Backyard Repairs
Backyard Repairs
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Marketplace Vintage Tool Box Haul with Tools, Let’s See What We Got
Different style video this week since I'm delayed waiting on parts for other projects during the holiday rush.. I go through the contents of this toolbox (with tools) I grabbed from a marketplace listing, let's see what we got
Craftsman Crown logo, Old toolbox, Vintage tools, Vintage Craftsman, Craftsman V, Craftsman G, Snap-On, Indestro, Stanley USA, Stanley Yankee, Made in USA, Made in U.S.A., Craftsman 6516 tool box, Benchtop
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Locked Up RedMax HBZ2610 Teardown - $20 Equipment Lot Ep.06
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.14 дней назад
Let’s tear down the seized RedMax HBZ2610 leaf blower from the $20 Equipment Lot I picked up last year $20 Equipment Lot Playlist ruclips.net/p/PLDzI5Oq2npgd4-4bq_lGG0QrxEFb3gKSq&si=CMr0rgYK_mYROHWS #smallengine #teardown #redmax
Estate Cleanout Gas Line Trimmer, Let's See What It Needs -- Weed Eater GTI 19
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.21 день назад
I got this Weedeater GTI 19 from an individual settling an estate cleanout who knew nothing about it, let's see if we can get it running again. Replacement Parts/Specialty Tools Shown (affiliate): Carburetor Rebuild Kit (Aftermarket Brand) K10-WAT amzn.to/3CEds8R Carburetor Gasket/Diaphragm Kit (Walbro Brand) D10-WAT amzn.to/4fUESWe Fuel Line Variety Kit 0.080"x0.140" used here amzn.to/3AU4V0Y ...
Surging Leaf Blower Fix - Ruixing OEM Carburetor | Husqvarna 125B
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.Месяц назад
This Husqvarna 125B (SKU 952711925) blower is back again with more issues after fixing it last year. This time the RPMs are surging/oscillating at idle and full throttle, then it dies. Let's fix it Original video on this blower ruclips.net/video/bjxMQS5IYXU/видео.html Replacement Parts/Specialty Tools Shown (affiliate): OEM Husqvarna Carburetor Kit (Zama) 545081811 (superseded to 590460102) amz...
15$ Yardsale Chainsaw, Let's See What It Needs -- 2015 Poulan Wood Shark P3314WSA
Просмотров 12 тыс.Месяц назад
I picked up this 2015 Poulan Wood Shark P3314WSA from a yard sale for $15, let's see if we got a dud or not. Replacement Parts/Specialty Tools Shown (affiliate): Fuel Filter 530095649 or 530095646 amzn.to/3YrnQI4 Purge Bulb (530047721, Walbro 188-512) OEM (Husqvarna) amzn.to/3UAUDcK Walbro amzn.to/48AiGOG Fuel Line Variety Pack amzn.to/3YxdarI Air Filter 530057925 amzn.to/40sDAxl Chainsaw Scren...
Self-Propel Belt Replacement & Quick Tune-Up -- 2 Year Old 21" Toro Recycler RWD Mower
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.Месяц назад
My neighbor asked me to look at their 2022 Toro 21" Recycler (model 21321) Rear Wheel Drive mower with a 140cc EXi Briggs & Stratton because the self-propel wasn't working. Let's fix it and do a quick tune-up Engine Numbers: 09P7020293F1 Replacement parts/non-generic tools shown (affiliate): Square 2 Screwdriver Options (thinner handle the better for this) Craftsman amzn.to/48bfvwO Wera amzn.to...
Reviving an Abandoned Yard Machines (by MTD) High Wheeler Push Mower - 4HP Quattro Briggs & Stratton
Просмотров 3,4 тыс.2 месяца назад
One of my neighbors gave me this Yard Machines (by MTD) 22" High Wheeler standard push mower to see if I could get it running again after the previous owner left it behind when selling their house and moving. Let's see what it needs Mower Model Number: 11B-504C062 Briggs Engine Numbers 10A902-2189-B1, Date Code 00032355 Replacement Parts/Non-Generic Tools shown (affiliate): OEM Gas Tank (expens...
Trash-Picked String Trimmer, What Does It Need? - Troy-Bilt (by MTD) TB22EC
