Hedge trimmer won't start and leaking gas

[@EddieLindsay681]

I just fixed this exact model and had to do the same thing with the small fuel line, mine also had a bad metering diaphragm and primmer ball. She run like a champ now.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Nice work

[@Lanesplitter]

Best tutorial on line replacement on-line by far! Thanks for taking the time 👍

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jonniehosfeld6640]

Gas

[@dubb.y]

I do the same stuff all the time I like watching your videos for new tips and tricks, keep up the great work!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you Grant Wilson

[@nashguy207]

Gas all the way i haven't owned an electric hedge trimmer in over 25 years. I have owned a commercial pair schindaiwa DH-230 for over 20 years they are very good hedge trimmers. That is one of the worst designed gas tanks i have ever seen building it into the handle. Thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you nashguy207 for the comment I appreciate it

[@TecumsehRulesbcserk]

I have an Echo hedge trimmer and it is incredibly good at taking down bushes, is totally designed for commercial use. They also use the same Yamabiko engine in their garden tillers

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Nice, thank you for the info

[@Cinder2008]

Gas all the way. I’ve had both and gas works better and lasted longer. I have the same trimmer. The fuel lines are clipped together. When my lines became brittle, I bought a kit at my local ACE Hardware. It had several sizes of lines so I didn’t have to drill the tank. A little WD40 made the fuel lines easy to pull through. Good video.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you David Sams for the comment I appreciate it

[@2OO_OK]

Did that drill bit have 5 flutes? Also I expected the new line that replaced the smaller od line to be a loose fit on the carb barb but it fits fine. Was that old line a smaller wall thickness and thus a smaller od but the same id? I have learned a lot from you, thanks.

[@kylergates386]

I’ve tried to get two hedge trimmers running that are very similar to this I’ve cleaned the carb on both and no luck and can’t find a replacement carb for it they are both Zama 28 carbs any advice

[@HomeGaragechannel]

can you get me a model number of the hedge trimmer?

[@MechanicEli2007]

The bigger fuel line is supposed to be the pick up line and the little gas line should be the return line. I have the same bush trimmer.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I've seen it both ways.

[@DougHinVA]

For a grass trimmer (old WeedEater 1400 from USA) that has with a fuel tank with the line to the carb emerging from a neat hole in the BOTTOM of the tank, could the line be replaced as a snug fit, flexible type, and apply a ring of fuel proof adhesive (like silicone sealant) around the tube just before it enters the tank hole ? I noticed the older line was barely leaking from that bottom-drilled hole.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I have seen people try this and it might work for a while but eventually it will leak again. Its worth a try tho .

[@DougHinVA]

@@HomeGaragechannel I did patch the tiny slack around the new fuel line emerging from the tank bottom and it appears NOT to leak. But upon trying a start, I got flooded a few times and never got it to run steady more than a second. No 'spark arrestor' on older weed-eater 1400s and I propane-burned the muffler clean inside though it was rather clean already. I backed out the L screw 1 full turn from closed and the H screw 1.5 turns from closed and opened the idle screw maybe 1/4 turn more than already set. Update : I tried again after idling it for an hour and held the throttle trigger 'open' as I pulled the coil rope. It started, but ran rough and would stop at idle. So I SPEEDED up the idle maybe 1/2 turn and set the H and L screws tighter (clockwise) maybe 1/4 or 1/2 turn until each was smoothed out at low speed and high speed. It appears that you must hold the throttle button 'on' when starting. No pump bulb but a pull-closed-choke lever at the rear of the device and the carb all appears to be USA made... fairly old.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@DougHinVA first unflood the engine take the spark plug out and pull the rope several times. Leave it open for a few hours. Then try starting using no choke first and if it doesn't start use partial choke. It it doesn't start then use the normal choke start method. Never pull the rope more than 3 or 4 times when on full choke.

