My neighbor gave me an old Homelite bandit SX-135 because he knew I liked to fix small engines. The fuel line were completely gone and tuned to dust. The model year of the trimmer was 1998. And it was made in the USA! I replaced all the fuel line and tank grommet. I had to buy an echo tank grommet because that all my local repair shop had. It has 3 holes which I didn’t need. So I plugged the 3rd hole with a screw that was very snug so no fuel leaked out. I fixed that trimmer for $2.64 because I had the fuel lines and filter on hand just not the grommet. It did not need a carb replacement surprisingly after all they time sitting. I made a decent profit from that one. They don’t make them like the used to!
That's a good job. I work on 2 cycle engines, chain saws, weed eaters, ect. I go for cheap parts and the cheap carburetors as well. I have only had a few small problems with the cheap stuff . I have a leaf blower that I bought new in 2009, the fuel lines were broken. I found a complete kit for $10 dollars, that included the carburetor, fuel lines and filter. I changed out everything, plus removed the fuel tank, cleaned it got it back together about an hour or little over an hour and fresh fuel started on the 3rd pull idled fine would surge at high RPM readjusted the high speed, it smoothed out ( I richen slightly to prevent burning the engine down) made very slight adjustments to the low speed mixture screw. Now after sitting for a month or 6 weeks, it fires up after 3rd pull, will idle, revs up smooth and easy. For $10 it was definitely a good buy. One thing I don't use the spark plugs they put in those kits, had lots of problems with those so I try to get either the NGK, or Champions. So that added another $4 . Total $14. Still a good deal 😊
Today I found a stihl leaf blower that would not turn over! Fixed the problem with it! It was due to a screw loosening up over time behind the fly wheel and hit the fins not letting the fly wheel spin freely! At first I thought it was the coil being too close! Was supper exited!!!!
I bought an aftermarket carb for my 20 year old Echo. It was junk. The trimmer wouldn’t start and adjusting the mixture screws was fruitless. I bought an OEM. The Echo started on the second pull and has operated flawlessly since. Keep the old tools running!
Love these videos. I like a challenge when it comes to fixing small engines. Most of the time i tell people to just let me figure it without telling me what it's doing. The only one that has me wanting to pull my hair out is my poulan wild thing chainsaw. It will run good and not run for crap the next day. Most of the time i will usually get OEM parts
Always nice to see quality products given a second life. Indeed ethanol fuel should be avoided with these small engines. For low use fuels like Aspen (alkylate)are preferred. We use this type of fuel always, sometimes equipment is not used for years and even then it fires up after a few pulls. If used more frequently ethanol free gas and 2 stroke oil like red armor saves you this hassle.
If I’m fixing my own gear I’ll tend to use oem parts, but when I’m helping some out I’ll give them both prices, and let them choose. I’ve had lots of success with aftermarket parts. But honestly have never had a single problem with oem, apart from availability
I've always adopted an OEM+ approach with part replacements. My reasoning is that I'd like the parts to last as long as the originals, if not longer. The carb gaskets in my SRM-210 held up for 15 years, even though I shouldn't have been using them for that long. OEM screens for my electronics have had higher brightness and color accuracy in my experience, and I've chose to either overspend for the manufacturer to replace them, or install a used panel even if it was scratched/chipped. Toyota (Denso) coil packs in my Sienna have done extremely well, and it has a few that are still original, even with nearly 220k miles. On the other hand, there are things that fail due to manufacturer oversights. For instance, the dashboard in my Toyota turned into a sticky rubbery mess that smells like a gym bro's ass on a hot day, and a replacement part is $2600 according to Toyota. If aftermarket dashboards were sold, I'd be giving them my money instead. Supposedly Toyota "nailed it" and "hasn't seen subsequent replacements after the initial fix," but a few online testimonies have stated otherwise, at least for people in hot climates. Things like high quality tires and coilovers can also outperform stock parts, and I would not hesitate to spend more on those items than I would for cheap aftermarket or even OEM parts. Unfortunately, every single time I've tried to spend less on a part, I've always ended up spending more in the long run. When I replaced the screen in my iPhone SE, I had to redo it. When I put off control arm replacements for my van, my tires ended up wearing halfway through in half a year, even with rotations. When I spent money on cheap tools, they broke or bent within the first few uses. When I bought a cheap wifi card to save a customer $20, their only complaint with the $1500 computer I built them was (you guessed it) poor driver support and wifi performance on that card. Cheap batteries have lasted me half as long as a Duracell or Energizer, cheap RAM has failed more tests than Crucial or OWC memory in my experience, cheap controller parts/replacements have much less accuracy than the originals, and cheap cases won't protect your phone worth a damn. In my experience, saving 50% on an alternative won't save me from doing it again, so I've always tried to fix things right, or not at all.
