Echo SRM 225 Weed Trimmer Won't Start - Why?

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

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[@rickthelian2215]

Just watched it now Stella, you pay for what you get most times, though you can be lucky sometimes.

[@jakewells9403]

I bought a SRM 225 years ago used that had a oil seepage problem with the muffler. I ditchED the catalytic muffler for a older SRM 2100 non catalytic and it solved the problem and no more oil mess.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

@@jakewells9403 Thanks for watching Mr Jake! I'll suggest that to the lady that owns this. Cheers!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

@@rickthelian2215 You are right Mr Rick!

[@THEMOWERMEDIC1]

I love watching professional repairs! Great job as always Stella!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

That means a lot coming from you Mr Jeremy. Cheers!

[@jdp1956]

Excellent and very informative video. I just picked up a SRM-225 at a garage sale for 5 dollars non-operative and by following your video and a few others that have to do with carburetor I got it purring like a kitten now. THANK YOU !!!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

That is awesome! Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@richardrandall1852]

Lawn mower lady- just throw in Dumptser

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

LOL, I'm trying to save the planet here.

[@richardrandall1852]

@@TheLawnmowerLady if can fix am up get them running someone could have good piece of equipment to use

[@DonaldYoung-no3zs]

I'm still trying to get the brand new ECHO to run/start 🤬😡

[@CanadianMapleleaf]

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[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Wow, thank you! Cheers!

[@elierfernandezguerra]

​@@TheLawnmowerLady He's telling the truth, and I agree with him.

[@DOCREAL1118]

I ran echos for several years. They were notorious on the 225 for that build up and oil seapage. We always had to take the screen out and contantly change the filters. That's why I made the move to Stihl and problem solved. Great video

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for watching Mr Shane!

[@DOCREAL1118]

@@TheLawnmowerLady Your quit welcome. I enjoyed the video. Keep putting that gold out!! Congrats on 1k

[@spigs1967]

what people and landscapers alike fail to ralize that the orange echoe models are home owner use only,the grey cases is for the pro landscaper,the other fact is the srm-225 and 230 as well as others are home depot models not a professional lawn mower shop grade,they have no carb adjustments and we see these all the time with running issues especially when engine is breaking in and rings seat,

[@DOCREAL1118]

@@spigs1967 I had no idea. Makes sense. Thanks man

[@JFPriest]

@@spigs1967 Sorry I disagree on e one point. All new Echo Models are now Orange. I do agree on the point that Home Depot and Lowes do not sell commercial grade units.

[@davidcurnutt9584]

That stop/start switch will getcha every time. Great vid. Same machine I use at my home.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Yep, gets me all the time Mr David.

[@gerardoesparza8650]

I’ve found that when homeowner don’t do a correct oil/fuel ratio mix, that usually happens. I just tell them just buy it already mix for you. That way you can not I repeat can not mess it up. Thank you, love your channel

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Good advice. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@apatterson8128]

I couldn't believe the screen wasn't clogged. You have great patience cleaning that weed wacker. Great video!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks Ms Patterson. I honestly believe the other shop just replaced the screenm but didn't clean out anything else, leaving a build up that still restricted the exhaust. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@portrait1001]

Small engine repair is always a hassle. I put my echo away after using it with no issues. Two weeks later it's leaking fuel. Thank you for this very useful video. I'll be able to make the complete carburator and fuel line fix myself

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Happy to help. Thanks for watching!

[@richardrandall1852]

Junk it

[@RaleysSmallEngines]

Great video as always Stella. Showing our tricks of the trade I see Lol. We have the tools but seldom pressure test, carb. or brake cleaner is way faster and works great. Thanks for sharing this great, easy to follow tutorial.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks Mr T-Bone. Gotta help where I can. Cheers!

[@baldeagle242]

Another great video young lady! Your knowledge of small engines, video and editing skills all compliment each other extremely well. I really enjoy watching and learning from you. Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend. 👍

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks Mr Steve for your kind words!

[@johncasor9698]

we really enjoy watching you cleaning parts... old gas is a great idea... Thanks ....

