ECHO GT-1100 1100, GT-2400 2400 grass trimmer Operator's manual

GT-1100
GT-2400
TRIMME
—GT- 1100 Serial Number
181001 and up
GT-2400 Serial Number
001001 and up
WARNING À DANGER
READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND
FOLLOW RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION.
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY.
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION ~~ CONTENTS
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DESCRIPTION
GT-2000 ——
IGNITION |
SWITCH
TRIGGER
| я > LOOP HANDLE
(A)SHAFT — — SPARKPLUG ._ |
DECAL | LA | CYLINDER FINS
— el GRIP
Z |-— SAFETYMANUAL — À 23 F THROTTLE
a CARBURETOR
~ DRIVE SHAFT (UNDER COVED) ©
EXHAUST
ASSEMBLY ВЕ XHAUS
ВЕ PURGE CE
о и AIR CLEANER ~
‚ (В) DEBRIS SHIELD | |
DECAL В
STARTER
HANDLE 7
| a FUEL TANK
DEBRIS SHIELD. CAP |
(C)CUTTER o a |
DECAL | - FUEL TANK
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.
Hustrations may include optional equipment and accessories, and may not include ail standard equipment.
DECALS
FOLLOW SAFETY DECALS
Locate the safety decals on your unit. Make
sure decals are legible and that you under-
stand and follow the instructions on them.
~ See page 3 for location of “A”, “B” and “C”.
A. SHAFT DECAL
e This unit can be dangerous and can
cause serious injury if improperly
used. Operators, helpers and by-
standers can be severely injured by
ified ANSI Z87.1 eye protection.
Blindness or loss of eye can occur.
Do not rely on cutter head shield to
protect eyes. Ricochet can occur.
—* To avoid accidental contact, keep
everyone beyond operating area.
® To reduce the risk of injury to
operator, helpers and bystanders,
read and understand your operator's _
and safety manuals. For a free copy
of the safety manual, write to ECHO,
INCORPORATED, 400 Oakwood
Road, Lake Zurich, Illinois, 60047.
® Keep shield and other components
In place and in good condition. Do
not use attachments or other parts
not approved by Echo. a |
—e GT style (non-biade capable) units
~ must not be converted to blade use
—WARNING—DANGER— A |
thrown objects and must wear spec- |
except Maxi-Cuts or similar ECHO |
approved attachments.
— B.DEBRIS SHIELD DECAL
Hi!
© PIN - 89016844330
E1175
‚ ©. CUTTER HEAD DECAL
WARNING | CAUTION
Not to exceed Wear eye protec-
10,000 R.P.M.
| ВЕ 1 ing trimmer.
tion when operat-
SAFETY
OPERATOR SAFETY
e Read this Trimmer Operator's Manual
carefully. Be sure you understand how to
operate this unit properly before you use
it.
‘Wear non-skid sole shoes. Do not wear
open-toed shoes or ‘Operate unit while
bare footed.
Wear proper clothing to protect legs and
other exposed parts of your body.
Wear eye and hearing protection devices.
Use caution when handling fuel. Put the
gas caps back tightly on both the gas can
and the trimmer fuel tank. Move at least
10 feet from the re-fueling point and be
sure there is no leakage of fuel from the
gas cap or the fuel system before starting ‘
the engine.
Operate this gasoline engine powered
equipment in a well-ventilated area only.
Start the unit on the ground with the
throttle set at idle. Do not start if the
cutting head is obstructed by the ground x
or any other object.
Do not overreach or stand on unstable
surfaces.
‘Inspect area that trimmer will be used in. —
‘Remove stones, metal objects and any
other object that could | jam or damage the
trimmer. |
PREPARING FOR USE
Trimmer users risk injury to themselves
ating a trimmer.
WARNING A DANGER
and others if the trimmer is used
improperly, and/or safety precautions
are not followed. Proper clothing and
safety gear must be worn when oper-
WARNING A DANGER |
Always stop the engine when a cutting
head jam occurs. DO NOT attempt to
remove an object causing a jam if the
engine is running. Physical injury can
occur if a jam Is removed and the
cutting head suddenly starts.
e Do not allow other persons or pets
in the area when starting or using |
| the trimmer.
e Keepatfirm grip on the trimmer with
both hands, the right hand on the
rear handle, the left hand on the front
handle. Use a firm grip with thumbs
and fingers encircling the handles.
A firm grip will help you keep control
of the trimmer. NEVER OPERATE
-— the trimmer with only one hand. QU
e Do all cutting at full throttle speed.