I didn't have good luck with the aftermarket (from Amazon) carb for my Echo 2620 engine, so I rreplaced with a genuine Echo and have had no problem with it. But in every other instance, I'll give the nod to aftermarket.
Do I use OEM or aftermarket...That depends. I tried aftermarket for the deck belts on my mower and they lasted 15 minutes. So for them I use OEM. For the spindles when I rebuilt my deck, I used an aftermarket kit. It depends on the situation. Most times however I do go aftermarket.
On the spindles, remove them and disassemble. Then, take the inner seal off the bearings so grease gets to them. Having spindles you can grease, but no way of grease getting to the bearings is a way to just waste grease.
@HomeGaragechannel I have a JD LT155 from 1999, and even back then, the spindle bearings were sealed. I took them apart and put new bearings in with the inner seal removed and keep them full of Lucas Red N Tacky. Its fantastic grease. Now I can hear the engine running and not the howl from the bad bearings. It's crazy how loud bad bearings can get.
I apologize sir for changing the subject but I have a TB100 with a Briggs and Stratton push mower that's driving me nuts. Carb completely cleaned out push the primer bulb a few times and it will burn what the bulb put in and then die. If it has a fuel filter it's hidden very well. I realize it's a amateur question and I apologize it's just to good of a mower to junk and I sure can't afford shop fees. Thank you for everything you do on your channel take care.
@@HomeGaragechannel yes sir, now when you prime the bulb gas shoots out of the bulb. Guess I'll have to replace that 1st. If you had a separate channel for monthly fees just to help with questions like these id gladly sign up. Thank you for everything.
sure, it's DOT 3 brake fluid. Make sure you have good sealing cap and depending on how bad the diaphragm is, but it could take as little as 24 hours or 24 days to get it back to shape.
I have two quick question so I have one of this same type so my question is to you the head can I change it because I don't like it. Second question what kind of product are you using to get the grease off that trimmer it seems to work pretty good👍
Hi, I’m looking at fixing a Husqvarna trimmer which stays running for a minute or so and then cuts out. The fuel tank cap is also missing. Any ideas of where to start/ if you’ve got a video of similar would be great? Thank you
Hello again. Fuel question. Im trying to be super careful with m fuel choices for my fc70 edger. Do you think i could just use gas station gas mixed with sthil oil?
I had 3 trimmers, and all were a pain in the ass. They were temperamental. Sometimes, they would start and work great and sometimes not start. Sometimes, they would start right away but not stay running. About 15 years ago, I went to use my trimmer, and it would start but not stay running. I said to hell with it, went to Walmart, purchased a 250-foot extension cord, and a 20 dollar trimmer. I still have the same trimmer and don't have to buy gas, mix it, or ever work on it. Just plug it in and start trimming weeds.
I have a kawasaki TH 48 trimmer. It runs great after many years however sometimes especially when cold the engine gets really tight when trying to start it. Could that be the carb leaking fuel inside the engine and almost hydrolocking it?
Also i have a Husqvarna 130L straight shaft string trimmer and it has two holes for fuel line to pass through and it's very tough to install, can i modify my fuel tank to work with a fuel line grommet to make it easier to install
Cheap $15carbs for me.. I have an older Echo trimmer in my cellar that I can't find anything on line about. Still looks to be in good shape but I've looked for an aftermarket carb and still nothing. I'm not at that point were I want to take it apart and do what you just did there. I'll keep looking.
Hey bro, what's up? When ever I have to do repairs to my trimmer I usually try to get oem parts since it takes the guessing out it they will fit or not.
Need some help, i replaced the blade on my troybilt TB200 mower. While running it stared knocking and after about 10 minutes the blade sheered off the bolt. It wasnt an oem blade, it was a gator universal. It came with no instructions, i just took off the old one and put on the new like how the oem came off. I now have half the bolt in the shaft of the mower.
