Echo SRM-225 Trimmer Bogs at Full Throttle

[@Hubjeep]

1:32 While a T-25 will work, a T-27 fits perfectly. All my Echo tools have this size.

[@spsmith1965]

Thanks. I installed the new plug, air filter, and fuel filter with no change in behavior. But after watching this, I cleaned the spark arrester screen, and that did the trick.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Happy to help!

[@seanf2110]

Mine was spark arrestor also. Thanks

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

@@seanf2110 Happy to help!

[@ZenZone_Soundscapes]

Same here!

[@CBiscuit420]

My gt225 was running like trash. Didn't even know what the spark arrestor was. It was filthy. Cleaned it and now runs like a champ. Thank you for the video.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@kristinalowe8627]

I’m a 58 year old gal who enjoys taking care of equipment. I appreciate your detailed information and I’m subscribing to your channel as I can learn a lot from you. Thank you!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Awesome! Thank you! Glad to help Ms Kristina. Cheers!

[@bigmane822]

Thank you for the vid. I usually take the spark arrestor screen hold it with small vice grips and torch it. Even a small lighter will work. Torch it until it gets red hot and burn off all the carbon. It takes about 5 minutes.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

That's exactly what I do. I showed that in my latest blower video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWOYpJyQYrqFfc0 Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@almclean4835]

Totally agree, I check the easy stuff before I do anything else. I did a friends MS180, barely ran. It was a totally blocked air filter.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks Mr Al. I appreciate you watching!

[@ZenZone_Soundscapes]

The spark arrester was the problem with my weedeater! Took it out and cleaned it. Put it back in and BOOM problem solved! haha Thank you!!!! Subscribed!!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad to help. Cheers!

[@victorsolis7142]

I cleaned my and still the same 😢

[@StickmanOfGod]

You're awesome 😎 Mine was bogging at full throttle and it ended up being a clogged arrestor screen. Back to running like new. Thanks

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Happy to help!

[@Big_Johns]

Quick and easy, only if they'd all go as smoothly Ms Stellar 🙂👍

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I wish Mr John! Cheers!

[@Big_Johns]

And cheers to you Ms Stella 🙂

[@REYLEON-yq3vn]

THANK YOU , BY WATCHING YOUR VIDEO YESTERDAY I FIX MY WEED EATER TODAY, THANK YOU I LOVE YOU, GOD BLESS YOU. SAVE ME SOME MONEY

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@elektrrartesano3050]

New subscriber you just saved me a lot of money

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@xDangerHendersonx]

Wow this literally fixed my echo! Thanks for the video!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@levifowler7707]

I have the same trimmer, just replaced the spark plug, fuel lines and filter, air filter, and also clean the spark arrester and it’s still bogging. I also cleaned the carb.

[@piotrfolczyk8589]

There is the fuel tank vent thingy, that resembles fuel filter but just dangles, could be that. I am second guessing the carb cleaning. It is bunch of tiny jets that could be obstructed and not easy to access and rinse or blow. I just checked spark arrester and replaced the carb rebuild kit due to sticky membrane and I am also here. Spark plug is still ahead of me but I think good ole Italian tune up - running the thing at high revs may make a difference with some time and patience.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Have you tried adjusting the carb? Over time as filters and screens get clogged, folks will adjust those screws to compensate. You didn't say if you replaced the fuel pump and metering diaphragm when you cleaned the carb, or how you cleaned the carb. Maybe another check of the metering lever to make sure it's not bent at a bad angle? Hope this helps.

[@81bajaj]

Very educational! Keep up the awesome work!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Obrigada!

[@martinburgess4814]

Great video lawnmower lady keep em coming your chanel is doing great

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Cheers Mr Martin!

[@rogermcdonald1607]

Stella , that was a stellar performance as always! Chester would be proud of you. Doc Adams would have had to sit down and have a brew with Miss Kitty and the gang after that one. Lol. 👍🇺🇸Roger

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Wow, thank you Mr Roger! Not too sure any one else got the references. Shows my age, sigh...

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

If this video helped you, please consider clicking on the THANK$ button above 🙌 Here's some more tips and ideas if you find something like this trimmer at a yard sale or thrift shop: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3Oqiq18rcSnoJo

[@69mjar]

I did the same stuff with the spark arrestor and plugs and fuel filter, and it worked for about 10 min and did the same thing again. I went and bought a battery-operated weedeater.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

That works too. I appreciate you watching.

