Echo WT24 Owners Manual
WHEELED
TRIMMER
WT24 - 190cc SUBARU - PUSH
WT24T - 190cc SUBARU - PUSH with TILT
WT24S - 190cc SUBARU - SELF-PROPELLED
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS
PN: 77298-00
Rev. 010113
Companion to 77297-00
SN Range: C08287 to D03241
OWNER'S MANUAL
Before You Begin
DEAR ECHO BEAR CAT CUSTOMER
Thank you for purchasing a ECHO Bear Cat product. The ECHO Bear Cat line is designed, tested, and manufactured
to give years of dependable performance. To keep your machine operating at peak efciency, it is necessary to adjust
it correctly and make regular inspections. The following pages will assist you in the operation and maintenance of your
machine. Please read and understand this manual before operating your machine.
If you have any questions or comments about this manual, please call us toll-free at 1.888.645.4520.
If you have any questions or problems with your machine, please call or write your local authorized ECHO Bear Cat Dealer.
This document is based on information available at the time of its publication. ECHO Bear Cat is continually making
improvements and developing new equipment. In doing so, we reserve the right to make changes or add improvements
to our product without obligation for equipment previously sold.
PLEASE SEND US YOUR WARRANTY CARD
A warranty card is included in your owner's kit packaged with your machine. Please take the time to ll in the information
requested on the card. When you send your completed card to us, we will register your machine and start your coverage
under our limited warranty or go to bearcatproducts.com/warranty/warranty-registration/.
FOR MACHINE SERVICE OR PARTS:
For service assistance, contact your nearest authorized
ECHO Bear Cat dealer or the factory. For parts, contact
your authorized dealer. The parts manual for your machine
is available at http://bearcatproducts.com/main/support/
index_html. Your dealer will need to know the serial number
of your machine to provide the most efcient service. See
below for information on how to identify and record the
serial number for your machine.
FOR ENGINE SERVICE OR PARTS:
For engine service or parts, contact your nearest authorized
engine dealer. ECHO Bear Cat does not handle any parts,
repairs or warranties for engines.
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
Please record the serial number in the space provided and
on the warranty and registration card.
MANUFACTURED BY CRARY INDUSTRIES
WEST FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA 58078 U.S.A.
SERIAL NUMBER
MANUFACTURED IN U.S.A.
XXXXXX
ORDERING PARTS
Only genuine ECHO Bear Cat replacement parts should
be used to repair the machine. Replacement parts
manufactured by others could present safety hazards,
even though they may t on this machine. Replacement
parts are available from your ECHO Bear Cat dealer.
Provide the following when ordering parts:
The SERIAL NUMBER of your machine.
The PART NUMBER of the part.
The PART DESCRIPTION.
The QUANTITY needed.
SERIAL NUMBER
HOW TO CONTACT ECHO BEAR CAT
ADDRESS PHONE E-MAIL HOURS
237 NW 12th Street
P.O. Box 849
West Fargo, ND 58078
*Original Instructions
© 2013, CRARY INDUSTRIES, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. PRODUCED AND PRINTED IN THE U.S.A.
888.645.4520
701.282.5520
FAX: 701.282.9522
sales@bearcatproducts.com
service@bearcatproducts.com
Monday - Friday,
8 am to 5 pm
Central Time
LIMITED WARRANTY
This warranty applies to all ECHO Bear Cat Outdoor Power Equipment manufactured by Crary Industries Inc.
Crary Industries warrants to the original owner each new ECHO Bear Cat product to be free from defects in
material and workmanship, under normal use and service. The warranty shall extend, from date of purchase, 3
years (U.S. and Canada only (2 years outside U.S. and Canada)) for Consumer use of the product, 1 year for
Commercial applications and 6 months for Rental applications.
“Consumer” defined as: complete unit for personal, residential or non-income producing use.
“Commercial” defined as: complete unit for commercial, institutional, property management, agricultural,
horticultural or income producing use.
“Rental” defined as: complete unit for rental purposes to produce income.
*Models SC2170, SC2206 & SC3206 are classified as Consumer grade products and will not qualify for warranty
coverage if used for Commercial or Rental purposes.
