Homelite Ryobi Trimmer Won't Stay Running

[@doublewide6]

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[@DayClanTribe]

May be unrelated but fixed similar motor yesterday, wouldn't rev up all the way and discovered blocked spark arrestor on muffler. Solid carbon from likely too much oil in mix from previous owner. Found an awesome fix holding screen/arrestor with needle nose pliers up to propane torch. Burns red/orange hot and incinerates all deposits. Runs like a charm now. Cheers!

[@Adem19811]

Tie Dye I’m having a same exact problem with mine! Is that screen on muffler??

[@rrurban]

My Homelite will start but won't stay running. Found the inlet fuel line broke off inside the tank. Replaced it along with the included fuel filter. Still won't run. 12 bucks for a new carb? Done!! Thanks for this video man!

[@sirsweetness8332]

Bought a $15 kit and installed it today on my 25cc Homelite weed eater. It worked great.

[@ozzstars_cars]

I bought the exact same brand/type weedwacker about 14 years ago, still runs like a champ. Never overhauled the carb. It has always idled a little bit high since day one. Good video

[@doublewide6]

They are pretty cheap to buy and a somewhat decent name that's why they sell so many IMHO.

[@accidental_relevance]

You probably used synthetic 2 cycle oil

[@ronaldnorris2179]

I don’t like them because they’re half crankshaft …I prefer full crankshaft.

[@ryotaryuu]

Just put a new carb on my st-155. It came with carb, gaskets, new fuel lines, fuel filters, spark plug, and carb adjustment tool. The kit was $13. Runs better than it ever has.

[@adrianfarr9927]

Great video. My 10 year old Ryobi was stalling under throttle, found that the small screen was fully clogged. A bit of a clean up and reassemble and I'm back in business!

[@deltabravo5719]

"helping some Ryobi carb issues " with my supportive comment. if you have done ALL and even repeated yourself... small possibility IF... you had running/ starting issues... and needing to full choke to run... that the small module used to actuate the throttle is leaking air profusely... fouling all starting and running. I had issues arise after 7-8 years of lite happy use... but i noticed that the machine started harder and harder and needed the choke set more fully on to run. I use premium.. no ethanol. the bulb breaks down and i replace it and can never start it after that. I assumed I had a small rubber piece go in the carb.. so i cleaned the carb. NO LUCK. I moved on and ordered a carb. I put the new hoses/ filter and carb on and made an error... I kept my throttle actuator (turns out it was leaking so much air, it would NOT run. I switched back and forth between the new and old carb assuming i dont understand... When i thought... why keep the old Throttle module.... I switched it out to the new ILL-Fitting cable connector... and poof... like magic.. It ran. a tiny carb adjustment and I am back in business.. I hope this helps somebody.. Great VID

[@richardmaaske7483]

Carefully break off the plastic caps over the mixture screws. That what I did and I turned out the Mixture Screw . And now it runs great.

[@EarlGuyton425]

The carburetor screen was stopped up, but the tank filter is okay, so more than likely the fuel lines were on backwards. Many of these from the factory come with fuel lines installed backwards on these carbs in where you must install the fuel line with the tank filter onto the carb connection closest to the primer bulb. So being the carb screen was clogged it was running off of the fuel return line that has no filter. The primer bulb connection is the suction side people.

[@jbmbblb14]

Just today got one of those weedeaters running good a year or so after my neighbor brought it home for me to see what I can do with it. Does good.

[@curiosity2314]

Yeah I was one of the millions, had mine for about 6 years. Gas tank started leaking; I had ideas on taking it apart but I saw a deal on a Black&Decker lithium power unit; bought it and never looked back. I have about 1/2 acre that I trim after mowing and it works great on one charge for the light stuff. The gas units are great for more challenging areas to work on. Although the speedier video is funny to watch sometimes I think some people looking for details in your repair videos may end up missing all you have to offer. You can slow it down but then you miss some good commentary. Just a though...

