Echo GT-2000, GT-2000 Type 1E, GT-2400, GT-2400 Type 1E Trimmer User Manual


 
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome 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. You
will find both easy to use and full of helpful operations tips and SAFETY messages.
WARNING DANGER
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ............................................................... 2
- The Operator's Manual .......................................2
- The Safety Manual ............................................. 2
Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information .. 3
Safety .........................................................................3
- Decals ................................................................. 3
- International Symbols ......................................... 4
- Equipment ...........................................................4
- Fuel ..................................................................... 5
- Personal Conditions and Safety Equipment ....... 6
- Safe Operation .................................................... 7
- Extended Operation/Extreme Conditions ............ 8
Description ................................................................ 9
- Emission Control ................................................. 9
- Contents List ...................................................... 9
Specifications........................................................... 11
Assembly ................................................................. 12
- Plastic Shield Installation .................................. 12
- Nylon Head Installation .................................... 12
- Front (Loop) Handle ......................................... 12
Pre-Operation ........................................................... 13
- Fuel ................................................................... 13
- Equipment Check .............................................. 14
- Determine Operation Area ................................ 15
Operation ................................................................. 15
- Starting Cold Engine ......................................... 16
- Starting Warm Engine ....................................... 17
- Stopping Engine ............................................... 17
Maintenance ............................................................ 18
- Skill Level .......................................................... 18
- Maintenance Intervals ...................................... 18
- Air Filter ............................................................ 19
- Fuel Filter .......................................................... 19
- Spark plug ......................................................... 20
- Cooling System ................................................. 20
- Exhaust System ................................................. 21
- Carburetor Adjustment Emission Models ........ 22
- Carburetor Adjustment Non Emission Models. 23
- Lubrication........................................................ 24
- Nylon Line Replacement (GT-2000) .................. 24
- Nylon Line Replacement (GT-2400) .................. 25
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 27
Storage ..................................................................... 28
Servicing Information ............................................... 32
- Parts .................................................................. 32
- Service .............................................................. 32
- ECHO Consumer Product Support.................... 32
- Warranty Card .................................................. 32
- Additional or Replacement Manuals ................ 32
Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this
literature are as accurate as known at the time of publication,
but are subject to change without notice. Illustrations may
include optional equipment and accessories, and may not
include all standard equipment.
THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL
contains specifications and information for operation, starting,
stopping, maintenance, storage and assembly specific to this product.
THE SAFETY MANUAL
explains possible hazards involved with the use of Grass Trimmers and
Brush cutters and what measures you should take to make their use
safer.
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All Rights Reserved.