Cutting at less than full speed can
damage the clutch by allowing itto |
slip.
e Always carry the trimmer with the |
engine stopped and the HOT muffler
away from your body. |
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Always wear eye protection goggles that
meet ANSI Z 87.1 requirements (Z87 is
stamped on the goggles).
_ Wear hearing protection. If this guideline
is not followed, hearing loss can occur.
The Occupational Health and Safety Act
~ of 1970 requires the wearing of hearing
protection if you use the unit more than
two hours per day. Since the guidelines
could be revised to require the wearing
of hearing protection if you use the unit
for less than two hours per day, we
‘recommend that hearing protection be
worn at all times.
Wear snug fitting, durable clothing. Avoid
wearing loose clothing that could become
entangled when contact is made with the
trimmer.
Wear shoes with non-skid soles to ensure
proper footing. |
Wear non-slip, heavy-duty Work gloves to
improve your grip on the trimmer handles.
The gloves also help reduce the transmis-
sion of machine vibration to your hands.
"PROTECTING OTHERS
Spectators, children, fellow workers and
animals must be warned to come no nearer
than 33 feet while the trimmer is in use.
People working in the area near you should
wear the same protective equipment as the
operator.
— PHYSICAL CONDITION
Your judgement and/or dexterity may be
impaired if you are ill or have taken alcohol
‘or other substances known to affect the way
you would normally function. Operate only
when in sound mind and body.
| e Keep your body warm - especially
AVOID DAMAGE TO
TRIMMER
e If the trimmer is operated for extended
periods in high temperatures, the drive
shaft housing may become very hot (too
hot to touch). Allow unit to cool and check
lubrication as outlined in service section
before continuing. |
® Do not run trimmer at full throttle without
load.
| © If you experience discomfort, red-
~~ WARNING A DANGER
PRECAUTION AGAINST —
VIBRATION AND COLD
It is believed that a condition called
Raynaud's Phenomenon which affects
the fingers of certain individuals is
brought about by exposure to cold and
vibration. Exposure to cold and vibra-
tion may cause tingling and burning, |
— followed by loss of color and numbness |
In a person’s fingers. We strongly
- recommend taking the following pre-
cautions because the minimum expo-
~ sure which might trigger the aliment is
unknown. |
head, neck, feet and ankles, and
a hands and wrists.
® Maintain good blood circulation by
performing vigorous arm exercises
— during frequent work breaks, and
also by not smoking.
e Limit the number of hours of oper-
ation. Try to fill a part of each work
day with jobs where operating the
| trimmer or other hand-held power
“tools Is not required. |
— ness and swelling of the fingers,
— followed by whitening and loss of
feeling, consult your physician
before exposing yourself further to
cold and Vibration.
OPERATION
FUEL
The engine uses two-stroke fuel, a mixture of
gasoline and specially blended Echo branded
2-stroke oil. 50:1 preferred, 32:1 alternate
choice. | | |
GASOLINE
Use branded 89 octane (вм ) unleaded
gasoline or gasohol (maximum 10% ethyl alcohol,
no alcohol, no methyl alcohol).
MIXING FUEL
Follow directions on oil container.
STORING FUEL
Store fuel only in clean, safe, approved
containers. Check and follow local ordinances
on type and location of storage containers.
IMPORTANT
Two-stroke fuel may separate. Shake fuel
— container thoroughly before each use.
IMPORTANT
Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you
| expect to use in a month.
STARTING AND STOPPING
Starting Cold | Engine
WARNING A DANGER
When engine starts, the head may rotate,
(Released) position.
even with throttle trigger in die
1. Place ignition switch in START/RUN position.
MODEL 1100 |
| cari
SWITCH
MODEL 2400
A E
IGNITION SWITCH
— 2. Push purge bulb until fuel is visible in "clear"
fuel return line. Place choke in START
- position.
3. Pull starter rope until engine fires and return |
- Choke to RUN position.
4. Run at idle speed until engine is warm before —
attempting to work with unit. |
Starting Warm Engine |
1. Push purge bulb until fuel is visible in “clear” a.
“fuel return line. '
2. Check that ignition switch js on and that a.
choke is in RUN (Down) position.
3. Pull starter handle.
Cold Starting Procedure.