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.2 месяца назад
I was tipped off that this Troy-Bilt TB22 EC (Item 41BDZ22C766) string trimmer was down the street being thrown out on trash day, so I went and grabbed it. Let's see what it needs to get going again. Replacement Parts/Non-Generic Tools Shown (affiliate): Plastic Piston Stop Stens 700-842 amzn.to/3BDt4Ja Torx Screwdriver Set Craftsman CMHT65051 amzn.to/3BAqbc6 Adjustable Wrench Set Craftsman CMM...
Can We Get This Trashed Edger Running? Troy-Bilt TB516EC 4-Cycle Walk-Behind
Просмотров 4,6 тыс.2 месяца назад
Let’s see if I can get this partially disassembled curb-find Troy-Bilt 4-cycle walk behind edger (Item 25A-516-766, Model TB516EC) running again. Replacement parts & tools shown (affiliate): Piston Stop - Stens 700-842 amzn.to/3NafwY7 Starter Rope - Size 4 1/8” / 3.0 mm Diameter amzn.to/3zLOD9P Purge Bulb - Walbro 188-12 amzn.to/4er2u4l Fuel Line Variety Pack amzn.to/3BuPLPG Troy-Bilt, TB516EC,...
Fixing a Trash-Day Air Compressor - Craftsman 1HP 7 Gallon
Просмотров 80 тыс.2 месяца назад
I picked this Craftsman branded 1HP 7 Gallon Air Compressor (model 921.166390) off the curb on trash day. Let's see what's wrong with it Replacement Parts Used (affiliate): Pump Gasket Kit p/n E100959 amzn.to/3MNGYea Fel-Pro Rubber-Fiber Gasket Sheet p/n 3157 amzn.to/4e64jUg Midwest Air Technologies, Sanborn, Powermate Compressors, initial inspection, troubleshooting, not compressing, doesn't c...
It Died On Me - Fixing My Craftsman 32cc Weedwacker Trimmer
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.2 месяца назад
My personal Craftsman 32cc Weedwacker String Trimmer (model 358.791040) started giving me issues while using it, let's see what's wrong with it. Replacement Parts/Non-Generic Tools Shown (affiliate): Ignition Coil p/n 530039234 (replaced by 501092801) amzn.to/3ZqtoVu Starter Rope Size 4, 1/8" / 3.0mm diameter (Oregon p/n 31-140, Stens p/n 146-911, Rotary 9341) amzn.to/4eqvp8n Torx Screwdriver S...
How Bad Could It Be? 6-month-old Returned Craftsman (by MTD) M90 20" Push Mower - 125cc Briggs
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.3 месяца назад
I came across this little Craftsman M90 (model 11A-02T8793) 20" push mower in the returns section of the local big box store. After making an offer on it I brought it home mainly for parts, but figured we'd investigate and see why they returned it. Craftsman M90, 11A-02T8793, Briggs & Stratton, 08P5020169F1, check gas, check oil, no oil, test operation, test piston movement, compression test, r...
Reviving a Late 90s Craftsman 32cc Leaf Blower/Vac
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.3 месяца назад
This Craftsman 32cc (model 358.797770) leaf blower/vac is the last of three units I was given out of a storage unit to see if could get them running again. Let's see if I could do it Replacement Parts/Non-Generic Tools Shown (affiliate): Carburetor Gasket/Diaphragm Kit p/n D20-WAT amzn.to/3TxSvCd Carburetor Repair Kit p/n K20-WAT amzn.to/3XKWlKs Walbro Metering Diaphragm Only p/n 95-526 amzn.to...
Fixing a Free Curb Alert Craftsman (by MTD) 21" Push Mower - Briggs & Stratton Silver Series 140cc
Просмотров 2 тыс.3 месяца назад
I picked this 2012 Craftsman 21" push mower (model 247.37000) with a 140cc Briggs & Stratton off the curb, let's see why they tossed it. Replacement Parts Shown (affiliate): Air Filter Briggs p/n 799579, Oregon p/n 80-183 (Pre-Oiled), Stens p/n 102-573 amzn.to/3MMX5sk Handle Wing Knob p/n 720-04123A Handle Square Nut p/n 712-04222 (standard hardware store 1/4-20 square nut works too) Craftsman ...
Fixing a 1994 McCulloch Super Airstream III Gas Leaf Blower
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.3 месяца назад