[@doublewide6]

I just got a battery powered black in decker from my same brother in law. It was thrown out and I put in a new 12V lead acid battery for about $12 shipped. I really like it because I set it up for my wife so she can use it when she does her weeding and the like. I'm on the fence about the speed of video. I have other videos of the same content that go at normal speed. The videos seem to long if I just go at normal speed. I'm finding fast and then slowing down for details keeps in short and interesting. Thanks for the feeback Point taken.

[@accidental_relevance]

Electric is replacing gas for just about everything. My Worx electric lawn mower works great. If one of my cars ever wears out I'll be replacing it with an EV.

[@nxt4150]

@@accidental_relevance you shouldn't replace for an ev quite yet. It actually can cause increased amounts of CO2 production if more people buy them do to not having the proper fully green energy grid to make them help the environment

[@accidental_relevance]

I'm not really concerned about the environment, but I think it's great that you are. Are you vegan also?

[@nxt4150]

@@accidental_relevance no, I was just assuming that you are looking out for the environment if you are trying to make a switch

[@edharry3984]

W/D 6 your videos are very helpful on snowblowers,mowers now 2 cycle engines.I have a Homelite 26cc Mighty Gas Blower. Sure looks like the same Carb. It does not have a throttle but, notch style speed adjustment .The lines were rotted,I changed those ,Cleaned the in tank filter ,then the primer bulb broke.I changed that,Now it Bogs.I should have just bought a new Carb@ EBay ,just over $10. Shipped.You are Right, anything more than minor cleaning,Just replace the Carb.. Thanks for the Info,E

[@doublewide6]

No problem. Thanks for commenting.

[@timkorth]

Thank you for the video. Was able to get mine to run thanks to you. Was about to throw it in the garbage. Only took about 30 minutes.

[@aleblanc3547]

Very nice video that proves it might be worth cleaning the carb, even on the least expensive weed wacker. Congrats too on the 30K subs...it'd be great if you could hit 50K by the end of the year....you deserve it and your videos are definately worth it.

[@doublewide6]

Thanks, spread the word 50K would be incredible!

[@Adem19811]

Mine works good but dies after 3 to 5 sec when idles? Any help is appreciated!

[@mrsmith906]

First check that the fuel pipes have not perished and split allowing air to be sucked in. E10 Petrol/Gas that has bioethanol content will destroy some plastic fuel pipes. I have just diagnosed & repaired this problem with a Titan multi-strimmer.

[@Patrick4959]

grouse work mate cheers from Australia 🐨🐑🦘🌴🌏 or the land down under to your area and yep even our Homelite F2020 Whipper Snippers as we call them here will often have the same technique and i find using some silicone spray often helps drive in new fuel lines and the fuel filter and by cutting the fuel line on a angle to the fuel tank ports to where they go into for a nice tight seal and also a heat gun often helps too etc.

[@drewswanson8142]

Thank you. Before buying a whole new unit, I will try a $15 new carb. Appreciate that you share your expertise. New subscriber, here.

[@buckleys57]

You have been a great help. Now I know what the problem is.

[@DamnGoodReviews]

Have one just like it has an A and B switch (a to start) after running in A and warming up .. switch to b (run) and the thing dies right away. Any ideas?

[@michaellovetere8033]

Did you turn the idle screw after adjusting the low side carb screw?????????????

[@Jim-ie6uf]

Man that was “fast”, but that fuel line puller you made replacing lines super easy! Use mine all the time.

[@jamesphillips9750]

Good video sir.What is a good starting point on turning the hi an lo screws to get it to try an run ?

[@doublewide6]

1.5 turns on both should at least let it start and run.

[@jamesphillips9750]

Thanks.

[@johnsmith-sw7ii]

Thought you put the grease in the needle seat hole but looks like you use it to hold the spring in position????

[@doublewide6]

Yes, the grease holds the spring.

[@jimmyz9674]

Thanks for the helpful video. I just got one one of these at work a guy was throwing in the dumpster. Gas in it was like green/black sludge. Gonna fart around with it and try cleaning the carb and fuel filter. It runs if you keep moving the choke after some fresh gas.

