357xp, EPA or not?

[crazyal]

Does anyone know how to tell if my 357xp is the EPA version? I'm guessing it's not but it makes a difference when it comes to the piston and cylinder. I'm not up to date on the whole EPA thing but thought it just had to do with a catalytic converter in the muffler.

I pulled the muffler and noticed some scoring on the piston. I got it used and I know I worked the heck out of it on some very hot days. The saw has more than earned it's keep and for $200 (for a non epa) or $170 (EPA) I can get a new jug, piston and ring. I can also check the fit of the carb to the jug to see if it's leaking air and leaning the saw out.

 

[Car Doc]

They will have green gas caps and the muffler will usually have "CAT" stamped on it and it also make a difference as to when it was built that info is in the serial number, in other words if its a 1999 no cat 2009 probably has cat.

Also since you have the can off look inside and if you can see there is a pipe inside going up to the outlet its a cat. hth

Steve