#1 REASON YOUR TRIMMER IS HARD TO START AND AND RUNS LIKE 💩 💩 💩

[@JR-kk6ce]

Wow! I know this fellow, nicest guy I have ever met, real handsome and smart too, who did just what you said. He spent a whole week replacing all sorts of parts on his trimmer and finally had to take it into the shop to get it fixed. It turned out to be a clogged exhaust. Poor guy, I felt real sorry for him, especially since he looks just like me.

[@erikeggenbakstad]

😂👍

[@hickorystx]

Yes, the dreaded spark arrester strikes again 🤔... A keen observation by simply listening 🎶 and experience saves the day 😀 Great tip, again!!! 💥

[@orbs1062]

You just saved me $75! You're my new hero!

[@THEMOWERMEDIC1]

I love this! Thanks!

[@MrYAMAHA32177]

Handy Video Medic, was having trouble with my Stihl Bg60 blower, didn't want to rev all the way up. Constantly adjusting the air mixture screws every time I used it to no avail, turns out it was the spark arrestor plugged. Cleaned it up and we are back in business........also did my entire fleet while I was at it........

[@josedejesus6185]

Thank you again, for a good video! I have seen this problem many times! Keep them coming!

[@nashguy207]

Since I switched to the Echo Red Armor oil I haven't had a single issue with clogged exhaust screens, ports or mufflers in any of my 2 cycle engines.

[@JasonHam41]

I got two of these 55 motors, who knew!!!!! 100% gotta check this out.

[@edwinkeithdyke2114]

Thanks a lot mate, I was about to fix the same problem on my Robins. You might have save me a lot of time. Edwin, Western Australia.

[@adnacraigo6590]

Basically you just need fuel, air flow, and spark. Some of us forget about air and exhaust. Thanks for the reminder.

[@THEMOWERMEDIC1]

And a Way for It To Fart

[@harley092355]

Fuel. Fire. Compression.

[@leerouse2001]

Thank you, I replaced everything on mine, now I see the problem. You're a blessing thank you for your expertise

[@bettydillingham1498]

Solved problem I have fought for two years! Didn't know there was a filter to unscrew in the exhaust! Thanks!

[@brianking1138]

Thanks for all the tips on Stihl equipment.

[@ceisarsrepair7958]

Wow! Our landscape company throws those away when they bog down, I'll tell them just drop them off at my shop, easy fix now!

[@juanmanuelgonzalez4678]

Gracias hombre, muy buen punto, tengo uno que se calienta cuando esta trabajando , será que tengo que hacer lo mismo o que recomiendas?

[@GB-go6gp]

Hoowee you got me gob-smacked ! My $ was on fuel filter, which proves my experience... I apprenticed as a marine engineer under a great Chief from Norway. He'd remind me that he knew everything when he graduated from the maritime academy, until he stepped foot in his first engine room, and realized how much he didn't know.

[@simonilett998]

Saw the color of the fuel, and the gunk around the exhaust cover. My first thought was hmmm 25:1 instead of 50:1🤔...My next thought was 'better get ready to break out the MAP gas/Propane torch' lol.🤣👍🇦🇺

[@andybecker2693]

Looks like a 16:1 mix like my dad used in a 1961 Lawn Boy. These trimmers that you work on always have serious road rash. Looks like they use them for a 9 iron instead of a trimmer!

[@99jeepxjguy97]

I have an FS130 that has similar symptoms. I will look at that. Thank you very much.

[@THEMOWERMEDIC1]

Absolutely

[@MrMikeChain]

I've learned the ethanol free 2 and 4 cycle fuels are good.

[@DCS026]

Tell that customer to be sure and add a little gasoline to the "oil tank". They are probably thinking if a little oil is good, more has got to be even better.

[@insertnamehere313]

😆 yeah

[@jamesharrison6201]

I don't need no measure cup. I can eyeball it. I'm a professional

[@jamesharrison6201]

Ethanol gas kills. Absolutely 🤗

[@DCS026]

@@jamesharrison6201 Our Buc-cee's down here has started selling ethanol free gas. It's not cheap, but that is what I get if it goes in a small engine.