This McCulloch Super Airstream III Gas Blower (12-400043C-03) was given to me in a trio of blowers fresh out of storage, let's see if I can get it going again. Replacement Parts Shown (affiliate): Carburetor Rebuild Kit p/n RB-10 Carburetor Gasket/Diaphragm Kit p/n GND-32 amzn.to/3B5bVrA Exhaust Stud p/n 222481 (M5x79) Exhaust Nut p/n 222247 (M5) McCulloch 12-400048C-03, Zama C1S-M12, compressi...
Is This Free Trash Day Push Mower Any Good? - PowerSmart 21" DB2194PR w/ RATO 170cc Engine
Просмотров 9294 месяца назад
Is This Free Trash Day Push Mower Any Good? - PowerSmart 21" DB2194PR w/ RATO 170cc Engine
Pulled from Storage - Fixing a WeedEater Featherlite FL1500LE Leaf Blower
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.4 месяца назад
Pulled from Storage - Fixing a WeedEater Featherlite FL1500LE Leaf Blower
Fixing a Free Yard Machines (by MTD) 20” Push Mower - Briggs & Stratton 300 Series 148cc
Просмотров 13 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Fixing a Free Yard Machines (by MTD) 20” Push Mower - Briggs & Stratton 300 Series 148cc
Carburetor Removal, Cleaning, & Install | Honda GCV160 - Husqvarna HU 700F
Просмотров 4 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Carburetor Removal, Cleaning, & Install | Honda GCV160 - Husqvarna HU 700F
Weak/Broken Starter Recoil Removal, Fix, & Install | Honda GCV160 - Husqvarna HU 700F
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Weak/Broken Starter Recoil Removal, Fix, & Install | Honda GCV160 - Husqvarna HU 700F
Fixing an Overly-Hydrated 20” Yard Machines Push Mower - 300E Series 125cc Briggs & Stratton
Просмотров 4,2 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Fixing an Overly-Hydrated 20” Yard Machines Push Mower - 300E Series 125cc Briggs & Stratton
Servicing a Rough Murray Select 22" Push Mower - 4.0 HP Briggs & Stratton
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Servicing a Rough Murray Select 22" Push Mower - 4.0 HP Briggs & Stratton
Fixing a $10 String Trimmer That Doesn’t Start - WeedEater Featherlite XT260 25cc
Просмотров 10 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Fixing a $10 String Trimmer That Doesn’t Start - WeedEater Featherlite XT260 25cc
Dry Bar and Chain? Fixing the Auto Oiler on a McCulloch Electramac EM250 Electric Chainsaw
Просмотров 2,6 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Dry Bar and Chain? Fixing the Auto Oiler on a McCulloch Electramac EM250 Electric Chainsaw
How Far Would You Go to Fix a $20 Mower? Fixing a Snapper SPV21675 - 190cc Briggs & Stratton
Просмотров 11 тыс.8 месяцев назад
How Far Would You Go to Fix a $20 Mower? Fixing a Snapper SPV21675 - 190cc Briggs & Stratton
Can’t Be Started Without a Drill? Fixing a Craftsman 27cc Trimmer | $20 Equipment Lot Ep.05
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Can’t Be Started Without a Drill? Fixing a Craftsman 27cc Trimmer | $20 Equipment Lot Ep.05
Carburetor Removal, Cleaning, & Install | Briggs & Stratton 775EX Series - Husqvarna HU775H
Просмотров 6 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Carburetor Removal, Cleaning, & Install | Briggs & Stratton 775EX Series - Husqvarna HU775H
Spring Tune-Up on a LawnBoy AWD Mower with a Kohler 149cc Engine & Diagnosing an Auto Choke Issue
Просмотров 3,6 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Spring Tune-Up on a LawnBoy AWD Mower with a Kohler 149cc Engine & Diagnosing an Auto Choke Issue
Easy Tune-Up on a Homelite Vac Attack II Leaf Blower
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Easy Tune-Up on a Homelite Vac Attack II Leaf Blower
Make Your Own DIY Rear Grass Flap Deflector for a Push Mower - Cheap & Easy - $5 and 15 Minutes
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Make Your Own DIY Rear Grass Flap Deflector for a Push Mower - Cheap & Easy - $5 and 15 Minutes

