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re: Brand new Echo weed eater starts, runs for about a minute, cuts off.
Posted on 6/16/18 at 2:33 pm to fallguy_1978
Posted on 6/16/18 at 2:33 pm to fallguy_1978
Ethanol gas destroys the carb
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Posted on 6/16/18 at 2:34 pm to LSUTigersVCURams
I have one of about 3 legit responses and I get downvoted... 
Either way, whatever it is.. If it is brand new, it's not suppose to being doing it. If it were older, you might need to replace the filter and clean the engine, etc...
Seriously, overheating would cause it to cut off and if it is running for around the same amount of time, that could be the problem.
Either way, whatever it is.. If it is brand new, it's not suppose to being doing it. If it were older, you might need to replace the filter and clean the engine, etc...
Seriously, overheating would cause it to cut off and if it is running for around the same amount of time, that could be the problem.
Posted on 6/16/18 at 2:43 pm to LSUTigersVCURams
Bump the choke up a little from the run position. The run position may not be calibrated accurately.
Posted on 6/16/18 at 2:44 pm to LSUTigersVCURams
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Brand new Echo
Take that mofo back
Posted on 6/16/18 at 2:49 pm to LSUTigersVCURams
It's the carburetor. You need to work on the adjustment screw.
Also, remember to use protective eyewear.
Also, remember to use protective eyewear.
Posted on 6/16/18 at 2:50 pm to ThatMakesSense
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Also, remember to use protective eyewear.
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ThatDOESNOTMakesSense
Posted on 6/16/18 at 3:03 pm to LSUTigersVCURams
Take it back.
We know it runs when fuel gets into the intake.
Could be ignition coil still to early for this to happen.
Reason sounds like carb adjustment and let the account who sold it to you deal with it
We know it runs when fuel gets into the intake.
Could be ignition coil still to early for this to happen.
Reason sounds like carb adjustment and let the account who sold it to you deal with it
Posted on 6/16/18 at 3:10 pm to ThatMakesSense
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You need to work on the adjustment screw.
No, no he doesn't. Take that bitch back if you have to do that.
Posted on 6/16/18 at 3:11 pm to LSUTigersVCURams
How old is the gas?
Posted on 6/16/18 at 3:12 pm to Eightballjacket
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Where did you get it from? I returned an Echo trimmer to the store last week because I didn't need it anymore.
That's useful.
Posted on 6/16/18 at 3:15 pm to LSUTigersVCURams
First things first. Does it have the word "Echo" on it somewhere?
Posted on 6/16/18 at 3:17 pm to LSUTigersVCURams
This is not your problem, but my Stihl started losing power and dying during use for no apparent reason. I determined it was the spark arrestor screen, which had become totally clogged. I took it out, cleaned it with mineral spirits, and dropped it when I was drying to reinstall it. After taking the engine housing off, I found it stuck to a strong magnet inside. Got it out, reinstalled it, and next year, when it clogged, I threw the little bastard away. Runs fine ever since. (I do use ethanol-free 89 octane gas and the recommended oil, so it wasn't that.)
Posted on 6/16/18 at 3:43 pm to Bullfrog
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Bump the choke up a little from the run position. The run position may not be calibrated accurately
this...
I have an echo for 8 years and it has run flawlessly...
run non-ethanol or truefuel in it...
Posted on 6/16/18 at 4:26 pm to farad
Is it fresh 100% gasoline? Don't use that gas that has ethanol in it.
Posted on 6/16/18 at 4:32 pm to CapperVin
When all else fails, read the owner's manual.
Posted on 6/16/18 at 4:34 pm to LSUTigersVCURams
aint got no gas in it
Posted on 6/16/18 at 4:45 pm to LSUTigersVCURams
Check the primer bulb.
Posted on 6/16/18 at 6:41 pm to LSUTigersVCURams
This happened to me also with my brand new echo two years ago. Changed the spark plug, worked like a dream.
Posted on 6/16/18 at 8:19 pm to LSUTigersVCURams
First question, where did you buy it from? Did the dealer run fuel through it and make sure it was running properly? How old is your fuel? I work on these things. Tip, don't buy from Home Depot/ Lowe's. Their product is sub par to what you will get from a local place. I see very very few problems with echo trimmers, especially the "T" and Pro models.
Posted on 6/16/18 at 8:33 pm to GeauxOCDP
Take the Echo back and buy a Stihl. Only time my Stihl hasn’t started was due to bad gas.
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