[@DavidMendoza-gs5qh]

This was a very help full video.. Thanks for the tip. My screen was pluged too but now it runs like new..

[@mattaitchey4917]

hi thanks for this video, do you know is there a way to get the high speed needle out of these? i have the same one with the large black metal limiter cap on the H.. i cut a slot in it with a hacksaw but its really hard to turn and i dont think turning the limiter cap actually turns the needle .. cheers :)

[@Mooseracks]

Great little video ... yah, I have the identical homelite trimmer. My issue are like one. H-jet...non adjustable. I can get it running but I can't idle it down...tried adj L idle screw ..no success. Carb clean, filter clean, gaskets good...changed out diaphragm...piston cyl looks good..fresh gas..BUT runs at high idle for 2-3 min, then dies....something seems wrong with carb....

[@RichHall1]

That’s exactly what mine is doing now. Did you find a solution?

[@edwardmyers1746]

i just re did mine she runs beautiful like brand new

[@alansmlth7989]

I`m switching to battery weed eater. Pull your butt off to start days are pretty much over for me.

[@MrTackleberry79]

just curious, what psi do you have for compression? I had a trimmer and a chainsaw over the years that would fail to idle and a quick compression check revealed it was too low. I uped the low screw a little on both tools and was able to get a few more years out of them. ultimately, both machines needed a rebuild. new bearings, new piston/ring/cylinder kit and Wham-O! new engine. best compression is about 110psi, low but happy is around 90psi, very hard starting and won't idle is 70-75psi. look for OEM cylinder kits from the engine manufacturer. (not necessarily the brand of tool) great video btw. keep up the good work!

[@alssmallengines]

Great fix! the grease is a good tip, I've had those springs pop out on me before.

[@doublewide6]

Yeah, it makes just a little bit easier.

[@jolldoes1515]

I'm going electric tired of these drama every late springs cord pulling clogged carburateur blood pression up to start these jokers.

[@wildrootsfarm1975]

Thanks for the tutorial. Love the fast speed

[@samuelvelez1643]

And what about Husqvarna carburetor for trimmers?

[@terryglass5390]

Thank you for sharing. Enjoyed. I have one. Will b trying to get it going. New viewer here.

[@All2Skitzd]

I don't say this often but awesome video, most of them are like "let me explain where every fucking screw is and you can watch me take it apart at turtle speed"

[@Cards-In-The-Closet]

I was thinking the opposite. I which he did explain everything so I knew what he was doing and using. First thing was marking the carb with a marker. What was that for? What was in the tube and what part did he use it on?

[@lfaulk36]

what did u use to put the screen back in place ?to how it in place??

[@curmudgeoniii9762]

Problem with Homelite beside planned obsolescence is you can not get parts. 26cc try to get the muffler that will go south in one or two years.

[@nexxusty]

Thank you! This is EXACTLY what happens with my Homelite trimmer, which I believe is the same model. I was absolutely sure that it wasn't getting enough fuel, but definitely getting enough air, thus fucking the air fuel ratio to the point of near instant stall-out. I even kept saying to the wife back in 2016 "It's a fuel delivery issue, I know it!". LOL! I can't wait to wake up and fix it tomorrow. I am positive this is the issue. I will post with my success tomorrow after I have verified that was/is the issue. ;-) Thanks again!!!!

[@8jragonmauriora884]

No success I guess?

[@Adem19811]

@@8jragonmauriora884 probably not. Lol..

[@mikon3270]

Hey! Did you fix yours? Yes? Or No?

[@nicolecarlson7697]

So after all was done what did u ajust on the floor when you were trying to turn it on?

[@lucastihlman5209]

High and low fuel jet screws

[@ralphbright6450]

Hello, I have a homlite zip start and I am a great mechanic, but this fart ran great yesterday after I did the lines filter cleaned carb new gas at 80:1. Then it stopped as the nut on the fan within the red vortex section came off, ya wonderful. So found washers and nut re-installed and tightened nut. Now it won't start rather it pops or snorts will not start at all. Any suggestions, compression is good. Help!

