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- Echo SRM-225 String Trimmer Weed Eater Weed Wacker Review
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Unboxing, review, and first start of Echo's entry level straight shaft string trimmer/weed wacker/weed eater available online, at Home Depot, and your local Echo dealer. Incredible power for such a light weight trimmer! So far I'm very impressed after the first tank of gas through it! Subscribe for more videos featuring this trimmer! Easy to start, light weight, and great for homeowners if you aren't ready to make the jump to cordless.
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Had one for 10 years ... this trimmer is great , starts EVERYTIME. I have never had it in for service. It just runs ! ... Buy one !
John Mills if that’s not a good review I don’t know what is! Not too much stuff these days lasts that long, I’ll definitely be buying more echo equipment when I need it.
Question, friend… can you get the two stroke gas mix at Walmart instead of having to pay for the echo brand?? And what about engine oil changes??
@@davemazza791you can use any gas oil mix 50:1 and also theirs no oil changes since it’s mixed with the gas on this 2 cycle engine
I just purchased one. It’s amazing. My grandad who passed away recently only trusted echo. His ran foreeeeeever. But these are nice trimmers and reasonably priced.
Ghillie Man Reviews sounds like he was a smart man! I was really impressed with this thing the second I picked it up. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Just bought one yesterday, and i was having a ball edging up my yard!😄
Jon s awesome! They sure are nice after upgrading from something way worse isn’t it? 😁 thanks for watching and commenting!
Ive owned one for a while. No need to give it throttle on cold starts. Prime, choke once it pops put in run and off to the races. By far the best trimmer around.
minibike madman oh yeah i think because it was new yet it needed a little bit of throttle to get started. Since then I’ve ran several gallons through it and I haven’t done it since. Fired up after 2 pulls usually.
I own two SRM 225 weedeaters and love them, I own nothing but echo and had nothing but luck with them, blowers and hedge trimmer are also second to none, my personnel opinion.
Kevin Parker yeah they are definitely nice. This is my first one and I’m sold on them for life now. Pulled it out of the garage and fired it up after sitting all winter for 6 months. Fired up just as easy as any other time I started it!
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I’m surprised it came fully put together, I love Echo! Good luck with it! 👍
Walkin’ Man I know, I didn’t even have to attach the handle or anything! Almost a gallon of gas through it now and loving it. Thanks for watching!
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Thanks for the video it helped me a lot. I will be getting this trimmer before the end of this week.
Krueger Mercenary glad this could be of help! I’m on year two with it now and have put a few gallons through it since and it’s been rock solid so far. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it just do regular maintenance and run some high quality fuel and oil in it and it should last you for many years. Enjoy! And thanks for watching!
Nice video on the Echo 225! The company I work for has one of these and we use it for industrial/commercial use along with bigger units, t282 and the t302 series but the 225 does just fine in that setting, it's cuts long grass, it cuts weeds and other nuisance growth just fine, we use 0.95 line in our machines, the only drawback to the 225 is that it seems to go thru gas faster than its bigger brothers, lol there has been a few times whoever was using it, ran out of gas in the middle of a 2.5 mile trail and had to walk back to our work truck to refuel lol but other than that Echo makes great trimmers 🙂
I agree, this thing has been going strong for a few years now. Never let me down and always starts up right away in the spring after sitting all winter. Thanks for watching!
Solid ass trimmer. Never let me down. More than enough power for anything I’ve thrown at it.
ilara1147 oh yeah I’m on year two with it now and I love it! Never skips a beat!
Nice video!
My new toy :D huge upgrade from my ryobi. Believe it or not, that old ryobi was my first "major" lawn purchase when I was 14 doing side lawns in high school! Its held up well over the years but I didnt know any better how much I hated curved shafts, and the bump feed head has always been terrible from the start. It's like upgrading to a luxury car lol.
It's spring. My neighbor trashed this trimmer because of a seized engine. (I suspect bad fuel mixture.) I fixed it & it works great.
babysingstheblues awesome! What did you do to fix it? I always run premium ethanol free fuel with a premium synthetic or synthetic blend 2 cycle oil. Echo red armor I’m trying out this year. I’ve heard great things about it as it cleans the engine as it runs and also has a fuel stabilizer in the oil. Maybe I’ll do a review on it soon. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Great video
Thanks for watching and commenting!
