How To Easily Fine Tune Your 2 Stroke With A Super Simple Carburetor Adjustment!

Today we go over the basics to getting your 2 stroke running at peak performance. We show how to adjust your carburetor to spec and what tools you will need.
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My name is Bre. I took two years of small engine repair at the local college. When I left school, I fell into a wonderful job at a local small engine shop where I worked the counter for a couple years. In 2010 my husband and I opened up our own small engine shop in central Arkansas where I am able to work alongside my family and best friends. We saw over 2,000 pieces of small engine equipment every year, and answer 1,000's of small engine questions. We specialize in brands such as Briggs and Stratton, Kohler, Echo and Shindaiwa, but work everyday on MANY other brands like Stihl, Husqvarna, Honda, Craftsman, Remington, Red Max, Troy Bilt, Scag, Bad Boy, Hustler, World Lawn, Poulan, Mantis, Etc.. Hopefully, my experience I share, will save you Time, Money and Frustration in the future!
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Although very informative, these videos are for entertainment purposes. Please use all possible safety precautions when repairing and operating your small engine equipment.

[@jvjdrn]

7:39 when the glasses go on, the Magic’s getting ready to happen!

[@Gmar69]

You're a WEALTH of knowledge!!!! Thank You!!!!!

[@jasonpitcher7158]

I used a drywall screw to remove the limiter caps on my Echo cs-590.

[@Breezer56]

Look here Chiquita! I listened to your review on the toolkit and went ahead and bought the orange one. Like usual, it was a mistake because when it arrived, I looked at the drivers and thought I better put them out in my toolbox so I would know where they were when I needed them. Well, I opened up the drawer that I thought would be appropriate for them and then I see a brand new black set that I had previously purchased! Go figure huh? Anyways, maybe you should tell us dummies to first go look in our toolboxes before purchasing....

[@robertthomas5906]

Don't worry about it. If you need a set now you have two sets. It'll increase your likelihood you can find one of them. Especially since one is orange. I have the problem in that people will barrow my tools and refuse to put them back where they belong. Some tools have been in the same spot 30 years. Nope, put it someplace else. If I say something, why am I getting upset?

[@Brad26843]

Besides is that not half the fun to go buy new tool to only find you had one? LOL

[@rterry731]

Once you start collecting and time passes .. well it happens.. Or you know you have it and can't find it.. that happens too. So. I go get another and when i go to put it up where i think it belongs.. guess what? I find the other one I could not find before.. call it "loss consistency".. this year was a first, I actually bought a third and they were all identical socket sets. whelp when I die there'll be plenty to go around i guess... since they won't spoil :) SMDH!

[@chaplainrodgerderamus7804]

Yap, I got so many screwdrivers, they won't fit in my new toolbox. Now I'll have to keep the old toolbox around for spares. It's like the guy said about the boat... A boat is a big hole in the water that you keep dropping money into. So is a toolbox. My Srm-222 is still flat head screwdriver friendly, Thank God. Chaplain Rodger DeRamus Tuscaloosa, Alabama

[@BudTheDrummer]

In 1990 I bought a factory refurbished Shindaiwa straight shaft trimmer and it would run perfectly but only half choked. Since I had that, 3 Homelight chainsaws, 2 Poulon chainsaws, a Husquvarna chainsaw, a Roof Vacuum/chipper, Ryobi Tractor, Simplicity tractor and Lowe's generator, I had to buy my first set of Carb tools. I think a set of 3. I'm on my 3rd set, this one has 10. In the '80's I had to learn how to break off the limiter caps on everything from small to vehicle engines. I was expert at carb rebuilding. Only until now have I learned from your videos the reasons for having to rebuild carbs. Back then parts were cheap and in most cases, easier than disassembling an entire unit. I've also just learned about hidden adjustment screws and a limiter cap tool! That may be why I just let it run half choked. That begs the question: Why did it come, factory refurbished, with a major issue? This video is gold! Thank you for posting this! P.S., 400K Drawing Winner!

[@peterwilson9589]

I've run many brands of weedeaters but I've been running my Shindaiwa with ez feed 450 for the last 20yrs best one in my book!

