Swisher walkbehind string trimmer starts and dies no easy fix!
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Swisher walkbehind string trimmer starts and dies
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I had the exact same problem. Pulled everything apart, found corrosion around the lip of the bowl. Cleaned it all up, reassembled and runs better than new! Thanks for the reminder!
no problem
Amazing it worked and started right up after 2 years of sitting and plenty of tinkering. I would have never figured this out and almost gave up. It was hiding in a beautiful clean bowl and bowl gasket. Had to move the gasket and discovered the same situation. You're a hero!
Thank you for the comment I appreciate it
Yes,my old workshop manager had a problem with a brand new Ryobi line trimmer where he was there all day trying to figure out why it wouldn't start.
He replaced all the carburettor gaskets & even the carburettor but there was a fault that wasn't obvious - the insulation spacer between the carburettor & the cylinder was sucking air in past the gasket which was damaged by Ryobi themselves.
This was on a brand new Ryobi line trimmer & it had my manager stumped so I had a look at it & I ordered a new carburettor insulator to cylinder gasket,the engine started up straight away once I fitted the new gasket !
Nice catch
Great job! I would have thought it was the diaphragm - sometimes they dry out. Had that problem with a Remington 22" Walk behind trimmer, similar to yours. Was causing lack of priming and carb would not pull gas
Thank you Patrick Tatten for the comment I appreciate it. Yes it sometimes happens to me too. Think its one thing but turns out to be something else.
Juat an fyi for all those really small holes we who work on these small engines find regularly...buy a set of guitar strings. 1. You get 6,7 or 8 different sizes in a pack (and can choose the largest to smallest guage). 2. They bend aeound corners somewhat easily and can be intentionally bent for a specific purpose. 3. The larger guages are a wrapped wire so they can be used like a file with round corners (wont go cutting through aluminum or plastic but will remove grime and solids stuck to walls of internal plumbing.
For 7 bucks they really come in handy. They'll even hold or hang pieces out of the way if need be. So many uses!
I might have to consider that. thank you Brett Meldahl.
I love you more than family! Really, a air leak around the bowl gasket? Why each time you removed the bowl it was nearly dry? I would have guessed/diagnosed plugged fuel line or bad seat on the float. Not enough fuel entering. Argh! Thanks for the video brother.👍
Thanks Dave. Yes I remember this repair. The bowl gasket had a lot of build up on it. It was really a shot on the dark.
yeah, he's good. I was thinking the reed valve. Damn; lots to learn
Well done! My Swisher starts fine when cold; when hot? It MAY start but on 3rd try, when hot, just go grab a cold beverage.
is it a ready start system? just pull to start?
Thanks one of the not obvious things to look for
no problem Dale Bowl
Thats a new one for me, thanks and well done Sir.
no problem and thank you
In recent years, I've noticed that carbs for yard equipment are being manufactured of lower quality material, what my dad called "pot metal".
yes I agree with that
Never saw that before but mI have now! Thanks and Blessings!
You are so welcome
@@HomeGaragechannel LIKEWISE!
My swisher did exactly the same thing. I hope that it fixes the issue ok once I clean the carburetor well
If it has the same carb, it should.
This is the exact same machine that I have. The same problem as well. Do you by chance have the identifying numbers on that so I can get a manual. I have used it so much that most of the stickers have fallen off, except for the ones I don't need of course. You know, the one that says, Don't try and grab the pretty florescent orange strings while the trimmer is running. lol Thank you for the video, it;s perfect for my dilemma. Thank you for any help on getting a manual without the right numbers
no problem. unfortunately I don't have this trimmer anymore, if I can something in my records I'll update this comment.
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Good Video. Not crazy about the direct drive. I have 2 DR's that both have a clutch for the string wheel.
thank you digitalwoodshop
My Toro has the clutch too.
wow i had one just like this i sold and i wish i hadnt. i liked it. im in a wheelchair and i could use it great..... i now just got an open box remington RM1159 that will only run off the starter fluid and doesnt look like i anything should be wrong.... im going to check the inline filter and see if not letting gas thru but its new just open box from ebay
That's a good place to start. Let me know how it goes.