Комментарии

  • @meyer465
    @meyer465 4 часа назад

    The cold chisel at the 4 minute mark looks like an Enderes tool co. A9 1" chisel. If so, it's probably made in the USA.

  • @dogder3748
    @dogder3748 15 часов назад

    Just subscribed. Thanks for the video. Like to see more hauls.

  • @KenHer3500
    @KenHer3500 19 часов назад

    Would like to see some quantum series briggs and stratton engines be worked on. any yardman or yard machine mowers you can review aswell!

  • @raider762
    @raider762 22 часа назад

    Those craftsman ratcheting wrench with the plastic always seem to break off the plastic.

  • @raider762
    @raider762 22 часа назад

    Those craftsman midget/ignition wrenche sets are at least 20-40 bucks. Those big adjustable craftsman pliers are about 30 bucks. Each one of those craftsman ratchets are 15-30 bucks. Those craftsman sockets are 2-4 bucks each,. You might do yourself a favor and get some socket rails for those sockets, harbor freight they have some cheap spring steal ones. You got your 70 bucks worth.

  • @danielseip2288
    @danielseip2288 День назад

    Companion was Sears lower than low end Craftsman brand.

  • @danielseip2288
    @danielseip2288 День назад

    Bench Top was a KMart brand.

  • @rogerwachal3718
    @rogerwachal3718 День назад

    WOW, I think you got your $75 worth and then some

  • @yootoobed
    @yootoobed День назад

    So a few opinions: I would have cleaned and pressure washed the $@#$%@#$%@ out of that. Cleanliness is next to: Honda has no competition. Longest lasting mowers in modern times. Lawnboy used to be the King but STUPID TORO bought Lawnboy and destroyed brand. You now have a mower which will last INDEFINITELY with preventive maintenance and Amsoil 10w30 Small Engine - I get ZERO from Amsoil. Not fair right?

  • @Woodsrider9338
    @Woodsrider9338 День назад

    Nice haul, great presentation, love the double V am working on completing my collection.

  • @cliffordmaynard6559
    @cliffordmaynard6559 День назад

    The second thing is a lawnmower blade Balancer

  • @checkthistool
    @checkthistool День назад

    Nice Tool haul. It's always interesting to see what is out there.

  • @michaeldavid2320
    @michaeldavid2320 День назад

    Screwdriver at 4:56, VA is Vermont American. I like that Indestro hammer.

  • @neeko7878
    @neeko7878 День назад

    Pretty sure the Craftsman “G” is mid 90’s still made in USA.

  • @toddosterhout9866
    @toddosterhout9866 День назад

    It would be cool to see it run again but I'm sure it's not worth it 😂

  • @91Z50
    @91Z50 День назад

    The YANKEE driver is the gem of everything! Nice finds

  • @bigfootscave445
    @bigfootscave445 День назад

    Unlock the stanley 131A it's actually 25 inches long. Nice haul.

  • @dionysus6892
    @dionysus6892 День назад

    I've gotten so many different sets, bundles, random pick ups. I would probably laugh if I did this and organized everything looking at all the different brands of random crap I have. I know I have some random Snap-On and Mac stuff I picked up for cheap at yardsales and things. Lots of Craftsman and whatever store brand different stuff I picked up ha. Fun video! Always neat to see this kinda stuff

  • @SandDsmallenginerepair
    @SandDsmallenginerepair 4 дня назад

    nice haul. can't beat the price

  • @learning6253
    @learning6253 4 дня назад

    TOOLS, TOOLS, TOOLS! Who doesn't like tools? Great haul.

  • @robertjospeh1097
    @robertjospeh1097 4 дня назад

    Great video!

  • @luvegg7890
    @luvegg7890 4 дня назад

    Excellent little tool haul for sure.. Here in the UK almost every thing is metric. I have very few BA or imperial sockets in my collection.. Thanks for the video...

  • @trapcracker
    @trapcracker 4 дня назад

    Love the tool hauls! Would love to see a toolbox tour too.

  • @reginaldlawrence412
    @reginaldlawrence412 4 дня назад

    WOW that's great!

