Echo Speed Feed 400 Installation on Stihl FS 90R

[@bodeine454]

Just got my late father's 2 cycle Stihl string trimmer going again after sitting in his shed for the last 4 years. I like this speed feed head much better than what's on it which is a Universal Products head that you slide 2 short pieces of trimmer line into each side, it does a good job but this looks like much less hassle so I'll be ordering one soon. Thanks for the video 👍

[@Paisteboy]

You're welcome. Hope it works out for you.

[@luisportillo8547]

You have no idea how helpful your video was to me . Thank you so much

[@Paisteboy]

You're welcome.

[@rigidman-j7o]

I got three of them echo heads speed feed 400, they r the best. I have not found a better product

[@Paisteboy]

Nice! I like it too. Thanks for watching.

[@herbertfinkle4320]

Your video is the best because you actually mention leaving that silver plate on the tool or before the spacer goes back on. This other guy watch didn’t mention that at all in my stuff is all messed up now.

[@Paisteboy]

Thanks. Glad it helped.

[@brianwhite7748]

Thank you!! The reason it didn’t work on mine was I didn’t put the SPACER on it!!

[@Paisteboy]

You're welcome. Glad it helped.

[@garykieffer5400]

Thank you.. I watched someone else's video first only to find out they used the white insert and not the black. Much frustrating later, I found your video and saw how to do it correctly. Thank you.

[@Paisteboy]

You're welcome. Glad it helped.

[@bigd7982]

Thank you for your time

[@Paisteboy]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@robdavis7158]

Great video, thanks!

[@Paisteboy]

You're welcome.

[@kennethcastaldo7239]

So does the line get cut with the spacer on it ..I had the speed feed on my husky and it wouldn't work with the cutter because of the spacer

[@Paisteboy]

This works perfectly on my Stihl in this configuration. It cuts the line when needed.

[@michaelanderson6764]

Thanks for the easy to follow video!

[@Paisteboy]

You're welcome.

[@brenthopkins3570]

I like learning stuff like this Paisteboy. What happened to your other glasses? Those ones are huge

[@Paisteboy]

Thanks. These glasses are just prescription safety glasses that I wear when I'm mowing and trimming. They have side shields on the too. I've had them for about 20 years now. Thanks for watching.

[@joeyxjoe]

When you install the green adapter you need to push it in more. Its supposed to still further out more in like the factory adapter not flushed like you had it

[@Paisteboy]

Ok

[@NoBite2]

I could not get the unit to install using the black spacer. So I installed it without. But, although the line would feed properly, the unit squealed! I am going to try to force the green insert to stick out farther. All I can think of.

[@NoBite2]

BINGO!! That did the trick. No more squealing and feeds nicely. 👍 your video is SO much better than the obscure instructions that come with the unit!

[@Paisteboy]

Thanks John. I'm glad it helped.

[@NoBite2]

@@Paisteboy You bet!! First one of your videos I’ve seen. I just subscribed. BTW, I really like Stihl products. In addition to this unit I’ve got a chainsaw and leaf blower from Stihl. Soon to get a pressure washer. But, the concept of this speed feed head was too good to pass up.

[@Paisteboy]

I really like Stihl as well. Thanks for the sub John.

[@NoBite2]

Now that I’ve used this Echo head several times I have a question. My favorite string is an Echo string, Black Diamond. It is 0.95 and is a twisted string. It feeds great in my stock Stihl trimmer head. But, in this new Echo Speed Feed Head, I can’t get it to reliably bump feed. One afternoon I had to stop six times to disassemble the Speed Feed head and remove all the line and then reinsert it. The edge this head has in feeding live into it has completely been overshadowed by its inability to feed the line through it!! What am I missing? At this point I have removed the Echo head and gone back to my Stihl head. I hope there’s a fix for this. Otherwise, this was money wasted.

[@Paisteboy]

I think that some lines outfeed better than others with this head. I had no issues with the string that came with the head but similar results like yours with a different type.

[@NoBite2]

@@Paisteboy Thank you! I like this particular line because it cuts through so much more than typical line. And it is an Echo product, so I expected it to work with their Speed Head. But, the proof is in the using.

[@wanderingandroid]

is the plastic spacer necessary? what is its purpose?

[@Paisteboy]

If they recommend it for your model I would use it.

[@russellhowell9854]

I bought a 400 echo speed feed and in the instruction it shows it will fit on a stihl FS-50 but I have a FS-40 stihl that has a curved shaft and I was wondering if it will fit that model?

[@Paisteboy]

I don't think it will fit that model. I believe it is for straight shaft string trimmers only.

[@russellhowell9854]

@Paisteboy It does fit some curved shaft string trimmers but you have to have certain size ones and my model is just under the requirements I guess. Cause the fs-50 it will fit.

[@Paisteboy]

Ok. Thanks for the update.

[@brendanberry5793]

Does the spacer come with the echo head or is the spacer on the stihl head

[@Paisteboy]

The adapter comes with the new head.

[@hanskuhlmann9919]

great presentation

[@Paisteboy]

Thanks for watching.

[@barbershop7277]

Do you know if the fs70r has to have the spacer??

[@Paisteboy]

I don't know.

[@kentdelaney3462]

Thanks!

[@Paisteboy]

You're welcome.

[@radthumper]

When you guys rebuilt the top end in the 2002 MXZ 700 years ago did you hone or bore the cylinders?

[@Paisteboy]

No. The bad cylinder was replaced with a good one.

[@tcrwild8422]

I would recommend honing any cylinder that is getting new rings, I do my own you can buy diamond hones online for nicacil plated cylinders use 2 stroke oil for the lube

[@tonyschornak8052]

How do you install on an FS45 curved head trimmer.