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for watching!

[@bilsha2699]

I really like the way you explain very patient & concisely

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@chadjenner8971]

Much props to you and how you give attention to detail in certain issues that may arise just like the screws..

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I appreciate your kind comments. Stuff like that is easy to miss, and can cause a lot of grief when the wrong screw strips out the threads in the casing. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@retiredhappy466]

I am a pretty good DIYer, however, I still enjoy watching your videos and always pick up a few hints & tips along the way. Nice video!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I appreciate that!

[@nashguy207]

I was expecting to see a clogged screen arrester as well I was surprised when it was clean. I can't think of anything else you could of done I think some oils leave more residue behind than others. Great job Stella. Haven't forgot your picture will get it to you soon.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Me too ! Thx for watching Mr Nash

[@tonygriffiths2485]

I do not come into contact with the likes of mowers, chainsaws or trimmers and such, but am an engineer (sort of) I found that very interesting. This is the first video of yours, after James Condon recommended you, and I am very grateful to him for that. Will be watching a lot more. Thankyou Maam :)

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I appreciate you watching Mr Tony. Cheers!

[@WNCworks]

I've seen buildup from seepage when folks store those echo trimmers hanging with the power head down. When the gas evaporates from the fuel, the oil is left behind. Good video, as usual!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Good to know. Cheers!

[@blakelwhitney]

So store then engine up? Or on it's side?

[@WNCworks]

@@blakelwhitney engine up if it has fuel in it.

[@GNeuman]

Very interesting! I just bought a brand new 2 stroke strimmmer from the company Fuxtec, followed the instructions for fueling and starting but it just won't start so sent it back for repair/replacement

[@Danny_blast]

This issue is happening to me, same situation! I'm glad I came across this video and channel. I really would have liked to have seen the part of the clean up that you skipped. I'd really like to do what you are doing as well, repairing small engines, as I would like to start on the side a lawn care side gig and would like to know how to fix my own equipment.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@thomasgilbert4131]

I had a trimmer once, forgot the brand, but the kill switch was momentary contact so it could never be left on which was one less thing to worry about. Good video and its good to see that Chickanic has some competition!!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@wildbillslawncare5901]

I had the same problem with my old Echo but it still ran. Wow nice cleanup. I hate that switch it got me every time Lol. That's is amazing I thought it was going to be something major. You are good. This might have been a small problem, but you taught me something Stella.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thx Mr Bill. I honestly think the little muffler screeen was just too gagged up. Whoever cleaned or replaced the screen didn’t clean that out.

[@wildbillslawncare5901]

@@TheLawnmowerLady Your very welcome Stella. Yea that was a lot of oil gunk up in there.

[@philliphall5198]

I agree on crap switch

[@MrLighthorse69]

I suggest you do your leak test using brakekleen instead of carb cleaner. It's non flammable which is of course safer, and it is safe for your engine as well. It also is immediately obvious when you hit the leak as the motor stops instantly but cranks right back up first pull. I mostly repair and rebuild chainsaws and this has proven to be the best and easiest method of finding leaks not to mention cheapest

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Nice! I like the brakekleen idea. Cheers!

[@philliphall5198]

I agree with You. It works great

[@roblord7610]

Regular Brakleen is flammable and often used as a substitute for engine starting fluid -

[@horton368]

I try to avoid brakekleen on any plastic components. The old stuff can ruin plastic, not sure about the newer formulas.

[@charlesroberts3910]

Is it possible the wrong fuel mix was used

[@andersforrad]

Great video Stella - you are not alone with the kill switch - happens here all the time 😃! Hope to catch up tomorrow on the stream. Cheers!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for watching Mr Anders. Cheers!

[@vincentobrien8067]

Thanks for a very informative video. Just be careful wearing rings while you do such repairs.

[@KensSmallEngineRepair]

Old fuel is nice and cheap, I keep a 5 gallon can just for cleaning parts. Great vid Stella!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

That's why my shop smells so sweet. 😂

[@KensSmallEngineRepair]

@@TheLawnmowerLady I guess we get rid of it when it starts smelling like turpentine!