I used to have one loved it :)
Two tanks through it so far, edged 60ft of driveway with it today! I think I'll be getting it some echo red armor oil going forward and treat it right :)
@@DIYDad1 thats all I use :)
Is the Darwin switch a reference to the interlock that locks the trigger from actuating unless the opposite side button is pushed to release the trigger?
Just bought one as a replacement to my 20-something year old Stihl. It's going to take a little mental gear-changing to get used to the trimmer head turning in the opposite direction. But so far, I really like it! I think it's the perfect balance of cost where you get a good machine without having to overspend. And don't you just HATE those "smart" gas cans like you're using?
@@1funcar those gas cans suck 🤣. Ended up replacing it with an old style regular ol pour spout with a breather hole drilled in the other side. It's like it was indended lol.
Possibly it's at Walmart, not sure. I mix my own 50:1 ratio
but you don't have to use the Echo 2 stroke oil.
Nice! Someday I hope to upgrade some of my equipment. My Dad just gave me his old Stihl FS45. Says here you go, it doesn't run..... Thanks Dad... LOL So once I have some time I will try to get it up and running.
Nice. Those stihl 2 strokes are pretty easy to fix though. Remove spark arrestor screen from exhaust, scrape carbon out, clean carburetor, new spark plug and air filter and hope for the best!
@@DIYDad1 I will give it a shot! Thanks for the info! Now I don't have to search TH-cam!
@@YardGuy check out donnyboy73 for some in-depth stuff, but that should at least point you in the right direction. 90% of the time it's either carb problems or carbon Built up inside the exhaust port.
@@YardGuy
Did you ever get that Stihl running? Just curious if you actually got to tell your dad thanks lol
@@ryanwilson5936 I did actually. It runs after I took the spark arrestor off. I gotta try burning it off again.
Nice trimmer, I may use my mind for a part time lawn service.
Charles Jackson III glad to hear that it holds up well for you under heavier use! Echo makes some good stuff. Thanks for watching!
I have not tried mine yet , but i bought a gallon of mixed fuel 50:1 non ethonal !
His looked like it was leaned out or cold and did not rev up like it should !
Yeah I wasn’t revving it too much since it was totally new, I wanted to break it in first and take it easy on the throttle. After the first couple of tanks I opened it up and it really runs great now. Going on season 3 now with this trimmer and it still started up with no problems for the first use this spring!
The 225 is a really solid choice and will get done what you need. Smart man buying an actual Quality Tool instead of these junk Ryobi. The new ones for sale are absolute garbage. The srm-225 is a real trimmer, not some Goofy neon green stick
C D totally agree, once you get a real tool there’s just no comparison!
Just bought one today for a early father's day gift for the old ladys dad and I personally use Stihl cause you will pay double but it will last you for many years if taken care of
Yep stihl is the good reliably standby that will last for years and years. Really any of the pro commercial grade trimmers like red max, husqvarna, etc. I saw some comments from people saying they had this model since the 90’s and they are still running! So it seems like echo has a real winner in their hands. Just keep up with proper maintenance, and use quality ethanol free gas and a good oil for your mix and it should last a long time.
@@DIYDad1 yes sir and I hope you have a great weekend and take care of yourself
@@bobbywhite1411 you too, and thanks for watching and supporting the channel!
My SRM 230 is a 2012 model in the Pas 225 is a 2019 model the Ryobi two cycle is a 2020 model
Nice
Is there a break-in period for brand new units? Or just fire it up and let 'er rip?
Couldn't find anything in the manual
Not really, fill it up, make sure to use the proper gas:oil mix ratio, I'd let it idle a bit and warm up first before revving it up fully, once its warmed up have at it!
@@DIYDad1 ran it today for the first time and I'm really liking this machine! I'm guessing it has some type of autofeed for the string, because I ran it about about 30 minutes and only had to bump the head once or twice.
I absolutely do need to put a strap on this thing though.
@@bullfrogpondshop3179 nope no auto feed head unless that's a totally new feature but if you've never ran anything thicker than 0.065 or 0.080 line you'd think the thicker 0.095 this thing comes pre spoiled with will last forever 😂 and it definitely feels like that when you're going at it half throttle or less. Glad you liked it, they do get heavy after an extended use. Thanks for the feedback and thanks for watching and commenting!
What is the orange knob on the side for? Also what is the line with a white cap on it that is located next to the primer button?
