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Grass T rimmer Operator's Manual MODEL GT-2000EZR Serial Number 03001001 - 03999999 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. X770000370 01/02 X7702273900[...]
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G RASS T RIMMER O PERA TOR ' 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 t[...]
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4 WEAR HAND AND FOOT PROTECTION KEEP BYSTANDERS AND HELPERS AWAY 15 M (50 FT.). DO NOT USE BLADES. STRING LINE ONLY DO NOT EXCEED 10,000 RPM. DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT GUARDS AND SHIELDS IN PLACE. BEWARE - THROWN, RICOCHET OBJECTS SYMBOL DESCRIPTION/APPLICATION SYMBOL FORM/ SHAPE SYMBOL DESCRIPTION/APPLICATION SYMBOL FORM/ SHAPE HOT SURFACE CARBURETOR[...]
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G RASS T RIMMER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 5 EQUIPMENT W ARNING DANGER Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non approved attachment combi- nation. ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO. Read and com[...]
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6 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 or missing parts. Use the contents list to che[...]
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G RASS T RIMMER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 7 CONTENT LIST _____ 1 - Trimmer Assembly _____ - Power Head _____ - Drive Shaft Assembly _____ 1 - Plastic Bag (Co-Pack) _____ - Operator's Manual _____ - Safety Manual _____ - Shield Assembly _____ 1 - Nylon Trimmer Head _____ - 12, 8 in. x .080 Pre-cut Nylon Line _____ - Hardware Bag _____ - 1, Lo[...]
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8 1. POWER HEAD - Factory Assembled to the Drive shaft 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. [...]
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G RASS T RIMMER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 9 S PECIFICA TIONS L E D O M R Z E 0 0 0 2 - T G h t g n e L ) . n i 3 . 5 5 ( m m 5 0 4 1 h t d i W ) . n i 4 . 2 1 ( m m 5 1 3 t h g i e H ) . n i 2 . 4 1 ( m m 0 6 3 d a e H r e t t u C / w ) y r d ( t h g i e W ) . b l 0 . 0 1 ( g k 5 5 . 4 e p y T e n i g n E e n i g n e e n i l o s a g r e d n i l y[...]
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10 A SSEMBL Y PLASTIC SHIELD Tools Required: None 1 . Remove wing nut (C), washer (B), and bolt (A). 2 . Snap the shield over the bearing housing. 3 . Install bolt (A), washer (B) and wing nut (C). NYLON LINE HEAD Tools Required: Head Locking Tool, 9/16 in. Socket Parts Required: Rapid Loader TM Head. 1 . Remove plastic threaded shaft sleeve from P[...]
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G RASS T RIMMER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 11 FRONT ( LOOP ) HANDLE NOTE Front handle is pre-installed. Re-positioning and tightening is all that is required. 1 . Position front handle (E) in comfortable operating position and tighten wing nut (F). The cutting attachment should be 5cm- 7.5cm (2 in. -3 in.) above the ground and as level as possible[...]
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12 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.) from refueling location before starting the e[...]
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G RASS T RIMMER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 13 O PERA TION ST ARTING COLD ENGINE W ARNING DANGER • Never leave the ignition switch in the on position while the unit is unattended. • Never allow partial tension to remain in the starter, otherwise serious personal injury may result. W ARNING DANGER Never attempt to disassemble this recoil starter[...]
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14 4. Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat clear area. Firmly grasp throttle grip with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide open position. Gently pull recoil starter handle/rope (D) until engine fires or 2 to 3 engine engagements. 5. Choke After engine fires or 2 to 3 engine engagements, move choke lever to “Run” position. Hold[...]
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G RASS T RIMMER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 15 STOPPING ENGINE 1. Throttle Release throttle and allow engine to return to idle before shutting engine off. 2. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) to STOP position. W ARNING DANGER If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP position, close choke - COLD START position - to stall engin[...]
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16 MAINTENANCE INTERV ALS m e t s y S / t n e n o p m o Ce r u d e c o r P e c n a n e t n i a M r o y l i a D e r o f e B e s U y r e v E l e u f e R s h t n o M 3 0 9 r o s r u o H s h t n o M 6 0 7 2 r o s r u o H y l r a e Y r e t l i F r i Ae c a l p e R / t c e p s n I C / I* R r e n i a r t S l e u Fe c a l p e R / t c e p s n I IR e n i L l[...]
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G RASS T RIMMER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 17 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[...]
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18 SP ARK PLUG Level 2. Tools Required: Spark Plug socket wrench and screw driver, Feeler gauge. Preferably a wire gauge. Parts Required: 90064 REPOWER TM 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 en[...]
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G RASS T RIMMER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 19 A B C D 1 . 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 the Recoil Starter, two on either side of the front. Lift the cover from the engine and lay to the front of the trimmer. NOTE The throttle linkag[...]
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20 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Engine Break-In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break-in before carburetor adjustments can be made. During the break-in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize. Idle speed can be adjusted as required. High Altitude Adjustment High altitude adjust[...]
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G RASS T RIMMER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 21 LUBRICA TION Level 1. Tools Required: 8mm Open End Wrench, Screwdriver, Clean Rag. Parts Required: ECHO ® LUBE TM 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, loosen mounting screw (B) and remove gear cas[...]
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22 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. T R A H C G N I T O O H S E L B U O R T M E L B O R P E N I G N E m e l b o r Pk c e h Cs u t a t Se s u a Cy d e m e R e n i g n E [...]
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G RASS T RIMMER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 23 2 . Place the stop switch (A) in the "OFF" position. 3 . Remove accumulation of grease, oil, dirt and debris from exterior of unit. 4 . Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required. 5 . Tighten all the screws and nuts. 6. Drain the fuel tank completely and pull the recoil s[...]
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ECHO, INCORPORA TED 400 O AKWOOD R OAD L AKE Z URICH , IL 60047-1564 www .echo-usa.com DEALER? Call 1-800-432-ECHO or www .echo-usa.com CONSUMER PRODUCT SUPPORT 1-800-673-1558 8:30 - 4:30 Mon - Fri C.S.T. 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 Au[...]
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A 1 D ESCRIPTION Page 7 CONTENTS ____ 1 - Trimmer Assembly ____ - Power Head ____ - Drive Shaft Assembly ____ 1 - Plastic Bag (Co-Pack) ____ - Rapid Loader 2-line Head ____ - Operator's Manual 99922203524 12/01 SUP22203524 SUPPLEMENT TO OPERA TOR'S MANUAL P ART NUMBER X7702273900 (X770000370) FOR MODEL: GT-2000EZR S/N 03001001 & UP Pl[...]
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99922203562 04/02 SUP22203562 SUPPLEMENT TO OPERA TOR'S MANUAL FOR MODELS: GT-201EZR S/N 02001001- 02999999 P ART NUMBER X7702274001 (X770000381) FOR MODELS: GT-2000EZR S/N 03001001- 03999999 P ART NUMBER X7702273900 (X770000370) M AINTENANCE - P AGE 18 COOLING SYSTEMS CLEANING 1 . Remove one (1) screw (A) from Top Guard and remove guard. 2 . [...]
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A B 2 C D 9 . Lift the cover from the engine and lay to the front of the trimmer. NOTE The throttle linkage remains assembled to the cover. 1 0 . Reinstall spark plug to prevent dirt and debris from entering engine. 1 1 . Use a brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. IMPORTANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 1[...]