homey53
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I think I saw an article online where that's the identical machine as the Echo SRM 2620, with a different label on it. Shindaiwa owns Echo or vice versa. Cant't remember which.
homey53
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Shindaiwa and Echo are both owned by Yamabiko.
mdicken1
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I have an SRM-230 with mfg date of 2012. I have run the fire out of it and the only thing that has ever happened to it is a screw fell out of the base. Awesome machine. I am very careful to use only alcohol free gas with the proper oil content and I purchased this based on the recommendation of a landscapper. (a dealer could tell you the closest model that matches mine)I'm looking at one of these Echo's. What one would you suggest?
Only looking for a Echo, no good H or S dealers in the area.
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JeepHead
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I have the PAS 2620 that accepts the different attachments. I only have the edger and trimmer attachments for it. I really like it, starts very easy and runs great. I bought it at the same time when I bought my Echo 2511T.
You will love the Shindaiwa. I have run a t242 in commercial service for 8 years and still going. Use .105 line in the speedfeed head.
The secret to a reliable, easy starting gas trimmer is to use a premium oil mix with fuel stabilizer. I use Echo Red Armour. Will start fine when a year old because it is synthetic oil with a good fuel stabilizer. But still best to run the carb and fuel tank dry at the end of the season.
The Echos and Shindaiwas come with Speedfeed fast-loading, wind-the-line-in style heads. The smaller, 400 series head will take .105 line with no problem. The bigger head, 450 series can use up to .130 line for heavy weeds. People are saying the 500 series head has line welding problems, but that is a very late model. The 400 and 450 are very good.
Shindaiwa was bought by Echo a few years ago. It is a premium brand. Vibration isolation and carb performance and idle are very good in my experience.
When it comes time to replace the Speedfeed head, buy the original Echo brand head. I have bought the Chinese copies and they vibrate because of poor balance and the line is harder to wind in.
The secret to a reliable, easy starting gas trimmer is to use a premium oil mix with fuel stabilizer. I use Echo Red Armour. Will start fine when a year old because it is synthetic oil with a good fuel stabilizer. But still best to run the carb and fuel tank dry at the end of the season.
The Echos and Shindaiwas come with Speedfeed fast-loading, wind-the-line-in style heads. The smaller, 400 series head will take .105 line with no problem. The bigger head, 450 series can use up to .130 line for heavy weeds. People are saying the 500 series head has line welding problems, but that is a very late model. The 400 and 450 are very good.
Shindaiwa was bought by Echo a few years ago. It is a premium brand. Vibration isolation and carb performance and idle are very good in my experience.
When it comes time to replace the Speedfeed head, buy the original Echo brand head. I have bought the Chinese copies and they vibrate because of poor balance and the line is harder to wind in.
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