The orange knob on the side is to loosen the cover on the air filter so you can gain access to the filter when it needs to be cleaned or replaced as part of regular maintenance service. The white cap if I’m looking at what I think you’re talking about, it’s protruding from the fuel tank, it’s a breather line for the tank and the cap I believe is like a one way valve so the fuel tank doesn’t become negative pressure and will prevent the flow of fuel to the carb.
@@DIYDad1 Thank you. My 13 year old Echo doesn't have this.
@@dessieposton4187 yeah they seem to have changed the design a bit over the years. They don’t have the grease port on the head anymore either. I think that was removed a couple years ago now it’s totally sealed. Same model numbers, iterative changes over the years. Glad to see yours is still running after all these years! Quality stuff!
It’s solid. I’d go for a 2320T if going for longevity.
Yeah those are totally bomb proof for sure! So much more power than I need on this tiny property lol but if I ever move out to the country and get some land I’m definitely upgrading. Thanks for watching!
The 2320T is the 225 with a chrome lined cylinder a high torque head etc. still 21cc
You still liking it? Have you considered the darwin grip and the rotary scissors attachments?? The scissors is a little pricey imo
The rotary scissors intrigue me. Would be nice to get a good crisp cut. Just worried how it will work along vinyl siding I’m a little afraid that it might tear it up a bit. Had this trimmer for 3 seasons now, still on all original parts, same spark plug, etc. still starts up every time after 2 or 3 pulls max when cold. It’s solid. The Darwin grip I don’t care for. I guess it would be nice if I was consistently using a brush cutter attachment or something, but I’m just so used to using it the traditional way.
@@DIYDad1 Yeah I am thinking about getting a good gas trimmer and this srm225 seem solid. I could see me getting both attachments. Wonder if you could get the model that accepts the edger. Does echo just sell just the shaft without an attachemnt? so you can put on the rotary scissors and have 3 attachments(string, rotary and edger). It will be more pricey but would be alot more convient switching them out
@@randyman8984 they do in fact sell just the head! It’s the PAS-225 (Pro Attachment Series) you can get an edger and a trimmer separately and might have to get a second trimmer attachment and then just swap out the head. I kinda wish I got the attachment capable version but to be honest even with my old ryobi before this I never ended up getting attachments for it so I figured I’d never even need it with this one lol. I edge by flipping the trimmer upside down and it works just fine.
@@DIYDad1 Yeah I have like new battery powered ryobi edger and it works great. Once you go to a blade edger you will never go back to string( at least thats the case for me lol). But what ill do is sell the ryobi blade edger to make up for some of the money I have to come come up for this echo package. Plus I am thinking about getting into mowing some lawns on the side since I really enjoy doing it. so gas powered would probaly be a good investment for me anyways
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Define proper?
That's some precise oil to fuel mixing there!
Lol you know someone in the comments is going to bust me for not measuring properly this is the internet after all 🤣. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I just returned my 1 year old SRM 225 that was leaking fuel out of every part. Also wouldn’t run for more than 5 minutes at a time. Home Depot gave me a new one. I hope this works better.
Hopefully that one was just bad qc and your next one is better. Mine has been good going on 3 years now! I'm glad HD did you right and replaced it!
When you got a new replacement Srm 225 from Home Depot , did that trimmer have any fuel leaks? I have heard of a few customers with similar issues or either oil leaking from the exhaust port of the srm 225.
@@Slim1423 Echo is junk now… Leaky exhaust, flywheel & coil issues. (lifetime warranty on the coil) but it’d need to be sent in & be repaired under warranty. I’d buy a used shindaiwa pre 2007 T-231 T-261 or T-270 series before Echo ruined them… If the trimmer has X after the model number on the older Shindaiwa’s it’s the brush blade capable version. Maruyama is the best new trimmer currently available & it’s Made In Japan. 5 year commercial warranty…
Is a trimmer/ edger and do echo sell something smaller for my wife
Take aook at their cordless electric trimmers.
i like this.
Thanks for watching!
what does the dial on the side do?
Oh are you talking about that little orange knob on the left side of the engine? That’s just a screw knob that holds the cover in place for the air filter. You unscrew that knob and the black plastic cover comes off so you can replace the air filter. Is that what you were referring to?
@@DIYDad1 yes thanks
Bought a craftsman man weedeater in 2006. It lasted 13 years. I bough a new craftsman weedeater from lowes and lasted 1.5 years..Just trash. I'm going to pick up an echo tomorrow.