I guess you're not able to grab any part of the left over bolt then? IF so, you'll have to find someone with either and "easy out" kit , or a welder to weld on a nut so you can remove it.
What kind is it? I hav a few trimmers that are covered in mildew and dirt. Quick question, I have Stihl FS 86 and the spring recoil broke, no matter how hard I try I can’t seem to put the spring back together. Any tip would help allot
Can you get kits with Assorted diaphragms and gaskets and other parts of carburetors for different models of carburetors like echo, and craftsman etc. and where can you get them?
So what kind of compression do you think they should have? One more question if you don’t mind..I have two of these weedeaters except they’re the straight shaft. On one of them it would start but then if I stopped and went to restart it wouldn’t start. Found out it was flooding the cylinder with fuel. Replaced the diaphragm and I thought everything was good. Went out a few days later and there was fuel on the garage floor and it wouldn’t start. Any ideas?
hi..i have the weed eater. it runs good on full trotttle but it does not idle. i already try to adjist the carb but i did not had any luck...any advice..thanks in advance.
you mean their trimmers? I think it would depend on which model you're talking about. Entry level, I don't think so, but their higher end models might last a long time.
I know this is an echo trimmer video but my dad has a new echo chainsaw he used it a few times but hasn’t used it in a few months n it started to leak oil we only used it to cut a tree down and to cut it into smaller pieces
Hello I have a question I have a mower that my neighbor gave me it sat out for at least 3yrs I checked it had to replace the on and off lever and a carb it turns on and runs good but when I turn it off and then try to turn on it won’t start unless I primer it again what do I need to do cant figure it out I would appreciate it if you can give me some tips thank you enjoy all the content
i did have to change the fuel lines from the old yellow ones to the new yellow ones in the kit, but they were not sealing properly, bit too loose and when you press the bulb it goes everywhere, so i replaced them with the clear ones, not sure how long they'll last Plus - do you know how you can keep the good compression from the engine for it's decade or 2, to come
@@HomeGaragechannel i only give it 10-15 seconds before using it, but i only use it less than part throttle, just enough so it can cut grass at the start, then getting more aggressive when it's hot
I can’t get an Echo srm2100 to start. It’s hard to pull the cord. Without the spark plug it easy. The screen under the muffler is clean. I have a spark. Why would it be so hard to crank it over?
@@HomeGaragechannel oh lol i didnt even think of that, i have 3 paint sprayers with a compressor that i almost never use. Now i know what i can use them for.
Hi I have a a problem with my echo pas2400 it will prime fuel up when cold but when hot and you leave it half n hour the bulb is empty and it won't prime fuel up until it goes back to cold again
Friend dropped off a leaf blower he said he thought it was run without oil. Well no compression pulled plug cylinder scored. Put a few shots of oil in the cylinder started ran till shut off then no compression again. Told him shot so I put a few shots of oil in the cylinder took it across town and dropped it off at a place where the guy fixes stuff. He will find it. it runs think he won then won't start.
If l am working on an echo, l get oe parts 98% of the time. Some parts are the same on stihl echo etc so l have got a stihl parts from time to time because the stihl dealer is 5 minutes away verses 45 for the echo. On stihls and husquy try to use oe, but if the dealer has stens, or rotary parts l will use them. On everthing else, it is what l can get quick and/or at a good price.
I@@HomeGaragechannelI have a stihl km55r it has spark all the time even with the switch wire removed from the coil I tested the wire and and switch they are fine it has a lot of kickback when I try to start it
I love how people parrot the petroleum industry talking points blaming current engine problems on Ethanol. Ethanol doesn't affect rubber components as badly as gasoline. Since rubber and gasoline are both petroleum based they have the advantage of dissolving each other and recombining. Ethanol is just sugar water left on a radiator for some time. Water gets into fuel regardless of ethanol content or no ethanol. You leave your tank half full, the gas gets displaced by humid air as it's used up and the humidity condenses and the only way to really keep that from happening is you fill the gas up to the top again. This happens regardless if it's 87 Regular E10, that expensive crap in a can, whatever. Also, over the years, things have been getting cheaper with flimsier materials in place of once really resilient materials in the production of these motors and their components.