NOTE: If engine does not start after 4 pulls, use
‘Stopping Engine
If engine does not stop when ignition
engine. Have your ECHO Dealer repair
ignition switch before using trimmer
again. RE | |
WARNING A DANGER |
switch Is moved to STOP position, close
choke (START or Up position) to stall |
— 1. Release throttle trigger and allow engine
— to idle. |
2. Place ignition switch in STOP position.
MODEL 1100 | |
IGNITION __
| SWITCH
MODEL 2400 —
IGNITION SWITCH
* ADJUSTING LINE LENGTH
NOTE: Recommended line length is 13cm
—. (Sin.) measured from cut-off knife to
— edge of cutting head.
NOTE: Each time head is tapped, one inch of
line is released.
“1. With engine running at normal operating
— Speed, tap head firmly on ground.
SERVICE MAINTENANCE GUIDE
AREA MAINTENANCE PAGE |Berone MONTHLY YEARLY
Air Filter | Clean/Replace 7 O ee
Fuel Filter Inspect/Replace 7 e
LE 0 |
| Carburetor Adjust | 8 | 0
| Cooling System Inspect/Clean 9 o |
Muffler (Spark Arrestor) | Inspect/Clean 10 o e
Drive Shaft Grease 11 e
Starter Rope Inspect/Replace e
Cut-off Knife Inspect/Clean —e a
Fuel System — Inspect/Repair 0
| Screws, Bolts & Nuts | Inspect, Tighten/ e.
| — | Replace | Е
Fuel Line Inspect ®
IMPORTANT
Time intervals shown are maximum. Actual use and your experience will determine the frequency of
TROUBLESHOOTING
required maintenance.
Problem | В
Engine —starts hard Cause ~ Remedy
—does not start | | |
Engine Fuel at No fuel *Fuel strainer clo ооо — — Clean.
Cranks a pureror at carburetor Fuel line clogge ‘Clean. a
Carburetor *See your Echo dealer
+ at No fuel at -Carburetor *See your Echo dealer
cylinder cylinder В o o |
Mufflerwet | «Рие! mixture is too rich = *Open choke
with fuel | В | | °C ean/replace air filter
| Adjust carburetor |
| | *See your Echo dealer
Spark at No spark at end | + go switch off *Turn switch on |
endof of plus» wire lectrical problem . See your Echo dealer
| plug wire | | |
Spark at No spark at “Spark gap incorrect 0 -Aqjust 0.6-0.7 mm (0. 024-
| pl ug В — 0.028)
«Covered with carbon Clean or replace.
Fouled with fuel Clean or replace.
«Spark plug defective ‘Replace plug — |
Engine «Internal engine problem - «See your Echo dealer
does not| a Е ВЕ a.” Е | |
crank
Engine | Diesor “Air filter dy a 5 ‚Clean or replace
runs Accelerates poorly Fuel filter dirty - *Replace
| «Fuel vent plugged -Plugged
«Spark plug ‘Clean and adjustreplace
«Carburetor — | <Adjust
- | «Cooling system plugged Clean
Exhaust port/spark Clean
arrestor screen plugged | |
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SERVICE
CLEANING AIR FILTER
1. Close choke.
2, Loosen screw and remove air filter cover.
3. Remove air filter (air filter is located inside
air filter cover).
AIR FILTER
“NOTE
if filter is excessively dirty or no longer
fits properly, replace it.
4. Brush dirt from filter or clean with
compressed air.
_ 5. Reinstall filter. |
— 6. Reinstall cover and tighten screw.
REPLACING FUEL FILTER
1, Use a piece of steel wire to pick up fuel
filter through fuel tank opening.
|
aa e
| FUELFILTER
ELEMENT
2. Pull old filter from fuel ine.
3. Install new filter element.
CHECK SPARK PLUG
(Check Periodically)
1. Check plug gap. Correct gap is 0.6 - 0.7
- mm (0.024 - 0.028).
0.6-0.7MM
(0.024-0.028 IN.)
2. Inspect electrode for wear.
3. Inspect insulator tor oil or other deposits.
4. Replace plug if needed, tighten to 145 -
— 155 kg- cm (125 - 135 in. 1b.).
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
General
If the carburetor requires adjustment, follow -
these procedures.
NOTE -
external adjustments. Each adjustment
The diaphragm carburetor has three
affects the others.
The idle speed adjustment screw controls
the throttle opening at idle position.
The low (LO) speed ‘adjustment screw
controls the volume of fuel/oil mixture at low
engine speed. It also controls the supple-
mentary fuel required to obtain smooth
progression from idling to high speed.
The high (H) speed adjustment screw
controls the volume of fuel/oil mixture at fui!
throttle.
Idle Speed Adjustment
The idle speed adjustment screw controls
the throttle opening at idle position.
Ifthe idling adjustment is too low or too high, |
use the following procedure.
