Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SRM - 225U Echo
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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.
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.
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 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 o l s a n d I m p o r t a n t .
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.
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 DANGER Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas.
6 e q u I p m e n t W ARNING Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment com- bination. ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO.
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 P/N X505002310 Hot Decal (near mufer) 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.
8 1. POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter . 2. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged.
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 factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, shield installation and other assembly may be necessary .
10 a s s e m b l y p l a s t I c s h I e l d I n s t a l l a t I o n (Nylon line operation) T ools Requir ed: T orx T27 L-W rench, Locking T ool Parts Requir ed: Plastic Debris Shield, Shield Plate, three (3) 5 x 16 mm screws. W ARNING The plastic shield is for use with the Nylon Line Head only .
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 t o a d v a n c e t r I m m e r l I n e See Maintenance Section for nylon line replacement. Tip: T o advance trimmer line, tap trimmer head against the ground while the head is turning at normal operating speed.
12 L K B E D C A B d. Remove three screws holding shield plate and plastic shield (F) to gear housing. e. Retain line head, upper xing plate, shield plate, and plastic shield for conversion back to nylon line head operation.
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 A u - h a n d l e I n s t a l l a t I o n T ools Requir ed : 17 & 19 mm wrench, T orx T27 L-W rench, Parts Requir ed: U-Handle, Clamp w/screws, 8 mm x 55 mm hex bolt, 8 mm at washer 1.
14 b a l a n c e a n d a d j u s t u n I t 1. Loosen harness clamp screw . 2. Put on harness and attach unit to harness. 3. Slide harness clamp up (A) or down until unit balances with head approximately 50-75 mm (2 -3 in.) from the ground. 4. T ighten harness clamp screw .
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 b l a d e s e l e c t I o n 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 .
16 Plastic/Nylon Grass/W eed Blades may be used where ever the nylon line head is used. DO NOT use this blade for heavy weeds or brush! 8 T ooth W eed/Grass Blade (P/N 69600120331) is designed for grass, garden debris and thick weeds. DO NOT use this blade for brush or heavy woody growth, 19 mm (3/4 in.
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 f u e l 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 .
18 Mixing Instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2. Add the proper amount of 2-stroke oil to gasoline. 3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline. 4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container , and remix.
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 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 .
20 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 personal injury may result.
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 s t o p p I n g e n g I n e 1. Thr ottle Release throttle and allow engine to return to idle before shutting off engine. 2. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) backward to STOP position.
22 m a I n t e n a n c e I n t e r v a l s COMPONENT/ SYSTEM MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE REQ'D SKILL LEVEL DAILY OR BEFORE USE EVERY REFUEL 3 MONTHS OR 90 HOURS YEARLY 600 HOURS Air Filter Inspect/Clea.
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 a I r f I l t e r Level 1. T ools r equired: 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 [ ]).
24 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) s p a r k p l u g Level 2. T ools r equired: T -W rench, 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 .
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 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.
26 Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. T ools r equired: 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 engine cover (2 screws). 2. Place piston at top dead center .
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 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.
28 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-Wrench, 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.
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 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.
30 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 31 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.
32 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.
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 s t o r a g e W ARNING During operation the mufer or catalytic mufer and surrounding cover become hot.
34 s p e c I f I c a t I o n s MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- SRM-225U Length ------------------------------------------------------- 1793 mm (70.6 in.) W idth -------------------------------------------------------- 700 mm (27.
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 35 ECHO LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO'S RESPONSIBI.
36 PURCHASED REP AIR P ARTS, SHORT BLOCKS AND ACCESSORIES .
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 37 ECHO INCORPORA TED EMISSION CONTROL W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR ECHO AND SHINDAIWA BRANDS The Environmental Protection Agency (EP A) and the California Air Resources Board (C.
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