Echo GT-230 Operator's Manual

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26 X7702094204© 04/2013 ECHO Inc.TROUBLESHOOTING GT-230TROUBLESHOOTINGFuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignitionspark by grounding spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury mayresult.ENGINE PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTProblem Check Status Cause RemedyEngine cranks -starts hard/doesn’t startFuel at carburetor No fuel at carburetorFuel strainer cloggedFuel line cloggedCarburetorClean or replaceClean or replaceSee your Echo dealerFuel at cylinderNo fuel at cylinder Carburetor See your Echo dealerMuffler wet with fuel Fuel Mixture too richOpen chokeClean/replace air filterAdjust carburetorSee your Echo dealerSpark at end ofplug wire No sparkStop switch offElectrical problemInterlock switchTurn switch to ONSee your Echo dealerSee your Echo dealerSpark at plug No sparkSpark gap incorrectCovered with carbonFouled with fuelPlug defectiveAdjust to .65mm (0.026 in.)Clean or replaceClean or replaceReplace plugEngine runs,but dies ordoes notaccelerateproperlyAir filter Air filter dirty Normal wear Clean or replaceFuel filter Fuel filter dirty Contaminants/residuesin fuel ReplaceFuel vent Fuel vent plugged Contaminants/residuesin fuel Clean or replaceSpark Plug Plug dirty/worn Normal wear Clean and adjust or replaceCarburetor Improper adjustment Vibration AdjustCooling System Cooling systemdirty/pluggedExtended operation indirty/dusty locations CleanSpark ArrestorScreenSpark arrestor screenplugged Normal wear ReplaceEngine doesnot crank N/A N/A Internal engine problem See your Echo dealer