[@paulmysliborski4832]

I never knew about the hidden ECHO adjustments, Bre. I just (stupidly) assumed they had none. But......That is why I Love your channel!!

[@johnsizemore6061]

About 20 years ago I wish I had known this. I had a CHEAP weed eater brand trimmer that wouldn't run on full throttle. It caught me on a bad day and i got so mad after fighting that thing for so long i knew i was getting a new trimmer so i took that thing by the shaft and smashed it to pieces against my retaining wall. It made a mess but oh it felt SOOOOOO GOOOD!!!

[@johnsizemore6061]

I bought a Stihl that I still use today with no problems.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Working at an amusement park, I witnessed a guy smash his camera on the ground, grab the film and pull it out of the can. About a half hour later, he was back at the amusement park with a new camera. Apparently, the previous camera had been given him problems his whole vaccination. 😂😅

[@Truckerstar]

I did the same thing to a Homelite weed eater . Then I bought a Echo 210 straight shaft weed eater . Best decision I ever made . That weed eater sold me on quality power equipment. I still have the trimmer but the tree is gone . 😂

[@johnsizemore6061]

@@Truckerstar I wholeheartedly agree!!! I only buy quality power equipment now!!! Lesson learned!!!

[@ibraunchy20-vn5kd]

When I was a kid my dad had two Wizard 19" ? mowers , I think they were Western Auto brand , Green & Yellow , One day one of em would stop running every 5 minutes, he took it by the handle and swung it in a circle till it wrapped around a fig tree , after about 6 swings the entire deck was U shaped ,I was on the porch laughing so hard I thought I cracked a rib , when he stopped swinging it I went and hid LOL

[@duanet3218]

i always find your content rewarding, THANK YOU!!

[@mattwaters6987]

Awesome video Bri. Many thanks! 😊

[@rickcoleman8903]

Thanks for the tips.

[@davidstansbury3204]

Love your videos, thank you for your time and knowledge

[@bekind8246]

Never knew about the special tools needed, Thank you!

[@ChuckisOutside]

Thanks for all your help. Great video 👏👏👏👏

[@robertmailhos8159]

Great idea to do that for sure Bre

[@davidsato8756]

Thank you. Excellent information.

[@williamjensen4531]

Enjoying your videos.

[@diverm2371]

Excellent video. Thanks

[@roycoleman1329]

I’ve had my Husqvarna weed eater 128L for over 12 years and never had to adjust the carb just changed fuel lines and primer bulb. I’m a Husqvarna fan never used nothing had a mower for 20 years till I bought my Husqvarna zero turn mower love them

[@randybeard6040]

I agree with you, I have a older Husq. Chain Saw-51 series that is 30 years old and has cut probably two semi Trailer loads of Wood-many Chains and several Bars but still has Original Spark Plug which is Amazing. Don't know about their Newer Models but I would buy a New one in a Heartbeat...

[@bruceb.harrison3470]

I’ve been cruising thru YT trying to understand how to replace the pull rope of my Stihl KM55 RC. It’s so old that it doesn’t look exactly like the stuff you put in a recent video, so I was watching many different presenters. Here’s what I learned: you are head and shoulders above all those guys in your capacity to shoot and edit video, to explain, and to demonstrate! I appreciate you even more than I ever have, and I want to thank you!

[@donnyarmstrong9559]

Thanks Again Girl! Living my best La Vida Loca here in south eastern Arizona

[@gillgetter3004]

When you said you adjust / tune engines by ear, reminded me of a friend way back in the day with a Pontiac GTO pretty sure it was a 1965 with 389 tri power. Yeah three carburetors!!!!! He had to adjust the carbs worked on it forever no success. Brought it to a guy at a speed shop he adjusted it in about a half hour, no tachs no instruments just a screwdriver and his ears👍

[@robertbland7661]

I absolutely love that tach.

[@williamhustus3970]

Thanks for the information ❤

[@brucedale4465]

Thanks for your videos. I’ve learned a lot 👍

[@kareno8634]

*Thanks Bre!* Best Tool yet is *Right Here,* ... just need to seek video, Watch, Listen, & Try, Cheers!

