the top of th

GRASS TRIMMEROPERATOR'S MANUAL23CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTEngine Break-InNew engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuelbreak-in

24LUBRICATIONLevel 1.Tools Required: 8 mm Open End Wrench, Screwdriver, Clean Rag.Parts Required: Echo LubeTM 8 oz. (P/N 91014) or Lithium Base Grea

GRASS TRIMMEROPERATOR'S MANUAL254. Hold spool with words "WIND LINE" and tap knob towards you.Place index finger between the two lines

26ProblemEngine -- starts hardEngine -- does not startCause RemedyEngineCranksFuel atcarburetorNo fuel atcarburetorFuel strainer cloggedFuel line clog

GRASS TRIMMEROPERATOR'S MANUAL27STORAGELong Term Storage (over 30 days)WARNING DANGERDuring operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and su

SERVICING I NFORMATIONPARTSGenuine ECHO Parts and ECHO REPOWERTM Parts and Assemblies foryour ECHO products are available only from an Authorized ECHO

GRASS TRIMMEROPERATOR'S MANUAL3MANUAL SAFETY SYMBOLS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATIONSAFETYDECALSLocate these safety decals on your unit. The complete

4WEAR HAND ANDFOOT PROTECTIONKEEP BYSTANDERS AND HELPERSAWAY 15 M (50 FT.).DO NOT USEBLADES. STRINGLINE ONLYDO NOT EXCEED10,000 RPM.DO NOT OPERATEWITH

GRASS TRIMMEROPERATOR'S MANUAL5Spark Arrestor - Catalytic Muffler/Muffler• The muffler or catalytic muffler controls the exhaust noise andemissio

6PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENTWARNING DANGERTrimmer/Brush Cutter users risk injury to themselves and others if the trimmer/brush cutter

GRASS TRIMMEROPERATOR'S MANUAL7SAFE OPERATIONDetermine Operation Area• Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator's Manualand

8EXTENDED OPERATION/EXTREME CONDITIONSVibration and Cold --It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, whichaffects the fingers of ce

GRASS TRIMMEROPERATOR'S MANUAL9IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATIONENGINE FAMILY: YEHXS.0214CADISPLACEMENT: 21.2 CCTHIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA PH1