The vented gas cap has a one way release valve that is pressure activated.
Weed eater gas cap vent.
Inside the cap is a rubber seal which can get lost at a refueling stop causing gas to start leaking.
Puncture holes can also come from flying rocks from the cutting head or if you dropped the trimmer against a sharp object.
Then stops after another 5.
How to replace the fuel tank vent on an echo trimmer model srm 225 find official echo trimmer parts that fit.
The vented gas cap is designed to vent small amounts of air into the car gas tank line.
If your motor runs for a few moment and then dies but starts back up this tip may be for you.
When the pressure reaches a certain point defined by so many pounds per square inch the valve opens by a very small amount relieving some of the pressure.
This article will help you make sense of replacing the fuel tank vent on an echo trimmer.
After removing and replacing the fuel cap the engine again starts and runs normally.