[@Paisteboy]

I don't think this is compatible with curved shaft trimmers.

[@williamswann8122]

Well what Echo speed feed head work on an FS45 still?

[@Paisteboy]

I couldn't tell you at this point but I don't think it works with some of the curved shaft trimmers.

[@Guitar157]

Nice would this head work on the fs50c ? I’m not a fan of the head it came with

[@Paisteboy]

I can't guarantee you that it will fit but it does come with many adapters.

[@wayne1362]

I seem to have trouble with the .095 line and better with .0.80 line doesn't seem to bump tight with 95 spending alot of time taking apart and rewinding

[@Paisteboy]

I can't say that I've had an issue since reloading with the .095 Gatorline. Have you tried the Gatorline brand?

[@wayne1362]

Maybe I'm bumping wrong got the spool with L facing up like other videos say I opened head yesterday all the line was on 1 side hi changed to .080 line to finish my yard the 95 line was Oregon

[@Paisteboy]

@@wayne1362 If you are pushing 50 percent of the line all the way through the center of the head before winding I have no idea how all of the line is winding in one side. Are you sure it's assembled correctly? Are you saying if you do the same thing with .080 line it winds up correctly?

[@wayne1362]

I took off head tonight to check the 80 was even on both sides of spool I read comments on another video somebody said the same problem with jamming he said one side broke a and it went to other side seems to happen when I turn it upside down to edge sidewalk I may just have to use the 80 it happened when I 1st got it last yr it come pre wound with their orange 95 line

[@Paisteboy]

@@wayne1362 OK. So if the line breaks internally then it will only feed out from one side after that until you reload it with new line.

[@maraachful]

Did this work properly with your guard? I just installed an echo speed feed 500 (recommended for my model - Stihl 135 r) which has the same guard as yours but the string spun under the blade so it wouldnt cut.

[@Paisteboy]

The speedfeed 400 Works perfectly on FS90R.

[@maraachful]

​@Paisteboy that's odd Maybe I should give the 400 a try.

[@Paisteboy]

Yes.

[@Ruiz9423]

Did you ever did a review video?

[@Paisteboy]

Not yet. I will this Spring or summer.

[@charlesoverton]

Good one.

[@Paisteboy]

Thanks.

[@chriscooper5875]

Can I fit an echo speed 400 to a straight shaft stihl fs70

[@Paisteboy]

I'm not sure but if you go to their website it should show all models that it is compatible with.

[@chriscooper5875]

@@Paisteboy cheers shippers 👍

[@chriscooper5875]

@@Paisteboy I ordered one the other day it has arrived but I haven’t had chance to fit it yet as I’m nights at work on the railway when I do I’ll let u know if it fits 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@Paisteboy]

@@chriscooper5875 Ok. Good luck. If you have the right tool you can release all of the wires from the block instead of cutting them like I did.

[@pimpinpenz]

Cmon i like the Stihl Autocut head! LOL The echo heads are good too though.

[@Paisteboy]

My dealer knows that I have the fs90r but he recommended the echo speed feed 400. They are not that expensive, maybe I'll try out other ones in the future. Thanks for watching PPZ.

[@pimpinpenz]

Paisteboy yeah I was only messing with you. The echo heads are good!

[@Paisteboy]

lol. 👍

[@amkortradinginc.5379]

Tri-clone TREX 1000 & 2000 take in 27 ft of .095 inch

[@Paisteboy]

Good to know. Thanks.

[@donaldmayoneshot5579]

I didn't get nothing with mine except the head and that was it I got it from Amazon for 13 bucks

[@Paisteboy]

13 bucks sounds too cheap.

[@tcrwild8422]

Puts echo parts on a stihl haha riteon 👍. Just buy a husky and your good from day 1 lol. I know when it comes to leaf blowers stihl is still learning imo

[@Paisteboy]

I love this trimmer. It will probably last me 20 more years.

[@salvadorarreola4729]

I use oregon chainsaw chain for my stihl wood boss. I like the durability of stihl and the affordability from Oregon, definitely will buy the speed head from echo for my fs70

[@michaelholly88]

Love stihl blowers, seem to be the most comfortable and lightweight. Husqvarna trimmers are really nice too, lightweight and good power

[@irishfokrkc703]

👍🏼🍀👍🏼

[@Paisteboy]

👍

[@libertyforever836]

Remember that if you want to install the speed feed on the STIHL bent shaft trimmers like the FS 40 the speed feed will not fit. Don’t waste $40 trying to find out.

[@Paisteboy]

Right.

[@charlesjacksoniii8787]

This is so much faster to load line.

[@Paisteboy]

Yes. In that respect I like so much more than the stock head that came on my FS 90R.

[@charlesjacksoniii8787]

@@Paisteboy I just bought the Stihl FS91R I wonder will it work for the 91R.

[@Paisteboy]

@@charlesjacksoniii8787 I would call a dealer just to make sure.

[@hogcracker6969]

That hammer you are using isn’t OSHA approved.😮

[@Paisteboy]

I better take the video down then. lol

[@milesej05]

If ONLY Echo was smart enough to make better directions. The 99944200908 does NOT fit Stihl heads as it does not come with extra bushings. You need the 99944200907 with the GREEN adapter nut. They also don't tell you which way the inside spool needs to go.

[@Paisteboy]

Good to know. Thanks for sharing.

[@traveldog23]

Thanks for the great video, because the instructions were straight trash, great product but instructions were hot garbage….👍🏾

[@Paisteboy]

I Misunderstood what you meant at first but I'm glad that the video helped you. thanks for watching.

[@scraplifetrashtocash4551]

That's a 91. Not a 94

[@Paisteboy]

What are you talking about? I didn't mention 91 or 94 in this video at any point.