[@DougHinVA]

@@HomeGaragechannel VERY good tips for a guy not familiar with tweaking these engines. Getting it to start lets you hear it at idle, fastest speed and low speed. Then you can adjust the screws that are for all 3 functions about 1/4 turn at a time. Once you can keep it running, the adjustments can go fast to 'dial it in at all 3 speeds' ....

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@DougHinVA well said.

[@brianmott728]

Where does the return line enter the fuel tank?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thanks for the comment I appreciate it. In this case the return line was the first line I replaced and entered the tank by the hole furthest forward. But it doesn't matter which hole you choose to go through.

[@brianmott728]

@@HomeGaragechannel Where is the other hole in the fuel tank located?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@brianmott728 it's about half an inch away

[@brianmott728]

@@HomeGaragechannel Ok but where can I buy the primer bulb for it?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@brianmott728 I would a variety pack of primer bulbs from Amazon. It will have both sizes of bulbs so you're sure to get the right one. I do believe it's the larger "thumb sized" one you need for this one. If your close to home depot or lowes though they have it as well.

[@kevinsturgess1475]

Hi ,I have a Jonsered ht21,looks the same as yours but different cab,maybe. I see there is a Homelite ht21 as well. Thanks for your help.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

no problem

[@robertmailhos8159]

It's always a good idea to have the better fuel line glad to see you use clear fuel line 😁😄😃😀

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you for the comment I appreciate it

[@robertmailhos8159]

@@HomeGaragechannel your are welcome

[@alssmallengines]

Great fix 👍 I have used both electric & gas as well & I prefer gas as I have cut a couple cords with electric trimmers while trimming my rose bushes. Also as you know gas trimmers are more powerful.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Yes they are more powerful. Thanks Alan Marshall for the comment

[@johnprichardson3741]

I have a weed eater that looks like your only one line from carburetor to tank only no bulb primer and second line goes around handle and does not plug into the tank. Do you have any information on this hedge trimmer? I replaced both lines and fuel comes out of the handle gas line.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

unfortunately these are not common and my information is limited

[@johnprichardson3741]

@HomeGaragechannel OK thank you for your reply. I hope you have a great day. 👍.

[@thetubeschannel]

gas but mine is presently bogging down when I use it sideways in an up and down motion... might be the gas line not providing gas on it's side. gotta check.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Possibly but I'm leaning more to a carb adjustment. If not a replacement would definitely fix the bogging issue.

[@punchogunter2362]

I got the same trimmer! When I pull on the handle to start it, it tugs almost 3 times! So I know I have good compression! I did replace the ignition coil it went bad! I replaced the fuel lines and the fuel filter! Now I went cheap on a new carb for it! Now it runs,but it will rev up up high and cut off! Now it won't start at all! Where did I go wrong?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you for the comment I appreciate it. The carb comes with a base tune so you need to adjust it to give it more fuel to run.

[@Newman81964]

You will find some of those cheap eBay carbs are just junk too. Most of the time, it is better to get an original replacement from the equipment manufacturer.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@Newman81964 you are absolutely correct about that.

[@Patrick4959]

in hedge trimmers i prefer using a 2 stroke or 4 stroke unit over a corded or cordless type

[@HomeGaragechannel]

me too

[@Patrick4959]

@@HomeGaragechannel yeah all good the Honda ones are easy starters but simple maintenance is a must to keep them running spot on year after year etc depending on how often you use them

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@Patrick4959 you are absolutely correct

[@Patrick4959]

@@HomeGaragechannel yeah no worries mate cheers from Australia

[@punchogunter2362]

I have the same trimmer! Its a weedeater ght 220 Excalibur! Mines won't start! It was given to me by a neighbor!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you for the comment I appreciate it. Have you tried putting fuel into throat of the carb and then try starting it?

[@punchogunter2362]

@@HomeGaragechannel yep but judging by the video I probably pour to much fuel into the carb. But even when I does start it accelerates up and down till it dies! I bought a new carb( Chinese one not zama) thinking that would do the trick but no! I've pretty much replaced the fuel lines,filter and carb! Ive even cleaned the exhaust port and muffler for carb build up! And replaced the flywheel spacer!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@punchogunter2362 gotcha you've done a lot of work. Try using a compression tester and if the number is low it might explain the strange way its working.

