I have this same model. It's 30+ years old. My father used it for decades, cutting up smaller sized trees into firewood to burn in a wood stove. The stove is long burned out, but the saw is still going lol. It recently developed a problem, and through your video, I now believe it has blockage in the carburetor. Thank you, for your help.
@@erniestoner8266 Not getting old, it is old lol. I had put this on the shelf, for quite awhile, since, at the time, I couldn't figure out the problem, and I have a Stihl that I could use anyhow. Later, I found that the problem was, it had the wrong carburetor kit installed. While the kit was new, it had been close enough to work, but as the kit got older, it stopped working. I replaced the kit with the proper one, and it runs fine.
This last week I went to the local saw shop that had recently changed hands. The new owner and I got to chatting about saws. I mentioned the I have a tree removal business. And that you collect saws he took me in the back shop and says all these are for sale. Mostly Walmart saws I did happen to find a pro Mac 10 10,and one of these 280s. the echo runs sweet!!! The Mac is being rather stubborn... Great video, take care now!!! 👍👊
I’ve been fighting one for months! Same thing, it idles but when I rev it up it falls on its face! Been through everything and it’s all fine, no air leaks, reed valve good. Even tried different low side needle in the carb. Runs the same. It sucks cause it’s probably been used a dozen times. It’s almost perfect! I’ve even tried finding a carb off something else to fit it with no luck so far. I can get it to rev up sometimes but it ran through a tank of fuel in about 6 cuts which doesn’t make sense. It’s not spewing fuel out of the carb or anything and definitely not leaking, I do have to adjust the low side really rich to get it to rev so I figure it’s just using that much fuel. Sounds like I’m not the only one with the same symptoms though, maybe somebody will figure it out eventually. Thanks for the video though!
@@ChevyGuy70 carb kits on Ebay are under $10. I'm having the same problem and am going to do a leak down test. If it fails, it's too expensive to replace the crank seals for me - new saw time.
lol everything you went through i just went through to also cannot find a carb to now waiting for a carb kit lol you made me relive my nightmare i am currently having with my saw
Tim, I’ve had a 280 echo saw for years. One of the best I’ve ever owned. I have never used gasoline with alcohol, always 91 octane with mix. This eliminates all the varnish that will accumulate. I did price a new saw of same size and they are now $350. And you are right, I carry on UTV all the time. Great vid by the way.
I am hoping after a rebuild kit for the carb it wont be spraying fuel. I also think the previous guy may have over tightened the H/L screws which could have damaged them.
@@ASliceofWoodWorkshop check your reed valve! It's in the plasic block where your carb mounts. IT's probably stuck open or has something not letting it fully close.
That was one of my first thoughts. If it cant go out the exhaust it can bog down and stall out. Exhaust was in good shape. Thanks for watching the video
Try starting 1 1/2 out from bottoming. DO NO CRANK THEM TIGHT DOWN! ONLY LIGHTLY CLOSED. Cranking them tight will damage them. I have one that was used in an orchard. It is getting to the point where I need a leak down check on it. I think it's crank seals are leaking. When it gets warm it starts to bog. Lots of hours on this saw!
@@erniestoner8266yea , someone I know threw this exact saw away saying it was broke. Anyway I took the saw home - turned out the saw was completely filled with saw dust around the front air filter. Needles were way off! I assume someone had been trying to tune it while it was clogged with dust. I've managed to get it running pretty well now - done loads of hours on it now. Starts real well too. And the chain oil feed it fantastic. A real tough little saw.
I have this same model. It's 30+ years old. My father used it for decades, cutting up smaller sized trees into firewood to burn in a wood stove. The stove is long burned out, but the saw is still going lol. It recently developed a problem, and through your video, I now believe it has blockage in the carburetor. Thank you, for your help.
Have a shop do a leak down test on it . The crank seals might be getting bad. These things are getting old
@@erniestoner8266 Not getting old, it is old lol. I had put this on the shelf, for quite awhile, since, at the time, I couldn't figure out the problem, and I have a Stihl that I could use anyhow. Later, I found that the problem was, it had the wrong carburetor kit installed. While the kit was new, it had been close enough to work, but as the kit got older, it stopped working. I replaced the kit with the proper one, and it runs fine.