[@philliphall5198]

You AllWAYS have a clean work area and that’s very important for good repairs

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Ha! Thanks. I think it’s more the camera angle. My little shop is a mess, but I do store tools and attempt to tidy up between jobs. Thanks for watching.

[@MikeJones-jr5hb]

Could’ve been stored with old fuel & the gas will evaporate leaving behind more oily residue then they put fresh gas mix in mixing with the oily residue making the mixture with too much oil. Good video!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Great point Mr Mike! Thanks for watching.

[@peterlehmannl5972]

Add not running at full revs to the mix and I think we have the cause of the build up. Worth asking about the fuel mix and how the machine is operated.

[@Notarobot310]

Just an FYI, when first checking out a non start issue start with checking out the cylinder head though the exhaust port and then you will know if you should go forward or if it has actually become a large paper weight. Gas, spark, exhaust, and of course compression is needed for it to run however the most costly being compression. Great video though, keep posting.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for watching!

[@Inisfad]

While I understand that this issue would have been due to the blow by and machine never being cleaned in years, would the amount of oil that was present possibly be due to using too much oil in the gas to oil ratio??

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I don't think so Ms Inisfad. The lady that owns this always uses the Echo oil. I just think build up over the years with a recently replaced spark arrestor screen.

[@dLLund]

thank you, again, for posting. i like it that you use hand tools. lotta things got fixed before power screwdrivers & impact drivers. i like your voice & delivery. take care. dLLund

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for watching!

[@rogermcdonald1607]

Stella, i don't think you missed anything! Maybe customer is using cheap 2 stroke oil or over mixing it. You improved the cleanliness 100%. Good job as always. I know you have been very busy as i saw you had to go to Raleys Small Engines and do some welding! LOL. 🤣😎👍Roger

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks Mr Roger. The owner is pretty savvy about these machines. I think just never cleaned up muffler parts, maybe running often at lower rpm.

[@tonycolca2241]

I watched your video yesterday this morning I cleaned the muffler also I beleive I had some bad gas I got some fresh gas and mixed it with echo red armor oil. Started right up. THANK YOU !

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Great job! happy to help. Cheers!

[@eeverett2]

I learned something new, gas can be used to clean, thanks Stella.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I figure why waste a great solvent. Cheers!

[@richardrandall1852]

@@TheLawnmowerLady pour rest of old gas in your car, that's what a guy in bethel ct says

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I always suggest that to my clients. Obviously I would not do that with bad fuel like this with all the dirt and particulate matter after cleaning all the debris off the exterior of any machine.

[@JerryWilliams-vk6gr]

You are very thorough, I don't think you missed anything .

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

In the end, I believe she was just not revving it to full throttle when she was trimming. Allowed a lot of blowby to accumulate. Thanks for watching.

[@CFLDumpsters]

Nice! Sometimes it’s best to start with the basics, spark, fuel, air and is it clean no build up. Great video

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@kirkthebeerslinger]

great video-subscribed...since the only oil in a 2-stroke is already mixed with the gasoline - the only place the oily buildup can come from is there...I don't experience this with my two stroke equipment (including a pair of 225's) and my theory on why is because they don't get babied...running with plenty of WOT gets everything running nice and hot...it can't get clogged up when it is burning cleanly...I believe once it starts it gets worse and worse until a proper clean like this excellent technician performed here

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I believe that was the problem here, not revving it WOT, and think the other shop just replaced the spark arrester screen, without bothering to clean any thing else. Thanks for watching.

[@br927]

Hey, don't feel bad! My dad was trying to get our Farmall Super C started, I even towed him around with the JD 60, then he discovered he didn't turn the gas on!!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I know my right arm is probably longer for all the times I've yanked on starters without replacing the spark plug boot, kill switch, etc. 😂

[@lcharles7444]

We’ll I watched your other video and it helped me out. I was all set to go out and get a new srm225 after 10+ yrs reluctantly, but checked out your video and it worked. I changed the carburetor and was priming it too much and was flooding it, kept repeating the mistake a couple of times, cook the air filter cover off let it sit for a day then primed 4x and it started. Thanks

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Yay! Glad to help. Cheers!