[@mryankovic14569]

Works better than fucking with these shit tier carbs. Never had good luck with echos smaller equipment

[@richardrandall1852]

Way to go man

[@Soul666Snatcher]

You're a quitter

[@silverdropstang]

Puzzy

[@kennethrobinson1672]

Hey nice job , mines run fine when i first crank it up cut yard good , but the second time i fire it up same day it bog down .maybe 30 min apart from first crank

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Sorry to hear that. I'd take a look at the fuel inlet screen inside the carb, as well as air and fuel filter. Thanks for watching.

[@kennethrobinson1672]

@@TheLawnmowerLady where is the fuel filter located , the one in the tank look good

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

@@kennethrobinson1672 There is a small screen inside the carburetor kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnS0i5l5mZd1aM0 different brand but the same idea to disassemble, clean, and rebuild the carb.

[@Turningwrenches85]

Good job on that echo trimmer there stella 👏

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks Mr John. Cheers!

[@tonym6920]

Thanks for the vid! Like they say, when you hear hoof beats think horses, not zebras. LOL. 👍👍

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Right Mr Tony! Cheers!

[@garygary8645]

Thanks Stella , for all your videos.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Cheers Mr Gary

[@nemesispriest646]

u are very cool and thanks for the info i wish i knew a great backyard small engine person like u

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for watching! Cheers!

[@brandondiblasio8030]

You do mighty fine with your videos

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I like simple! thank you for sharing.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Cheers!

[@toddscarbandrepair8304]

Hold the fuel filter spring tight with your thumb and finger. Then twist and pull on fuel filter right out. Do the same to install new one. Never have to remove or fiddle with that spring again.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks Mr Todd ! I'll give that a try on the next ones. Cheers!

[@getrichkidd4986]

Outstanding!!! Thank you so much for sharing this information and diy 👍🏾

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

You are so welcome. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

You nailed it again Stella ! Check the easy stuff first, heck yeah. Great job as always my friend, hello from Mrs. T and T-bone. Keep up the great work Bob, Jr, Carl, Hank, Leroy, Billy Bob, Bubba, Roy, Jed, Cletus, Roscoe, Bubba, Wilbur or Whatever your name is this week. 🤣We Love Ya Hun

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks Mr T-Bone!

[@squez861]

Ive never put that spring on after Ive replaced a fuel filter. I nip off about 1/4 inch of fuel line and push that barbed fitting on there. Never had one come loose in 12 years of cutting commercially.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Good to know. Thanks for watching!

[@tingsgwan]

What if I removed the air filter just to see if it's a breathing issue but I cleaned the spark arrestor and left all that off just to see how it runs still bogs down and shuts off, what else might it be it starts up and runs good for a few seconds then boggs down and shuts off. I also replaced the fuel lines and fuel filter and the fuel gasket and primer bulb. Any help is appreciated

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

After that, I would assume an issue with the carburetor, some blockage or wear and tear. Might be time disassemble, clean and rebuild the carb.

[@tingsgwan]

@@TheLawnmowerLady thank you for your expertise advise highly appreciated

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

I got the same one at a garage sale today. 🙂

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Hope didn't spend too much. Cheers!

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

@@TheLawnmowerLady $25, and it only needed a plug and filters, flipped it already 🙂

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

@@GuysPlayingWithTools Score!

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

@@TheLawnmowerLady If only they were all that easy. I love garage sales.

[@PeterBazeley-d9u]

Sorry for the stupid question but is it okay to get the old gasoline on the spark arrester? Will it explode when I start it back up?

[@phuckfays]

Of course it won't hurt a piece of metal but pro tip. Throw the screen in trash u don't need it

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

It should just evaporate.

[@gmalda]

Question here: I took the filter right out and left it out; the trimmer still bogs down. I am guessing it’s the air filter and maybe needs a new spark? Assuming the filter is clean and a new spark is installed, would the bogging down then be caused by the screen?

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

If the spark arrestor screen is clogged, it produces too much back pressure for the exhaust, and will run poorly. 2-stroke small engines need to breathe adequately on the intake and the exhaust.

[@BrucesShop]

I think it was the gas filter not the screen What do you think. Fun video

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

You're prolly right Mr Bruce! Cheers!

[@stumpyssmallengines]

nice job still a great, easy fix i used to dive straight into the carb not no, more like you i check the usual first

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I start with the easy, cheap stuff. Cheers!

