User manual ECHO GT-225 10-09

[. . . ] Grass Trimmer Operator's Manual MODEL GT-225 Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. WARNING X7722271502 X772000142 10/09 2 IntroductIon Welcome to the ECHO family. This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on-thejob-dependability. Read and understand this manual and the SAFETY MANUAL you found in the same package. [. . . ] Use a clean rag to remove loose dirt from around fuel cap and empty fuel tank. Use the "fuel line hook" to pull the fuel line and filter from the tank. Remove the filter from the line and install the new filter. dANGeR Grass Trimmer OperaTOr's manual spark pluG Level 2. Parts Required: REPOWERTM Tune-Up Kit IMPORTANT Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) otherwise severe engine damage may occur. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. Tighten spark plug to 150-170 kgf · cm (130-150 in · lbf). 0. 65 mm (0. 026 in. ) 17 coolInG system Level 2. Tools required: T27 Torx L-Wrench, Cleaning Brush, 25 - 50 mm (1 - 2 in. ) Parts Required: None. IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures, cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area. Overheating and engine seizure can occur when: · Air intakes are blocked, preventing cooling air from reaching the cylinder. This build up insulates the engine and prevents the heat from leaving. Removal of cooling passage blockages or cleaning of cooling fins is considered "Normal Maintenance. " Any failure attributed to lack of maintenance is not warranted. Remove 2 engine cover screws and engine cover (B). A B 18 IMPORTANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter and fuel tank. Assemble components in reverse order. exhaust system Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. Tools Required: T27 Torx L-Wrench, Soft Metal Brush Parts Required: Screen, Gasket 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover (2 screws). Place piston at Top Dead Center (TDC) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. Remove spark arrestor screen cover (C), gasket (D), and screen (E), from muffler body. NOTE When cleaning carbon deposit, be careful not to damage the catalytic element inside muffler. Replace screen if it is cracked, plugged, or has holes burned through. Install engine cover and attach spark plug lead. c d e Grass Trimmer OperaTOr's manual Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. Tools required: Torx T27 L-Wrench, Wood or plastic scraper 19 Parts Required: As needed: Heat Shield 1. [. . . ] You will not have to pay anything to have the part adjusted, repaired or replaced. This includes any labor and diagnosis for warranted repairs performed by the dealer. In addition, engine parts not expressly covered under this warranty but whose failure is a result of a failure of a covered part will be warranted. Any applicable emission related part not scheduled for "required maintenance" will be repaired or replaced within the warranty period. [. . . ]