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oldwelder · #1 02-14-2012, 10:41 PM

Weed eater quit running , bought a new carb installed it and it ran fine. However after about an hour of use it quit again . It will only idle if chocked and will not rev up. I also changed the suction hose and filter. It is an echo brand bought on 05.

Part B if it is shot Sthil or Echo for replacement ?

southern151 · #2 02-14-2012, 10:43 PM

If a hammer won't fix it, its an electrical problem.

PaulMyers · #3 02-14-2012, 10:45 PM

Sound like the throttle linkage needs to be adjusted/set.

I have both Stihl and Echo. I prefer the Echo because it does not flood as easily.

HTH

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wtretrievers · #4 02-14-2012, 10:52 PM

If it'll run on choke & dies when fuel is added you still have a fuel problem. Sounds like trash in carb. Those carbs are so small it doesn't take much to screw em up.

I had a Stihl for 7 years, bought a Shindiawa & that thing is a beast!!!!

Also check the primer bulb, they'll get old crack & suck air.

jldsc · #5 02-14-2012, 11:22 PM

HUSKAVAURNA....I have a husky trimmer and chainsaw for the past couple of years with 0 issues...My mom and dad have had so much trouble with there stihl (4 carbs) under warranty that they went to husky...my 2 cents if looking for a replacement.

jdm4x43732 · #6 02-15-2012, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jldsc

HUSKAVAURNA....I have a husky trimmer and chainsaw for the past couple of years with 0 issues...My mom and dad have had so much trouble with there stihl (4 carbs) under warranty that they went to husky...my 2 cents if looking for a replacement.

X2 I have a Husquvarna weed eater and that thing is an animal.

jchief · #7 02-15-2012, 12:11 AM

When i first saw this, i figured you was having issues with the Andrus clan. Echo

oldwelder · #8 02-15-2012, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jchief

When i first saw this, i figured you was having issues with the Andrus clan. Echo

No I don't know weedeater or 1fastmerc but they seem like fun guys that don't mind gigging each other.

Hydro · #9 02-15-2012, 06:36 AM

Is your exhaust plugged up ??? Fairly common to end up with a chunk of carbon hung up around the exhaust port on the muffler... You should be able to pull the spark arrestor out and see what's going on...

oldwelder · #10 02-15-2012, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Hydro

Is your exhaust plugged up ??? Fairly common to end up with a chunk of carbon hung up around the exhaust port on the muffler... You should be able to pull the spark arrestor out and see what's going on...

I took the muffler off and cleaned the screen , should be good on that end.
Tried it again this morning it will only idle on choke. Almost ready to try the hammer method !!!

PaulMyers · #11 02-15-2012, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by jchief

When i first saw this, i figured you was having issues with the Andrus clan.

I did the same thing. :thumbup:

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1fastmerc · #12 02-15-2012, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jchief

When i first saw this, i figured you was having issues with the Andrus clan. Echo

I was wondering what that dummy had gone off and done now. Lol

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weedeater · #13 02-15-2012, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 1fastmerc

I was wondering what that dummy had gone off and done now. Lol

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I ain't done nuttin......
I am having similar issue with my blower which I have pulled carb apart and cleaned but it didn't help, I belive my issue is from putting ethonal gas in mine along with 8 yrs of heavy use. I run all Echo and have had good luck to this point except for this issue and that's with me cutting a lot of grass and abusing my equipment for 8 yrs along with having others use my equipment when working for me.

DUCKGOGETTER · #14 02-17-2012, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 1fastmerc

i was wondering what that dummy had gone off and done now. Lol

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i thought the same thing

oldwelder · #15 02-17-2012, 04:34 PM

Done new Echo at home. Great experience with BMC very friendly and not pushy.Hope if i ever need the service dept it is the same. They have just earned a customer for all power equipment needs.

oldwelder · #16 06-03-2012, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by oldwelder

Done new Echo at home. Great experience with BMC very friendly and not pushy.Hope if i ever need the service dept it is the same. They have just earned a customer for all power equipment needs.

Unfourtantley I needed the service dept. Something happened and it would take 15 to 20 minutes to get running at full speed. They tried to fix it but still gave problems. They swapped it out for a new one. The way I see it it's not if you have a problem ( anything mechinacal can ) it is how the problem is handled. I would purchase from BMC again. Good Experince in a bad situation.

swamp snorkler · #17 02-15-2012, 07:17 AM

If I use a weed eater for 5 years thats a win for me. If you do replace it buy from your local dealer. When I bought my ECHO 2 years ago the dealership gave me a 5 year warranty on everything!!!!! So I paid right under $200 for a weed eater thats going to last me at least 5 years. I also bought a toro push mower from them and it came with a 5 year warranty on everything and a 10 year warranty on anything the oil touches.
I bought all my stuff at The Power Shop on St. Charles ST in Houma.

inchspinner · #18 02-15-2012, 07:41 AM

check prime bubble and gas lines for cracks....get an echo.

jldsc · #19 02-15-2012, 08:23 AM

idle air mixture adjustment maybe??? have you tried adjusting the idle needle

ragincajun · #20 02-15-2012, 08:28 AM

Take a look at a Shindaiwa my Dad has had the same one since I was old enough to pick that thing up and I'm 31. I bought one a couple years ago for myself and I started it for the first time in 3 months the other day and it started with 2 cranks. That thing has some power, its expensive but well worth the money.