Echo weed eater keeps stalling

[zea3]

i've had this beast for three years now. It keeps stalling. I edge maybe 10 feet of curb and it stalls out. I've tried different throttle settings, I've checked the air filter, and I use Trufuel 50:1 gas oil mix. Any ideas what the problem could be?

 

[cfherrman]

Try with air filter out. Pull the plug and check it. Engine case might be dirty on the outside causing it to overheat, or engine fan might be broken or plugged

 

[pookiesunshine]

carburetor might be gummed up. try mechanic in a bottle.

 

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

Mine didn't survive the 10th time I threw it across the yard.

 

[zea3]

Mine didn't survive the 10th time I threw it across the yard.

Believe me it almost learned to fly this morning! Many salty expressions were uttered!

I tried removing the air filter, didn't help. I need a ratchet that will fit my spark plug socket so I can remove and check it. I have some throttle body cleaner, but I really don't want to have to take everything apart.

 

[Texas Splash]

Gee, those things are usually tanks and very reliable. Mine has been doing pretty well so far on (I think) year #3, and I run the heck out of it on my property. Hopefully you'll crack the code on it with something simple. The Trufuel should've kept the inside clean though, so that's odd.

 

[cfherrman]

Best to toss it and get a Ryobi 40v weed eater for $149 and never have this problem again

 

[Cap'n Hook]

Don't toss it without trying some simple cleaning of the carb. It's not rocket science, taking off a 6oz carb, unscrewing a few screws and blowing some brake cleaner thru the ports/jets. Just be careful if it has rubber diaphragms, don't tear them whilst disassembly.

 

[zea3]

If I can manage to find a 1/2" ratchet to go with my spark plug socket I might be able to figure out if it is good or not. I bought an adapter and brought it home and it is 1/2" female, 1/4" male and I need it the other way around. Aarrgh! I may try and see if my vise grips are large enough to grip the socket tomorrow.

 

[giltyler]

My Echo SRM 230 runs great at over 10 years old.
Last year it was finicky on running so I bought a clone carburetor on Amazon for $16.00 along with the new fuel line kit for the tank spark plug and air filter, about $40 in all and it started 2nd pull

 

[1Sammy]

Check to see if there is a screen in the exhaust. Might have to remove a few things to get at it. With the fuel / oil mix it can get gummed up and not allow the air to exhaust out.

 

[benm2010]

you specifically mentioned edging. Are you inverting the weedeater? If so it will stall unless it is full of fuel.

 

[PoolGate]

Old 50:1 mix! Mix a fresh batch and your problems will be over (with NEW gas).

 

[Propbndr]

Get a Stihl. Takes licking and keeps on ticking.

 

[DebbieO]

I bought an EGO 56v trimmer with Rapid Reload last year. Absolutely love it. When the blower went on sale I grabbed that too. Batteries charge in about 50 minutes.