Echo GT 200CE Trimmer

[robrpb]

I checked the compression and it is a little over 120 psi.

I took out the L & H screws and cleaned the carburetor. After assembling it I tried to start the trimmer and nothing. I pour a little fuel into the carburetor and after a couple of pulls it started and ran for a few seconds until the fuel ran out.

To me, it seems like it is a carburetor/fuel problem. Since Walbro has discontinued manufacturing this carburetor I was wondering if there is an after market carb that I could use or should I rebuild this one again or is it something completely different that I am missing. Thanks.

 

[exotion]

Have you replaced the fuel tank vent if it has it if not check fuel cap

 

[robrpb]

I have not replaced the fuel tank vent.

 

[exotion]

I would start there

 

[Mikel1]

I checked the compression and it is a little over 120 psi.

I took out the L & H screws and cleaned the carburetor. After assembling it I tried to start the trimmer and nothing. I pour a little fuel into the carburetor and after a couple of pulls it started and ran for a few seconds until the fuel ran out.

To me, it seems like it is a carburetor/fuel problem. Since Walbro has discontinued manufacturing this carburetor I was wondering if there is an after market carb that I could use or should I rebuild this one again or is it something completely different that I am missing. Thanks.

An ultrasonic cleaning would be ideal if you know someone who has one.
That's up to you if you want to rebuild it again.

 

[upupandaway]

I checked the compression and it is a little over 120 psi.

I took out the L & H screws and cleaned the carburetor. After assembling it I tried to start the trimmer and nothing. I pour a little fuel into the carburetor and after a couple of pulls it started and ran for a few seconds until the fuel ran out.

To me, it seems like it is a carburetor/fuel problem. Since Walbro has discontinued manufacturing this carburetor I was wondering if there is an after market carb that I could use or should I rebuild this one again or is it something completely different that I am missing. Thanks.

While this post is dated, if u still have it, I have a stihl fs80 that is almost identical as your echo and it had a similar fuel carb and problem. I replaced it with a Zama C1Q running a new return fuel line back to the tank- drill another hole at high speed for the return- dont drill too big so it is tight. When done, gas cap should not leak, if u see gas leaking out u need to plug it for this new carb to work.