Man nothing lasts anymore it’s truly sad. All this manufacturing going over to China and minimizing quality control. It’s a disposable society. These days I’m all about buy once cry once. You’ll like the echo! The Japanese know how to build an engine!
@@DIYDad1 Yes. I agree 100% with you
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I have the same one
Huge upgrade over the ryobi that’s for sure! Thanks for watching!
Hi where can i buy the gasoline for that?
tiny tom most modern 2 cycle engines require a 50:1 or 40:1 gas-to-oil mixture. So you can either mix it yourself or buy the pre mix that’s stabilized and ready to go for you with no fuss. I buy echo red armor oil from Home Depot, they sell it in a 2.6 ounce container which is enough to make 1 gallon of mix, or a larger container with a measure that can do 10 gallons per bottle. Any hardware store or big box home improvement store should have pre mix as well. They usually sell it by the liter I believe. It’s a little more expensive but if you aren’t running a landscaping business then it should last a little longer then. If you want ethanol free gas to mix it up yourself check this website out. www.pure-gas.org/
Hi, thank u much for all the help.
No spark plug n torx tool come with trimmer
It's best not to use regular gas, because of ethanol.
Ethanol will destroy the carborator if you leave it in the trimmer. I use power care no ethanol gasoline from home Depot
ALBERT KAZEMIAN the stuff I use here is actually ethanol free premium. I go out of my way to find a gas station that has ethanol free specifically for my lawn equipment. Much better results and I never have issues after long term winter storage. You are absolutely right about ethanol. Thanks for watching and commenting!
15 year old curved shaft how is that still running
Ryan Champion lol Good question, I can hardly believe it either considering it’s a ryobi! I’m guessing A: religious maintenance for its entire life, B: very light and careful use. It had a hard time running for a while until I did a full fuel system overhaul a few years ago, replaced all the lines, fuel filter, spark plug, etc. ran great for a while! That’s key just staying up on maintenance and taking good care of your equipment, keeping it clean and free of debris. I’m hoping this one lasts just as long since it’s not beat up. In a commercial use scenario. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I should get new one. My old one is getting old
BigRobYT echo makes a solid trimmer. Anything in their line is good to go. Even check out Stihl and Redmax they are all pro quality.
Blessings Brother
Thanks for watching and commenting! God bless!
I have a PAS 225
I'm nine and I bought one today.
Awesome! They are a lot of fun, that's great!
Thank you I love it it works great I've had it about a year now and it works great you taught me a lot so thank you for the video your a great guy and thank you for the video
Where are you located at brother
Waaaaay north of you guys! I see you're down in Texas. I'm just outside of Milwaukee WI. All we have is cool season lawns here, lots of Kentucky bluegrass!
@@DIYDad1 awesome brother seen your TH-cam channel I subscribed to you lets see how big we grow
@@PeeweesLawnCare awesome, thanks man! I see your channel is like the blog style. Also be sure to check out Dan's Vlog here on YT he sort of does the same thing with his lawn care side business, he has a lot of cool content and man did he grow fast over the last couple years. I have a ton of content planned for this summer already, and a big lawn renovation coming later on with an overseed and aeration!
DIY Dad yeah brother that’s the reason I started my side hustle because of him hahaha he’s a great TH-camr and side hustler
The only issue I have noticed is that with the straight shaft, is that it is harder to be precise and you chop up places you don't want to. The curved shaft is much easier to control. I love the sound of those bagger duals.
Save 2.6 ounce two-stroke oil bottle to pre-measure the next gallon of gasoline from a bulk container of two-stroke oil.
Handy tip! Yep I still have mine 😁
SMART!......SMART! I like...
For anybody trying to get into the landscaping business, this is the best trimmer you can own!
Reasonably priced and they are very reliable. Thanks for watching!
Bought one yesterday from Home Depot. This weedeater has plenty of power. I have used commercial Stihl weedeaters and I am telling you this echo is not far off from being comparable to a commercial unit for power. You can’t beat the price for the power and ease of use. I have seen some negative comments and I just don’t believe these people know what they’re doing operating these powe tools. Ridiculous nonsense these people post. I would recommend buying this echo if you’re looking for a powerful unit at a great price that isn’t $300 - $500 dollars
I've used mine to clear brush on my sister's farm, really thick stocky weeds, it barely bogs down even in the thickest stuff! Thanks for watching and commenting!
