Hello, looking for some information and to share a few photos of my new favorite chainsaw. It is marked as a Echo model 362 but there is no record of it that I can find, asked the folks at the local saw shop as well.
I was helping a friend clear some property (I am a Stihl fan) and as we were finishing up he asked me if I wanted another saw to tinker with. I really didn't, but took it home anyway. This saw was in his shed when he moved in and he has never touched it in 10+ years. I finally got around to looking at it, it was absolutely filthy, thick oily sawdust and dirt from use and sitting. So, I began by re-winding the starter rope, and was pleasantly surprised at how much compression it had. I cleaned it up, the carb looked pristine after digging the crud off of the air filter, there was a little “fuel” in the tank that I rinsed out and added some fresh, took off the severely corroded bar, (the chain was in good shape) and surprisingly it started and idled after 4 or 5 pulls. It revs up and sounds great, no carb adjustments were needed. So, I found a new Oregon sprocket tip bar and a spare chain on EBay and tried it next time we were clearing trees and brush. It is an awesome, powerful little saw that seems to have low hours and it runs all day and never fails to start on the first pull.
I have never owned an Echo, really know nothing about them but I am impressed by the quality. Have any of you seen a model like this? I have searched the web and the Echo web site and this model does not come up anywhere. The closest thing I can find is maybe the 440EVL. Any info you have will be appreciated. Would like to find a manual and/or a parts list for it My theory is that it was not intended for export and someone ended up bringing it to the states after living abroad. Thanks.
I was helping a friend clear some property (I am a Stihl fan) and as we were finishing up he asked me if I wanted another saw to tinker with. I really didn't, but took it home anyway. This saw was in his shed when he moved in and he has never touched it in 10+ years. I finally got around to looking at it, it was absolutely filthy, thick oily sawdust and dirt from use and sitting. So, I began by re-winding the starter rope, and was pleasantly surprised at how much compression it had. I cleaned it up, the carb looked pristine after digging the crud off of the air filter, there was a little “fuel” in the tank that I rinsed out and added some fresh, took off the severely corroded bar, (the chain was in good shape) and surprisingly it started and idled after 4 or 5 pulls. It revs up and sounds great, no carb adjustments were needed. So, I found a new Oregon sprocket tip bar and a spare chain on EBay and tried it next time we were clearing trees and brush. It is an awesome, powerful little saw that seems to have low hours and it runs all day and never fails to start on the first pull.
I have never owned an Echo, really know nothing about them but I am impressed by the quality. Have any of you seen a model like this? I have searched the web and the Echo web site and this model does not come up anywhere. The closest thing I can find is maybe the 440EVL. Any info you have will be appreciated. Would like to find a manual and/or a parts list for it My theory is that it was not intended for export and someone ended up bringing it to the states after living abroad. Thanks.