[@toddhagar4751]

Good informative video kept simple . Thanks

[@MartinP1214]

Thanks for the great information.

[@carlosanzola2938]

I will be mowing my lawn for the first time this season. Pulled all of my equipment out of the garage, and everything started right up with no problems! Thank you for all of your small engine advice!

[@raymondcampbell2346]

Thanks Brea for sharing the info. As always a great video.

[@chrisdickson5686]

I' have both tool kit for a couple years they work great. Ty for another informational video.

[@johngrossbohlin7582]

Drywall screws and KNIPEX TwinGrip Pliers have sometimes worked for me in removing things like bung plugs and limiters... Use a Phillips screw driver to insert the screw into the plug/limiter and then pull straight out with the pliers. Obviously the composition of the material, the thickness, and how tight and clean the friction fit is all have an influence on the success!

[@pyrog.c.c89]

Super genius, thanks for the info 🇺🇲

[@roberta.brokaw3829]

I bought that kit about 2 years ago and it paid for itself in just one season. NIce video - stay safe.

[@jimbrewer2893]

Good video. Especially showing the hidden adjustments.

[@lynn4205]

You are good people Chickanic ! Just saw your add on helping others with your tool savings offer and what you do on your channel. I'm same way all my life. That's why you see me trying to help you with products etc. That I've used for a long time both marine repair and automotive which I've found out thru the dealerships I used to work for as a young man thru to 25 years ago when I opened my own repair business in marine repair. Just closed it due to 2 back injuries , memory loss and right hand curling in. Great for gripping tools though 😅. Which is probably why it is like it is. Since 1967 professionally in dealerships. You probably remember me from the " engine tuner / carbon guard/ and Sierra products used for removing " coking" on piston skirts and freeing sticking rings in 2 strokes. Take care and msny thanks to you for helping others too. Lynn Central Florida. Stay safe the both of you ! This country is in ttouble

[@samjohnson466]

1 day late, ordered the orange kit yesterday. Thanks for the video. Good stuff.

[@johnw9975]

Thanks for another great video. I have a Echo trimmer thats about 10 yrs old but havent had to adjust it yet. Now I know how!

[@James-ib2kp]

Thank you for this video. I adjusted my carb on my 20 year old stihl hedge trimmer and it runs and idles perfect.

[@michaelfaulkner386]

Love the videos as I do most of my own work on my equipment. Glad a home girl is doing them. I'm in Benton.

[@Trudgewild]

I depend on those adjustment tools and found a pack of them at Menards for $10. Back in my shop days even snap on didn’t carry them. Thanks for the great info as per usual. The limiter caps I always took a small screw and needlenose to get them out along with those pesky emulsion tubes but it’s nice to have a magic tool for them now.

[@orlandodiaz4059]

Excellent!! Something new I learned today. In My experience with small engines equipment doesn’t have to adjust carburetor yet. I’ll get ready for it just in case 😂😢 Thanks!!

[@PaPaJingles]

Thanks! Great video 😊

[@BearE9090]

Great video. Thanks

[@stevepelino5986]

Another Great video. Thank you for sharing this

[@bl6773]

Great video of awesome advice. I was not aware of the new adjustments tools thanks for the knowledge and Link for the tool set.

[@joem807]

Pretty ironic I was just checking out that exact problem with a craftsman trimmer. It worked! Thanks!

[@axle71698]

Great video. Thanks. I watched a tutorial the other day and the guy used a tiny flathead screwdriver like you use to work on eye glasses. He would get the end hot with his portable torch and then press it into the rubber cap. Leave it there for a few seconds while the rubber cools and hardens again, pulls right out. I can't recall if he put it back in the opening after he did his tune up. However, It did seem to be his "go-to" way of removing them. May or may not help someone that doesn't have that specific tool available. Idk.. I just figured it was worth noting. Thanks again for your video. I like your format and the way you cover the information. Much appreciated.