1. The GAS MIXTURE is very important "RATIO" no mention of it. 2. No mention how to install the string???
I thought I mentioned it was 50:1? Either way, I showed using the pre-measured 2.6 ounce bottle of oil that came with the trimmer in the package. It says right on the bottle mix with 1 gallon of gas and shake. I did just recently do a follow up video on how to re-string the line since it came pre-loaded with echo crossfire 095. th-cam.com/video/AiRijqtZets/w-d-xo.html. Thanks for commenting!
In my opinion the echo starts easier if you don’t give it any throttle
Jamison cagle yep, you’re absolutely right, the first couple of times I started it I needed to give it about 1/4 throttle to get it going but now that it’s broken in good I have no problem starting it normally with just a few primes and one or two pulls. Thanks for watching!
DIY Dad I usually only prime mine at most 5 times any more and it gets a bunch of oil on the exhaust
Yes, correct.
Best trimmer ever created no 🧢
Seems like the string wasn't turning properly, idk , maybe you weren't doing it right
Echo needs to make a motorcycle 😄
that thing would RIP LOL.
All i have is echo
Dave Dennis it’s good stuff that’s for sure. If I get a new blower it’s going to be echo definitely!
Me too ... they always start !
Never had one in for service , they just run ... and run !
I had a model older than this one that I love. My sister has difficulty with tools that are too heavy and she actually loved mine and found it easy to use th-cam.com/users/postUgkx_rBCFuDW1zD6blTGhLkvAkxU657uR_lG . This is a newer model but was even lighter which she really appreciates. She enjoys it and I no longer have to go to her house to trim as she can handle it fine. Haven't used it enough to comment on the battery life but lithium batteries last longer than the old style. Being cordless makes it easy to trim the far edges of the property. The entire yard can be trimmed with one charged battery.
It didn't even sounded like it revved lol
No I really didn’t rev it until I put about half a tank through it lol didn’t want to gun it til it was broken in a little bit. Maybe I’m paranoid but I want it to last a while 😆. This thing RIPS though.
My darme weed eater. Jassy
You need to pretty much fill that tank up the first time.
Yep I figured that out when it didn’t fill the primer bulb right away 😁 thanks for watching!
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You are mixing your gas and oil wrong. put the oil in gas can 1st and then put the gas in the can
There is a reason why Echo doesn't need a customer return policy, their equipment could run until earth ends!
I’m on my third year now with this trimmer. I put the old gas in from last year, probably last august since I filled the gas can, and poured it into the tank. Fired up after TWO pulls from sitting all winter! Still in the original spark plug and air filter too.
@@DIYDad1 I have a 2009 GT-200R with all original parts, yes you heard that right, ORIGINAL. Echo is just like Cub Cadet and John Deere, they last forever.
@@eugenecrabs3954 that’s impressive!
@@DIYDad1 On colder days it has some trouble starting but overall it is a great weedwacker! I love the look and sound of the Straight shafted weedwackers Echo offers. The Straight shafted version of mine is the SRM-210. Actually the older trimmers sound different than the new ones! The old ones sound like they growl a little more, and the new ones sound like bees. Dont know why that is, but I can tell the difference.
Do not trim wearing flip flops without first consulting your stylist.
Wear some jeans.
Stuff you might not see will kick up hit you where you're not expecting.
I got mine and wasn't really impressed,. Extremely EXTREMELY picky on fuel ,. The stock muffler is terrible and the ECHO string is also completely useless it burns up very very fast. I'd recommend a still fs90 over this all day or at least something commercial
Thanks for sharing your feedback! Interesting that you had these observations. I agree with you that stock string that it came with the Echo crossfire .095 definitely gets used up very fast. I switched to the Rhino Tough 095 from Home Depot this season and that stuff works wonderfully and it's a lot cheaper! Might be trying the Husqvarna string too at some point I've heard that stuff is tough as nails.
But I'm surprised to hear you had issues with fuel. TBH, I just fired my Echo up for the first time this week after sitting in the garage since November, and I used the SAME fuel that I had left over from last year, just typical pump fuel from the gas station and it fired right up after 2 pulls! I was really impressed because I never like to use fuel that old lol. Yours might need a carb adjustment or something, thats very strange. I've even mixed 40:1, 50:1, doesn't seem to matter much, although I do like to run it a bit more on the rich side than what they call for in the manual.
@@DIYDad1 if you don't mix the gas right like putting to much oil inside it the trimmer won't run as well.
