I just bought an Echo 2511t clone for $99. What was I thinking?

[Gregster613]

I thank you all for the kind words and for the business! It’s a pleasure helping you out.
I set up the last JonCutter I had in stock for my wife. I put the 12” Nano kit on it for her.
I placed another sizable order of these last week so they should be here by mid October. I’ll keep you updated.

My Jon Cutter arrived! Well packed and everything is just fine! Eager to run it soon!
I was looking through the manual before running it and it says to check the muffler arrestor screen? I got covers off and down to the muffler but could see "Nothing" of any screen? Where would it be and how does one go about checking it?
I'm just trying to locate any/everything I may someday need to check - now while everything is clean and not heat tightened. Also, in the tool bag were three wrenches (self explanatory for usage) but there was a long thin metal rod in a plastic wrapper that I've no idea of its function. I used the search and found nothing for either question. Perhaps this way I may learn a new thing?! Thanks wizards! Greg

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

My Jon Cutter arrived! Well packed and everything is just fine! Eager to run it soon!
I was looking through the manual before running it and it says to check the muffler arrestor screen? I got covers off and down to the muffler but could see "Nothing" of any screen? Where would it be and how does one go about checking it?
I'm just trying to locate any/everything I may someday need to check - now while everything is clean and not heat tightened. Also, in the tool bag were three wrenches (self explanatory for usage) but there was a long thin metal rod in a plastic wrapper that I've no idea of its function. I used the search and found nothing for either question. Perhaps this way I may learn a new thing?! Thanks wizards! Greg

I think that rod is a file

 

[airbiscuit]

BTW, the manual says to use a 25:1 mix. A little birdie told me 40:1 with a high quality oil like Echo Red Armor or Amzoil is just fine. I've had two saw builders tell me to run 40:1 Red Armor in everything. Neither spoke well of Stihl Ultra.

 

[Hockfire Saws]

My Jon Cutter arrived! Well packed and everything is just fine! Eager to run it soon!
I was looking through the manual before running it and it says to check the muffler arrestor screen? I got covers off and down to the muffler but could see "Nothing" of any screen? Where would it be and how does one go about checking it?
I'm just trying to locate any/everything I may someday need to check - now while everything is clean and not heat tightened. Also, in the tool bag were three wrenches (self explanatory for usage) but there was a long thin metal rod in a plastic wrapper that I've no idea of its function. I used the search and found nothing for either question. Perhaps this way I may learn a new thing?! Thanks wizards! Greg

No screen. I think all those companies photo copy OEM manuals and do very little editing.
And as mentioned, the rod is indeed the file for the chain.

 

[Gregster613]

No screen. I think all those companies photo copy OEM manuals and do very little editing.
And as mentioned, the rod is indeed the file for the chain.

Thanks to all who answered my questions! Glad to learn there is no screen - thought I was pretty dense when I couldn't find one! I saw the 25:1 gas ratio and knew I wasn't going to follow that. My search here gave me the 40:1 answer I thought was correct. The thin metal rod - if I'd taken it out of the plastic wrapper I'd probably have seen that it was in a "File"! And that makes sense as all the other items were tools!
Thanks Greg

 

[airbiscuit]

Let us know what you think after you've had a chance to use it.

 

[Hockfire Saws]

My next shipment of 2511s arrive Monday. Going to be a busy week.

 

[airbiscuit]

That's good news!

 

[Hds2561]

I purchased what I thought was a 2511 from Amazon, but I was in a rush to get to an appoint and didn’t realize I actually ordered the JonCutter G2500, for the same $99 price. When I compare it to all the pictures posted on this page it seems very similar in size to the 2511, but I’m wondering if I should return it and get the 2511 after all the great reviews you guys are giving it. Does anyone here have both saws or know anything about the G2500, is worth hanging on to? I like how the air filter is bolted to the carburetor, it seems like a more robust design than the 2511 and I also like how the fuel and oil tank assembly is translucent, so you can visually see the fluid levels. Please let me know your thoughts.

 

[xyz123]

2500 25.4cc is about a 1lb + heavier at 6.6lbs then 2511. It is after the old zenoah design.

It was fine too. But after running 2511 I'll never own another one. Big difference in handling.

Talking about harder to get parts for = 2500.