Maintenance gt-225, Lubrication – Echo GT-225 User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

GT-225

Note: Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compliance with emission regulations.

Carburetor adjustments, other than idle speed, must be performed by an authorized ECHO dealer.

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.

Parts
Required:

POWER BLENDX

TM

8 oz. or Lithium Base

Grease.

A

A

C

B

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