This last week I went to the local saw shop that had recently changed hands. The new owner and I got to chatting about saws. I mentioned the I have a tree removal business. And that you collect saws he took me in the back shop and says all these are for sale. Mostly Walmart saws I did happen to find a pro Mac 10 10,and one of these 280s. the echo runs sweet!!! The Mac is being rather stubborn... Great video, take care now!!! 👍👊
I’ve been fighting one for months! Same thing, it idles but when I rev it up it falls on its face! Been through everything and it’s all fine, no air leaks, reed valve good. Even tried different low side needle in the carb. Runs the same. It sucks cause it’s probably been used a dozen times. It’s almost perfect! I’ve even tried finding a carb off something else to fit it with no luck so far. I can get it to rev up sometimes but it ran through a tank of fuel in about 6 cuts which doesn’t make sense. It’s not spewing fuel out of the carb or anything and definitely not leaking, I do have to adjust the low side really rich to get it to rev so I figure it’s just using that much fuel. Sounds like I’m not the only one with the same symptoms though, maybe somebody will figure it out eventually. Thanks for the video though!
Having the same problem with mine
@@ChevyGuy70 carb kits on Ebay are under $10. I'm having the same problem and am going to do a leak down test. If it fails, it's too expensive to replace the crank seals for me - new saw time.
lol everything you went through i just went through to also cannot find a carb to now waiting for a carb kit lol you made me relive my nightmare i am currently having with my saw
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Tim, I’ve had a 280 echo saw for years. One of the best I’ve ever owned. I have never used gasoline with alcohol, always 91 octane with mix. This eliminates all the varnish that will accumulate. I did price a new saw of same size and they are now $350. And you are right, I carry on UTV all the time. Great vid by the way.
Thanks!
I am hoping after a rebuild kit for the carb it wont be spraying fuel. I also think the previous guy may have over tightened the H/L screws which could have damaged them.
@@ASliceofWoodWorkshop check your reed valve! It's in the plasic block where your carb mounts. IT's probably stuck open or has something not letting it fully close.
Check the exhaust port, probably clogged up. Been there, sometimes it costs too much to make it run. Great video!
That was one of my first thoughts. If it cant go out the exhaust it can bog down and stall out. Exhaust was in good shape. Thanks for watching the video
Have same saw, same carb been doing the same, but mine is 280evl (evil)
I recommend the RedArmor Pre Mix gas 4 that little chainsaw,Keep up the good work man.
Thanks for the info. I will look into that.
If you still have this saw as a parts saw, I’d like to buy the brake bar lever and assembly.
I no longer have it
Tim,
hai ancora l'eco 280 e?
What were your final needle settings? How many turns out L/H?
Try starting 1 1/2 out from bottoming. DO NO CRANK THEM TIGHT DOWN! ONLY LIGHTLY CLOSED. Cranking them tight will damage them. I have one that was used in an orchard. It is getting to the point where I need a leak down check on it. I think it's crank seals are leaking. When it gets warm it starts to bog. Lots of hours on this saw!
@@erniestoner8266yea , someone I know threw this exact saw away saying it was broke. Anyway I took the saw home - turned out the saw was completely filled with saw dust around the front air filter. Needles were way off! I assume someone had been trying to tune it while it was clogged with dust. I've managed to get it running pretty well now - done loads of hours on it now. Starts real well too. And the chain oil feed it fantastic. A real tough little saw.
Got the exact same issue with my 280 e....cannot find a new carb anywhere....😉
Even on ebay?
@@ASliceofWoodWorkshop As of 12/1/2023 there are only kits available. Under $10. I think a stihl 010 or 011 uses the same carb .
Turn the airfilter cover ;)
verify the reed valve
Thats what it ended up being. After poking it I saw something move and it ended up have a small piece of wood in there keeping the valve open
any idee where to find a carb?
Maybe a stihl 010 carb MIGHT work. I'm not sure yet
Do you still have the 280 e
No
Ok afterwoods
Wanna sell it
Already gone.