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I replaced a 10 year old Echo SRM225 with a new Stihl FS56. That was a big mistake and that one thing is why I will never buy another Stihl product. The Stihl doesn't have a good balance. It doesn't start as easy as the Echo. The choke control isn't well thought out. In fact, it can't be...

Echo or Shindaiwa Shindaiwa and Echo are essentially the same saws. The Shindaiwa will be a little cheaper. Husqvarna is no slouch either. For me, I will not buy another Stihl product.

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You could take an empty 1qt. oil bottle and cut it down to fit under the filter. Turn the bottle on it's side and cut the side out. You will want to leave a lip on the bottom end and leave the neck and cap on the top end. Slide the cut down bottle under the filter. Remove the filter. Any oil...

If you had the serial number, you could look up the parts diagram. https://www.deere.com/en-us/parts-owner-support/parts/lawn-mower-parts/lawn-mower-serial-number

I ended up buying a Shindaiwa 335S. It's the same saw as an Echo CS 3510 and $50 cheaper than the Echo.

I think that it was from being apart too many times and over tightening. It's on it's second coil now. I'm at the point now that I don't want to put any more money into it. It's been a good little saw. For 17 years, numerous storm cleanups, and pruning, I can't complain much. I'm going to the...

Update: The Walbro carb is rebuilt. New fuel lines and spark plug. I pulled and pulled and pulled. No start. I pulled the plug and checked for spark. No spark. 🤬🤬 A new coil is $72 plus tax and shipping. Many of the plastic mounting points are stripped. After further evaluation, I have decided...

Walbro WT-625 was cleaned and rebuilt. It will be going on my PP 220 tomorrow, hopefully. New fuel lines and filter have been installed. The Ruixing kit did not come with a new bulb. The old one is in good shape. I'll get a new one and be safe.

The Ruixing carburetor will not work. The Walbro WT-625 is now soaking in mineral spirits. I will tear tear down and and put in new K-20 kit.

From what I'm reading, the parking brake is integrated into the transmission. Try taking the brake off before pulling the disengagement tabs. Now, try pushing the mower. If the parking brake is out of adjustment, the bypass may not engage.

I've done Toro mowers that when in bypass the wheels would move very slowly (creep). I could still push the mower around. There are adjustments on each transmission that will take that out. Try putting your mower on flat ground and putting it in bypass. Can you freely push the mower? Look for...

I've experienced a little creep when the transmissions are in bypass. There are adjustments to be made to each transmission. Refer to the owners manual for adjustment. https://www.hydro-gear.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/BLN-52441_P25-23.pdf

It's a wonder it didn't burn your shed down.