[@StandYourGroundUSA]

Perfect timing! Doing mine tomorrow. Thanks for the tips as always!👍 Oh, and I was lucky enough to order the black tool kit a few months ago...VERY handy.

[@abmac58]

Thank you for your help X.

[@pabr2405]

Nice hoodie! Thank you, very helpfull video! Congratzon 400k

[@garypritchard9787]

My Stihl BG55 wouldn’t run with choke open, so I took the rubber limiter caps off-threw them away- adjusted the carb & it runs great! All my yard tools are Stihl, except for my Echo edger, so a small screw driver works great!

[@mikejerrett7354]

Yes i could definitely use one of those sets, nothing worse than trying to adjust with the wrong tip 😊

[@6864109]

You friggin rock Chickanic! ❤

[@jamessharier7529]

After following these tips and buying the orange bag toolkit, my bolens blower and my echo weed whacked are both running smoothly, thank you Bre ❤️🙏🏽

[@rebeltaz123]

On those "hidden plugs," what I've always done is heat a tiny flat head with a torch lighter and press it into the plug. Once it cools, I can slowly twist and pull and it will USUALLY come out. Notice I said "usually." Sometimes it gives me a headache. So THANK YOU for those part numbers! I knew that there was an actual tool for that, but I had no idea how to find them!

[@danieldominguez7146]

I tried looking for the Echo tools also. You have to be an ECHO dealer to be able to purchase them.

[@rebeltaz123]

@@danieldominguez7146 Well, that sucks.

[@larrybenedict6293]

Great videos always I bought the orange tool kit on your video best 10 bucks I have ever spent spent

[@BigBoxDodge2020]

1 week ago I took out all my equipment. The 7 pieces are used on my 5 acres. Everything started up because of How I store my equipment and a lot of tips from you. All my stuff is OLD. Newest piece is 10 years old. Oldest is 82 years old.

[@JohnSmith-un9px]

List them please. I’ve never worn out a 2 cycle-drove over a blower, and a tree went an unplanned direction on a saw, but never wore one out. Combination of lack of heavy use and decent mechanical skill. My oldest is a CS510EVL.

[@BigBoxDodge2020]

@JohnSmith-un9px Ford 9N tractor w/brush mower from 1942. Stihl 029 chainsaw . Echo chainsaw #CS-3000. Echo hedge trimmer #HC-1500. Poulan Combo line trimmer/polesaw #PPB 250E. 2 Yardman self prop lawnmowers. Toro super BlowerVac model 51587 20 yrs old. And I have 2 back up chainsaws.

[@BigBoxDodge2020]

Right now I am doing some awesome modifications to A POS parts washer from Harbor freight.

[@dnrsmallenginerepair]

I like working on those they are easy to work on Great video

[@JoeyOneill-vn9zi]

Very interesting as usual

[@keenowl1410]

Great stuff, thank you! 👍

[@thomassteed390]

Great content as usual

[@zatmanh2]

Bravo , it’s clear.

[@lifeistooshort1112]

thanks for the info

[@1psyurmind200]

You have been so helpful to me. I have a Husqvarna walk behind trimmer. This thing never worked right. I only use can fuel. I purchased those droplets things and see that it has water in it. I also purchased the tool to suck out the old gas. I love that tool. I am going to buy another one. A giant ant was inside my tank. Lol. This year I am going to try to get it started myself. Watching your videos has helped me so much.

[@raymondg7671]

Great video as usual thank you for the info 👍🤙

[@toddlls2986]

Epic video. Thankyou 🙏🙏

[@donaldross1077]

As an old retired auto mechanic, thanks again for the information. When I was working, I did not have time to fuzz with 2 cycle string trimmers. I went through troybilt, ryobi, and some others. After one season they would not start and/or stay running and I threw them away for electric. Because of videos like your I learned many of the things I was doing wrong. You 'kick' can fuel, but it saves people like me that cannot get the mix right. I have the adjustment kit and like using it. Before I had the kit I found the Dremel cut off wheel (about the size of a quarter) would slot the top of the metering jet and allow adjustment with pocket screwdriver. Because I am a mechanic and realize the need for maintenance saves money. I most likely overdue.

