How to Repair or Service a Weed Whacker - Echo SRM 225 and 230

[@mikeclifton9914]

Never could get rubber stopper and lines in fuel tank so i took old stopper and replace fuel filters. I took the gamble it worked great. Cranked right up! Hadn't used this weedwacker in 10 years. Easy fix!

[@juliatodhunter6454]

Yes John, this is good information. I can’t speak for all women out there, but most of ‘us’ weren’t taught these types of things as we were growing up, so this is really helpful. Thank you!

[@farmmarketing]

I believe that the ladies are the future of small farms. I'm happy to share what I know. I have a lot of friends of the female persuasion that want me to create videos on how to operate all the little machines too. I have a lot of information that I want to share, haha. I could do 7 videos a week, daily, if only I had the time. That's a chicken and egg situation. I want to make videos every day but I'd need to stop farming, but without the farm I have nothing to make videos about. I'll keep these mechanic/handy videos coming with you in mind Julia.

[@camrillem]

Not just women some of us guys didnt learn stuff like this until later in life

[@darrellhendricks1599]

Great video, entertaining and informative. My HIPA Echo maintenance kit is on its way. Thanks! HIPA kit arrived on schedule and only $14. Took me longer than a half hour, but worth it to have it running again. And, someone needs to create a tool to get the rubber plug seated into the gas tank. That was tough. Thanks again.

[@MrG0fast]

The fuel line that goes to the old fuel filter has a metal clamp on the rubber line. I noticed it is missing on the new one at 3:57.

[@anotiondeep]

Six years later, this video is still helping people! Thanks! My trimmer looks great now but still doesn't quite work right. Time to try replacing the throttle lockout and tension spring...or something.

[@ekhoromeo]

Great video coverage!... I have to fix my echo trimmer too. might as well order a new carb, save the headache! Thanks for the motivation

[@Gaitedcity]

Thank you...both my edgers are gonna get that new kit.. This cowboy is happy now..

[@bigfamilyboss]

You've encouraged me! I have several weed eaters that have bit the dust over the years. I'm going to tackle them this winter to see if I can get at least one running. You made it look easy. Thank you very much!!!!

[@farmmarketing]

It was easier than even I thought Sherry. With the kits it was super easy. I didn't even really need to change out the carb but I had a new one so I figured what the heck? Let me know how it goes.

[@MikeTheFitFarmer]

Great video John! I am not mechanically inclined. So, videos like this are very helpful because my farm equipment is constantly needing maintenance.

[@littlewhitedory1]

I did this same tune up on my echo weed wacker for about the same cost...unfortunately mine didn't get any better! It was just that simple, so give it a try, you have very little to loose and lots to gain

[@farmmarketing]

Thanks for the encouragement Bill. I wonder why yours didn't help or get any better. hmmm.... Yes, I'll do more videos like this. Not to brag, I'm finding that I can fix just about anything and I love making these types of videos. So much to do so much to do.

[@andydollar007]

Cool video!!! Just bought a second hand SRM 230. Starts/stops...just ordered the kit to see if I can bring it back to life..😉 thanks for sharing.

[@andydollar007]

Success!!! Whoahooooo....👍

[@danielschneider1504]

yeah, more of this sort of thing would be great! You're right about having to just jump in and do stuff on the farm, but being able to see someone else doing something similar *before* jumping can help save a lot of time and frustration, sometimes.

[@farmmarketing]

Thanks Daniel. Fun fact: I usually only need one person so like something for me to be like "well, I should totally do more of that". I really enjoy making these types of videos. Have to tackle oil changes next week.

[@mascatrails661]

Nice kit! Always a good feeling after you take something apart to hear it fire back up. Man 30 mins and $16, thats a cheap weedwacker!

[@farmmarketing]

haha, right. It's when you spend hours on something and think you got it and it won't start that you know it's time to walk away for a bit. That fix was super rewarding. I couldn't get the thing to start before that.

[@23hgj]

I have two of the same weed eaters.. Thanks for your video. I also liked.