[@bearsrodshop7067]

Thx for sharing, old Bear in TX. Had to sub, you are a deading breed of women that don't mind getting a little dirt under there finger nail 👍👍

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@tnrodgers]

Good work!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@robertmailhos8159]

I'm thinking of the speak arresting screen.the Air filter can cause the bogging plus the fuel filter check out All three to be on The save side

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for watching Mr Robert!

[@robertmailhos8159]

@@TheLawnmowerLady anytime young lady 💐 and stay safe out there also

[@joelescobar3800]

Appreciate your help. It works 😄😄

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad it helped. Cheers!

[@apatterson8128]

Good advice. Thanks, Stella.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks Ms Patterson. Cheers!

[@jjjuarez312]

Always a good idea while you have the shrud off to remove the muffler... check your piston and cylinder for scoreing

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thx. I use a borescope through the spark plug hole, camera took a dump.

[@jjjuarez312]

@@TheLawnmowerLady how good does it work?? And what brand is it?? If I may how long have you been a O.P.E tech

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

It's an older Snap-on unit with dual camera. low resolution. there's many more app based units on the market that these days are probably better.

[@jjjuarez312]

@@TheLawnmowerLady I'll have to check that out

[@karlrovey]

First time I pulled the muffler on mine, I wound up having to do the trick where you use a wrench to turn the torx screwdriver (Craftsman handles were designed that way specifically so you could use a wrench to turn the screwdriver).

[@grettdmtruj734]

Thank You Your Very Thorough Wise Patient & Smart I Like The Way You Work Ill Be Watching More Of Your Videos ,👍Seen Many Others But Yours I Liked 👍💜 😉🇨🇱 MJ

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@mstnggabe]

Having the same problem but a little different with same model. Runs great for about 2 min then starts to bog down. Sounds strange but I loosen fuel cap and then retighten to let air in then it runs good for about 2 min then does same process all over again. Replaced carb, fuel lines and filters. Still having this issue… any ideas?

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Sounds like your tank is not venting? I forget if this one has a duckbill in the cap, or a tank vent on a tube sticking up.

[@chopsuuyobaldo3894]

I love this lady. Thx

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@slimjim8865]

I bought the tune up kit (90152y) but the fuel filter is different than the old one. It says it's for srm 225 but i don't know

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

As long as the fuel line fits, it'll prolly be OK

[@slimjim8865]

@@TheLawnmowerLady yeah it fits. Tomorrow will be the first run with the new filter so we'll see. Thanks!

[@Alphaaquino]

You go girl shots out to you from THE GREAT STATE OF TEXAS😎🤠💌

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

🖐 Rock on!

[@dskrpncs]

Cleaned my spark arrestor and it runs fine now but if I don't keep my finger in the trigger it shuts down. What might you recommend?

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I would try opening the low speed mix screw 1/8 turn to see if it helps. Make sure it's fully warmed up before you start tweaking the mix screws

[@dskrpncs]

@@TheLawnmowerLady I have no idea what that is. Do you think I need to tear apart the carb and clean it also?

[@carlosdovalina1240]

Awesome video. I will try this on mine.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Hope it works for you. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@1dnyoung1]

I'm looking for instruction on how to use the echo Echo 4910 chainsaw

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Sorry I can't help you with that.

[@codegaming_yt7704]

Did sll thisbsnd still bogs outb

[@josephmorgan6112]

Very helpful cured it has power again thank w

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad it helped

[@rickthelian2215]

Stella sometimes it’s the simple things worth looking at first.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

You're right Mr Rick. Cheers!

[@davidrampone]

Can you clean the sparker rester screen with just gas and a tooth brush?

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I don't see why not, maybe a soft wire brush might do well. I usually toast them in the flame of a butane torch til it's cherry red, and then blow off the ash.

[@davidrampone]

@@TheLawnmowerLadythat’s why I asked. I don’t have a torch and need to clean mine tomorrow.

[@davidrampone]

@@TheLawnmowerLadythat’s why I asked. I don’t have a torch and need to clean mine tomorrow.

[@gmalda]

Is it ok to take the screen right off? I don’t live in California 😅

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Don't start a wild fire in your back yard in dry leaves...

[@Gabe-ss1hi]

What’s the correct fuel to add do I have to add a mix

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Could be 50:1, maybe 40:1 often embossed on the fuel cap. Check your owners manual to be sure.