- Initial Adjustment
О NOTE | |
The needle screws have a sharp point.
To avoid carburetor damage, do not
use excessive force when seating
IDLESPEED _
needle in body.
1. Turn HI and LO adjustment screws _
clockwise until seated lightly in carbure-
tor body. |
2. Turn LO adjustment screw counter-
clockwise one turn.
5 3. Start engine and allow it to run at high
idle until warm (approx. 2-3 minutes).
EE NOTE
Idle speed screw may have to be
| readjusted to keep engine from stalling. _
Low Speed Adjustment
1. Slowly turn the LO adjustment screw
clockwise and note the position when
engine speed drops.
2. Turn the LO adjustment screw counter-
= clockwise and note position when |
engine speed drops.
3. Set the screw midway | between these a
points.
4. Turntheidle speed screw clockwise until |
cutter head just begins to turn.
5. Turn idle speed screw counterclockwise
“one-half turn to stop cutter head from Е
turning.
High Speed Adjustment
В IMPORTANT
| Overheating and engine seizure canoccur —
A when:
| Maintenance." Any resultant failure attributed
NOTE В
Engine must be at normal operating
temperature and line length should ve
extended to the cut-off Knife.
1. Tum the HI adjustment screw counter-
clockwise 1-1/4 turns.
— IMPORTANT |
Do not run the engine on full throttle
longer than 5-6 seconds to avoid
damage to engine. |
2. While running the engine at full throttle, |
turn the HI adjustment screw slowly
clockwise until the engine runs
smoothly.
3. Turn the screw counterclockwise 1/8
turn to obtain optimum fuel mixture for
full power under load conditions.
| it maybe necessary to reset idle speed
NOTE
~ as outlined in steps 4 and 5 of “Low
Speed Adjustment” section.
COOLING SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE
To maintain proper engine operating
temperatures, cooling air must pass freely
through the cylinder fin area. This flow of air |
carries combustion heat away from the engine. |
* Air intakes are blocked, preventing cooling air
from reaching the cylinder, or
* Dust and grass build up on the outside of the
cylinder. This build-up insulates the engine
and prevents the heat from leaving.
Removal of cooling passage blockages or
cleaning of cylinder fins is considered "Normal
to lack of maintenance is not warranted.
The cooling system relies on cooling air entering
the engine through a grille located between the
fuel tank and starter. The cooling fan pushes
this air through the cylinder area and out the
~ forward facing opening in the engine cover.
Cleaning Grille
ВЕ 1. Remove accumulated debris from intake
grille.
Cleaning Cylinder Fins
1.
Remove dust and dirt from between fins.
COOLING FINS |
2.
If greater access is needed to thoroughly
clean fins, remove engine cover as
outlined in steps 1,2 and 3 in "Cl eaning
Muffier and Exhaust Port".
CLEANING MUFFLER AND
EXHAUST PORT
1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug,
and throttie cable from carburetor
swivel,
Remove the four screws which secure
engine cover.
Pull engine cover away from engine.
‘Remove spark arrester. Replace screen
if it is plugged, cracked or has holes
burned through it.
Remove muffler and heat shield.
NOTE
Be careful not to scratch the cylinder
or piston when cleaning the cylinder
exhaust port.
10. Install engine cover and spark plug lead.
Clean deposits from muffler, spark |
‘arrester screen and cylinder exhaust -
port.
о Inspect gaskets, replace if necessary.
Install heat shield and muffler.
. Install spark arrester.
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ENGINE
SPARK
7 E ARRESTER
— SHIELD
= = _ MUFFLER
CI}
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REPLACING NYLON LINE
~~ NOTE
— Cutter head line capacity: 4.5 m (15
feet) of 0.080 nylon line.
1. Depress tab on head and remove cover.
Remove hub from head. |
COVER |
2. Secure one end of the replacement nylon
line to the loop on the hub. Hold the line
tight while winding it in a ‘clockwise
direction. (See arrow on hub).
‘8. Feed the nylon line through the eyelet i in
- the head and press the reel into position .
against the spring.
4. Align pegs on cover with holes in head
and press cover into place.
EYELET
PEGS
LUBRICATING DRIVESHAFT
(Flexible Shaft) oo
1. Remove wing nut, washer, bolt, and |
plastic shield.
2. Loosen screw and bolt and remove
bearing housing.
3. Pull the flexible shaft from the drive shaft |
tube.
4. Wipe shaft clean and recoat it with a thin
coating 13-213 oz. of lithium base grease.
5. Reverse the above procedure tor —
installation.
