Echo SRM-225 manual

W ARNING 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. Failure to do so could result in serious injury . Grass T rimmer/Brush Cutter Operator's Manual MODEL SRM-225 X7722271 104 X772000124 12/09[...]

2 Copyright© 2010 By Echo, Incorporated All Rights Reserved. I n t r o d u c t I o n W elcome 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. Y ou will nd both easy to use and full of help[...]

G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 3 W ARNING The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “W ARNING” calls attention to an act or condi- tion which CAN lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided. I n t e r n a t I o n a l s y m b o l s s a f e t y m a n u a l s a f e t y s y m b [...]

4 Physical Condition Y our judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: • if you are tired or sick, • if you are taking medication, • if you have taken alcohol or drugs. Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well. Eye Protection W ear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE requirements whenever you operate the unit. Han[...]

G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 5 W ARNING Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death. Read the Manuals • Provide all users of this equipment with the Operator’ s Manual and Safety M[...]

6 • Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts, and screws. T ighten and/or replace as needed. • Inspect shield for damage and ensure that the cut-of f knife is securely in place. Replace if either is damaged or miss - ing. • Check that the cutting attachment is rmly attached and in safe operating condition. • Check that front loop handle [...]

G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 7 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3 Shaft Decal P/N X505001930 P/N X505002310 Hot Decal (near mufer) d e s c r I p t I o n Locate these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instruc- tions on them. If a decal cannot [...]

8 1. POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter . 2. GRIP - Rear (right hand) handle. 3 THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged. 4. STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted [...]

G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 9 c o n t e n t s The ECHO product you purchased has been partially assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, installation of the plastic debris shield, nylon line head, and positioning of the front handle are necessary . After opening the carto[...]

10 n y l o n l I n e h e a d I n s t a l l a t I o n T ools Requir ed: Head Locking T ool. Parts Requir ed: Nylon Line Head. CAUTION W ear Gloves or personal injury may result: • Cutoff knife is sharp. • Gearcase and surrounding area may be hot. 1. Be sure adapter plate (C) remains on PTO shaft (A). 2. Align locking hole in upper plate with not[...]

G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 11 f r o n t h a n d l e I n s t a l l a t I o n T ools Requir ed: T orx T27 L-W rench NOTE Label shows minimum spacing for front handle location. 1. Position front handle for comfortable operation and secure screws. MIN SP ACING W ARNING Moving parts can amputate ?[...]

12 Grass/W eed Blades Require: Install Blade Conversion Kit, Includes metal shield (A), barrier bar (B), and shoulder harness (C). B A C NOTE The Barrier Bar is used to restrict rearward movement of the unit. The Barrier Bar is NOT A HANDLE and should not be gripped when using or carrying the unit. Brush/Clearing Blades Require: Install U-Handle / [...]

G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 13 Choosing the Correct Blade W ARNING The type of Blade used MUST be matched to the type and size of material cut. An improper or dull blade can cause serious personal injury . Blades MUST be sharp. Dull blades increase the chance of kick out and injury to yourself[...]

14 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. W ARNING Alternative fuels, such as E-15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meet[...]

G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 15 Handling Fuel DANGER Fuel is VER Y ammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result. • Use an approved fuel container . • DO NOT smoke near fuel. • DO NOT allow ames or sparks near fuel. • Fuel tanks/c[...]

16 s t a r t I n g c o l d e n g I n e W ARNING The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in loss of control and possible serious injury . Keep movable parts of the attachment off the ground and away from objects that could become entangled or thrown. 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) forward away from[...]

G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 17 s t a r t I n g w a r m e n g I n e The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke, and do not hold throttle trigger fully depressed. W ARNING The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious per- sonal injury may result. [...]

18 Y our 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. T o help you decide whether you want to DO-IT -YOURSELF or [...]

G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 19 a I r f I l t e r Level 1. T ools r equir ed: 25 - 50 mm (1 - 2 in.) Cleaning Brush Parts r equir ed: REPOWER TM AIR & FUEL FIL TER KIT . 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air lter is [...]

20 s p a r k p l u g Level 2. T ools r equir ed: T -Wrench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush Parts Requir ed: REPOWER TM T une-Up Kit IMPOR T ANT Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) other - wise severe engine damage may occur . 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace w[...]

G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 21 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove air cleaner cover (A). 3. Remove 2 engine cover screws and engine cover (B). (1 machine screw - handle side) (1 tapping screw - starter side) IMPOR T ANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder ns. 4. Us[...]

22 Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. T ools r equir ed: T orx T27 L-W rench, W ood or plastic scraper Parts Requir ed: As needed: Heat Shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove mufer cover (2 screws). 2. Place piston at top dead center . Remove mufer (A) and heat shield (B). 3. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean depo[...]

G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 23 c a r b u r e t o r a d j u s t m e n t 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 emission[...]

24 A A l u b r I c a t I o n Level 1. T ools Requir ed: 13mm Open End W rench, T27 T orx L-W rench, Clean Rag, Grease Gun Parts Requir ed: POWER BLENDX TM 8 oz. (P/N 91014) or Lithium Base Grease. Gear Housing 1. Clean all loose debris from gear box. 2. Remove plug (A) and check level of grease. 3. Add grease if necessary . DO NOT over -ll. Driv[...]

G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 25 n y l o n l I n e r e p l a c e m e n t 1. Hold drum securely . Push spool in, and turn clockwise until lock- ing peg clicks. 2. Pull spool out of drum. Clear any remaining line or debris from spool and drum. 3. Align pegs on inner drive (A) with grooves in spool[...]

26 6. Hold drum securely , and turn spool clockwise to wind line onto spool. 7. Cut remaining line loop to separate into two pieces.[...]

G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 27 s h a r p e n I n g m e t a l b l a d e s Three styles of metal blades are approved for use on the ECHO Brush Cutter . The 8-tooth blade can be sharpened during normal mainte- nance. The clearing blade and 80 tooth blade require professional service. Before sharp[...]

28 t r o u b l e s h o o t I n g DANGER Fuel vapors are extremely ammable and may cause re and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by ground- ing spark plug near cylinder plug hole, 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 P k c e h C s u t a t S e s u [...]

G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 29 Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time (30 days or longer) without performing protective storage maintenance which includes the following: 1. Store unit in a dry , dust free place, out of the reach of children. DANGER Do not store in enclosure wher[...]

30 s p e c I f I c a t I o n s MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- SRM-225 Length w/o cutter head ------------------------------------ 1793mm (70.6 in.) W idth -------------------------------------------------------- 251 mm (9.88 in.) Height ------------------------------------------------------- 328 mm (12.9 in.) W eight (dr[...]

G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 31 ECHO LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO'S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s Limited W arranty , provides to the original purchaser that this ECHO product is free from defects in material and workmans[...]

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G r a s s T r i m m e r /B r u s h C u T T e r O p e r a T O r ' s m a n u a l 33 ECHO INCORPORA TED EMISSION CONTROL W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR ECHO AND SHINDAIW A BRANDS The Environmental Protection Agency (EP A) and the California Air Resources Board (C.A.R.B.) and ECHO Incorporated (ECHO Inc.) are pleased to explain the emission control sys[...]

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