Craftsman string trimmer won’t start? Easy fix.

[@ajwhiteman3223]

Thank you so much for the walk through on how to do this. Ordered the rebuild kit like you recommend and my problem has been solved.

[@SHONEY21Z]

Awesome, love hearing about success stories!

[@terry5452]

I thought you said anything I got to take a carburetor apart

[@terry5452]

I start my Stihl weed eater with a couple of pumps and crank it this son of a b****light brain surgery

[@alaingillot4718]

I take care of a group equipment , i replace carburetors at time , i use nothing but $ 18 carbs , they always work right , plus you get some extra stuff .

[@SHONEY21Z]

Yeah they aren’t bad. But I will avoid it when I can, especially when the carb is a zama or walbro

[@Lovinflyindrones2022]

U have good and clear videos mate. That's real important in being successful in growing ur channel

[@SHONEY21Z]

I appreciate that!

[@benarispe6113]

Very helpful. I will try these steps on my brand new craftsman that won't start

[@SHONEY21Z]

Make sure you have compression and spark before starting the carb

[@ljeff46]

Excellent video! Thanks.

[@SHONEY21Z]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for commenting

[@Michel_Matthews]

I have a Yard Machines Y2500 trimmer. The carb looks the same. Do you think it' the same Rebuild Kit 🤔. Thanks for your video it's really helpful

[@SHONEY21Z]

Does the carb have any numbers on it? Or words? There’s not that many different carbs. Most are either zama or walbro. Unless replaced with a Chinese aftermarket brand

[@mmane257]

enjoy your video.thanks for sharing 👍🏿

[@SHONEY21Z]

Thanks for watching 🍻

[@djlaw12]

I didn't see you mention an air filter? (I have a WS2200 and didn't see one?) Thanks, appreciate the video...

[@SHONEY21Z]

I usually just clean them. If I have to replace, I cut my own from bulk air filter material

[@marcusshamblin8552]

Hey man on the lawnmower brake cable video, how did you get the carriage bolt back together with the plastic cable holder without the bolt sliding back up into the frame

[@SHONEY21Z]

I replied over on that video

[@GlendaLewis-p5b]

What parts do I order from Amazon to fix the carb. Let me know please and thank you

[@SHONEY21Z]

The link is in the description. Here it is though. ZAMA RB-29 Replacement Repair/Rebuild Kit Carburetor Repair/Rebuild Kit Replaces ZAMA RB-29 for Homelite ST155/175/285/385 Ryobi 700/740/780 ZAMA C1U carb (affiliate) amzn.to/3yfC4Tc

[@thetwogardens6048]

Good vid. Thankyou .

[@SHONEY21Z]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@terry5452]

On the serious side for once I looked how to repair the Craftsman weed eater there's no way I can do that but thank you

[@SHONEY21Z]

👍

[@dianenoneyea8404]

So why wouldn't it run? Was it the screen? The gaskets were still good so tell me what caused it to not run.

[@SHONEY21Z]

Passages in the carb had a little debris and old gas that started to tarnish. Cleaned with carb cleaner and air. The gaskets/diaphragm couldn’t likely been reused however for a few bucks it’s worth it to replace them.

[@curt-7259]

If the primer bulb has to be replaced where do you buy that?

[@SHONEY21Z]

amzn.to/3Sr4ssx. Just double check the size. I’m not sure what model you have. There is dimensions in the pictures

[@eternaprimavera4442]

Thank you

[@SHONEY21Z]

Np. Thanks for commenting!

[@InherentTrash]

Just installed a new carb and plug on mine and it still won’t start (this is after I took apart and cleaned two carbs I had on hand as well). I would assume at this point there may be carbon build up in the cylinder? I even poured a little fuel into the cylinder in hopes that it would help but nothing. Any tips?

[@SHONEY21Z]

Compression. Was ever run with straight gas? Does a compression test or pull the exhaust and look at the condition of the side of the piston. If that’s good check if you have spark, the coils could go bad and finally make sure fuel lines are in the correct position. If none of this. If it’s none of that, my guess would be bad crank seals or the O-ring at the back of the engine

[@InherentTrash]

@@SHONEY21Z turns out i don’t have spark 😂

[@SHONEY21Z]

Test to see if it’s the plug or coil

[@InherentTrash]

@@SHONEY21Z had 3 different plugs. My money is on the coil at this point. Going to order a new set of torx bits and replace it since I lost my set. Thanks for all the info.

[@GlendaLewis-p5b]

How do I clean bad gas

[@SHONEY21Z]

Out of the carb? Or out of the tank? Best practice is to drain the tank and rinse with clean gas. Add fresh gas and prime the carb to flush the lines and the carb from the old gas.

[@terry5452]

@@GlendaLewis-p5b pour it out

[@GlendaLewis-p5b]

@@SHONEY21Z got u thanks

[@Bronzeman777]

Thanks. Save me a ton of

[@SHONEY21Z]

Glad I could help!

[@richardlindsey7112]

Don't understand why not replace the needle and lever. Ylu have them in the kit.