[@punchogunter2362]

@@HomeGaragechannel will do! I didn't think of that I'll let you know what happens!

[@carlosavalos9937]

What kind of 2 cycle do you use it has a nice color to it

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you for the comment I appreciate it. I use super tech oil.

[@emmams5]

Hi HG, I have the exact same clippers but it won't start, mine is the Partner hg 55-12. It's sparking, getting fuel and has reasonably good compression for a 20 year old hedge clippers. I've changed the sparkplug, cleaned the arrestor screen and adjusted the gap between the flywheel and HT coil. You can pullstart this thing all day and there's not a budge out of it. I have noticed that the sparkplug gets very wet and fuel is coming from the exhaust muffler, would this be down to a bad carburettor? Zama is the make of carb. I'd be grateful for any help.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

If fuel is making it's way out of the muffler then the engine is very flooded. When you're pulling the rope how many times do you pull it with the carb choke?

[@emmams5]

@@HomeGaragechannel, thanks for your quick reply. I push the primer bubble about 3 or 4 times and pull the starter rope about 6 times but nothing happens. I've taken out the plug and it's soaked with fuel. If I tilt the clippers onto the muffler side, fuel comes out of it. I read on one of the forums about the needle jet being unseated and over-fueling the engine, could this be a possibility? I haven't taken the carb apart yet as I don't want to tear the gaskets.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@emmams5 yes that is probably the reason. I would replace the carb because its simpler than rebuilding it.

[@emmams5]

@@HomeGaragechannel, I've looked online and the only place I can source one is from the States, it's $70 plus P&P which is too much. I live in Ireland and I paid €25 for the clippers which is about $30-35 so economically, it's not worth fixing if I have to go down the new carb route.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@emmams5 okay that makes sense. Let me know how it goes.

[@garofalo1707]

The two people who disliked this video really like electric. 😁

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Its okay, they are entitled to their opinions.

[@roystheboy]

Goes to to show it dont take much some times to get things working great little fix and id always use a petrol strimmer

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you Roy for the comment I always appreciate your time.

[@suzannebellar7739]

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[@suzannebellar7739]

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[@suzannebellar7739]

Hi

[@HomeGaragechannel]

yes hello

[@iankyranakis9038]

Not that it matters a whole lot, but the on/off switch is upside-down.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

If it matters to you the yes it matters. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it

[@BensWorkshop]

That was an easy fix. I use a petrol hedge cutter, though I have used an electric one that I still have. The petrol one was also the subject of my last video, oddly about running it dry before you put it away.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Yes admittedly it was easy. I'll check out your video. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it.

[@BensWorkshop]

@@HomeGaragechannel Cheers.

[@brucecoleman7412]

Oddly enough, I prefer the electric corded hedge trimmer. I find that extra weight of the gas engine or the battery takes a bigger toll on you when working with your arms outstretched. The cord is a hassle, but my arms feel better .

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you're exactly right, the corded hedger is actually pretty good.

[@carsonblackburn2412]

I rebuilt mine but it still won't start it's leaking out the carb i think from the premier bulb I just replaced and builds a vacuum in the tank when I press it and the stuff that comes through the line is foamy

[@HomeGaragechannel]

sorry to hear that, I'd replace the carb.

[@7eis]

That's a funny looking leaf blower 😉

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Yes thanks for the comment.

[@joeblow7314]

There actually called wind trimmers

[@ravisriram6746]

I had an electric one for over twenty years which recently stopped working; I will just buy another. No more gas lawn and garden tools for me, anyway.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I understand your feelings. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it

[@suzannebellar7739]

Oooooo

[@lewiemcneely9143]

We had both and now just have a 110 volt job. I had the attachment on the Echo tat the son-in-law has and it was sweet but the electric one was a lot lighter. Depended on the job, really. Everything has it's place. Thanks and Blessings!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you are correct.