[@normal_media]

thank you as usual chicka

[@steventwindley4907]

G'Day from Australia. Love your channel

[@terryjackson2998]

Another great one!!!

[@liljoeii6091]

THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO

[@kenwilliams2271]

I really enjoy your videos very helpful and intresting thanks keep up the work

[@mjb12141963]

I have two Troy-built trimmers that never ran right from the store. I fought these for years trying to get my yard cleaned up. They had to run on choke to run at all. In your previous adjustment video I followed along and this week I went out and started one of them, and it ran like it was supposed to on the 3rd pull. I was able to take it off the choke as soon as it started. Gave me a warm Fuzzy. Thanks Bree.

[@you166mhz6]

good for you ....

[@joshuacantu101]

This is valuable info thank you

[@w8tng4nepiphany]

@Chickanic Thank you so much for the education !

[@chazzzyb3381]

Great Video!!! Thanks alot

[@davidbiggs2952]

Well, I didn’t win one of your prizes but, I win every time you put out a video. Rock on Bre!

[@rusosure7]

I have a consumer Husq blower & trimmer. Thank you for the info!

[@michelpaulcote156]

For the limiter caps, you can just use any screw extractor kit. A few bucks. Easy to counter screw in, you just pull the extractor with a vicegrip. Love your videos. Thanks.

[@thomengel9720]

Thanks for making sense of sometimes very confusing info.

[@FannieLaGreca]

Well done I learned alot. I fixed the blades that fell out of my blower instead of replacing it. It is an old Ryobi blower that works as good a s new now.

[@edwardbernal3627]

Awesome video

[@saggioculo5386]

I appreciate learning how to care for my lawn stuff. That being said...do you teach how to save time, money and frustration in other aspects of life? Example: suddenly become a full-time caretaker for my mom. 😮

[@Chogyman]

From watching your videos I diagnosed my mower in less than two minutes. From this one I will make the carburetor adjustments. Thank you for your videos. Also how do I become a member?

[@trainwon5699]

Thanks👌

[@richardjames4632]

If you need to hear what you are doing, but the tools or environment are noisy, then you should be wearing hearing protection; but buy the "Active" version - there's lots of makes out there. You can hear everything, but the high end or high-amplitude frequencies get dulled down. I don't use anything else for shooting or if I need to hear vehicles when I'm cutting hedges at the roadside. Much better than risking your hearing.

[@markswann8553]

Great video

[@rogercamp6071]

You do it basically same as I do, I bought the multiple driver set in the black case

[@bradwiebelhaus7065]

Good video.

[@johnnycashbenham1192]

I'm just here to say i love all of my echo equipment, my srm-2620 runs like freaking beast. Big fan of echo

[@jamessharier7529]

I have a bolens blower that is acting just like this one, so I’ll try this tip in the morning. I will also check out your other video link just to be safe

[@mattjones1792]

LFG shindaiwa I got an M262 love it

[@charlesloar3210]

Bought the black kit 2 years ago. Have used it many times.

[@jacobraychannel5258]

Happy Tuesday to you

[@PlanetaryThoughts9861]

I have such great timing that I went cordless just before your channel started. Your videos are still fun to watch though.

[@you166mhz6]

I've got a troy buit and it uses the D type ... so I ordered the tool kit ... thanks ...

[@williemoon7522]

love all your craftsman tool boxes ,, thank you for shopping LOWES .

[@michaelogden5958]

So freakin' helpful! Thanks, Chickanic!

[@user-gt6df7qi3n]

I appreciate you sharing your knowledge about small engine repairs. Let my share my knowledge with you. I used worked for a company that manufactured hearing aids and equipment to test hearing. My job was to repair these items. Hearing damage is accumulative. Each time you subject your hearing to loud noise for periods, you can damage your hearing. This damage is accumulative over these periods. The damage keeps adding up. The human hear does not heal itself. Be a smart role model for your viewers and always hearing protection when running equipment. Use earplugs or earmuffs for your health.

[@skyepilotte11]

Thx Bre..