[@imannonymous7707]

This seems to be a common issue, good to know

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

always appreciate a clean machine. thanks for sharing

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Me too!

[@andybecker2693]

I think that a lot of people are just mixing in a “ little extra oil” thinking that more is better. More often than not folks are not able (or willing) to run these 2 cycles at full rpm. Putting these around will cause this build up. I have had great results from using the Echo Red Armor oil. I think it’s way ahead of the old Power Blend Echo oil. It’s not cheap but as a homeowner, you probably don’t use much fuel and oil anyway.

[@andybecker2693]

For homeowners, the premixed ready to use canned fuel takes the guesswork out of mixing and stores well.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

You're right Mr Andy. That canned fuel takes a lot of guesswork, math, and bonus: no ethanol. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@andybecker2693]

@@TheLawnmowerLady I’m so glad that I found your channel. I think it’s great to see a lady that is so passionate about small engines. I love helping my coworkers get their chainsaws and trimmers running again.

[@jlynch916]

Thanks for making this video. I’m trying to understand why when you do a pressure test with carb cleaner. If there is a leak somewhere the RPMs will drop? I was thinking they would increase

[@jimoswald4824]

Hi I have a srm 225 also. And mine started with that oil mess all over right away. The problem is the carbs are set too rich from the factory. You need to drill out and remove the plug covering the mix screw under the primer bulb and turn clockwise lean out the carb slightly. I am doing mine one quarter turn at a time and the oil problem is almost gone. Do not go too lean though!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

In the end, I think the owner was just not revving it out, and creating a lot of unburnt fuel. Thanks for watching!

[@dianafenick6266]

I was wondering about that ... I purchased a 2.5mm 91075 so I can adjust the mix, but I'm a newbie 65 yo woman learning all this great stuff before I replace this trimmer!

[@biggaspirit1]

Enjoyed the video. Thank you from the UK.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Cheers Mr Bigg !

[@tonymayhew191]

Yes Stella, You missed it! Since I eat, Breathe, and sleep 2-strokes I will tell you what happened. The oil/fuel mixture was way too much! This is what happens, It sticks the compression ring or rings in the ring land of the piston causing low compression but also allows blow bye of the excess unburned oil to escape past the ring that is supposed to seal that surface between piston and cylinder. I recommend first that you tell your followers to never run regular gasoline in a 2-stroke engine! I have about 60 chainsaws in my collection and some of them tell you on the fuel cap to mix it 16:1 But the oils of today have way better lubrication properties than even stuff used in the eighties and early nineties! And I run all my 2-strokes 5o:1 ratio on the fuel/oil mixture and have never had any problems what so ever! I just purchase the VP small engine 50:1 already mixed and 94 octane and you will love the performance your piece of equipment will have and will never see that oil mess running out of the exaust pipe ever again 😋

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

You have a good point Mr Tony about the fuel. She was using premium gas, but not revving it at high RPM. In her case, I advised her on the benefits of ethanol-free fuel to preserve the fuel lines and internal carb bits, since she does not use the tool on a regular basis. She said she might even try the premix canned fuel. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@dianafenick6266]

I have this problem now. I have only used 50:1 ratio fuel for 2-stroke engines.... I will try to find a leak and clean it out, but I don't understand why a 50:1 ratio would cause this.

[@karlrovey]

I have this model. I don't have the starting issue. My arrestor screen isn't plugged either. However, I also have the oil all over the muffler. I run the correct mix as well. It seems like part of it is just due to the re-direct right after the spark arrestor. It isn't leaking. It just comes out the muffler.

[@paulhare662]

My 1979 032AV loves VP 94 octane.

[@alan-dr8uo]

Thanks Tony telling about the new oil verse the 80s

[@robertcochran7103]

This is a marvelous video. Thank you for posting it.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheRustyRooster]

Another great job, just keeps getting better and better 👏

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you Mr Rooster!