[@MrRealpainter]

I have the exact same one that was given to me and had to do the same thing,The set up where the lines go into the tank is a bad design

[@HomeGaragechannel]

yes you are correct.

[@FUNKIN_FOREVER]

The hedge trimmer died when you pull the rope a few more times 1:55

[@HomeGaragechannel]

That's correct.

[@RussellBooth1977]

I would prefer to use a petrol (gasoline) powered one particularly if you don't have to worry about recharging the battery !

[@HomeGaragechannel]

That's very true. Petrol for me as well.

[@scrappysgarage7404]

Surprised you got it to run on blue Gatorade lol

[@HomeGaragechannel]

i couldn't find the cool aid

[@scrappysgarage7404]

@@HomeGaragechannel lol

[@scrappysgarage7404]

Say I have a 1975 Briggs and Stratton 8hp flathead and OH GOD is it a pain in the bum. It is a problem machine it needs new coil new sediment bowl new pullstart because it needs rewinding the spring, this will probably be your biggest challenge. You think you can get that little son of a gun going?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@scrappysgarage7404 what year did briggs and stratton switch from points ignition to an ignition coil? I was thinking you just needed to clean the points. If the carb bowl is corroded then replacing the whole carb might be simpler.

[@scrappysgarage7404]

@@HomeGaragechannel it was points

[@ZombieDaveAZ]

Good job buddy. Easu fix for you today.👍

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Easy is awesome. Thanks Dave.

[@MechanicEli2007]

Yeah I know. it will work anyway

[@EddieLindsay681]

Also I definitely prefer gas everything, I have used corded and battery powered hedge trimmers but they just don’t feel or sound right. I love my Stihl HS45 trimmers and always pick them up first.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Yes I prefer them too.

[@joeblow7314]

It sounds to me like it's requesting it's last meal

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you for the comment I appreciate it. Almost it definitely isn't a great sounding machine.

[@suzannebellar7739]

Good

[@melvinpough8349]

Great job explaining it. Very easy to understand viewpoint is excellent.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Glad you think so

[@ramadinsookhoo6141]

I prefer the gas powered tools over electric ones because to me I think that they have more power and also because of their convenience also because you don't have to be looking for a power outlet and also having problems getting the chord stuck on anything.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I completely agree with you.

[@js_1995x]

Im a dummy. I did not know how to do the fuel line on these hedge trimmers. Now I know

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I learn stuff all the time too. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it

[@999thenewman]

You just like pulling the cord.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Every day man. Thanks for the comment

[@ItsMrBlu]

In case anyone is wondering the customer service number is still active!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you

[@stevesmith6058]

I like gas over electric a trip over chords

[@HomeGaragechannel]

That's a great point

[@barndogschwartz8370]

Electric ones are lighter and easier to use but nothing has the power of gas

[@HomeGaragechannel]

very well said

[@kingcanada2588]

these things are a pain and will always be

[@HomeGaragechannel]

So very true

[@jonathankuhn7837]

I got a hedge trimmer for free and then sold it

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Nice. I guess it was running then?

[@jonathankuhn7837]

Home Garage it wasn’t at first had to do some carb and recoil work amping with some other simple things like new fuel lines

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@jonathankuhn7837 nice work getting it running again

[@theidiotbricker]

Gas for sure

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you for the comment I appreciate it

[@samuelgarza9812]

Gas

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you for the comment I appreciate it

[@pewminion720]

Gas all the way

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thanks for the comment I appreciate it

[@suzannebellar7739]

Ops uaaaaa sorry 😅😅😅😅😅

[@2OO_OK]

Did that drill bit have 5 flutes? Also I expected the new line that replaced the smaller od line to be a loose fit on the carb barb but it fits fine. Was that old line a smaller wall thickness and thus a smaller od but the same id? I have learned a lot from you, thanks.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I don't so, should have been 2

[@lucianoraygoza6645]

Gas

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you for the comment I appreciate it

[@vlvtopcat]

Gas