Sound like a user error on the fuel problem. Which is common when it comes to mixing 2 cycle oil for 2 strokes
Much easier to just buy the bottle of already mixed fuel the echo has.
Gustavo Macall yeah it’s definitely easier and you know you are getting quality gas mix then. It just gets expensive though if you use a lot of it that’s why I don’t buy it. But if you have a small yard I think it can be beneficial since it stores for so long.
@@DIYDad1 I have a small front yard so I'm debating on getting a small lawnmower or this echo trimmer.
Gustavo Macall what size lawn are we talking? If it’s something like a really narrow side strip along the road or similar then you could get away with a trimmer only. But keep in mind it doesn’t leave as clean of a cut as a mower, and it can be difficult to control the cut height causing gouging if you aren’t careful. So just the quality of cut if you have an area larger than say 5 feet wide I’d definitely just get a smaller mower. If it’s only a few hundred square feet you could probably get away with a manual push reel mower for 99% of the yard, and then use a string trimmer for just the edging and along the house. Check out some of my more recent videos in the lawncare playlist where I’m cutting my lawn with a push reel mower. Works great as long as you maintain the height of cut you want and mow at least once a week. The shorter you go the harder it is to push so that’s the only downside. Thanks for watching, hope that helps and let me know if you have any questions!
Gustavo Macall this is just a cheap reel mower I got on Craigslist for $20 and it did the job! You could pair something like this with an inexpensive ryobi 40v trimmer for not a lot of money. th-cam.com/video/Jd562ccJkYc/w-d-xo.html
@@DIYDad1 thanks for the great info , my friend talked me out of getting a manual push mower , I'll definitely check out your other videos but it seems I'll be taking your advice and go with a small lawn mower since I do want a good even cut . Thanks again.
looks like bad clutch. the head not spinning like it should.
The head is not supposed to spin when it’s at idle. When I started it up for the first time I gave it very feather light throttle at first until it warmed up, just trying to be gentle for the first tank before going full throttle until everything is broken in. But if you give it more throttle than I was initially it works totally fine.
that ryobi looks trash. nice upgrade.
Jose Zenteno oh yeah it’s seen a lot of use and abuse over the years that’s for sure! Love my echo now! Thanks for watching!
This guy is such a fucking loser
Way to much blabbering about uninteresting things
This guy could give a aspirin a headache
Thanks dude appreciate the comment. God bless.
Echo SRM-225 is a giant piece of shit!
I’m sorry to hear that, did you have a bad experience with one? I’m curious now! I just fired mine up for the first time this spring after sitting in the garage for 6 months and it fired right up and ran great. I wonder if you got a bad one or echo QC is slipping lately.
Don't buy this trimmer. For some reason you have to have the gas tank almost full of gas. Or it will stall on you.
T BIRD MAN interesting. I haven’t experienced that problem myself but come to think of it I remember hearing that from others before. There has been several revisions of this model over the years, I think the older model srm225 has these issues but echo has since replaced the fuel line weight. I know mine stalls when it gets pretty low but that’s only if it’s less than maybe 1/10th of a tank and that’s only if I’m holding it upside down using it as an edger. But that’s good feedback hopefully echo listens to their customers!
@@DIYDad1 I bought mine at home Depot. Tech there couldn't find anything wrong with it. Since I was still under 30 days I returned it. Got another one same problem. I sent in to echo payed shipping and they said there was nothing wrong with it. They keep telling it's fuel problem. I started using trufuel. But still stalls. I have to have more than half of tank. Or else it will stall. My brother also bought one with same problem.
T BIRD MAN wow that’s unfortunate. If it’s a common problem you would think echo would do something about it. I’m glad I haven’t had that happen to mine I really like the weight and size of this thing and haven’t had any issues with it since I bought it. It’s been almost a year now since I got it. I’ll have to check some of the outdoor power equipment forums and poke around a bit and see if others are reporting the same issue and see how widespread it is. Hopefully their entire lineup isn’t plagued with those issues! I know a lot of pro landscape guys that love their echo trimmers. They are usually running the bigger ones though. This is definitely a “consumer level” model from them. If you still have it yet my only suggestion would be to maybe add a weight to the end of the fuel line and see if that helps. My guess is that the line is floating to the top of the tank so it’s sucking air instead of fuel. Good luck!
@@DIYDad1 thank you. But I would never recommend a echo product. And there customer service would not help me.
T BIRD MAN maybe the vacuum was not working well on the engine