[@DeliciousBass01]

50:1 to them was 50 parts oil, one part gas :)

[@462opd2]

Great video. I would not have thought the exhaust would clog up like that.

[@themowerman]

Yeah brother.. it's one of the first things to look for

[@lisamcqueen8509]

Air in Air out!! Good vid, thanks.

[@patrickhuntoon534]

Jeremy I be seen them Clogged but never Seen them Blow exhaust back through the Intake!!!

[@uarbor70]

Mud daubers are always building nests in my exhaust. I ended up finding it whenever I started tearing one down for parts that I was going to take out of service. The Nest was clogging the baffel between the two halves of the exhaust

[@davidmccormick9022]

Thanks!

[@burgerbirger2221]

Yeah ,it just goes to show. Check the basics first.👍

[@jorgerosa3398]

I appreciate you sharing some knowledge, learned something new as a "backyard commando". 😂 That cracked me up. Like your page.

[@OutBackSmallEngine]

Been using amsoil 2stroke mix for 11 year never had an issue changed to Stihl mix this year and now I’m having issues with all my 2 stroke equipment. As for the spark arrester I just remove them clogging problem gone

[@THEMOWERMEDIC1]

Your equipment is 11 years old why change oil brand now? You set yourself up for failure when you did that I’ll never understand the things that people do

[@assassinlexx1993]

A propane torch is great at cleaning the spark arrestor. Burns off all the crud.

[@mikeburton1703]

good job my man .....sure enjoyed your solutions...

[@aldoclausi3955]

This is proof that can of Stihl Motomix is a bargain for the homeowner compared to this bill!

[@sheddski2942]

I have same weed eater Styl great stuff I use their oil easy to mix 1bottle 1gallon gas barely any smoke after startup runs great and recently I checked air filter cleaned it next will be the flame arrester but I still runs nice now 2pulls

[@mavv7088]

I was always taught that 2Strokes have 2 Speeds. Flat Out and idle.

[@aworkingmanspride2494]

Even if I know what your video is teaching I always still watch because I like watching your videos keep it up mower medic we love ya

[@josephpuchel6497]

Hey MowerMedic1. Excellent video Backyard Commandos 😂

[@jaimepadilla9548]

That's crazy I just did the same thing to mine yesterday works great now

[@PRO4XKEV]

Great tip or Tips.

[@juniorelfk]

Does the Husqvarna have the spark arrestor on it as well I have a 129L straight shaft weedeater and I’m just wondering if it also has that spark arrestor

[@enriquecasiano7921]

This is New for me ,thanks you

[@golf-n-guns]

Instructions unclear. Used Oxy/Acetylene torch. Part now puddle of molten metal. j/k Great tip! Soaking in Purple Power would have degreased it too.

[@briansmythe3219]

Nice Vid Sir Thankyou

[@brianboatman8067]

Thanks , very informative

[@henrybartlett1986]

Many thanks.

[@user-wg3bu5wh6d]

I've been running my Stihl FS 56 for 5 years without the screen. Still running strong. Cut several yards a week.

[@bem121]

I took the screens out of both my 55s but haven't gotten around to the 56 screen yet

[@jimbishop8667]

Ha ha got a good laugh when I saw the stapler on the work bench... I'm sure there's a good reason for it, but it seems so out of place I had to chuckle!

[@turfguy420]

It's better then throwing screwdrivers at employees.....

[@havrodwillfish]

great video to the point. no BS!

[@chrismercer2487]

Thank you for a brilliant vr very helpful stay safe

[@rockymilano2071]

My trimmer "had" a metal screen plus a bunch of mesh inside the muffler . Once properly removed for good the thing sounds and runs like an old YZ-250

[@richardkeith6822]

Awesome content!!👍👍

[@Jamwcjconn]

Great video, Happy Labor Day to You

[@kikupub71]

We used to see that on old lawn boy exhaust ports. Thanks

[@larrywoodruff7530]

My new blower won't rev up anymore, could this be my problem?