[@ralphbright6450]

Ps my email Is [e-mail]

[@elebelly100]

Throw it in the trash can.

[@brianmott728]

I own a poulan hand held blower that sometimes will not pick up the gas when I pull the trigger or it will stall out while its idling. The diaphragm is moving up and down and I've cleaned the carburetor. What can I do to fix this?

[@johnlieske8908]

Check the exhaust , the spark arrester could be clogged up ..

[@brianmott728]

Where inside the muffler is the spark arrester located? The muffler is held on by 2 springs that are hard to get off.

[@darrellroireau4061]

Good vid but wish I could have seen the carb rebuild in real time. Man that thing was spinning around so fast I could barely see what you did haha. But knowing about the screen clog will help me with my weed wacker thx!

[@marshallborder9089]

Just got one of these in a trash find , not use when I'll have time to check it out . But thanks for the video ......

[@smokinvaper1785]

Hey doublewide6, if your purpose of shooting this video was to educate anyone, I believe you missed the mark. Although I knew what you were doing, I found it interesting at the lack of description you provided on a couple of your unique techniques. I'm not a sub, nor will I sub since this is only the second video of yours that I watched and so far, 'oh' for two.

[@toma1996ns]

does blade turns all time or just when gas is pushed?

[@darylroeth6067]

If you do it like he did, and not take the time to adjust the low speed screw or the idle speed, it'll saw your legs off if you get too close to it.

[@ogbobbye]

great job on the video here is my question I am looking to replace my old 4 cycle string trimmer problem is looking at reviews I'm finding for every good 4 or 5 star review there is a bad 1 star review on every brand I look at. I was thinking about the troy bilt 17 " straight shaft 4 cycle I believe it is a 28 or 30 cc, But the reviews are very mixed on it as well. any advise on a good brand to look at. I do a lot with it stick edge, trim, blow, and I also have the tiller attachment but use it mainly to just till up the soil after loosening and turning it by hand. want to stay with 4 cycle because I was replacing 2 cycle nearly every year. the 4 cycle I have has been trouble free for the 6 years I've had it but it is starting to show signs of power loss just wearing out I guess. any recommendation you have on a replacement?

[@doublewide6]

2 recommendations Honda 4 cycle is great equipment, but pricey. 2nd it pays to learn to maintain 2 cycle equipment it is not that hard to change fuel lines and filters.

[@handheldgarage3297]

Whatever brand you decide to buy always use fuel treatment or try to find ethanol free gasoline and good quality oil be it two cycle mixing oil or 4 cycle engine oil. Good luck with your new trimmer

[@JohnSauve29]

Can't get fuel into the primer bulb. Push down and when it retracts nothing comes in. Thoughts? Thanks

[@doublewide6]

colapsed fuel line

[@JohnSauve29]

easy fix?

[@lucastihlman5209]

very

[@thenn869]

perfect example of the "dunning kruger" effect.....

[@WV591]

Homelite has the inexpensive easy to rebuild carb. Ryobi has a 70 dollar or more rotary valve carb that is near impossible to rebuild.

[@phillipknott7545]

I have a Zama carb that the primer pump is blowing air into the tank and will not pull up fuel. Any ideas.Thanks,

[@gregmckeage6274]

Phillip Knott switch the lines on the promer bulb

[@mikenovak5054]

The top one.

[@sirsweetness8332]

What is my issue if it turns off when slightly being tipped?

[@CursedLemon]

You might have to manipulate your fuel line inside the gas tank so that it's always at the "bottom" of the fuel pool in the most common holding positions.

[@themotofixery]

great video! did you see the one i messaged you about the oil extractor?

[@doublewide6]

Stil looking for it.

[@slipbyu2]

Thanks Dude !!! GETT'ER / GOTT'ER DONE !!!