At my university, the landscaping team uses commercial Stihl trimmers for the most part. The emissions compliance periods are much higher, and from what I've heard online, the only noticeable differences between the two brands come down to how they feel in your hand. Is there something they aren't considering when comparing the two? I'd agree that old Echo's outperform old Stihls, but I'm not sure I can say that about the new stuff. At least according to what's on paper (I can't afford to buy two new trimmers lol).
Great trimmer. Great repair. That thing will last another 10 to 15 years! Love these videos.
thanks!
My neighbor gave me an old Homelite bandit SX-135 because he knew I liked to fix small engines. The fuel line were completely gone and tuned to dust. The model year of the trimmer was 1998. And it was made in the USA! I replaced all the fuel line and tank grommet. I had to buy an echo tank grommet because that all my local repair shop had. It has 3 holes which I didn’t need. So I plugged the 3rd hole with a screw that was very snug so no fuel leaked out. I fixed that trimmer for $2.64 because I had the fuel lines and filter on hand just not the grommet. It did not need a carb replacement surprisingly after all they time sitting. I made a decent profit from that one. They don’t make them like the used to!
wow nice save!
That's a good job. I work on 2 cycle engines, chain saws, weed eaters, ect. I go for cheap parts and the cheap carburetors as well. I have only had a few small problems with the cheap stuff . I have a leaf blower that I bought new in 2009, the fuel lines were broken. I found a complete kit for $10 dollars, that included the carburetor, fuel lines and filter. I changed out everything, plus removed the fuel tank, cleaned it got it back together about an hour or little over an hour and fresh fuel started on the 3rd pull idled fine would surge at high RPM readjusted the high speed, it smoothed out ( I richen slightly to prevent burning the engine down) made very slight adjustments to the low speed mixture screw. Now after sitting for a month or 6 weeks, it fires up after 3rd pull, will idle, revs up smooth and easy. For $10 it was definitely a good buy.
One thing I don't use the spark plugs they put in those kits, had lots of problems with those so I try to get either the NGK, or Champions. So that added another $4 . Total $14. Still a good deal 😊
wow! very nice work.
Today I found a stihl leaf blower that would not turn over! Fixed the problem with it! It was due to a screw loosening up over time behind the fly wheel and hit the fins not letting the fly wheel spin freely! At first I thought it was the coil being too close! Was supper exited!!!!
nice fix
I appreciate your videos.
You have a wonderful style of teaching and thank you for sharing it with the world
I appreciate that
Nice job great to see you keeping this type of tool going I love two stroke machines
Thanks 👍 I appreciate that
I bought an aftermarket carb for my 20 year old Echo. It was junk. The trimmer wouldn’t start and adjusting the mixture screws was fruitless.
I bought an OEM. The Echo started on the second pull and has operated flawlessly since.
Keep the old tools running!
nice work!
Those old echos last forever if you take care of them
you got that right
Awesome video man take care of that good’ol weed whacker hardly see those anymore
I know right and thanks!
Love these videos. I like a challenge when it comes to fixing small engines. Most of the time i tell people to just let me figure it without telling me what it's doing. The only one that has me wanting to pull my hair out is my poulan wild thing chainsaw. It will run good and not run for crap the next day. Most of the time i will usually get OEM parts
thank you for sharing that
Always nice to see quality products given a second life. Indeed ethanol fuel should be avoided with these small engines. For low use fuels like Aspen (alkylate)are preferred. We use this type of fuel always, sometimes equipment is not used for years and even then it fires up after a few pulls. If used more frequently ethanol free gas and 2 stroke oil like red armor saves you this hassle.
Thank you!
What cleaner do you use to cut through all that dirt and grime?
I'm using the only degreaser they sell at Harbor Freight. It works great and it's at a great price too.
Great video as always.
I appreciate that
Green video as always nothing like waking up to the sound of a two stroke
thanks I appreciate that
If I’m fixing my own gear I’ll tend to use oem parts, but when I’m helping some out I’ll give them both prices, and let them choose. I’ve had lots of success with aftermarket parts. But honestly have never had a single problem with oem, apart from availability
good logic I like it
I've always adopted an OEM+ approach with part replacements. My reasoning is that I'd like the parts to last as long as the originals, if not longer. The carb gaskets in my SRM-210 held up for 15 years, even though I shouldn't have been using them for that long. OEM screens for my electronics have had higher brightness and color accuracy in my experience, and I've chose to either overspend for the manufacturer to replace them, or install a used panel even if it was scratched/chipped. Toyota (Denso) coil packs in my Sienna have done extremely well, and it has a few that are still original, even with nearly 220k miles.