[@Big_Johns]

Nice video Ms Lady, I love your levels of "cleaning gas", bad bad and fresh bad, sounds like someone I know. :)

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Yep, I felt kind of silly saying that, but that first tin was too gagged up. Thanks for watching.

[@Big_Johns]

That was the best way to say it, sounded spot-on. 🤣👍🏼🤣

[@Big_Johns]

I just received an envelope in the mail, thank you so much.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

@@Big_Johns Yay!

[@markwiley9516]

Hi Stella great job and a great video I like the way you work on your jobs old toothbrushs are great for small engine's 👍

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for watching Mr Mark. I try to recycle everything 😀

[@stepheneggert9474]

Eather fuel lines , fuel filter..or carb.. yes the screen needs cleaned..I have the same one.. great unit..did a tune - up .. first time in 6 yrs since new..bought the kit...I also have some sea - foam in my gas can..I run through the trimmer.. always..with high tes, 93... Shell gas..no speedway..great video..ty

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Right on!

[@rotemtomhagbi1937]

Just found one in the street 12 dollar new carburetor kit (plug , carb, gas lines , and filter ) runs great, and also if you having problem with gas. Check that the line is broken where its attached to the tank

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Nice score! Cheers!

[@franciscoysaguirre2551]

Ty for the content...I got my weed eater working again!!🎉🎉

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Happy to help!

[@AlanMedina314]

A good honest cleaning did a miracles on that little engine.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Absolutely. Thanks for watching. Cheers!

[@howardmullins07]

Thank you for showing me my problem on my echo weed eater

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Happy to help!

[@percylewis7692]

Thanks Lawnmower Lady, your content was greatly helpful 😊👍🏽

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kbssmallenginerepair2615]

Excellent video Stella. Keep up the great work.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks Mr Kyle. Cheers !

[@JukieBear]

Thank You for sharing so clearly, I sure feel looked after and very grateful to learn about my Echo. Have saved both link and video to recheck when I have to time to follow your advice without haste. Gosh you are so Good!💐💐💐👏🏼👏🏼🤩🥰

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@JukieBear]

Your very welcome. I ordered the kit feeling very supported by the steps you have shown. Be joyful!🫶🏼🙏

[@matthewderickson1121]

Great Job Stella all my echo srm 225’s leak except the oldest one. I heard it’s because the new muffler don’t have a baffle like the old ones did.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks Mr Matthew! No baffle will certainly allow more blow-by to not get burned up.

[@matthewderickson1121]

@@TheLawnmowerLady Correct, because I researched why my (4) newer srm 225's leaked and the oldest srm225 didnt. I have a Husqvarna 123L that leaks I will check into why it leaks.

[@spigs1967]

great video stella,as i try to teach other so called mechanics,your only as good as your diagnosis,if you follow the diag procedures which are pretty much standardized in the small engine world and you have common sense then you cant be wrong in your diagnosis of no starts,the basics always apply,air,fuel and spark,if you have none of the three it aint running,i see many a genious at my shop that think they know it all and follow bad habits and dont read service manuals or check for bulletins or other factory or dealer problem run ins,

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks Mr Spigs! I appreciate your comments. I learnt a long time ago to start with the easy stuff. Cheers!

[@dr.lmsb4456]

Awesome video STELLA . Dang thats alot of oil on their ..lol .. Thanks for all the amazing videos . Hope all is well take care & stay safe .

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks Doc. It was a mess.

[@dr.lmsb4456]

@@TheLawnmowerLady yea i bet

[@baddad5781]

Makes me think possibly the wrong oil /gas mixture but nice video mame. Ill say you sure can clean an engine ha ha

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

The owner was using it around 1/2 throttle at all times. They were mixing it right, the other shop i believe just replaced the spark arrester without addressing any of the blow-by build up. As much as I complain, bad gas the best! Haha.

[@HobbyMotorDK]

Good stuff Stella. What a good little trimmer

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Yep Mr Claus. That Lady that owns it loves it.