[@SHONEY21Z]

Good question Richard. I’m not saying you shouldn’t do it, you absolutely can. However, I’ve rebuilt 100s of that’s carbs and rarely do I see a bad needle. If the carb was pretty gummed up, it’d be easier to replace the needle than to clean it. But both are normal practice. It’s the rubber and gaskets that go bad long before the needle. I’ve replaced both the lever and needle, but in this case, the carb looked pretty good. Great observation tho!

[@toddzino58]

So, it was just dirty? Didn’t seem to have anything wrong with it when you took it apart?

[@SHONEY21Z]

Yeah. The fuel screen was full of fine dirty and fuel that started to gel. The gaskets weren’t horrible and could’ve been put back in but may go bad in the next 1-2 years. New gaskets and should be good for another 4-5 years, for only $6 more.

[@Lovinflyindrones2022]

I just found ur channel mate I look forward to watching ur past videos and future videos as well. Where are u from mate???

[@SHONEY21Z]

Thank you sir. I’m still leaning how to edit properly and get better angles and lighting. But I hope to grow the channel and continue making content. I’m in the northeast US. How about you?

[@Lovinflyindrones2022]

@@SHONEY21Z northcarolina here 60 miles north of Charlotte NC. BRUSHY MOUNTAIN area. Gods country

[@SHONEY21Z]

Love it down there

[@aortiz1049]

I replaced with new carb , fuel lines, fuel filter, spark plug and still wont fire up! What is left?

[@SHONEY21Z]

Compression. Was it ever run with straight gas? Do a compression test or pull the exhaust and look at the condition of the side of the piston. If that’s good, check if you have spark, the coils could go bad, and finally, make sure fuel lines are in correct position. If it’s none of that, the only the left would be bad crank seals and not worth fixing.

[@thomastrotier4267]

Same issue here, replaced everything. Maybe Got bad new carb. I used thumb over spark plug hole and blows my thumb off so I believe compressing is good, it has spark. Gonna try starting fluid see if I can get it to pop at least. How can you test crank seal.? I'm stumped on this one😅

[@SHONEY21Z]

⁠​⁠@@thomastrotier4267if you pull the back cover off, these have an o-ring that seals the back of the crankcase. You can check that it’s in good shape and not pinched. The carb you got is aftermarket? If it doesn’t pop with squirting fuel directly in, check the timing on the flywheel. Try different spark plugs, and finally pull the exhaust and make sure the piston isn’t scratched. Might as well check the spark arrestor at that time too.

[@StanleySpight]

How do you remove the coil wire

[@SHONEY21Z]

To replace it? Is the coil bad or the wire torn? Some coil wires screw into the cap and the coil. Some are sealed at factory

[@mikedre1054]

What if it still won't start after replacing the carburetor?

[@SHONEY21Z]

Does it have spark and compression?

[@mikedre1054]

@@SHONEY21Z I will check later. Thanks for responding.

[@SHONEY21Z]

Let me know

[@Lovinflyindrones2022]

Hey don't forget to stop by Kens small engines today at 2pm est tell him William sent u. I think u will enjoy

[@SHONEY21Z]

I remembered but I’m at an amusement park today. I may be able to check it out but won’t have much time.

[@Lovinflyindrones2022]

@@SHONEY21Z ok if u can

[@dilshah]

perfect

[@SHONEY21Z]

🙏

[@terry5452]

You have to pump at 10 times flip switch don't pull trigger.my Stihl 2pump .... start

[@SHONEY21Z]

Are you telling me how to start a small engine?

[@terry5452]

@@SHONEY21Z not really it's just hard for me to count to 10

[@terry5452]

I just count to five twice

[@terry5452]

I'm from Texas

[@SHONEY21Z]

lol

[@Lovinflyindrones2022]

Are u familiar with or know Ken from Kens small engines here on ŸT

[@SHONEY21Z]

I’m not too familiar but I’ve seen a couple of his videos, very knowledgeable. My top small engine repair channels I tend to watch the most are donyboy, taryl fixes all, and chickanic.

[@Lovinflyindrones2022]

@@SHONEY21Z ok Ken has a live stream every Saturday evening at 2pm est talking small engines Micks mowers ,Steve small engine saloon,James Condon Eliminator performance (Wayne),just to mention a few is on the LIVE on a regular basis. I'm like u I like Taryl,Chickanic, Donyboy,doublewide6,steves small engine saloon etc. But anyways stop by every Saturday evening at 2pm- 4pm We really have a good time talking small engines and whatever else comes up. Taryl has been on several times as Chickanic use to be a regular Hope to see u there. Take care mate and thanks for sharing ur videos and knowledge

[@SHONEY21Z]

Thanks! Yeah I’ll check it out. How do they get on the show?

[@Lovinflyindrones2022]

@@SHONEY21Z Ken puts out a link in the chat and u just click on the link and he will let u come up. I think Ken can have 10 people up at 1 time. It's neat. Hope to see u there when u have time

[@Lovinflyindrones2022]

@@SHONEY21Z Ken is a walking encyclopedia on small engines if u ever need any help on anything. He loves helping people out. I think u will enjoy it!!!

[@deanwilliams433]

I got a battery powered EGO and will never go back to a gas one.

[@SHONEY21Z]

As a small engine hobbyist, I can’t argue with this. String trimmers are very finicky. I like my gas powered equipment but string trimmers always seem to be a problem. Buy stihl/echo.