On the other hand, there are things that fail due to manufacturer oversights. For instance, the dashboard in my Toyota turned into a sticky rubbery mess that smells like a gym bro's ass on a hot day, and a replacement part is $2600 according to Toyota. If aftermarket dashboards were sold, I'd be giving them my money instead. Supposedly Toyota "nailed it" and "hasn't seen subsequent replacements after the initial fix," but a few online testimonies have stated otherwise, at least for people in hot climates. Things like high quality tires and coilovers can also outperform stock parts, and I would not hesitate to spend more on those items than I would for cheap aftermarket or even OEM parts.
Unfortunately, every single time I've tried to spend less on a part, I've always ended up spending more in the long run. When I replaced the screen in my iPhone SE, I had to redo it. When I put off control arm replacements for my van, my tires ended up wearing halfway through in half a year, even with rotations. When I spent money on cheap tools, they broke or bent within the first few uses. When I bought a cheap wifi card to save a customer $20, their only complaint with the $1500 computer I built them was (you guessed it) poor driver support and wifi performance on that card. Cheap batteries have lasted me half as long as a Duracell or Energizer, cheap RAM has failed more tests than Crucial or OWC memory in my experience, cheap controller parts/replacements have much less accuracy than the originals, and cheap cases won't protect your phone worth a damn. In my experience, saving 50% on an alternative won't save me from doing it again, so I've always tried to fix things right, or not at all.
you make a good point, and there's nothing wrong with it.
I would get after market as long as it works 👍🙏👍🙏
thank you very much!
I didn't have good luck with the aftermarket (from Amazon) carb for my Echo 2620 engine, so I rreplaced with a genuine Echo and have had no problem with it. But in every other instance, I'll give the nod to aftermarket.
I know it can be hit or miss
I got a home lite weed wanker from Home Depot and luckily it’s been really reliable only use for around the yard of course though
seems like it's doing well for you
@@HomeGaragechannel but would never recommend for commercial use
Love your videos 👍
thanks!
Get a pair of hemostats to help pull the fuel lines through the grommet. And you can eliminate the tank vent. Looks like it had bad crank seals.
thanks
Home garage I love when you make those voices like at 3:00 btw I love your vids keep it up your funny
thank you And I'll have to stop by your channel
Do I use OEM or aftermarket...That depends. I tried aftermarket for the deck belts on my mower and they lasted 15 minutes. So for them I use OEM. For the spindles when I rebuilt my deck, I used an aftermarket kit. It depends on the situation. Most times however I do go aftermarket.
On the spindles, remove them and disassemble. Then, take the inner seal off the bearings so grease gets to them. Having spindles you can grease, but no way of grease getting to the bearings is a way to just waste grease.
that make sense
I like this idea .
@HomeGaragechannel
I have a JD LT155 from 1999, and even back then, the spindle bearings were sealed. I took them apart and put new bearings in with the inner seal removed and keep them full of Lucas Red N Tacky. Its fantastic grease. Now I can hear the engine running and not the howl from the bad bearings. It's crazy how loud bad bearings can get.
I apologize sir for changing the subject but I have a TB100 with a Briggs and Stratton push mower that's driving me nuts. Carb completely cleaned out push the primer bulb a few times and it will burn what the bulb put in and then die. If it has a fuel filter it's hidden very well. I realize it's a amateur question and I apologize it's just to good of a mower to junk and I sure can't afford shop fees. Thank you for everything you do on your channel take care.
not a problem, did you clear the brass jet at the bottom of the white plastic part in the middle of the carb?
@@HomeGaragechannel yes sir, now when you prime the bulb gas shoots out of the bulb. Guess I'll have to replace that 1st. If you had a separate channel for monthly fees just to help with questions like these id gladly sign up. Thank you for everything.
I would do it, except I don't have the time to start a 3rd channel, also I would just consider replacing the carb.