[@dandemers7218]

John. Putting those lines into the tank with the grommet. Put a little oil on the end of the grommet and it will slide in like butter! I really enjoy your videos. What you are doing is my dream. I'm also in Connecticut.

[@farmmarketing]

Darn chicken and egg situation here. I wish I had known that when I was battling with it, but I had to produce the video and struggle to get your advice. Now I know for next time.

[@edhondo4447]

preventive maintenance is best with all farm implements right down to the weed wacker . I am glad you chose to replace the carburetor instead of trying to rebuild it . those reed valves are touchy .. good job , like always good video

[@farmmarketing]

There you are Ed, missed you. Yeah, with a fully built carb in the kit it just made sense to replace it while I was in there.

[@salmonhunter7414]

Whatever you are doing bring us along. Thanks for taking the time

[@farmmarketing]

Good to know Salmon Hunter. Also, do you in fact hunt salmon? That I'd like to see.

[@salmonhunter7414]

John Suscovich l had a fishing charter business on Lake Ontario for 15 years. When I retired I just keep the handle. Now I am what a call a gentleman farmer most of it is covered in bushes and trees.

[@domingojr.garcia9715]

Very good info, you made it look very simple. I needed this video, thank you very much

[@danielcraig8044]

Thanks that was easy I’m back to cutting the lawn

[@JVelazquez30]

Awesome video. Thank you for showing the reality of hard that Grommet is to put in and not edit that part out. 😂

[@ecrusch]

Thank you man, I'm going out to the shop to do mine right now.

[@farmmarketing]

Glad I could help Eric.

[@dzungng7507]

HI Jhon , thanks for your video . Could you tell me how the ratio for gas and oil ? Thanks

[@davidjohnston1971]

Good video, I'm sure many folks just junk their weed wacker when it won't start. Try a thin film of Vaseline on the fuel, pluggy, thingy ma bob dealy, makes them a bit easier to slide in. Using the open end wrench was a great idea. Most would go right to the screw driver with disastrous results.

[@farmmarketing]

Great description of the pluggy thing a ma bob. You made me laugh, which is great because I got looks in the coffee house I'm sitting in.

[@Jim-ie6uf]

My neighbor calls it sex grease!

[@HayakawaKevinJ]

Thank you for the video John! Can you tell me what you have on the end of your trimmer, looked like a blade of some sorts? Can you do a video on that?

[@MrCanHaz]

Nice video that helped me out. One suggestion. Take the three screws holding the gas tank off and it makes putting the rubber gasket super easy. Three screws for the gas tank are on the bottom. I also am fighting with the idle now that I’ve replaced this. I either almost choke it out or it revs full blast with no trigger. Im struggling to find an in between.

[@andrehenderson8231]

I took the screws out and it was just as hard with it off.

[@traedurden5488]

Could you post a link to the kit?

[@matprather5833]

You make great videos that are educational and entertaining. Thanks!

[@farmmarketing]

You're welcome Mat. Glad you enjoyed this one.

[@badtothebone346]

Thanks for sharing, I've got to get this kit.

[@tomford5555]

Just ordered my carb kit … great video !

[@markaxford3159]

I enjoyed this video, variety is the spice of life!

[@farmmarketing]

Thanks Mark!

[@laceymorris2688]

Love these types of videos! Keep the camera rollin!

[@farmmarketing]

Yay! Such good feedback on this one. I love fixing things and shooting video so this is a good move for me. Thanks Lacey.

[@kelvinbridglal4879]

Nice video makes servicing look so simple. looking for the link for the kit. If you ever service a Shindiawa C350, I will like to see that, thanks.

[@davidschlosser7686]

I removed the gas tank to make installation of rubber grommet easier. 3 bolts and tank slides out and worked new one in with small screwdriver.

[@beefstickswellington1203]

Fuel stabilizer is a 2-strokes best friend...

[@bryanloney7452]

Nice video dude

[@WigglesNation]

great video, thanks a lot!