[@daveryan626]

You can use a dremmel tool to cut slots in the high and low speed jets. Then turn away. If you have to drill a hole to access them.

[@tylerhilbert7094]

I have a poulan pro lnnk we bought a airfilter because it was detrayted and new fuel lines and fuel filter i start it but when i go full speed on the trigger it dies can u tell me why it does that

[@tylerhilbert7094]

How do u for x a poulan gqa trimmer d andir ialeakint gas I think it is coming out of the curbrator

[@julian11able]

Tyler Hilbert I think it would be a clogged main jet in the carb...

[@2pugman]

Luv the high speed.

[@doublewide6]

Me too, it also makes the editing faster.

[@pmessinger]

Nice work, thanks!

[@MGB-learning]

Great job!

[@dannycox6842]

Very nice video and how to rebuild the carb. I haven't checked the screen in the carb, but mine will not keep the primer bulb full, the lines were loose going into the tank but I pulled them up out of the tank until they were tight and blowed compressed air through both fuel lines, still having trouble keeping the primer to hold gas, I have had it running when I took off the top plate with the primer bulb and removed a rubber diaphragm and forgot to put it back on and put the primer plate back on and it did pump up gas and would run with the choke in the middle, but will die when I drop the choke off. I saw where I had not put the rubber diaphragm back in so I did that and now will not prime up for me, any idea's?

[@MrLeslloyd]

I've got the same problem,won't prime up,but if i soak the carb in fuel then fit it it runs perfect,only next time won't prime again.

[@suzieq8379]

I have so much trouble cranking mine by the time i get it cranked im already tired, plus I don't have on safety glass and and proper shoes to weed eat cause I don;t think it will crank!!! I have electric and I hate it to plugs come undone so much trouble the both of them.. shew

[@cecilcollins3814]

Good job!!

[@chumjoe2223]

Those 2 cycle engines are a P I T A. There's a local repair guy in town who won't even look at them. I've had some luck repairing them, but they are tricky. Never saw grease on the spring before.Exactly what does the grease do?

[@doublewide6]

They are not worth fixing because a new one is $80, that is why small engine guys don't fix them because it will cost more than that to fix them. The grease just holds the spring and makes things easier.

[@hectortosta6818]

very good !!!

[@smsm6255]

Thank you

[@davecarlson9350]

You need to be careful when pulling vacuum on the fuel line with your Mity-Vac. They don't like liquids of any kind...especially fuel.

[@stacyg3802]

I agree. I don't do a vacuum check with fuel in the tank because of that.

[@jamesbean4874]

Adjustment tool is $6 on line

[@All2Skitzd]

I'd that a metal mighty vac?

[@CHIBA280CRV]

Excellent thanks..

[@doublewide6]

Happy you liked it! Thanks.

[@lout3921]

I kicked mine to the curb. No start happens to often.

[@davidschwartz5127]

You failed to tell us what you were doing as you went thru the weed trimmer.

[@js_1995x]

That is adjustable

[@eticket70]

awesome vid!!!!

[@wendypena7508]

muy interesante debate

[@sjvan2]

nice thank you

[@buttonsunnymaxnonya7329]

grease, that dam spring is a pain.

[@robertsimonton6062]

My Robie the weedeater will not stay running, my mechanic says it is no good, fix this problem or I will change brands

[@stevenyhlaurin5126]

Air intake for Featherlite weed wacker

[@mike97525]

thanks

[@doublewide6]

Your welcome. Thanks for commenting it helps the video get more views.

[@iamcurrentlyeatingahamandc7706]

it sounds like it's running WAY lean

[@DougHinVA]

playing the video fast does not help a viewer.... skip this

[@roy4410]

these trimmers do not cost that much. do not waste your time

[@psycangle360]

Truth is all these 2 cycle engines are shit. poor manufacturing.

[@themotofixery]

great video! did you see the one i messaged you about the oil extractor?

[@doublewide6]

No I missed you message where did you post it?