ECHO CS-520 Advice.
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I may try that soon here. I dunno how far I can go with one, tho, since it does have to be to Euro standards for arborist work. Any suggestions? Should I just make the current exhaust larger? Is the muffler empty or chambered?
Maybe get a used muff off Ebay that you can change out for the Euro stanards. I've never split one, just 2 or 3 holes out the front with a deflector. Steve
miking
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I'll bet it holds its own well in your video. I am currently running my 530 a lot and it runs with ease against two 260's.
Check the rim to make sure it matches the 3/8th's chain, those were setup with a .325 originally according to ipl. Of course it could have been changed.
It's all kosher for the 3/8ths. I have heard of a few set up from the factory for 3/8ths, but not with a 20" bar. And a Windsor speed tip certainly wasn't stock. I'll only be running skip chain on this one. I do not mind it, tho. It oils plenty for it, and cuts well enough. Now I can use the same files and chain I do on my 372xp - that's sorta nice. Same gauge, too.
J.Gordon
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I'll take a guess!
You can't believe what an actual owner says, because the specs from Iknowitall.com says the owner is wrong.
It will fall over on its side because the balance is so bad!
Another questions:
What parts from what other Echo's are compatible? Will a cs-400 bar fit? With the muffler fit? Etc.
Thanks!
What parts from what other Echo's are compatible? Will a cs-400 bar fit? With the muffler fit? Etc.
Thanks!
The muffs are totally different. I don't know about the bar, the CS400 comes with the 3/8 low profile nk. Steve
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MN Ripper
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I did my wood cutting friends CS-520 muffler the same way I did my CS-4400 muffler. (they appear to be identical at least in design) Take the spark screen/deflector cover off, take screen out, you should see a pipe pointing out-take a die grinder/dremel with a burr and grind around the pipe ID until it is broke loose from the case. All that's left holding the pipe is small tack weld further back-just take a pliers and rock the pipe back and forth till the tack weld breaks & out comes the pipe. We both put just the spark screen back on but not the louvered cover. Of course the carb setting need to be re-adjusted. Took around a half hour to mod the muffler and re tune. If you want pictures let me know and I can take some.
Thanks for the info. I'll poke around at it.
I adjusted the idle way way out and lost the screw. I pulled her apart, turns out it was just stuck. So I oiled it, and now I just need to find another idle screw.
I adjusted the idle way way out and lost the screw. I pulled her apart, turns out it was just stuck. So I oiled it, and now I just need to find another idle screw.
OK, it seems the 520 bar mount is the standard, and ubiquitous, 41 series Husky mount. Can anyone else confirm or deny this? It seems to be what I am finding. Wow, I wish Bailey's bar shopping were a bit more specific and easier to search like on many other sites. WOah, wait a sec - just found the Baileys bar selector. Derrrrr...
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Doug Fir
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A good source for this sort of information is the Oregon Big Book, which is available online. Here is a link to the relevant page:
Oregon Big Catalog 2011
For most Oregon bar types the CS-520 bar mount is the K041.
If you go to the front of the Big Book you can find an index:
Oregon Big Catalog 2011
This index has links to lots of useful information, including a page about the numbering system used by Oregon.
I hope this helps.
Doug Fir
(my first post! :cool2
miking
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I've found that my 530 b/c is the same as those sold at Lowe's for husky and I'd bet the 520 is the same. They want a fortune for the echo branded bars at the dealer and I can get either husky or oregon branded much cheaper at Lowe's.
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Thanks, guys. Yeah, it does seem to be the Husky 41 mount many other saws use. I am gonna order a pro lite 28" for it. <- EDIT - that sholda read 18"
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http://www.baileysonline.com/
itemdetail.asp?item=ORF+180MPGK216&catID=
First attempt to post link so bear with me. Mount for cs530 is K216 as near as i can tell, different than a 520 i believe.
itemdetail.asp?item=ORF+180MPGK216&catID=
First attempt to post link so bear with me. Mount for cs530 is K216 as near as i can tell, different than a 520 i believe.
Doug Fir
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That's correct. The CS-520 bar mount is the K041. The mount was changed to the very similar K216 for the CS-530. See the first link in my post above. :msp_thumbup:
Doug Fir
OK Echo Guys,
I got the CS-520 running like a top now. She actually sounds a little angry. I pulled the muffler and added a 1/2" hole right next to the original pipe. That muffler is heavy for it's size, too. I really didn't have anything to remove the pipe with, so I just used a high speed drill bit and added a hole right next to it since it goes directly past the baffle.
I got the CS-520 running like a top now. She actually sounds a little angry. I pulled the muffler and added a 1/2" hole right next to the original pipe. That muffler is heavy for it's size, too. I really didn't have anything to remove the pipe with, so I just used a high speed drill bit and added a hole right next to it since it goes directly past the baffle.