@@HomeGaragechannel thank you sir. Take care
Great Instructional video...What was the spray cleaner that was used to clean the machine..?
thanks I'm using a degreaser from Harbor Freight
Another really helpful video. What is the spray cleaner you use it really softens the dirt and grime
thanks, I use the only degreaser harbor freight sells.
@@HomeGaragechannel thank you
Can you tell us about that little bath that you use to try to rejuvenate the diaphragms? What's the fluid in there? Thanks.
sure, it's DOT 3 brake fluid. Make sure you have good sealing cap and depending on how bad the diaphragm is, but it could take as little as 24 hours or 24 days to get it back to shape.
I have two quick question so I have one of this same type so my question is to you the head can I change it because I don't like it. Second question what kind of product are you using to get the grease off that trimmer it seems to work pretty good👍
it's a degreaser from Harbor Freight and yes I believe you had get a new universal trimmer head for these
Okay thank you so very much👍
How do you prepare the engine for long term storage? Also, what is the 3rd fuel line for?
sure, run the machine until it runs out of fuel and the 3 line is for the fuel tank vent, because the fuel cap does not have one.
If I could get a kit right down the road I'd get it but if the carb was shot, most likely a knockoff. Thanks and Blessings
you and me both
Another great vid
I appreciate that
Hi, I’m looking at fixing a Husqvarna trimmer which stays running for a minute or so and then cuts out. The fuel tank cap is also missing. Any ideas of where to start/ if you’ve got a video of similar would be great? Thank you
unfortunately no, but if I were you, I would replace the carb.
Hello again. Fuel question. Im trying to be super careful with m fuel choices for my fc70 edger. Do you think i could just use gas station gas mixed with sthil oil?
Yes you can!
Could you do a shed of all the different equipment that you have for sale i would like to see it
unfortunately no.
I had 3 trimmers, and all were a pain in the ass. They were temperamental. Sometimes, they would start and work great and sometimes not start. Sometimes, they would start right away but not stay running.
About 15 years ago, I went to use my trimmer, and it would start but not stay running. I said to hell with it, went to Walmart, purchased a 250-foot extension cord, and a 20 dollar trimmer. I still have the same trimmer and don't have to buy gas, mix it, or ever work on it. Just plug it in and start trimming weeds.
nothing wrong with a corded trimmer I had one a long time ago
That cleaner you use is very good !! What is it and where can I get it ?
it doesn't have a conventional name, but you it's the only one Harbor Freight sell. It comes in a gallon jug.
Depends on the situation. If your fixing to sell, used trimmers aren’t worth much. So going aftermarket is your best bet.
you are absolutely right
Hey, do you think u could maybe look at a JCB LT26 Or BC26 and find one that won't start, or has running issues, just an option
if I can find one sure thing
@@HomeGaragechannel amazing, keep up the great work
I have a kawasaki TH 48 trimmer. It runs great after many years however sometimes especially when cold the engine gets really tight when trying to start it. Could that be the carb leaking fuel inside the engine and almost hydrolocking it?
I should also add that the kickstart assembly is rotating and retracting smoothly though it is a bit bent
I'm guess so, but to find out, I'd remove the spark plug and pull the rope the next time it does it.
Also i have a Husqvarna 130L straight shaft string trimmer and it has two holes for fuel line to pass through and it's very tough to install, can i modify my fuel tank to work with a fuel line grommet to make it easier to install
I wouldn't not do that.
What will happen
the chances of "that" fix working is not 100%, then you'll have another problem to fix. you can try but I wouldn't.
I believe you buddy, thank you for the info, I found a tool that will help me install fuel lines easier😄👍
Is there a aftermarket carb brand you recommend. Like Hipa?
if you don't mind paying a bit than other aftermarket parts, Hipa is very good.
Cheap $15carbs for me.. I have an older Echo trimmer in my cellar that I can't find anything on line about. Still looks to be in good shape but I've looked for an aftermarket carb and still nothing. I'm not at that point were I want to take it apart and do what you just did there. I'll keep looking.
you and me both
Hey bro, what's up? When ever I have to do repairs to my trimmer I usually try to get oem parts since it takes the guessing out it they will fit or not.
nice, you're doing it right
I envy 2 stroke engines. 4 stroke ones and their slipping timing belts... DISASTER.