[@IanMahaffey-j2f]

Did you check the rubber gasket coming out of the fuel tank? Or fuel lines to carb?

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Only in as much in my poor-man's leak/pressure test.

[@waynestefinashen239]

Nice video Stella, with no disrespect to the female community we have many single mom and widowed customers that have needed their two stroke equipment serviced every year to get it running. In all cases it has been improper fuel mixture so as a service we mix ethanol free fuel to their required specification with top quality two stroke oil then sell them a litre of Aspen 2 premixed fuel for the last use of the year and winter storage. To date no service on this equipment for carb issues customers are very happy.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks Mr Wayne. I think she might switch to the canned premix. But she seemed prey savvy about her equipment. Maybe just running it too long at a lower rpm.

[@waynestefinashen239]

@@TheLawnmowerLady I think you are right on with that diagnosis Stella.

[@BartlettTFD]

New viewer here. Very interesting and educational‼️Many thanks😃

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@brandonhoad9033]

Could the oil build up be from lack of high rpm running, constantly running it slow?

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Exactly! I also think the other shop just replaced the spark arrester screen without cleaning up any other build up of blow-by. Thanks for watching!

[@jamie6011]

Great video! But if scraping that much out of exhaust port maybe clean it out fully as that is clearly a problem that will multiply!?

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks. I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@garyclifton2180]

Nice fix and tips Stella did you see Bruce make the piston stop other day another one if your tips brilliant x you rock x

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Cheers Mr Gary. Thanks for watching.

[@dianafenick6266]

Can you make a video to adjust air/fuel mixture? This one is very helpful...

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

The honest truth is I don't have to tweek them too often if the carb and air filter is clean. But next time I will. Thanks for watching.

[@brianking1138]

Great job on the video and the repair. Perhaps it was run with to much oil in the mix? It seems to be running great now.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for watching Mr Brian. I think the owner mixed oil right, but I think it was run too long at too low RPM. Cheers!

[@agustinarango5172]

That's a pro job. Congratulations

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate the comment. Cheers!

[@mytubebobbie06h]

The leakage is due to holding it while upside down while running it as in the case when you do the lawn edges. It’s happened to me once. The oil dripped out of the exhaust and burned me as it dripped out. I was using it for maybe 15-20 minutes before that happened, but there’s no actual leak.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Just blow-by from constantly running it at low RPM.

[@carlodonnell146]

I would say that it is leaking from the crankcase cover or the gasket holding the engine sections together.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I thought so too, but in the end, I believe it's just blow-by of unburnt fuel due to not revving the engine full while using the trimmer. I saw no evidence of leaks in the crankcase or base of the cylinder. Thanks for watching!

[@nperson]

Interesting video. I'm not familiar with that type of pressure check. Why would the engine RPM's change if there is a leak?

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

The aerosolized fuel, in the form of carb spray getting into the fuel/air mix via the leak.

[@tyson2259]

Idk how many times I couldn't get mine started and then realized the kill switch is on haha

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Me too, clearly. lol 😂

[@georgepretnick4460]

Great video. Great skills. Unfortunately, non-mechanically skilled people, women in particular, are not going to have the tools (T27, etc.) to begin to attempt a complicated disassembly like this. I'm glad you have these skills. Many do not. That's why repair shops can make a living.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks Mr George for watching. Cheers!

[@clayman7853]

Great vid taught me something new, thanks for sharing!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

You bet! Thanks for watching!

[@timdaniels2100]

That was awesome ! Thanks young lady.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Happy to help. I appreciate you watching!

[@AllanLijfrock]

there is a small hold on the gas tank under a label what is that?

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Not exactly sure what you are referring to... There is a hole ( perhaps with a grommet to prevent fuel leaking) for the return line of the purge bulb.

[@trent8584]

Great video! Keep it up and you will hit 100k !!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Hope so Mr Trent ! Thanks for watching and your support. Cheers!

