Echo GT-230 Trimmer User Manual


 
24 X7702094205
© 09/2013 ECHO Inc.
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.
Lubrication
Level 1.
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.
Parts
Required:
POWER BLENDX
TM
8 oz. or Lithium Base
Grease.
A
A
C
B
A
B
C