4 stoke weedeaters are a mess waiting to happen. 👍
agreed
It depends on the price of the oem part
you have a point
Need some help, i replaced the blade on my troybilt TB200 mower. While running it stared knocking and after about 10 minutes the blade sheered off the bolt. It wasnt an oem blade, it was a gator universal. It came with no instructions, i just took off the old one and put on the new like how the oem came off. I now have half the bolt in the shaft of the mower.
I guess you're not able to grab any part of the left over bolt then? IF so, you'll have to find someone with either and "easy out" kit , or a welder to weld on a nut so you can remove it.
What do you clean the dirt with ?? Is it regular windex?
no it's a strong degreaser
What kind is it? I hav a few trimmers that are covered in mildew and dirt. Quick question, I have Stihl FS 86 and the spring recoil broke, no matter how hard I try I can’t seem to put the spring back together. Any tip would help allot
Can you get kits with Assorted diaphragms and gaskets and other parts of carburetors for different models of carburetors like echo, and craftsman etc. and where can you get them?
they are limit because most people only want just one kind. But assortment kits can be found on amazon
@@HomeGaragechannel thank you.
no problem
So what kind of compression do you think they should have? One more question if you don’t mind..I have two of these weedeaters except they’re the straight shaft. On one of them it would start but then if I stopped and went to restart it wouldn’t start. Found out it was flooding the cylinder with fuel. Replaced the diaphragm and I thought everything was good. Went out a few days later and there was fuel on the garage floor and it wouldn’t start. Any ideas?
My 2 cycle repair Manuel says no less than 90# psi. When you replaced the metering diagram did you put the gasket first than the diagraphm.
@@jerrysoutherland662 I left the old gasket on and just replaced the old diaphragm
The metering lever may be set to high causing the diaphragm to push down and open the needle.Or it could be a bad needle.
sure, replace the carb, that's what I would do. Also the compression, I'd like it to be over 140 psi
but anything over 90 is fine with me.
May I enquire what cleaner you spray on?
It really dissolves the grime deposits well.
thank you very much, I use the yellow gallon Jug of degreaser from Harbor Freight
hi..i have the weed eater. it runs good on full trotttle but it does not idle. i already try to adjist the carb but i did not had any luck...any advice..thanks in advance.
sure, replace the carb.
Can newer Husqvarnas last forever if you take great care of them
you mean their trimmers? I think it would depend on which model you're talking about. Entry level, I don't think so, but their higher end models might last a long time.
I know this is an echo trimmer video but my dad has a new echo chainsaw he used it a few times but hasn’t used it in a few months n it started to leak oil we only used it to cut a tree down and to cut it into smaller pieces
that's a shame, are you going to have it fixed? Or live with it?
Hello I have a question I have a mower that my neighbor gave me it sat out for at least 3yrs I checked it had to replace the on and off lever and a carb it turns on and runs good but when I turn it off and then try to turn on it won’t start unless I primer it again what do I need to do cant figure it out I would appreciate it if you can give me some tips thank you enjoy all the content
sure, It sounds like a carb issue to me, I'd replace the carb.
Good morning sir and yes I did the carburetor is brand new
sure thing, I'll need to know the model of the mower so that I know what It looks like
i did have to change the fuel lines from the old yellow ones to the new yellow ones in the kit, but they were not sealing properly, bit too loose and when you press the bulb it goes everywhere, so i replaced them with the clear ones, not sure how long they'll last
Plus - do you know how you can keep the good compression from the engine for it's decade or 2, to come
sure, make sure you always mix the correct amount of oil into the gasoline, and let it warm up for 1 minute before using it.
@@HomeGaragechannel i only give it 10-15 seconds before using it, but i only use it less than part throttle, just enough so it can cut grass at the start, then getting more aggressive when it's hot
nice
I can’t get an Echo srm2100 to start. It’s hard to pull the cord. Without the spark plug it easy. The screen under the muffler is clean. I have a spark. Why would it be so hard to crank it over?
typically carbon build up on the piston might increase the compression and making it tough to pull.
What kind of misting hose nosel is that that you are using? And what kind of spray is that that gets all the dirt and oils off of the trimmer?
thanks, it's actually a paint sprayer
@@HomeGaragechannel oh lol i didnt even think of that, i have 3 paint sprayers with a compressor that i almost never use. Now i know what i can use them for.
cool, let me know how it goes.
