chiselbit
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I have 4. They all start right up. The only time I have difficulty is when I forget the ignition switch is backwards from every other saw on the planet.
Echo top handle saw
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MA Arborist
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Barc Buster
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Mine was like that. The coil was bad.
Bucknut
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Agree. It is less predictable on start up than I’d like. Lots of backfires when starting too. My 355t starts first pull every time once it’s warm.
I still love the 2511 though. I honestly can’t tell if it’s on my saddle sometimes.
I still love the 2511 though. I honestly can’t tell if it’s on my saddle sometimes.
Birdyman88
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I agree that it gets better the more I use it, but I feel sure my coil is good. I run 93 non-E and haven't tried anything else in it. Also, idle set to 3200 rpm, which a little higher than most saws but middle of the spec for that saw. Guesstimate I've got about 25 tanks of gas through mine. I also checked my plug gap when I got it and cleaned plug and checked gap again after first few tanks.
However, I did have to spend some extra time tweaking the low and idle on the 2511 more so than my Stihl(s). On my Stihl(s), I typically run the low mix up to lean until it finds it peak rpm then back off to rich about a quarter-ish turn, then set the idle rpms using a meter. That generally puts it close enough to crank, idle, and accelerate fine under most environmental conditions with only minor tweaking to get it fine tuned. With the 2511, I find that particular method still gives erratic idle, poor acceleration, and sometimes a hard start especially under different environmental conditions than when I tuned it. I learned to just tune the 2511 low mix until I get snappy acceleration, which is always a little rich, then I set the idle for 3200rpm. I also found that I had to tweak the high a little in conjunction with the low in order to get the right response, which again is a little rich. Runs like a champ though after doing it this way. Environmental changes don't seem to affect it too much.
However, I did have to spend some extra time tweaking the low and idle on the 2511 more so than my Stihl(s). On my Stihl(s), I typically run the low mix up to lean until it finds it peak rpm then back off to rich about a quarter-ish turn, then set the idle rpms using a meter. That generally puts it close enough to crank, idle, and accelerate fine under most environmental conditions with only minor tweaking to get it fine tuned. With the 2511, I find that particular method still gives erratic idle, poor acceleration, and sometimes a hard start especially under different environmental conditions than when I tuned it. I learned to just tune the 2511 low mix until I get snappy acceleration, which is always a little rich, then I set the idle for 3200rpm. I also found that I had to tweak the high a little in conjunction with the low in order to get the right response, which again is a little rich. Runs like a champ though after doing it this way. Environmental changes don't seem to affect it too much.
TimBr
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Liked my co workers so much went out and got my own. Normally run a Sthil ms 201t just a little to bulky for the prune work I do, but still good for “ bigger” removals... the cs 2511t is a handsaw with gas no questions asked lightest climbing saw
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Glad to hear that you are enjoying that buzzermcbuzzy. I have one too. Most useful saw in my kit along with my ms661. I'm sure you've noticed that some guys are modding them with pico chain, muffler gills, etc. I would love to buy some kit from chainsawbarsuk. They have a quarter sprocket tip bar that would be insane for finesse pruning. I like the reach of my 14" bar for pruning full size trees.
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Birdyman88
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Just wait until it gets broken in, you'll be even happier. Mine's a little over a year old and the power band just seems to be getting better with age. I did a mild muffler mod, nothing radical.
climbingmonkey24
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I've been running a 271t for a couple years. Good little saw, lightweight.
Not as much power as some of the typical Stihl's but treat it for what it is and it will do a good job. In other words, don't treat like a 60cc saw let the saw do the work. Don't rush the cuts. I've cut through big stuff with it before.
Echo makes good equipment. The one thing I've noticed with Echo equipment is how easily it starts. Once you get it started once for the day the rest of the time 1-2 pulls usually. No jerking around in the tree trying to get your saw started.
Anyone do any modifications to an Echo top handle? I haven't done anything to mine. Anything worth looking into?
Not as much power as some of the typical Stihl's but treat it for what it is and it will do a good job. In other words, don't treat like a 60cc saw let the saw do the work. Don't rush the cuts. I've cut through big stuff with it before.
Echo makes good equipment. The one thing I've noticed with Echo equipment is how easily it starts. Once you get it started once for the day the rest of the time 1-2 pulls usually. No jerking around in the tree trying to get your saw started.
Anyone do any modifications to an Echo top handle? I haven't done anything to mine. Anything worth looking into?
chiselbit
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Muffler mod and a timing advance makes a big difference. But look at your muffler first, I took a friends 355? ( next size up from 2511) anyway I took his muffler off and it was opened up already. Meaning it didn’t have any baffle bullshit inside. Saw ran fine just the way it was.
climbingmonkey24
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Yea I've never done any mods on any of my saws.
TimBr
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chiselbit
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Thanks it was a 355 then.
dsptech
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There is a CS-303T as well.
chiselbit
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There’s too many echos in here
Did you figure out what was going on with your Echo?
MA Arborist
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No. I should have brought the saw back to the dealer but never got to it.
We still use it but mostly as a back up.
If it started reliably I would Definitely choose IT over the 193T. It is more powerful than it looks
Barc Buster
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I had the same hard start trouble with my first 2511t. I bought it right after they were released here in the US. Took it back to the dealer and it was found to have a bad coil. They gave me a new one under warranty. Haven't had a problem with it since.
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