MAINTENANCE

GT-230

 

 

1.Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If a tachometer is available, idle speed screw (A) should be set to the specifications found on “Specifications” page of this manual. Turn idle screw (A) clockwise to increase idle speed; counter clockwise to decrease idle speed.

When carburetor adjustment is completed, the cutting attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result.

A

Lubrication

Level 1.

Parts

POWER BLENDXTM 8 oz. or Lithium Base

Required:

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 case from drive housing.

3.Pull the flexible drive shaft (C) from the drive 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 on the flexible drive shaft.

5.Install the bearing housing and shield.

Nylon Line Head Disassembly Instructions

Note: For normal use, Speed Feed© head disassembly is not necessary. However, if circumstances require disassembly, follow these instructions.

1.Press top of locking tabs (A) on both sides of Speed Feed© head to release cover (B) from eyelet carrier(C).

2.Remove cover from eyelet carrier.

B

A

C

A

B

C

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Echo GT-230 specifications Lubrication, Nylon Line Head Disassembly Instructions