Recent content by mowerman2

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Is the saw still available?

Echo used that type oiler on many models. It worked off a cam on the crankshaft. That meant it oiled all the time but was adjustable by adjusting the distance to the crankshaft. The cs601/701 were odd--they worked off a cam attached to the clutch sprocket. I haven't had a chance to see...

I found a recall notice for the cs-500vl. It was for the early model with the wrap around handle, but only up to serial number 23000. apparently produced in 1979 and 1980, The parts manual shows that style of 500vl going up to serial number 49000, and after that it uses the bolt on handle...

The 702evl and 750evl share a lot of the same ignition parts so I wonder if those 602/702vl parts could also go into the 750evl. The 750 was never a points saw so it might not. Still, it shared a lot of parts overall with the 702 so they might have used the same crankcase. Fred

When I started working in the late 80's in a repair shop that sold and serviced Echo's we were told that there was a special warranty issue for certain serial numbers of cs500vl. Apparently the flywheel sometimes rapidly disintegrated, so that if a customer brought one in they were to get a...

I have never understood the Q series, was that the earliest of the John Deere versions? Fred

You still need the 30V, the 70V, and the 80V for the full John Deere/Echo series. The gasket for the 40v is an odd one. I'll look tomorrow to see if I have one or a different cap that would work. Fred

The lower shock mounts on the cs602vl, cs702vl, cs702evl, cs750evl and the John Deere 60v,70v,and 80v often crack or break over time. In my experience they almost always separate between the rubber and the inside metal piece. I've had good luck with replacing the inside mounting screw with one...

I think that's John Deere's version of echo cs602vl. I can help with airfilter cover knob. I'll check on others. I may have hand guard but only in white, JD's version came in yellow. The muffler screen and retainer should be same as on 50v. The four shock mounts between engine and lower...

I think it is uncommon. I was curious about bow saws and got one. I had to use a spacer on the bar studs, but the oiler hole lined up fine. It worked great for cutting up logs lying on the ground up to 8-9inches. No bending over or kneeling; much easier on an old back. It was easy to not...

Hello, long time lurker--first post about my own saws. Back in 80's I worked in small hardware and learned small engine repair. My first chainsaw purchase was a traded in cs452. Over the years I've bought and fixed up several in different colors. I finally got around to fixing up an 452 with...

for JD50 info: pm sent--I think