String trimmers

[deserteagle71]

I'm not sure what model trimmer you bought... but unless you are running a premixed fuel, they still require lubricant mixed in the fuel... it's just a different blend. How many hours have you put on it without premix?

NOT! It is a Honda 4-stroke engine - has an oil sump just like a Honda car or ATV or any other 4-stroke. Nothing goes in the gas tank besides ethanol-free gasoline. Been using that way for many hours every summer for 25 years.

 

[RjCorazza]

NOT! It is a Honda 4-stroke engine - has an oil sump just like a Honda car or ATV or any other 4-stroke. Nothing goes in the gas tank besides ethanol-free gasoline. Been using that way for many hours every summer for 25 years.

I had a dead reliable 4 stroke trimmer years ago and actually wore it out over like 10 years (high hours commercial use). I should take a look at the Honda 4 stroke trimmer.

 

[def38]

I'm going to switch to 15w-40 motor oil in my string trimmer so I can run diesel fuel in the motor.

 

[LouNY]

^^^^^ sounds good but you could even try 5W-40 :laughing:

 

[def38]

^^^^^ sounds good but you could even try 5W-40 :laughing:

The 5w-40 is too expensive..I'm sticking with the 15-40. I also use 15w-40 in my Massey Ferguson's Perkins diesel engine. I prefer Mobile Delvac 1300 series engine oil.

 

[CMV]

I never closed the loop on this thread.....I ended up going with Echo SRM-266, but from Home Depot. After comparing to Echo models at dealers, the HD models are exact same ones at exact same price. BUT Home Depot gave 10% military discount. AND, from the dealer, once I bought it, it was mine. They'd fix it if broke, but otherwise stuck with it. Too heavy, not strong enough, hard to start, just don't like it? Too bad if bought from dealer. But from Home Depot, just return it. Also got an Echo CS-490 20" chainsaw at same time.

Both have been great! I use the .105 Echo diamond line and it cuts great and holds up well edging along concrete. The speed feed head refills super easy. Both start real easy if follow instructions & close choke as soon as a hint of sputter. But never more than a few pulls & either fires right up. The only complaint maybe is the chainsaw. at 50cc & 20" chain it can get bogged down at times I think it shouldn't. Maybe should have got the 60cc or I just am not a great operator, but it does really well even if I can sort of bog it down on something real fat.

I'm sure Stihl is great too, but after using for some time now, am very happy with the Echo stuff I got. However, i can't think of a good reason to get from dealer vs HD in that case. Dealers inflexible on price & were all the same - just said wait until a sale but otherwise pay full price. Not that huge a deal, but both together was almost $700 so 10% was nice - like getting string, spare chain, 2 stroke oil, for free and still money left over. But really, not entirely sure if I'd really like both so the option to return if they didn't meet my needs was huge. Also decided not going back to Kubota dealer who had the Echo & Shindawa since he flat out lied that their models of Echo were somehow better quality than what's at HD - all are exact same model numbers, exact same specs.

 

[TheMan419]

Will the local dealer service them if you bought them at a big box store? We have a local appliance dealer here w a good service department. However they will not service your stuff if you bought from a Big box store.

 

[RandyT]

Will the local dealer service them if you bought them at a big box store? We have a local appliance dealer here w a good service department. However they will not service your stuff if you bought from a Big box store.

If they are a listed dealer they can't refuse per their contract with the manufacturer. Now they don't have to give box store stuff priority, just normal flow which include their commercial customers, and stuff they sold first, which could be 6-8 week wait time. Same rules apply as if buying a new vehicle and getting warranty done at the non selling dealer.

 

[John Skull]

the Husqvarna 324L is a beast, using Oregon 22-895 Magnum Square .095 line. I wear my logging chaps and face shield with this combo cause it lays absolute waste to heavy weeds

 

[ArlyA]

the Husqvarna 324L is a beast, using Oregon 22-895 Magnum Square .095 line. I wear my logging chaps and face shield with this combo cause it lays absolute waste to heavy weeds

We've ran 155 string for years to clear trails with but Sthil came out with a head to run 180 in. I'm trying to get one. For taking out serious weeds, grass and and shoots bigger is better but they take power to spin.