The product is warranted to the original owner as evidenced by a completed warranty registration on file at Crary
Industries. Replacement parts are warranted for (90) days from date of installation.
THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO CRARY INDUSTRIES
WITHIN 10 DAYS OF DELIVERY OF THE PRODUCT TO THE ORIGINAL OWNER OR THE WARRANTY
WILL BE VOID.
In the event of a failure, return the product, at your cost, along with proof of purchase to the selling ECHO Bear
Cat dealer. Crary Industries will, at its option, repair or replace any parts found to be defective in material or
workmanship. Warranty on any repairs will not extend beyond the product warranty. Repair or attempted repair
by anyone other than an authorized ECHO Bear Cat dealer as well as subsequent failure or damage that may
occur as a result of that work will not be paid under this warranty. Crary Industries does not warrant replacement
components not manufactured or sold by Crary Industries.
ENGLISH
1. This warranty applies only to parts or components that are defective in material or workmanship.
2. This warranty does not cover normal wear items including, but not limited to: bearings, belts, pulleys, filters,
chipper blades, shredder flails or knives.
3. This warranty does not cover normal maintenance, service or adjustments.
4. This warranty does not cover depreciation or damage due to misuse, negligence, accident or improper
maintenance.
5. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper setup, installation or adjustment.
6. This warranty does not cover damage due to unauthorized modifications of the product.
7. Engines are warranted by the respective engine manufacturer and are not covered by this warranty.
Crary Industries is not liable for any property damage, personal injury or death resulting from the unauthorized
modification or alteration of an ECHO Bear Cat product or from the owner’s failure to assemble, install, maintain
or operate the product in accordance with the provisions of the Owner’s manual.
Crary Industries is not liable for indirect, incidental or consequential damages or injuries including but not limited
to loss of crops, loss of profits, rental of substitute equipment or other commercial loss.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights that may vary from area to area.
Crary Industries makes no warranties, representations or promises, expressed or implied as to the performance
of its products other than those set forth in this warranty. Neither the dealer nor any other person has any authority
to make any representations, warranties or promises on behalf of Crary Industries or to modify the terms or
limitations of this warranty in any way. Crary Industries, at its discretion, may periodically offer limited, written
enhancements to this warranty.
CRARY INDUSTRIES RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE DESIGN AND/OR SPECIFICATIONS OF
ITS PRODUCTS AT ANY TIME WITHOUT OBLIGATION TO PREVIOUS PURCHASERS OF ITS PRODUCTS.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION PAGE
SAFETY ................................................................................................................1
1.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL .....................................................................................1
1.2 EMISSION INFORMATION ....................................................................................1
1.3 BEFORE OPERATING ...........................................................................................2
1.4 OPERATIION SAFETY ..........................................................................................2
1.5 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE SAFETY ...........................................................2
1.6 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS ...............................................................................3
ASSEMBLY ........................................................................................................... 4
2.1 ADJUST THE HANDLEBAR ..................................................................................4
2.2 ADD OIL 4
2.3 FILL THE FUEL TANK ............................................................................................4
FEATURES & CONTROLS ................................................................................... 5
OPERATION ......................................................................................................... 6
4.1 STARTING THE TRIMMER ....................................................................................6
4.2 STOPPING THE TRIMMER ...................................................................................6
4.3 TRIMMING GUIDE .................................................................................................6
4.4 WT24 — OFF-SET TRIMMING ..............................................................................7
4.5 WT24T — TILT & TRIM FEATURE ........................................................................7
4.6 WT24S — SELF-PROPELLED OPERATION .......................................................7
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE ................................................................................8
5.1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.................................................................................8
5.2 ENGINE MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................8
5.3 CUTTING STRING REPLACEMENT .....................................................................9
5.4 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ........................................................................9
5.5 WT24S — TRANSMISSION ADJUSTMENT .......................................................10
TRIMMER BAIL ADJUSTMENT ..................................................................................10
5.6 WT24 AND WT24T CUTTING HEAD DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT .................11
5.7 WT24S CUTTING HEAD DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT ....................................13
5.8 WT24S — DRIVE CHAIN ADJUSTMENT ............................................................15
5.9 WT24S TRANSMISSION BELT REPLACEMENT ...............................................16
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................ 17
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................... 18
BOLT TORQUE ...........................................................................................................19
OPTIONS ............................................................................................................ 20
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Section
SAFETY
1.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL 1.2 EMISSION INFORMATION
Under California
Law and the laws of
several other states,
you are not permitted
to operate an internal
combustion engine using
hydrocarbon fuels on any
forest covered, brush
covered or grass covered
The Owner/Operator’s manual uses this symbol to alert
you of potential hazards. Whenever you see this symbol,
read and obey the safety message that follows it. Failure
to obey the safety message could result in personal injury,
death or property damage.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
land or on land covered with grain, hay or other ammable
agricultural crops, without an engine spark arrester in
continuous effective working order.
