HELP -Echo CS400 Problems Right out of the box

[kcdepriest]

I have the smaller Echo 310 and love it but it just hasn't been big enough for some jobs. I bought the CS400 2 months ago. Would not start at all straight out of the box following directions from instructions. I pulled spark plug, drained fuel (red armor), put a little power blend in the chamber where the spark plug goes, reassembled with basically no fuel and it started.Ran thru one tank of fuel. Then wouldn't start. I have to go through this procedure every single time I want to use this chainsaw. Inevitably after adding fuel, chain oil , I can't get it to start even with going thru the same procedure. Is the red armor fresh enough out of the new can? Should I add power blend to red armor? What the heck am I doing wrong here?

 

[Brushwacker]

Use your warranty

 

[rocketnorton]

carb set lean from factory
need to pull limiters n open it up some
had couple thru here like that

will likely void warranty tho

 

[kcdepriest]

carb set lean from factory
need to pull limiters n open it up some
had couple thru here like that

will likely void warranty tho

I haven't adjusted it at all both the L,H "slits" are sitting @ 1 o'clock, for I void my warranty anything sound off to you?

 

[s sidewall]

Take it back to your dealer.

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[RED-85-Z51]

5yr warranty...take it to the dealer

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[rburg]

Did you buy it from a dealer? A dealer usually sets a new saw up. Good luck getting it running right.

 

[ATpro]

You did press the primer bulb to prime it?
You press it about 5 or so times.

 

[Brufab]

Wow that sucks I got 3 in the last 7 years all run awesome. Best thing is to buy from a dealer. They run it before you take it home. Still no excuse for the issue you having.

 

[Brufab]

I'm sure some guys from your area are on the forum and can steer you in the right direction of a dealer if you don't have one already

 

[rocketnorton]

I haven't adjusted it at all both the L,H "slits" are sitting @ 1 o'clock, for I void my warranty anything sound off to you?

orientation of slots shouldnt matter
try turning them ccw to open as far as limiters will allow
pump primer up to 6x, should feel firm when ready to start
should not be needed when saw is warmed up

 

[kcdepriest]

thanks for the responses headed to dealer, uugghh

 

[Brufab]

Let us know how you make out

 

[Stihl a grasshopper]

thanks for the responses headed to dealer, uugghh

how did it go?

 

[TALLGUY]

I got on out of a dealer scrap pile. I pulled the limiter caps and it tuned right in. I'm guessing it was replaced under warranty.

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