You definently gave me an idea or 2 to try, I'm having a similar issue except mine will run if I keep pressing the primer bulb until its ran long enough but it still acts like its not getting enough fuel and eventually shuts off on its own then wont start at all until its sat some
Thank you Salty Rebel for the comment I appreciate it. Yes it definitely seems to be running lean at first. I would check the carb bowl gasket. They usually harden and don't seal allowing air to leak into the carb.
@@HomeGaragechannel This is exactly what mine does except it smokes some . Also, if its smoking do you think it's worth replacing carb? I would do I my self. Also, its an old craftman one
Thank you BRWfilms for the comment . If its smoking it's either burning oil in the combustion chamber or its consuming it thru the pcv system. Either way it's still worth fixing and using.
@@HomeGaragechannel Okay thanks, btw your video helped me out a lot, Ive cleaned lots of carburetors but never really thought of the gasket allowing air to get in, just thought of the gasket as something that prevented gas from leaking. Ive had a few dirtbikes and fourwheelers as well that had this same kind of symptoms, clean jets and holes but still not running right and never could figure it out. Now i know for the future replace the gaskets!!!!
Thank you and it took me a bit to figure out the gasket too.
great job, I have the same problem almost, new carb, only starts on a squirter of starting fluid, then it runs, next time, no start, more fluid.
if that's the case, try replacing the gasket between the carb and the air filter, the prime will work, after that.
@@HomeGaragechannel yes it was a new gasket, so I doubled up on it, now it works, thanks for doing the work
no problem.
my trimer does the same thing my machine a Briggs and Stratton i will try to fix say do use WD 40 to luber the carburetor be from testing it see if it will run it?? my grandpa gave me trimer be for he passed away 2 years ago 😢 its sweet machine and comes really handy when you need it 😊.
Jason Piliaris thanks for the comment. Wd40 will just lubricate the throttle player's movement. Just make sure the carb is clean too.
thats cool 😎 the trimers are the best when the job is big.
Jason Piliaris agreed
Center of carb has a small brass screw needs removed and inside is another brass piece which is main carb jets remove it by pushing down with flat head screwdriver from inside carb should fall right out . Once removed clean it out by running piece of wire thru holes around outside of main carb jet and by spraying carb choke cleaner on it an entire carb
Put all back together guaranteed to start up and run like new .
thanks
thank you, that may be my trouble it set sheld before I got it and thought of a air leaks around the blow area :-)
Thank you Leroy umland. I hope you get it running.
You need do a complete carb clean including every orfice and passageway. i just did this today.
I ordered a ultrasonic cleaner to help in the future.
Yes you are right I should have done a complete carb cleaning. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I have a similar problem. I replaced the carb, and the mag. Reset the gap, new spark plug, and still it only runs about an hour and then stops. Sounds like it runs out of gas but plenty in tank and not overheated. I am at a loss and ready to scrap it.
Thank you Brad Johnson for the comment. It sounds like the gas cap is at fault. It's supposed allow air into the fuel tank as the fuel leaves to go to the carb. If replacing the fuel cap is an option try that. Otherwise you can leave the fuel cap loose and it should solve your problem.
I agree, that is a classic symptom of a gas tank vent not venting.
great info! I've never ran into that problem either.
It's definitely a first for me.
I just purchased a swisher doing the same thing for dirt cheap. I was hoping to just order a carb but think I'll be checked the current carb for an easy/free fix
This was REMARKABLY helpful. Thank you! I'm working on this same machine and have a few questions -- any chance that I could pick your brain?
sure, if you'd like to email me at homegaragemail@gmail.com
I just finished two of these that had sat out for years, along with a large water pump, a generator and 5 lawnmowers on an old farm. Im no expert but they all start on 2nd pull if not the 1st. So, again, im no expert but ive learned a lot the last few months and woukd love to share and LIKELY learn more from having some back and forth with others trying to avoid "the shop" and the $ lost. So maybe we can all put our heads together and help each other out. Be well everyone.
@@brettmeldahl4456 Quick question - I have one of these, and it'll run for a few minutes then die - or will start easily enough but put any pressure on it (i.e. try to cut down weeds/grass) it will bog down and die. Is this a carb issue and if so - how do I find what parts to buy?