[@jerrycortez4943]

Can U Put Here Where U Got The Kit Parts From And What Comes With The Kit.I Have a Ecco 225 And Have Used It 4 Times And Now It Doesn't Want To Work

[@justaviewerortwo2924]

How do you no if the air to fuel is mixed properly on these carbs

[@RunamukAcres]

Wow! Thanks John! I think even *I* could manage this!

[@farmmarketing]

Of course you can.

[@hawkz25]

what was the white capped hoo dacky part of the fuel lines? my wacker has just stopped for no reason and after seeing this video there's a few things I need to look at :) thanks

[@davidtolliver2048]

Great how to video!

[@romaldothomas8653]

Thank you so much very informative.

[@jermainejones6752]

Watching u put that filter back in🤣👍

[@anrivera1975]

Need help with an issue inhave with my husqvarna trimmer 128ld. I changed the cylinder and piston, i also calibrate the magnets in the flywheel, I have a conpression of 100psi, new spark plug(sparks good), new carb, new fuel lines. It wont start. Any ideas?

[@rameshbajaj3266]

Suggest using a little soap water solution to the rubber part of the fuel filter. Makes it slippery and easy to install, soap does not contaminate and water will evaporate.. You can use this idea for all rubber parts.

[@KaliFlower666]

Hey John I need some help if possible. Before, my wacker would start and run just not full throttle. I then followed the video and even cleaned the carbon filter in the spark arrestor. Its first start after putting it all back together it ran fine for a minute or two until I shut it off. Then upon trying to start it again it either will run for a second or two then die or wont start at all. What could it be now? I've replaced everything just as you did and am at a loss now

[@glenfetterley14]

Thanks man

[@highestvirtue1892]

Hi John I just bought an Echo weed eater like yours and it ran for 1 day the next day the trimmer would not spin. It starts and revs but no action, do you know how to fix this? Please help

[@The1AceOfSpades]

Thanks , this should save me a couple of bucks rather than getting it serviced at a shop. Great vid

[@rogermeyer2985]

Great video. Ended up replacing carb on my SRM-225 as well as a new spark plug, new air filter, and removed spark arrestor. STILL runs like crap above idle. Can the muffler itself be a problem? I haven't seen any self-help videos mention that. They're not inexpensive either.

[@austech360]

Typically.. You have to tune the jets on these new carbs. There is a flat blade adjustment screw in a very tiny hole on the side. I believe that is the high. and then down the middle of the barrel. In the center where it pivots when you pull the throttle. Down in there is a flat blade adjustment. Gotta remove a plug. Look up "hidden adjustments on weed wackers" You'll find a video by Small engine Saloon.

[@donowen9848]

@@austech360 I ordered a HIPA kit... I also replaced spark plug, removed SP arrestor, all fuel lines, gaskets, air filter, gas filter - basically everything in the kit. Still didn't run at top speed... I adjusted the high speed jet below the fuel bubble to get it to hum pure and strong.

[@danielpadgett2831]

Why did you replace carburetor if it didnt need it or did it?

[@7T9SevenNine]

Thanks! Mine didn't start after doing this, but I sprayed a little starter fluid in the carb and vroom!; it started right up 😃 Also I took the gas tank completely off and put a little oil on the rubber seal which made it easier to install. Thanks again for this video. ✌🏼

[@farmmarketing]

Glad I could help

[@2645DALLASTX]

Muchas Gracias excelente información 👍🏻

[@user-Rockstar1]

Nice! Got mine for $5! And a $14 tune up kit.. hehehe..😁😁

[@latifmemon9566]

Hi John my ECHO GT 225 only use one season and it stop working so I watched your video And changed the carburetor and plug It start but then it dies down within seconds Any idea why it won’t stays on?

[@RideShareConfessions]

did you adjust the carburetor they may not be set right

[@latifmemon9566]

RideShare Confessions how you adjust the carburetor? One thing I noticed that the gas leaks from vent value or check value don’t know what you call ( fuel line has three tube the one with cap)

[@RideShareConfessions]

@@latifmemon9566 there should be 2 screws on the carburetor it controls the high and low this guy might have a video how to set it up there are other people that have videos on here how to adjust it and if it's lacking a gasket could be pinched i have the ECHO PAS-2620 and the layout of everything might not be the same

[@jerrybeck8812]

Yep 👍 I like these type of videos to go along with the other videos.