The engine on your power equipment, like most outdoor
power equipment, is an internal combustion engine that
burns gasoline or diesel fuel (hydrocarbons). Therefore,
your power equipment must be equipped with a spark
arrester mufer in continuous effective working order. The
spark arrester must be attached to the engine exhaust
system in such a manner that ames or heat from the
system will not ignite ammable material.
Failure of the owner/operator of the equipment to comply
with this regulation is a misdemeanor under California law
and may also be a violation of other state and/or federal
regulations, laws, ordinances, or codes. Contact your
local re marshal or forest service for specic information
about which regulations apply in your area.
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CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
WHEELED TRIMMER
The standard mufer installed on the engine is not equipped
with a spark arrester. One must be added before using
this machine in an area where a spark arrester is required
by law. Contact the local authorities if these laws apply to
you. See your authorized engine dealer for spark arrester
options.
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SAFETY
1.3 BEFORE OPERATING
1. Read and understand this owner’s manual. Be
completely familiar with the controls and the proper
use of this equipment.
2. Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating
decals on this equipment and on any of its attachments
or accessories.
3. Keep safety decals clean and legible. Replace missing
or illegible safety decals.
4. Obtain and wear safety glasses and
use hearing protection at all times
when operating this machine.
5. Avoid wearing loose fitted clothing.
Never operate this machine while
wearing clothing with drawstrings
that could wrap around or get caught in the machine.
6. Do not operate this machine if you are under the
influence of alcohol, medications, or substances that
can affect your vision, balance or judgment. Do not
operate if tired or ill. You must be in good health to
operate this machine safely.
7. Do not operate this equipment in the vicinity of
bystanders. Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons, particularly small children. It is recommended
that bystanders keep at least 50 feet (15 meters) away
from the area of operation.
8. Do not allow children to operate this equipment.
9. Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
15. Before inspecting or servicing any part of this machine,
shut off the machine and make sure all moving parts
have come to a complete stop. Disconnect the battery
and remove the ignition key where applicable.
16. Check that all screws, nuts, bolts, and other fasteners
are secured, tightened and in proper working condition
before starting the machine.
1.4 OPERATIION SAFETY
1. Keep hands and feet out of cutting area while machine
is operating to avoid serious personal injury. Stop
and allow machine to come to a complete stop before
clearing obstructions.
2. Set up your work site so you are not endangering traffic
and the public. Take great care to provide adequate
warnings.
3. Keep the machine clear of debris and other
accumulations.
4. When the trimmer bail is engaged, the trimmer disk is
rotating. Do not attempt to inspect or service the machine
while the trimmer disk is rotating.
5. Maintain firm control of the machine during operation to
prevent tipping. Always be sure of your footing.
6. Shut off the power source, and make sure all moving
parts have come to a complete stop before inspecting
or servicing any part of the machine.
1.5 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE SAFETY
1. Before inspecting, servicing, storing, or changing
an accessory, shut off the machine and make sure
all moving parts have come to a complete stop.
Disconnect the battery and remove the ignition key
where applicable.
10. Do not run this equipment in an enclosed area. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas, a deadly
poison that is odorless, colorless and tasteless. Do not
operate this equipment in or near buildings, windows
or air conditioners.