[@lhaa]

Most people aren't very careful with the gas/oil ratio and over-oil the 2 stroke. Ths actually achieves a lean condition,as less gas is in the fuel/air ratio. This,without a richening of the jets will result in a holed piston,or a messy trimmer.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

You are so right. A lot of folks don't understand that. I use spaghetti sauce as an explanation sometimes: keep adding water to the sauce, and it looses flavor. Fuel is cooling on 2T. Thanks for watching!

[@lhaa]

@@TheLawnmowerLady As recently as a few years ago,I rebuilt 2 stroke racing engines,and read many test results trying to optomize performance. A test I still remember from the '60s stated that they increased oil ratio and dyno tested bikes,until a motor reached peak power at 15/1. Of course,the jets were increased in size,so lots of fuel/oil was put into the chamber. If you can get the MSDS stats on an oil,you can get the brand with the lowest flash point that has a good oil film and get the best performance at the recomended ratio.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Interesting. As long as you get complete combustion, the exhaust port, the pipe or the top of the piston won't get too much carbon build up. I've got a friend with a dyno, and I would like to get one of my Lambrettas on there. Old school ratios were 4-5%, now with synthetic oils it's 2-3%

[@clintmiller88]

disappointed you dont have any new videos!!! get back at it you will get there!

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks Clint, I'm working on it. Cheers!

[@jmb92555]

Hi LL. I have a problem you may be able to help with. A neighbor brought his Echo 266 edger for me to repair. I checked it out and there was no spark. I diagnosed it as a bad coil. I ordered an new one and installed it. While installing it I noticed that each screw/bolt that holds the coil in place has a plastic washer/spacer as well as metal washers. One of the plastic ones had degraded and in fact broke in two while installing the new coil. I had some small plastic washers (wrong size and not made for use on a small engine) handy. I tried one in place of the original one. Being the wrong size and not intended for this purpose it squished and distorted when I tightened the screws. The engine will fire up now & then but won't stay running. I think that if those plastic washers were indeed intended as electrical insulators then the one I replaced isn't 100% effective due to getting squished/distorted. It also could be preventing proper alligment of the coil contacts I suppose. I've watched other coil issue vids but those coils didn't have plastic washers. But also the flywheels in those vids were plastic w/ magnets embedded. The flywheel on this machine is all metal. Also if I touch the flywheel casing/cover during the short time it runs or while pulling the started cord, I get a mild shock. I don't expect a real diagnosis. I know I'm going to have to figure it out on my own. Or not ;) This is just someething I've never run across but I know I can't be the only one.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Hmmm. I haven't run across this engine, but I assume, like you do the coil needs to be isolated from the engine. Something is amiss if you get a tingle when touching any metal. I'd be looking at an exploded parts diagram to see what should be where. I wish I could be more helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@sammartinez7429]

I have an echo I cleaned everything and checked everything and nothing and it still doesn't start I'm just going to junk it

[@budgunter8950]

I always enjoy your videos. Always helpful. Thank you. Is the build up caused by not running it wide open most of the time? I was told it will do that to all of them if you run half throttle most of the time. I know you need to run low throttle for certain circumstances.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks Mr Bud ! In retrospect, I think that indeed was what caused this build-up of un-burnt fuel and oil. I think once these units are warmed up, they do best at WOT. I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@Exemplar9]

An oily muffler like that one is a perfect candidate for the barbecue cook out method of cleaning. I saw this on the web somewhere and have done it on three or four 2-stroke mufflers. Just lay the muffler directly on top of an outdoor propane burner for about 3 minutes and flames will start coming out of it. A couple more minutes and the flames will die out. Then take it off with tongs and let it cool off. Finally, blow it out with compressed air. Beware it may make quite a cloud of white ash. Then it’s done. Clean as a whistle! I haven’t had any problems with solder joints melting, which was my apprehension at first. Also, I did not include the gaskets in this process.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I agree, that's a great method. I actually have done that with antique scooter silencers. Too big for a burner, it goes head first into a campfire. I imagine it lets off some pretty caustic vapors, but it cleans them very well. Takes a long while with all the internal baffles. Easy work on a trimmer howeve, maybe only one baffle? I appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@Exemplar9]

@@TheLawnmowerLady Love your videos; keep it up!