[@wtfman5313]

I enjoy your style. Great Video!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you 😊

[@mistyblindz124]

Can anybody tell me what i can do to replace the two wires right by the throttle wire (the ones you unhook to remove the cover) mine got pinched during a repair but not sure what to do about it

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Are you sure they have cut through? If not, you can always cover them with heat shrink or electrical tape. If they are cut through, I would splice in wire to repair by soldering, and covering with heat shrink. Hope this helps.

[@nomadismileseeker6611]

My spark arrestor is clean, new carb, spark plug, fuel filter. Still bogs down.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I'd be looking towards carburetor issues beyond that. I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@nelsonsierra9381]

Do weed eater have a fuel pump?

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

In a sense the carburetor is a fuel pump. But no, not a separate pump as I think you are asking about.

[@johnmcdonald1306]

Has anyone had issues with pipe handle engaging to arrow line

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I think you mean the connection of the drive cable connecting to the rotating head? I have not finished a video on the same machine that has a worn out clutch adapter. It's plastic and it wears out from tapping the auto-feed head too hard, or too many times on a hard surface.

[@raycimbalnik5159]

If that wouldn't have fixed it,is cleaning the carb next?

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I would have pressure/vacuum tested it for sure. But I try to avoid pulling a carb apart since I have a limited supply of gaskets, pumps, and diaphragms on hand.

[@harrybarry2291]

You are very good. I am pleased to see girls like you and Chickanic who are excellent mechanics.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Cheers Harry! I appreciate you watching.

[@lightfoot56]

keep the spark arrester off,does wonders

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

If it was mine, yes. But not on someone else's machine.

[@Capin91]

Muffler/spark arrestor for me, thanks!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Often that is a problem. Thanks for watching!

[@gersonpineda9768]

Gracias.👍👍👍

[@cbnx82703]

You needed to remove the muffler to inspect the exhaust port ..!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks, I actually tool a peek at the exhaust port with a borescope through the spark plug hole. Camera took a dump. The joys of making a KZbin video. Sigh...

[@masterful7574]

What is a "lawnmore"???????

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

It's like a garden in Scotland, but you spelt it wrong. 😂

[@Unbendable74]

Spark arrester clogged or valves need adjusted

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

No valves. Spark arrester was the first thing I checked/cleaned.

[@anoka114]

Not sure how come people have these problems with their ECHO trimmers. Mine runs fine at low or high RPM's

[@lionheartmelendez1236]

I have the same problem and am not good with mechanic skills😂

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

It only takes is practice. Cheers!

[@bryanhebert9328]

You need to find a Melvin shirt

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Haha!

[@bryanhebert9328]

@@TheLawnmowerLady , I had an uncle named Melvin. I do like your videos by the way.

[@ravenheart1439]

Spark arrester is the worst rule ever, they come off my machines straight away, it's always the problem it seem...

[@1dnyoung1]

I'm looking for a friend with benefits

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Wrong channel.

[@danielcarroll5667]

Thanks for the information nice (Lawnmower) Lady ! And fergit Doc Adams opinion anyways ! He could be a drunkass , cantankerous Ol' coot sometimes , and I would know , I used to be one too , thank you kindly agin , Mam.........

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad I'm not the only one who remembers Gunsmoke :) Cheers Mr Daniel !

[@jesusdrummer21]

Just like me and all the other small engine mechanics. Tendon problems.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Yep Mr Matt. It comes and goes. Cheers!

[@mortensgarage]

👋😎👍

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for watching Mr Morton. Cheers!

[@mortensgarage]

@@TheLawnmowerLady 😊 your welcome stella

[@zladatv]

*👍супер и привет от тренера по футболу14*

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Спасибо за просмотр. За здоровье!

[@Ginoinny]

T27 torx actually

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Huh?1 Now you make me go back and look 😀 On another video on the same model (not the same machine) and I used some T-handles that the size markings had long worn off. I had purchased some long reach quick-connect torx driver bits after that, and marked the T-27 (always used on Stihl) with some orange fingernail polish. I did not use that T-27 long reach bit in this video. Unfortunately both machines have gone back to their owners.

[@Ginoinny]

@@TheLawnmowerLady That model uses the T-27 torx. While it’s possible the T-25 may work it’s not the correct fit. Love your videos!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

@@Ginoinny I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@TheSaw410]

T25 100% had mine apart today and I down have a T27

[@BoboDaSk8ter]

It’s a T-27 bit not a T-25 bit.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for watching.

[@michaeleverett2650]

One thing I hate is having to go doc Adams on a string trimmer when I'm out working on someone's lawn.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

LOL! Thanks for watching.