11. Always use an approved fuel container. Do not remove
gas cap or add fuel when engine is running. Add fuel
to a cool engine only.
12. Do not fill fuel tank indoors. Keep open flames, sparks,
smoking materials and other sources of combustion
away from fuel.
13. Do not operate machine without shields in place.
Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death.
14. Keep all guards, deflectors, and shields in good working
condition.
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WHEELED TRIMMER
2. Replace any missing or unreadable safety decals.
Refer to the safety decal section for part numbers.
3. Allow machine to cool before storing in an enclosure.
4. Store the machine out of reach of children and where
fuel vapors will not reach an open flame or spark.
5. Never store this machine with fuel in the fuel tank
inside a building where fumes may be ignited by an
open flame or spark. Ignition sources can be hot water
and space heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers, stoves,
electric motors, etc.
6. Drain the fuel and dispose of it in a safe manner for
storage periods of three months or more.
SAFETY
1.6 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS
Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operational decals on the machine and the associated hazards. See the
engine owner’s manual or contact the engine manufacturer for engine safety instructions and decals. Make certain that
all safety and operating decals on this machine are kept clean and in good condition. Decals that need replacement
must be applied to their original locations.
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ENGLISH
DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT IN THE VICINITY
OF BYSTANDERS. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN
TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT. ALWAYS STAND
CLEAR OF DISCHARGE AREA WHEN OPERATING
THIS MACHINE.
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BEFORE INSPECTING OR SERVICING
ANY PART OF THIS MACHINE, SHUT OFF
POWER SOURCE, DISCONNECT SPARK
PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG AND MAKE
SURE ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COME TO
A COMPLETE STOP.
KEEP MACHINE CLEAR OF DEBRIS
AND OTHER ACCUMULATIONS.
BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON MACHINE
CAN CAUSE A FIRE.
MAKE SURE ALL MOVING
PARTS HAVE COME TO
A COMPLETE STOP.
BEFORE INSPECTING
OR SERVICING ANY PART
OF THIS MACHINE,
DO NOT ALLOW HANDS OR ANY PART OF BODY
OR CLOTHING NEAR ANY MOVING PART TO
AVOID SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
READ AND UNDERSTAND YOU OWNERS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING. IF
OWNERS MANUAL WAS NOT INCLUDED OR YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS,
PLEASE CALL 800.247.7335 OR 701.282.5520 (U.S.A.)
OBTAIN AND WEAR
SAFETY GLASSES
AND USE HEARING
PROTECTION AT ALL
TIMES WHEN OPERATING
THIS MACHINE.
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WHEELED TRIMMER
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ASSEMBLY
Section
2.1 ADJUST THE HANDLEBAR
To adjust the handlebar into position for use, loosen the locking tee knobs on the notched handlebar retainers. Place
handlebar into operating position and re-tighten knobs.
2.2 ADD OIL
Check the oil level and, if needed, ll the engine crankcase with the type and amount of oil specied in the engine
owner’s manual.
2.3 FILL THE FUEL TANK
WARNING
Gasoline and diesel fuels are highly ammable
and their vapors are explosive. To prevent
personal injury or property damage:
Store fuel only in approved containers, in well
ventilated, unoccupied buildings, away from
sparks or ames. A container with a capacity of 2 gallons
or less with a pouring spout is recommended. Do not ll
the fuel tank while the engine is hot or running, since
spilled fuel could ignite if it comes in contact with hot
parts or sparks from ignition. Do not start the engine
near spilled fuel. Never use fuel as a cleaning agent.
DO NOT MIX OIL WITH FUEL.
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WHEELED TRIMMER
Use only those types of fuels that are recommended in
your engine owner’s manual.
To add fuel:
1. Stop engine, wait for all parts to stop moving and
disconnect spark plug wire. Remove key from key
switch (if applicable). Allow the engine and muffler to
cool for at least three minutes.
2. Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove cap.
3. Using a clean funnel, fill fuel tank to 1/2” below bottom
of filler neck to provide space for any fuel expansion.
Install fuel fill cap securely and wipe up any spilled
gasoline.
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