Nice! thanks for the tips
No problem!
Wow thanks
Thank you Ernesto Puebla for the comment. I appreciated it.
I had a repairman take off the engine brake/ kill switch and assembly off, why would he do that and should i put it all back on? I wanted to start using it after 2 years and it only starts if I add starting fluid in the carb, This hasn't got anything to do with the kill switch being taken off. It ran before without it.
I have no idea why they did that, should you put it back on, YES, as far as the starting issue, I'd have to be there to see it.
had the same exact issue with mine!
Thank you for the comment I appreciate it
I need to know about carb linkage to control the choke. Do you have a picture?
unfortunately no, this video was of a customers machine from several years ago.
Had bought a push trimmer in the motor runs good but I push it against the weeds and it doesn’t have any power any suggestions
Thank for the comment. It's a push trimmer? Did it have old gas in it before putting fresh gas in? Also is the air filter dry and in clean condition?
Same problem!! Bought it new, worked like a champ the first day, but the next day I lost power. Clean gas/new filter
Great vid. What did you spray in carburetor?
It was starter fluid. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it
Petrol cap not breathing. Take it off try it then renew
Very good possibility
Shitty fuel line. Briggs fuel lines collapse when you use ethanol gas. Had to replace mine after only one year.
Thank you terenfro1975 for the comment. Yes ethanol is not friendly to small engines.
crab cleaning is easier than most issues a motor can have
Very true.
I have no skills in engines though I use wrenches and screwdrivers. I would end up buying a new carburetor. Never in a million years would I know to clean some of the crud off would work.
Thank you Walmea Boy for the comment. Yes if rebuilding the carb is not an option buy a new carb.
@@HomeGaragechannel easier, faster and less headache
I have the same problem, tried your tip but still no luck any other ideas? Thanks!
This particular fix was quite unique. I have never had such a bad sealing bowl gasket before. Have you checked to make sure the brass bowl nut/jet is clear? I have another video with a walk behind and even though it's a Tecumseh engine it still has the same jet to clear. I will appologize for the music in the video.
Home Garage yes all seems clear, I'll take a look at your other video thanks
As dumb as it sounds I just had the same problem, but my salutation was changing the gas cap. It was a junk yard find would run for short time and die , then start after sitting a bit. Turned out the vent insert on cap was missing and created a vapor lock in the tank.
Where does the trimmer idler spring attach on your walk behind trimmer?
Michael Sven Eriksson thank you for the comment. I'm not sure what the question is. Are you asking about the idle spring?
Home Garage Yes it is on a stud with 2 nuts. Since it is broken I can not tell what to attach it to.
Michael Sven Eriksson can you give me a time stamp on This video so I can see what you're seeing. How about 2:42? Is that the spring you're talking about. Oh and this trimmer is no longer in my possession.
Hmmm I must be getting better at this because that was my first thought, air sucking
I believe so.
Cool
excellent
Give it cpr
That's all I've got to give it.
It's amazing that we can now have self-driving cars but the gasoline engine is still a pain to deal with. How about all those geniuses out there invent a low maintenance trimmer that has a twenty-year life now that would thrill me a lot more than billions of dollars spent sending people to Mars.
Thank you Veritas Rex for the comment and I agree with you.
It they did make such at your request, then business would not make billions of dollars
Damn that is what ours is doing
I hope you can fix it. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it
@@HomeGaragechannel well my friend I went through the whole carburetorafter I watched your video earlier sprayed it out real good with starting fluid clean everything up use the wire brush on it went through it with a little wire put it back together again it did the same thing crunk up and stopped. Then i noticed if I put my finger on the governor spring it would stay running so I adjusted the governor spring and now it runs like new I need to get me a new one I used a pair of hemostats to adjust it and bend it to where it sounds about right. At least the carburetor is squeaky clean now. and it don't take long either to take it off and clean it
@@jayrock1470 good work. Glad you got it working.
Go figure
It surprised me.
I'm mentally disabled and mow lawns gonna buy a husquvarna brand new
Husqvarna is a good brand.
so they r not junk like the craftsman lawn tractors they r much durable steel frame
@@edjames4535 same brand mtd makes both Husqvarna is just on the higher end of mtd products with craftsman is mid