  • @JoshuaAndMom
    @JoshuaAndMom 7 дней назад

    These good old sears craftsman blowers are DEFINITELY much better than new ones out and will outlast any today’s craftsman blower today. Excellent work!

  • @douglaseveland207
    @douglaseveland207 8 дней назад

    So the lesson here is, don’t buy a Snapper.

  • @Notimetoplaywu
    @Notimetoplaywu 8 дней назад

    Had to bring mine to the local shop for adjustment right out of the box. Specialty tool of course . Im guess alot of these units get returned.

  • @butchp1384
    @butchp1384 10 дней назад

    Too funny - I just picked up a compressor for pennies on the dollar that's doing the exact same thing. Never worked on one before, but a friend told me it would probably be either reed(s) or gasket. Just haven't had time to tear into it. Thanks for the vid! Fun fact: I was talking to someone about this issue a few days ago, with my phone on my hip of course, and abracadabra-whim-wham-blam! here's a video in my recommended feed. Yes folks, our tech is listening to us, 24/7.

  • @richardmorse5307
    @richardmorse5307 16 дней назад

    Very well done. I will have to get a screwdriver without flanges to take the main jet out and a few wires to clean out the emulsion tube. Should be able to take out the idle screw with regular Phillips. Will carefully watch the sequence of the gaskets. One question someone hit a small stump and bent one end of the blade. I’ve bought a new one but how do you check if the crankshaft is okay. Thank you very much for your video as it is a big help!!

    • @BackyardRepairs
      @BackyardRepairs 15 дней назад

      thanks for commenting! There's a couple ways to check for a bad crank, but if you have a brand new (straight) blade I think I would just install it and spin the blade around with a marked reference point on the deck. If the two blade ends land on the same reference spot when rotating you should be ok. You'll want to make sure your spark plug boot is unplugged while you do this for safety tho.

  • @bradashby2386
    @bradashby2386 16 дней назад

    Would you mind posting where you were able to locate parts for this saw? Specifically I am looking for a carb kit and possibly a cylinder, piston set. I enjoyed your video, thanks for posting.

    • @BackyardRepairs
      @BackyardRepairs 15 дней назад

      Thanks for commenting. I sourced parts through a mix of Amazon and eBay searching part numbers from the parts diagram I found online for this model. You should be able to look up the carb kit without that diagram using the numbers cast into the carburetor body, and plugging that in the Walbro website to make sure you get the right kit.

  • @onthethrottle7104
    @onthethrottle7104 17 дней назад

    That was a great video! You are a tremendous craftsman and loved your cameral angles and audio too, great show.

  • @ArnulfoGarza-s7e
    @ArnulfoGarza-s7e 17 дней назад

    You do very good job thanks

  • @robertjospeh1097
    @robertjospeh1097 17 дней назад

    Good job.

  • @fishaussie9112
    @fishaussie9112 18 дней назад

    🇦🇺🦘one off your better videos For giggles I would soak the piston & rings and hone the head. And bench start it without the plastics and carburettor

  • @Joseph-u6d
    @Joseph-u6d 18 дней назад

    I admire your patience,, 180° from me😂😆

  • @jesterr7133
    @jesterr7133 18 дней назад

    Definitely save what you can. If there is ever a hand held blower that is worth fixing, it would be a Redmax. Those parts will come in handy later.

  • @JoshuaAndMom
    @JoshuaAndMom 18 дней назад

    The fact that this mower is made in China, indicate that the mower could go bad in their time. You have to also be careful what you buy nowadays because eventually, if it says made in China, then chances right it’s not going to last anywhere close to 5 or 10 years at a maximum, meaning that it could permanently quit working in no time. Plus, there’s a lot of things to even go wrong with any China pride mower. So that’s the concept of you get what you pay for. Since 2015, I even avoided dime-store lawn equipment for that matter. And Toro and Honda are the last quality brands to buy though they can be pricey.

  • @Jeekinz
    @Jeekinz 18 дней назад

    They sure are proud of that model number.

  • @jesterr7133
    @jesterr7133 20 дней назад

    I hate dealing with Chinese engines. I fix and flip small engine stuff much like you do. So far, I have only owned two machines with Chinese engines. So far, I have only come across two machines with inner engine issues. Guess which two they were.