[@harryberry474]

With all that build up could the owner have been using too much oil in their gas mixture over an extended period?

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Pretty sure no. She only used the small Echo bottles of oil. In the end I believe she just never revved it full throttle while cutting, increasing the blowby that doesn't get burned completely during combustion. The other shop I think merely replaced the spark arrester screen ( she didn't have the receipt of the work order) and didn't clean up the accumulation in the silencer.

[@gradyhernandez4699]

I installed a new coil on a 225 due to no Spark and it must be a defective coil. ?? No sp

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Could be a bad spark-plug boot?

[@leonanzaldua814]

Hi, Stella I currently replaced my carburetor with a new kit and gas lines. There is spark. But before I did all this, I pulled and I pulled until I got it running but without letting go of the gas or else it would turn off. I used it for one hour straight and it just turned off. Haven't been able to turn it on. I also cleaned the piston the screen in the muffler and replaced the sparkplug. Can u give me any advice

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for watching Mr Leon. Sounds to me like you need to adjust the low speed screw if it won't idle. On those echo carbs, the low and high speed screw are hidden, and have anti-tamper covers. The high speed screw is under the primer bulb, and the low screw is right in the middle of the top where the throttle cable is attached. I haven't edited a video on that yet, but you can find other videos out there that show how to pull that plug out and adjust the carb. I hope that helps.

[@johnharrison3297]

I have found the high oil mixture also causes the oil build-up.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

That will cause it too, but mostly not running it a full RPM make for excessive blowby as in this case. She was using the pre-measured little bottles of oil in a gallon can. Thanks for watching.

[@geomark8851]

I wonder if the owner mixed a 2 gallon pre-measured container of oil with just 1 gallon of gas? Did they say how long it has been so dirty?

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

The owner was using it around 1/2 throttle at all times. They were mixing it right, the other shop i believe just replaced the spark arrester without addressing any of the blow-by build up.

[@geomark8851]

@@TheLawnmowerLady Thanks for the reply! You really cleaned it up very nicely. I hate when "shops" just do the bare minimum and don't finish the job - I guess that is why I do most of the work myself. That is still a lot of blow-by even for 1/2 throttle. Does Echo like to run their carbs rich?

[@JoeySkoots27]

This is awesome I wish we were related

[@dclawnmaintenanceandsnowre4099]

Hi Stella I was wondering if you can help me out about a brand new Stihl trimmer last year and I'm getting oil leaking out of the muffler I use true fuel gas any ideas

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thx Mr Shane. Sounds like incomplete burn, maybe some worn rings causes excessive blow-by? What does the plug look like?

[@menditman2004]

Hi Stella good video, you did everything much the same as I would have done, even the poor mans leak test👍 Also forgetting the kill switch, I’ve done that 😂😂 I wonder if they have been mixing the fuel to strong, to much oil as I’ve had that on tools before especially on echos, that’s my theory anyway. Thanks for the video🙂👍

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thanks for watching Mr Luke! I honestly think the other shop replaced the spark arrester, didn't bother to clean it up, and the owner prolly had a habit or running it at low RPM. I explained this to the owner, and hopefully it run well for the next few years until the fuel lines start to go. Cheers!

[@alexandercopeland2849]

I am surprised that a big repair shop didn't clean it. Must be getting paid flag hours.

[@larrywreaks4087]

Hello .I find that people put to much oil in the mix and it clogs the muffler and the screen.just abthought

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Yep, some folks do that. I think the owner never revved it to full RPM, leaving a lot of unburnt fuel.

[@jeffgagne5482]

Could it be an oil/ gas mixture issue?

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

No, using it at low rpm. These units need to run at full throttle to burn off excess blowby.

[@pietrosenerchia1786]

Beautiful job lady...

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

Thank you! 😊

[@jackdaddyslim3895]

I enjoyed Your video Greatly.. Thank You

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I do appreciate you watching. Cheers!

[@tonycolca2241]

Great video I think that is what is wrong with mine.

[@TheLawnmowerLady]

I appreciate you watching!