echo srm-225 wont start/run

[lawnguy94]

ok, so I have an echo srm-225 that I bought used because I thought I could fix it... (I usually can) it will run and die when I pour some gas into the carburetor opening but that's it. I cleaned the carb out and it still wont run should I try rebuilding it or just buy a whole new carb? thanks and please help!

 

[mechanic mark]

ok, so I have an echo srm-225 that I bought used because I thought I could fix it... (I usually can) it will run and die when I pour some gas into the carburetor opening but that's it. I cleaned the carb out and it still wont run should I try rebuilding it or just buy a whole new carb? thanks and please help!

Are you using Echo 2-cycle oil mix in gas 92 or 93 octane?


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[exotion]

Honestly just buy a new one save your self the trouble

 

[lawnguy94]

Are you using Echo 2-cycle oil mix in gas 92 or 93 octane?

I'm using echos oil and regular gas in it my other echo runs great with that gas/oil the guy I bought it from said that it sat for over a year with gas in it so I'm sure it's just plugged up beyond just rebuilding the Carb. Wouldn't you think?

 

[Ric]

Have you already changed the plug, both the air and gas filter, checked the spark arresting screen?

 

[lawnguy94]

I just checked the spark arrester screen and its fine the trimmer looks brand new it just sat for a while and the primer bulb just broke as well so im just gonna get a new carb

 

[Ric]

haven't checked the spark arrester I will do that though .thx

Make sure you check Both of those air filters. The Fiber and the plastic vent.

 

[lawnguy94]

Make sure you check Both of those air filters. The Fiber and the plastic vent.

I have. pulled it 1000 times with the air filter off and still nothing ive checked everything nothing is clogged or dirty. do you have any ideas? I should probably just get a new carb wouldn't you think? thanks for the help

 

[Mikel1]

I would replace fuel filter & fuel lines. I would clean ultrasonically and rebuild if needed. Easier to just buy a new carb.

 

[exotion]

It really is much easier to simply replace.