Echo GT-230 I, TABLE OF CONTENTS

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.

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.

THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL

contains specifications and information for operation, starting,

stopping, maintenance, storage and assembly specific to this product.

THE SAFETY MANUAL

explains possible hazards involved with the use of Grass Trimmers and

Brush cutters and what measures you should take to make their use

safer.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction .................................................................... 2

- The Operator's Manual ............................................ 2

- The Safety Manual .................................................. 2

Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information.......... 3

Safety .............................................................................. 3

- Decals ...................................................................... 3

- International Symbols.............................................. 4

- Equipment ................................................................ 4

- Fuel .......................................................................... 5

- Personal Conditions and Safety Equipment ............ 6

- Safe Operation ......................................................... 7

- Extended Operation/Extreme Conditions ................. 8

Description ..................................................................... 9

- Emission Control...................................................... 9

- Contents List ........................................................... 9

Specifications................................................................ 12

Assembly ...................................................................... 13

- Plastic Shield.......................................................... 1 3

- Nylon Head............................................................ 1 3

- Front (Loop) Handle .............................................. 13

Pre-Operation ................................................................ 14

- Fuel ........................................................................ 14

- Equipment Check ................................................... 15

- Determine Operation Area ..................................... 16

Operation ...................................................................... 16

- Starting Cold Engine .............................................. 17

- Starting Warm Engine............................................ 18

- Stopping Engine .................................................... 18

Maintenance ................................................................. 19

- Skill Level ............................................................... 19

- Maintenance Intervals ........................................... 19

- Air Filter ................................................................. 20

- Fuel Filter ............................................................... 20

- Spark Plug.............................................................. 21

- Cooling System...................................................... 2 1

- Exhaust System...................................................... 2 2

- Carburetor Adjustment .......................................... 23

- Lubrication............................................................. 24

- Nylon Line Replacement ........................................ 24

Troubleshooting ........................................................... 26

Storage.......................................................................... 27

Servicing Information.................................................... 2 8

- Parts....................................................................... 28

- Service ................................................................... 28

- ECHO Consumer Product Support......................... 2 8

- Warranty Card ....................................................... 28

- Additional or Replacement Manuals ..................... 28

- Ordering Instructions for Manuals ........................ 28

Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this

literature are as accurate as known at the time of publication,

but are subject to change without notice. Illustrations may

include optional equipment and accessories, and may not

include all standard equipment.