Echo ED-2000

[350 Mag]

Hey,

I just picked up this auger.

It might be a converted earth auger.

It's a small engine 21 cc.

It might be a little underpowered.

I only paid $80.  And it came with 8" and 6" swede bore augers.

The previous owner had left Ethanol treated gas in it some obviously the carb is varnished and I found the gas line in the tank was completely corroded!!

Thanks ethanol.

Anyways I stripped, soaked and cleaned carb best I could.

I got it running but has issues .

I found a replacement carb for $25 off eBay that comes with primer bulb and new lines.

Even if this auger is a little underpowered I am still gonna keep it because but is super light.

Anyone use an Ed-2000 echo?

[Baetis62]

I can't say I've used this model but overall have had good luck and positive feedback with Echo Small Engines.  I jumped on a mid range line trimmer a couple of years ago and have zero regrets...gave my old Stihl trimmer away.  Apples & oranges IMO.  First or second pull every time.  I work with a number of landscape contractors and grounds maintenance guys and they've told me that Echo is a step up from all of the Big Box Store offerings. 21cc seems small for an 8 but the Tanaka 270 I snagged before the drill revolution is an awesome bit of engineering and it was designed for bulb planting.  I've been running that with Amsoil at 80:1 on my Laker Trips (8" Nils) for a few years and that baby rocks!  Echo should have some authorized service centers if you are near town. After that stick with E Zero.

[350 Mag]

Something I found interesting is there only seems to be an idle screw.....cannot find hi/lo jet?


Pretty sure it's a Walbro carb.

I know my Echo chainsaw has hi/lo jet.

As it sits right now the auger opens up nicely but stalls.....

Hopefully New carb fixes issue.

[350 Mag]

My little project is finished.

The power to weight ratio of these Japanese motors is phenomenal.

This is a 21 cc motor but has all kinds of torque.

Weight is under 23 lbs, the extension is built to go inside flighting.

So it would likely save 3 pounds if take out.

Will post a video of it drilling later.

The China carb wasn't a perfect fit....but the old carb had a hidden single jet.  The NEW carb came with primer and visible hi speed jet, but hidden low speed jet.

How can you go wrong for $25.

Runs perfect after warm up.

Next project will be mount on back of SB Assault.