@@HomeGaragechannel will do.
Hi I have a a problem with my echo pas2400 it will prime fuel up when cold but when hot and you leave it half n hour the bulb is empty and it won't prime fuel up until it goes back to cold again
interesting, I'd say you have a carb problem.
What cleaner are you using?
it doesn't have a conventional name, but you it's the only one Harbor Freight sell. It comes in a gallon jug
@@HomeGaragechannel thanks
What cleaning solution is being used please
sure, I'm using a degreaser from Harbor Freight, it doesn't have proper name.
Friend dropped off a leaf blower he said he thought it was run without oil. Well no compression pulled plug cylinder scored. Put a few shots of oil in the cylinder started ran till shut off then no compression again. Told him shot so I put a few shots of oil in the cylinder took it across town and dropped it off at a place where the guy fixes stuff. He will find it. it runs think he won then won't start.
well for me locating parts to where i can find them well it does differ personally etc.
that's a good point
@@HomeGaragechannel for sure and searching online is a good start too etc.
What’s the name of the video that is about the lawn mower that you picked up by the school
you mean this one?
ruclips.net/video/PkP_6jNNddU/видео.html
Yes thank you
no problem
Bel video complimenti..però io lo sentivo un po grasso di carburazione
grazie e posso capire perché
@@HomeGaragechannel agli alti regimi non andava tanto alto di giri
sì, devo lavorarci di più
If l am working on an echo, l get oe parts 98% of the time. Some parts are the same on stihl echo etc so l have got a stihl parts from time to time because the stihl dealer is 5 minutes away verses 45 for the echo. On stihls and husquy try to use oe, but if the dealer has stens, or rotary parts l will use them. On everthing else, it is what l can get quick and/or at a good price.
nothing wrong with that, in fact it's a good choice
I’m not cheap but aftermarket is my budget 😂
you and me both
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thank you!
Ive got an echo SRM-230 and its not the best running trimmer it boggs down at full throttle
sorry to hear that
I subscribed
thank you I appreciate it.
My dad recently ask me what strimmer to get, I recommend echo they make great chainsaws to
good choice
How do I get in touch with you to ask a question?
you can send me an email if you want. homegaragemail@gmail.com
I@@HomeGaragechannelI have a stihl km55r it has spark all the time even with the switch wire removed from the coil I tested the wire and and switch they are fine it has a lot of kickback when I try to start it
I love how people parrot the petroleum industry talking points blaming current engine problems on Ethanol. Ethanol doesn't affect rubber components as badly as gasoline. Since rubber and gasoline are both petroleum based they have the advantage of dissolving each other and recombining. Ethanol is just sugar water left on a radiator for some time. Water gets into fuel regardless of ethanol content or no ethanol. You leave your tank half full, the gas gets displaced by humid air as it's used up and the humidity condenses and the only way to really keep that from happening is you fill the gas up to the top again. This happens regardless if it's 87 Regular E10, that expensive crap in a can, whatever. Also, over the years, things have been getting cheaper with flimsier materials in place of once really resilient materials in the production of these motors and their components.
very good comment
I usually use OEM parts, but if I’m in a hurry and can’t get the OEM parts I’ll take what the parts store have.
nice logic I like it.
I buy cheap parts learned that from a car dealer i worked for
if it works out
Ethonal fuel is about all you can get now adays even the so called 100% gas has ethanol in it
you are correct
Why couldn't I find this before starting to work on my 210, I would have saved $200
it works out like sometimes
did you just admit to being a pyromaniac!?! inquiring minds want to know??
I admitted to being lazy
@@HomeGaragechannel i think i smell a cover-up.... hahaha
I am oem guy
nothing wrong with that
Clean it first really dirty
agreed
Echo ask any pro 😂
At my university, the landscaping team uses commercial Stihl trimmers for the most part. The emissions compliance periods are much higher, and from what I've heard online, the only noticeable differences between the two brands come down to how they feel in your hand. Is there something they aren't considering when comparing the two? I'd agree that old Echo's outperform old Stihls, but I'm not sure I can say that about the new stuff. At least according to what's on paper (I can't afford to buy two new trimmers lol).
you got it.