GT-230 DESCRIPTION
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1. POWER HEAD - Factory Assembled to the Driveshaft assembly. Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel
System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter.
2. THROTTLE HANDLE - FOR RIGHT HAND - Contains Stop Switch, Throttle Lockout, and Throttle
Trigger.
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 on top of the Throttle Handle. Move switch FORWARD to
RUN, BACK to STOP.
5. SUPPORT HANDLE - FOR LEFT HAND - The support handle is factory assembled to the Drive Shaft
assembly but must be re-positioned for proper cutting attitude and operator comfort.
6. DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY - Factory Assembled to the Power Head. Includes the Throttle Handle,
Bearing Housing Assembly, Support Handle, Flexible Drive Cable and Safety Decals.
7. NYLON CUTTER HEAD - Contains replaceable nylon trimming line that advances when the trimmer
head is tapped against the ground while the head is turning at normal operating speed.
8. PLASTIC DEBRIS SHIELD ASSEMBLY - Included in plastic bag (co-pack). MUST be installed on unit
before use, see Assembly Instructions. Shield assembly includes the Cut-Off Knife. Mounts on the Gear
Housing Assembly just above the cutting attachment. Helps protect the operator by deflecting debris
produced during the trimming operation.
9. CUT-OFF KNIFE - Trims line to the correct length.
10. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Controls engine speed. Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During
acceleration, press trigger gradually for best operating technique.
11. TOP GUARD - Provides arm rest during operation and protects arm from hot engine.
12. RECOIL STARTER/HANDLE - Pull handle slowly until starter engages, then quickly and firmly. When
engine starts, return handle slowly. DO NOT let handle snap back or damage to unit will occur.
13. SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER OR SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER WITH CATALYST - The muffler or
catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing
particles of carbon from leaving the muffler. Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris.
14. FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel filter.
15. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank opening.
16. PURGE BULB - Pumping purge bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank, purging
air from the carburetor. Pump purge bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return
line. Pump purge bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.
17. CHOKE - The choke control is located at the rear of the air cleaner housing. Move choke lever to Cold
Start ( ) to close choke for cold start. Move choke lever to “Run” ( ) position to open choke.
18. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable filter element.
19. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.