Echo Weed Eaters

[wingriderz]

On the 4th I took the plung and bought a new echo weed eater 2 stroke Commerical series. We are rural florida have a over achera . Tired of dealing with the cheaper $70.00 dollar throw away eaters. Last one I got barley a year out of it. The one before two years. I got say the eaters get used Chain link fence trim on all the property. I run threw about 3 to four gallons of gas a year. Hope this echo does well and last a while. Note I never have two stroke gas sitting up for long time. Got it at Home Depot. Have not used it yet alot of rain last few days. Anyone knowing Florida knows that put eater threw it passes very soon lol. This one ran in $ 180.00 range.

 

[SuperMan]

I've had one going on 20 years...zero problems,always starts right up. I did manage to break off the choke lever last week when it was riding unsecured in a trailer but that was my fault. That said the parts were still available so next week it should be back running again.

Do yourself a favor and get a Gator head with the replicable nylon blades. They way outlast string and will cut down saplings...

Bob

 

[wingriderz]

I've had one going on 20 years...zero problems,always starts right up. I did manage to break off the choke lever last week when it was riding unsecured in a trailer but that was my fault. That said the parts were still available so next week it should be back running again.

Do yourself a favor and get a Gator head with the replicable nylon blades. They way outlast string and will cut down saplings...

Bob

Good to hear thanks I will look for that Gator Head. Yes I run threw a ton of string a year too. With all this chain link.

 

[NYlakesider]

I have a over 20 yo Echo leaf blower. Echo is a very dependable outfit. It gets a lot of use up here on my very heavily treed lot!

 

[IAMSWUTIAMS]

Echo is good, Husqvarna and Stihl are better. I have a Husky that I've been using for 18 years to cut weeds on 3 acres. And a Husky chainsaw that I've been using for 22 years.

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[Czar]

Just had the same issue with my 70 dollar weed eater. Kicked it to the curb and picked up a husqvarna 525L. Thing really rips!

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[mrchick]

Echo is good, Husqvarna and Stihl are better. I have a Husky that I've been using for 18 years to cut weeds on 3 acres. And a Husky chainsaw that I've been using for 22 years.

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Based on what? I would like to know how you determined that they are “better”. I have used all of those brands and disagree. While they are all quality brands, Echo has a better warranty, is very long lasting, and often has a better power to weight ratio.

 

[Sistema1927]

I have also had a Home Depot Echo weedeater for better than 20 years. It gets good use each year. I replaced the spool with a head that takes detachable plastic blades. I have changed the spark plug once, and clean the air filter annually.

 

[cherrypointmarine]

I've got an Echo seedeater and edger I bought over 20 years ago , commercial models . They were money well spent and still going strong . Here in Fl we may get a month or two without having to crank up the lawn equipment , so I'm doing good . I use the premix gas they sell at home depot , my mechanic recommended it . It stays good for a long time , and doesn't beak down parts in the carb like modern gas .

 

[doublesharp]

Don't change your trimmer head until you try the one that came on it. Most Echo trimmers come with a SpeedFeed head that is much, much simpler than the old ones. Very easy to load.

I've tried the plastic blades and don't care for them. Swath is too narrow.

I use .095 Copperhead line from Amazon and like it.

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[NYlakesider]

I've got an Echo seedeater and edger I bought over 20 years ago , commercial models . They were money well spent and still going strong . Here in Fl we may get a month or two without having to crank up the lawn equipment , so I'm doing good . I use the premix gas they sell at home depot , my mechanic recommended it . It stays good for a long time , and doesn't beak down parts in the carb like modern gas .

I have a couple Stihl chain saws and a commercial quality weed eater and a bunch of other companys 2 stroke tools.

I use the Stihl Synthetic 2 stroke mix on all of them. Its a bit expensive but I'm very happy with the results. I buy a 6 pack of 2 stroke mixture when its on sale to help defray the cost and it will last me a long time. It does not take up much room on the shelf.

We have none E gas available and that is all I will use. Being the same mixture fits so many things, it gets turned over rather quickly and therefore is fresh.

 

[WardenRoss]

I bought new Echo commercial weed-eater in '05. It's the ultra light version and is convertible so I have the edger attachment for it.

It has a small motor and is very strong and easy on the fuel.

It's been trouble free. Only thing I've ever done to it mechanically is replace the cracked fuel bulb about five years ago.

I love it. I only use ethanol-free fuel and Echo oil mix.

 

[Sikiguya]

I had one that lasted 20 years. It only failed because I used ethanol mixed. Echo dealer said use the premixed stuff and it would have lasted another decade easy. I have an acre and I used less than a can a year.


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[MRB1]

I got my first Echo in 1987, and after 20 years, I gave it to my son and bought a new one. Got a third one in a pawn shop last month. The only things I've ever done is change one head, plugs, and air filters. I always remove the spark arrester screen on any small engine and always use premix fuel. For the old time Still fans, they're sure not the quality they were before they changed manufacturing processes - still durn good, just not great like before.

 

[crsides]

Echo and Stihl products are the best i have ever used.

 

[gman51]

I have an Echo tc210 weed eater and it started right up today but after maybe 20 minutes it seemed to want to quit running. Then it quit on me twice. It started right back up though. It acted like the kill switch was shorting. I checked the kill switch and it was okay but the carb looked like the bulb was not filling with gas. I pulled the spark plug and it was dry as a bone. I shot gas into the carb and it started right up but of course it quit real quick also. So no doubt the carb is either clogged or it isn't drawing fuel into the carb.
I had replaced the carb about two years ago and it started right up. The kit included a new carb, fuel lines and filter, spark plug, air filter and gaskets. The kit was under $15. So this time I ordered another of the complete kits. I have cleaned carbs and replaced gaskets before and sometimes they work and sometimes not. It is cheaper to buy the kit that has everything in it than to buy parts piece by piece at the hardware. I get these kits on Amazon and this one total cost $18.87 delivered to my door. I will install it and I am sure it will start right up and even idle perfectly.

 

[MRB1]

The fuel bulbs are good for only a couple of years, then they crack. Could be a pin hole in the fuel line. Another thing to look for is the fuel filter inside the tank - it might be stuck above fuel line.

 

[gman51]

I blew out the gas filter with carb cleaner and it started up. It ran less than a minute before it quit and then no start again. The primer bulb sucked in now. I again cleaned the filter but no start this time and the bulb still sucked in so it isn't cracked getting air.
Maybe I need to pull the fuel line off the carb and see if the tube is open to the filter.

 

[beakerz]

Try loosening the gas cap, it may not be venting


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[Univibe]

Mine lasted one season. Then it died. I put it in the trash, and went back to electric ones.