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What chain goes on a ECHO CS-490?

What chain goes on a ECHO CS-490?

4 Pack Replacement 20-Inch H78 20BPX Chainsaw Chain for Echo CS-490 Chainsaw (20″ Length, . 325″ Pitch, 0.050″ Gauge, 78 Drive Links)

How many cc’s is a 490 Echo chainsaw?

CS-490 Specifications

Engine Displacement (cc) 50.2 9.5
Oiling System Automatic/Adjustable Plastic
Vibration Reduction System Standard 16.6
Available Bar Lengths (in) 16, 18, 20 1 yr commercial / 5 yr consumer
1 Without bar and chain

How much does the ECHO CS-490 weight?

10.6 lbs.
At 50.2 cc and only 10.6 lbs. (power head only), the Echo CS-490 is probably the lightest 50 cc saw on the market. It includes many professional features, including a magnesium case, drop-in cylinder, automatic oiler, side chain tensioner, and inboard clutch with rim sprocket.

What kind of gas does an Echo chainsaw take?

unleaded gasoline
Your Echo chainsaw is a two-stroke engine that takes a mixture of unleaded gasoline and two-stroke motor oil at a ration of 50 to 1. This mixture equates to one gallon of gasoline to 2.6 ounces of the two-stroke motor oil.

How do you measure a chainsaw bar?

To find the called length of your chainsaw bar, measure it from its front tip all the way back to the cutter closest to the body of the saw. Round this measurement up to the nearest even number in inches. For example, a bar that measures 18 3/4″ will actually have a called length of 20″.

How much horsepower does a ECHO CS 490 have?

jake wells no longer here. i looked on the echo global site and the give the hp rating of 2.91 of the cs 490 they have came out with a updated version of the cs 500p and it has boosted hp ratings from 2.91hp to 3.50hp. the 490 and 500p has the same hp.

What kind of oil goes in a Echo chainsaw?

Your Echo chainsaw is a two-stroke engine that takes a mixture of unleaded gasoline and two-stroke motor oil at a ration of 50 to 1. This mixture equates to one gallon of gasoline to 2.6 ounces of the two-stroke motor oil.

Do you start a chainsaw with the brake on?

When using a chainsaw, you should always start it with the chain brake engaged so the chain does not move.

How many ounces is a 50 to 1 ratio?

For a 50:1 ratio of gas to oil, use 2.6 fluid ounces of oil per gallon of gas. For a 40:1 mixture, use 3.2 fluid ounces of oil per gallon of gas. For a 32:1 mixture, use 4 fluid ounces of oil per gallon of gas.

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