[@DNALawyer]

Double-liked!

[@ohboy2592]

No torch, brake cleaner or gun scrubber works great as well

[@patrickboyd6486]

How many in Australia have I found two stroke trimmers on the road side FREE NOT RUNING. All it is the fuel and blocked spark arrester I have lost count

[@RaysLaughsAndLyrics]

Great Vid.. good tips to remember and apply when storing this Fall. Best to you and yours... 👍SUBSCRIBED

[@mikecurtis1111]

Does this apply to 4-stroke trimmers as well?

[@z95m]

That screen must have fallen off of my Stihl -- it's not there any more.

[@THEMOWERMEDIC1]

It doesn’t just fall off

[@corbettknowles9942]

Mine disappeared to lol

[@Mmmmmmmmmmdamgoodmix]

Thanks very, helpful..

[@jackconnolly2665]

The #1 reason is...........it's not electric. :) I have 100% given up on 2 cycle trimmers, chain saws etc. I have tendonitis in my shoulder from pulling the damn starter cords for decades. I've never had an electric trimmer/chainsaw fail to start.

[@mrdeanv4414]

Great video and very informative.... I have a STHL FS 91 that bogs down real easy.... any ideas?

[@user-qw9sd6vl2r]

Great video

[@mikem6176]

I have a 4 stroke. Would there be a spark arrester on this as well?

[@drozcompany4132]

It will but this problem is really only on 2-strokes.

[@Bobsharpwhuuut]

What would be the problem with just removing the screen completely?

[@rhondakendrick2563]

good I will take look at that

[@bobwelch5056]

Awesome thanks

[@JT_70]

Does a 4 cycle Stihl trimmer have a similar exhaust screen?

[@txrankin5]

Anyone know if all small two strokes have this removable screen? I have an echo trimmer and blower. they are running ok but I want to be proactive.

[@samtate1260]

What about other trimmers like Troy Bilt echo homelite craftsman and others

[@kennethjohnson6223]

My fs38 only runs with half choke... even with new fuel primer bulb it barely keeps enough fuel inside it to run.... after about 30 minutes of it bogging down and dying several times it will eventually run ok but mainly wide open throttle.... bought a carb rebuild kit on ebay but yet to install... as far as I know mine has never had the exhaust screen removed and it probably has around 50 hrs or less on it... I wonder about my Husqvarna 36 saw and it's exhaust screen? It usually runs fine but is a pain in the ass with low chain oiling making easy to burn up a chain and bar.... I absolutely hate cleaning out the sawdust after every use or every other hour or two of use!!!!!!!

[@THEMOWERMEDIC1]

😂

[@willssmallenginerepairllc5060]

I've seen it caused by crappy oil, too much oil in the fuel and excessive idle time

[@THEMOWERMEDIC1]

Exactly I didn’t touch on crappy oil but I did explain in my video about too much oil

[@paulmysliborski4832]

Another reason to use Tru-Fuel, and not baby your trimmer. Run it WIDE open.

[@Sunsetschano]

Could you take brake cleaner to the screen filter?

[@rayburnett3066]

My theory is ,if you're not certain how to repair it ,leave it alone

[@lawrencehawk5179]

Do all brands have that screen?

[@LawnStars]

Great video man!

[@wcgems]

I guess thats the case for any 2 stroke that runs like that then? Like a chainsaw?

[@se7encureton]

A couple questions if I may sir. First off I subbed you know your shit. Secondary why not just take that filter out completely is it a fire hazard? & lastly and honestly most embarrassing I can’t ever get my Shitl weed whackers to run!

[@jesterraj]

Thx dude...

[@knine8154]

In the south we have mud dauber wasps that will clog them and any other hole with mud

[@THEMOWERMEDIC1]

Yep See it daily. Blue mud wasps are bad to do that here in Texas

[@beanolatte2682]

Holy plugged spark arrestor!!

[@michaelkennedy1012]

Dose this work on 4 cycle as well

[@petershoobridge6476]

Yeah right 🤪

[@IJChan223]

Just one question, it looks like you have a steel workbench , why did you put it on a chunk of wood to burn ?

