Chainsaw
Echo CS-500P
2-Stroke
The Echo CS-500P is a 50.2cc 2-stroke professional chainsaw designed for regular production cutting — firewood, land clearing, and medium-to-large tree felling with 18" to 20" guide bars. The P suffix indicates professional-grade build quality. It runs a Zama carburetor and features Echo's Vibration Reduction System and G-Force Engine Air Pre-Cleaner. Under professional production use, monthly fuel system service (filter, primer bulb, lines) and air filter maintenance are routine. A reliable choice for arborists who need professional power without moving to the larger CS-590 displacement class.
Echo CS-500P quick specs
- Equipment
- Chainsaw · 2-Stroke
- Covered Parts
- Spark Plug, Air Filter, Fuel Filter, Carburetor, Recoil Starter, Primer Bulb, Fuel Line Kit, Chain, Guide Bar, Ignition Coil
- OEM References
- 90023Y, A226000473, A369000100, A021003390, A180001600, 12318139130, V471001471, P021036741
- Model Family
- CS-500P
- Data Confidence
- Not yet independently reviewed
Quick Fitment
- Spark PlugOEM / Spec: 90023YChampion CJ8YSearch Amazon →Affiliate link
- Air FilterOEM / Spec: A226000473OEM A226000473Search Amazon →Affiliate link
- Fuel FilterOEM / Spec: A369000100Stens 610-009Search Amazon →Affiliate link
- CarburetorOEM / Spec: A021003390Walbro WT-1009Search Amazon →Affiliate link
- Primer BulbOEM / Spec: 12318139130Zama BG-00-4Search Amazon →Affiliate link
- Recoil StarterOEM / Spec: A180001600OEM A180001600Search Amazon →Affiliate link
- Fuel Line KitOEM / Spec: V471001471Stens 115-530Search Amazon →Affiliate link
- ChainOEM / Spec: 20", 3/8" pitch, .050" gauge, 70 drive linksOregon 72LPX070GSearch Amazon →Affiliate link
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Tune-Up Kit
Common service bundle: spark plug, air filter, fuel filter, carburetor, primer bulb, fuel line kit.
Maintenance Interval
Inspect filters and fuel lines each season, replace spark plugs during annual service, and service carb/fuel-system parts when starting or idle symptoms appear.
Before You Buy
- Confirm the full model is Echo CS-500P, not just the family name.
- Check serial number, production date, and regional variant before ordering.
- Match the old OEM number stamped on the removed part when available.
- Compare dimensions, plug gap, thread, fuel line diameter, or chain pitch/gauge where applicable.
Common Mistakes
- Ordering from a family listing without checking the exact sub-model.
- Buying a kit that includes the headline part but wrong gaskets, lines, or bulb size.
- Choosing the wrong carburetor revision when multiple versions were used.
- Assuming all fuel line kits use the same diameter and routing.
- Installing the correct plug number with the wrong gap.
- Matching bar length but missing pitch, gauge, or drive-link count.
Symptoms Map
Won't start
Spark plug, fuel filter, primer bulb, carburetor
Starts then dies
Fuel filter, fuel line kit, carburetor
Bogs under throttle
Air filter, carburetor, spark plug gap
Primer will not fill
Primer bulb, fuel line routing, in-tank filter
Cuts slowly
Chain pitch/gauge, bar wear, drive links
Replacement Options
Best OEM equivalent
Start with OEM references 90023Y, A226000473, A369000100, A021003390 and match the removed part before choosing a listing.
Named part options
Cross-check named parts such as Champion CJ8Y (spark plug), Stens 610-009 (fuel filter), Walbro WT-1009 (carburetor) against the OEM number, identity label, and dimensions.
Best for annual tune-up
Bundle spark plug, air filter, fuel filter when servicing the Echo CS-500P at the start of the season.
Best if replacing fuel system
Compare the fuel filter, carburetor, primer bulb, fuel line kit together so line routing, bulb size, filter style, and carburetor connections match.
Best chain/bar combo
Match chain specs together, especially pitch, gauge, drive links, and bar mount details.
Best budget kit
Use kit listings only when every included part matches this model page; cheap kits often mix correct headline parts with wrong bulbs, lines, or gaskets.
FAQ
Should I buy OEM or aftermarket parts for the Echo CS-500P? Use OEM when the part controls fuel metering, ignition, or safety. Aftermarket kits can be useful for routine filters, bulbs, plugs, and tune-up bundles when the OEM number and dimensions match.
How do I avoid ordering the wrong carburetor for the CS-500P? Match the carburetor number stamped on the removed unit, then compare linkage, choke setup, primer routing, gasket stack, and fuel-inlet direction.
What should I check before replacing fuel-system parts? Photograph the old fuel-line routing, match line diameter and filter style, and compare primer bulb size before buying a kit.
What chain details matter besides bar length? Match pitch, gauge, and drive-link count against the bar stamp, old chain, and drive sprocket. Bar length alone is not enough.
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Spark Plug
- Dimensions
- 0.6mm gap
Air Filter
- Variant notes
- Also fits CS-501P (current successor)
- No named part listing is published for this part yet. Use the OEM reference and verify with a dealer or service manual before ordering.
Fuel Filter
- Variant notes
- In-tank pickup filter; fits most Echo chainsaws and trimmers
- Stens610-009
Carburetor
- Variant notes
- Walbro WT-1009; 50.2cc engine
- WalbroWT-1009
Recoil Starter
- No named part listing is published for this part yet. Use the OEM reference and verify with a dealer or service manual before ordering.
Primer Bulb
- ZamaBG-00-4
Fuel Line Kit
- Variant notes
- Includes fuel pickup line and return line
- Stens115-530
Chain
- Dimensions
- 20", 3/8" pitch, .050" gauge, 70 drive links
- Variant notes
- Stock bar length; verify drive link count matches your bar
- Oregon72LPX070G
Guide Bar
- Dimensions
- 20", 3/8" pitch, .050" gauge
- Oregon200PXDD176
Ignition Coil
- Variant notes
- Also known as A411001051; also fits CS-490, CS-501P
- No named part listing is published for this part yet. Use the OEM reference and verify with a dealer or service manual before ordering.