  • @jesterr7133
    @jesterr7133 20 дней назад

    What causes the oil to get in the top end like that?

    • @BackyardRepairs
      @BackyardRepairs 15 дней назад

      Thanks for commenting. It could be a variety of things but based on the condition of the oil on this machine, my opinion is the rings or the cylinder were worn out or the cylinder was scored enough to allow oil to creep past while it sat

  • @jesterr7133
    @jesterr7133 20 дней назад

    That mower visually looks cheap. I would rather buy an old used than pay a new mower price for something that cheap looking.

  • @jesterr7133
    @jesterr7133 20 дней назад

    I recently picked up a 2021 model Toro out of the trash. I doesn't appear to have many hours on it, but I guess someone ran over it or something. The front right wheel and dust guard is missing, and the height selector is damaged. The rear right wheel and attachment plate are also damaged, and the bail was missing. The deck doesn't appear to be damaged at all. It's weird. Other than those issues, it is in really good condition. I got it running and the self propel works, so I am debating about whether I want to fix it or not. I have a Craftsman mower that needs an engine, so I can't really make up my mind. The mower brings enough money that I could fix it and still make a little bit on it, or keep it for myself. It's a tough decision.

    • @BackyardRepairs
      @BackyardRepairs 15 дней назад

      Not sure about your area, but I think a Toro would sell better than a Craftsman around me. But that would be the 22” Toros with personal pace, the MTD build like this would be a toss up. My 2 cents.. I will usually decide to fix a piece of equipment if the parts are no more than 3/4 of what I could potentially sell it for. That or if I like it and want to keep it to use for a while lol, but I’ve been bit by that mentality before tho. I just like to keep original equipment together if I can help it and it makes sense

  • @jesterr7133
    @jesterr7133 20 дней назад

    Thanks for scraping the underside out. It was really bothering me. I recently got a really nice mower out of the trash that appeared to have a locked up engine. The only thing wrong with it was a ton of grass buildup on the underside of the deck. It was so thick that it was preventing the blade from turning. I cleaned it and it started right up. That was easy money. I am a firm believer in scraping them out now.

  • @jesterr7133
    @jesterr7133 20 дней назад

    I don't know how much these bring in your area, but they bring about $50 to $60 in my area. You won't be able to make any money off of it if you fix everything that is wrong with it.

    • @BackyardRepairs
      @BackyardRepairs 15 дней назад

      You’re probably spot on with the 50$ mark if it was in good cosmetic and functional shape. With all plastic damage on this one, I wouldn’t have felt good selling it and ended up giving it away to a neighbor that knew the situation with it

  • @jesterr7133
    @jesterr7133 20 дней назад

    I love saving old machines, but this is one I probably wouldn't have messed with. The margins on edgers are too small to mess with one that is missing parts and has multiple issues. I don't mess with them if they need more than a fuel line or a carb clean, unless I have a parts machine. I am very picky about what I sell. I only sell machines that are 100% complete and functional.

  • @jesterr7133
    @jesterr7133 20 дней назад

    You can just stick a screwdriver or a pick in one of the holes on the recoil once you wind it up. It will hold it in place for you while you tie your knot.

  • @markherrera5522
    @markherrera5522 20 дней назад

    Nice fine good fix I have two of them I found one in town guy City you know what was wrong with it I started up and ran good the first one I paid almost 700 bucks worth

  • @ICT_Anton
    @ICT_Anton 20 дней назад

    Awesome trash day find and super cheap fix

  • @cartoonist1975
    @cartoonist1975 22 дня назад

    wish i wasn't late seeing this video but i have the same machine as yours and the oem carb is a Zama carb

  • @markbernier8947
    @markbernier8947 22 дня назад

    You haven't worked on many of these small Homlites, have you ? You were doing almost everything the hard way --- I worked in a saw shop in the 1990's and did hundreds and hundreds of small Homlites, Poulan, Craftsman, McCulloch saws (the cheapo homeowner type saws) ---- also every other kind of saw --- Stihl, Husky, Echo, Jonserends, etc, etc ---- You just love pulling the starting rope, don't you ? Properly adjusted carbs start pretty easily and don't take All Day to service up and move to another saw ---- you eventually learn to fix them quickly -- :)