[@turfguy420]

2x4

[@rickeysmith7674]

That’s what I do I lose the spark arrestor screen and run it like a stold it I’m not in a forest I’m cutting grass in a yard

[@lindaclayton8701]

👏👏👍

[@douglashill3967]

No shit! I have two Huskies that run the same way. Guess what I’m doing tomorrow!

[@Here-2-Learn]

What ratio is best 30:1? The manual says 50:1 but I hear that’s rich

[@drozcompany4132]

30:1 is even more rich than 50:1. If the manual says 50:1 then run it 50:1 about 2.5 oz oil to a gallon of gas.

[@fernesal]

One second fix. Get a screw driver, stick it inside the exhaust and puncture the screen. And go back to work

[@bandit911]

I was just wondering what would happen if you just cut the screen off completely

[@THEMOWERMEDIC1]

Sparks will fly out and catch stuff on fire don’t do it

[@bandit911]

@@THEMOWERMEDIC1 Ah ok 👍🏼 good to know

[@fernesal]

All my equipment runs with no screen. No fires for 15 years. You really need to try to ignite something really hard to do it. Still won't start anything serious. Someone show a video about that happening to make believe

[@rickburnett2534]

That much oil just cleaning screen not enough I normally throw exhaust in wood stove or torch it residual oil will clog it quickly

[@THEMOWERMEDIC1]

It’ll be fine all you have to do is run the trimmer hard for a tank of gas

[@brandonlee8400]

Good job!

[@toolsdealsautomobiles6980]

That's a strange battery😅😅😅

[@enriquecasiano7921]

All weedeter have this screen? I love to know

[@mrshifter8220]

I haven't had this problem with my electric trimmer

[@drozcompany4132]

Sparks from that are indicative of a different issue.

[@justinsane7128]

I got a secret ingredient from uncle Ronnie Mac cuz he rides at 250 two-stroke and knows how to mix it, pretty expensive but it seems to work I got a small vial of tiger semen that I mix in with every gallon

[@geraldgrandfield2031]

Uncle Ronnie is Legend!

[@landonoletymer]

I just omitted the arrestor screen end of story.

[@danielsmith-ze3wy]

I've clean my dad's exhaust port all the time he refuses to run it over half throttle but its ????? Ridiculous amount of hours on it still runs great though

[@THEMOWERMEDIC1]

To each is own

[@hotwheelsracer6380]

If it starts bothering you cleaning it all the time just remove it all together, There is nothing wrong with removing it, And there is really no way sparks are gonna come out... They just put them in there to pass emmissions tests. They dont really do anything besides clog up

[@hotwheelsracer6380]

Thats if you dont run it at full throttle and are always cleaning it, If its always ran at full throttle you should never have to worry about it plugging unless like he says (There is too much oil mixed in) Then it will definitely plug up

[@gregorymattison6007]

@@hotwheelsracer6380 the arrestor is good about keeping dirt daubers out

[@pjplumber2146]

Unless you use it daily. It’s junk. The new gas. No matter ethanol or non ethanol. Both gum up in just a couple days. Both of my brand new weed eaters ( high end )have bent shafts now and I pay my neighbor to weed eat. Been working great for 7 years. So I guess the trimmers are not brand new. But 7 years ago when I wrap each one around the fence posts. They were new. One needs more string also. (The oldest one) They junk. None are made for a 6’5” person. None will sit for 2 weeks with gummy gas. If you think your really buying “non ethanol”. Sorry to bring you into reality. But the gas stations that advertise that? Not near water. (Water craft fueling stations are true around here). But highway convenient stores will just put the higher price on the cheap 10% fuel. So buy all the fuel stabilizer you can afford each week. Dump every bit of it into the 1 gallon can you purchase each week. Then your left over teaspoon of fuel in carb maybe won’t solidify. Or be extra anal and stand there till your fuel tank runs empty. And only buy half a gallon each week. So figured all that into your justified price of just paying someone that does it daily to help out.