PLASTIC
FLEXIBLE SHAFT
_~ SHIELD >
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| MODEL 1100 —
STORAGE
LONG TERM STORAGE
(over 60 days)
Do not store your unit fora prolonged period
of time (60 days or longer) without perform-
— ing protective storage maintenance which
includes the following:
4. Store unit in a dry, dust free place, out
of the reach of children.
WARNING A DANGER |
Do not store in enclosure where fuel
- fumes may accumulate or reach an
open flame or spark.
2. Place the ignition in the “OFF” position.
IGNITION
— SWITCH
IGNITION SWITCH ©
3. Remove accumulation of grease, oil, dirt
and debris from exterior of unit.
4. Perform all periodic lubrication and
services that are required.
5. Tighten all the screws and nuts.
6. Drain the fuel tank completely and pull
the starter handle several times to remove
fuel from the carburetor.
7. Remove the spark plug and pour 1/4 oz. | INSTALLING NYLON LINE
(1/2 tablespoon) of fresh, clean, 2-stroke | CUTTER HE AD |
engine oil into the cylinder through the |
spark plug hole. | 1. Locate hole in adapter plate and install
A. Place a clean cloth over the spark plug a locking tool.
hole. 2. Thread cutter head onto shaft (turning it
B. Pull the recoil starter handle 2-3 times “Clockwise) until it is tight,
to distribute the oil inside the engine. 3. Remove locking tool.
LOCKING
TOOL
C. Observe the piston location through
the spark plug hole. Pull the recoil
handle slowly until the piston reaches
| the top of its travel and leave it there.
8. Install the spark plug (do not connect
ignition cable. “
o | INSTALLING PLASTIC
ASSEMBLY SHIELD
LOOP HANDLE | o 1 . Fitthe shield to the bearing housing.
1. Position handle in comfortable operating a 2. Install bolt, washer and wing nut.
position and tighten wing nut. | | |
WASHER
— LOOP HANDLE |
| | BOLT
WING NUT -
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* SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL GT-1100 and GT-2400
TGT-1100 BR EE | GT-2400
| Model | |
Length 1,400 mm (55.1 in.) | 1500 mm (59.1 in.)
Width 330 mm (13.0 in.) ©. | 330 mm (13.0 in.)
| Height | 360 mm (14.2 in.) . .. |360mm(142in))
| Weight (dry weight with cutter road) 4.3kg (9.41b.) | 47kg(10.31b.)
| Type of Engine Air-cooled, two-stroke, single cyinder gasoline engine
Bore 32.2 mm (1.268 in.) © 34.0 mm (1.34 in.) —
Stroke 26.0 mm (1.04 in.) . —. — 126.0mm (1.04 in.)
Displacement . 21.2 cc (1.29 cu. in.) | 23.6 cc (1.44 cu. in.)
Exhaust System — Spark arrester muffler — ETE
Carburetor | - Zama diaphragm model C1 U wpurge
Ignition System — Flywheel magneto, capacitor discharge
Spark Plug NGK BPM-7A or Champion CJ-7Y
Fuel ‘Mixed (gasoline and oil)
Fuel Oil Ratio 90:1 (2%) or 32.1 (3%) using ECHO branded oil
Gasoline “| 89 octane unleaded. Do not use fuel containing methyl
alcohol or more than 10% ethyl alcohol.
Oil | ECHO brand, two-stroke, air-cooled engine o
Fuel Tank Capacity 0.4 lit. (14.2 US fl. oz.)
Starter System Automatic rewind starter
Clutch Centrifugal type
Drive Shaft | 1/4 in. flexible shaft
Rotating Direction Counterclockwise viewed from top |
Cutter Head Nylon line head (UN-35, 1- line) with .080 in. line capacity
_ 4.5 m (15 feet)
Left — D- ad Right — rip
‘Handle
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PARTS CATALOG —
To obtain a parts catalog send a check or money order for $2.00 per parts book made payable
to ECHO, INCORPORATED and state on a sheet of paper the part number GT-1100 — Part
~ Number GT-1100 999222-01979, GT-2400 Part Number GT-2400 999222-01980, your name
and address and mail to: o
ECHO, INCORPORATED
400 Oakwood |
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
— If you require additional parts books, you may order them by writing down the model number
and serial number of the ECHO unit you have along with $2.00 per parts book.
| ЖЕСТ
— ECHO, INCORPORATED
400 OAKWOOK ROAD e LAKE ZURICH, IL 60047 _
o PHONE:708-540-8400 ©
X750227-7800
X750227-8100
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