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Try this procedure which I use on my Echo. Put the choke on fully closed. Put the rope 2 or 3 times, until you hear it pop. Move...

Before bad mouthing anything, take it back and have the mechanic take a look at it. At a good repair shop and in a reasonable time...

Before doing anything more remove the key and bolt. Then take some medium/fine abrasive paper and polish the crankshaft until it is...

This is the trimmer I recommend to anyone that asks. I bought this 8 years ago and have had absolutely no problems, and I’ve abused it...

This service manual should answer all your questions...

This service manual will explain how to adjust the governor...

Check your RPMs, if it is running below 3400, adjust. Running below the clippings will not be cut or thrown out properly.

This is the procedure I use. Report back with your findings and we’ll work from there. Electrical problems can be very easy or very...

Thank you for educating me, I’ve always called that the front axle, learned something new today. Normally they should move freely, but...

Pivot bar is the terminalogy that SBD uses for the front axle. Like Stihl uses rope rotor for the starter rope pulley

Would you please explain what you mean by pivot bar? I’ve been working on equipment for over 50 years and have never heard that term on...

I see I no need for the average DIY guy to purchase one of the expensive testers, which he will use as once or twice. I’ve used the...

Maybe this manual will help you diagnose the problem...

Don't focus so much on horsepower because unless you are mowing foot tall grass it will never be an issue. Rear engine riders have more...

The kill wire I’m referring to is the wire attached to the coil. I made NO mention of the seat kill switch, which until you test the...