[@farmmarketing]

Thanks Jerry. I like making them. Not surprisingly I'm behind on equipment maintenance so I'll have more coming out soon.

[@jcdyer9827]

does it have a spark arrestor?

[@freshstart7756]

These are fun. Yes more like this too but don't stop doin' what you do ;) Thanks for sharin'

[@farmmarketing]

I keep trying to over-analyze what I post and everyone keeps telling me "you're fine, don't overthink it, just keep posting" haha. Thanks buddy!

[@patrickburroughs783]

Great job

[@protectork9831]

Ordered the kit

[@erickcorona6457]

John can you show one replacing the driveshaft. My motor works but its not spinning?? any ideas awesome video

[@dizzydavid4668]

Check your clutch and drum

[@dizzydavid4668]

Or your flex cable

[@Jim-ie6uf]

Well shown!

[@eddiemartinez3749]

I replaced the carburator on echo 225 weedeater and now it will start but turns off after 10 seconds. What am I doing wrong

[@juanesteban8827]

A little 2 stroke oil would have made the fuel line grommet slide right in. I'm getting ready to do this exact repair, does the carb come pre-tuned?

[@donowen9848]

My Hipa kit new carb needed a high speed adjustment to get it to top speed. Not sure if these guys have the same kit... I'd take out the brass cap first thing before you install the carb back on the body, that way its just a jewelers screw driver adjustment away from being a great day!

[@betsywarren7191]

I can’t find the link to the kit? (I surely do appreciate this video!)

[@hoperobinson7567]

Hi why is my SRM 225 shocking me near the spark plugs area

[@TerrazasenelDesierto]

I installed mine and l cant get it to run, l have to take off the spark plug let it dry then put it back and pull, runs for about 2 sec and die again. Even with the old carburetor same thing. Thanks for the video

[@ArturoLopez-kc4ry]

Thanks for video i got same weed echo i try to do same thing wish me luck

[@franksuniga5097]

Real good, Thanks

[@joshuarenner7552]

Very useful. Thanks

[@tomasguerrero7008]

I've bought two kits and still doesn't go on. I even had a guy to look at it and he had trouble. He tested the ignition coil it was good. Any other ideas before getting a new one?

[@jesusbenitez6852]

Very helpful

[@LucVNO]

Teach me, I am a master of the whip, but I must learn to fix my tool.

[@susanpatton6184]

Excellent!

[@MTizzel727]

Why do I keep getting shocked on my right arm while I'm holding it seems like it's coming from the spark plug or something but the rubber looks good on it

[@yoboi5775]

Got the blade on it nice

[@mace1318]

Use Opti-2 2 stroke oil and you only need to do this once every 8 years, 5 if you use your weed eater for commercial use.

[@gregoryburkhead7813]

Nice video

[@protectork9831]

I replaced the part using your link for my 230. Now it starts right away but has quater the power. Orogonal took 30 pulls to start but had lot of power

[@Schnot]

Why did you replace the carb? It’s not typically a maintenance item unless it wasn’t running right or the carb was cheap enough to just replace I while you were in there.

[@farmmarketing]

It came with the kit and was easy enough to switch while I was in there.

[@bepolite2]

At 4.40 there are 2 fuel lines plus something else. Where goes this 3rd. thing?

[@tmillertube]

The third one is just an airline to allow air to go into the tank. It doesn't connect to anything.

[@ajsimpson7816]

When you change the rubber seal again use some wd40 to help it slip in easier

[@rondathehonda]

I should have read your suggestion before spending 20 minutes exhausting myself trying to get the seal in that would not go in. Finally got it it. Thank you!

[@austech360]

alternatively... Microwave a cup of water for about 4:00 until its BOILING! use needlenose to submerge that rubber bit. but don't let water get into the hoses. Then just slip that hot little grommet in and VIOLA!

[@williamramirez5692]

I can not get the line to get back in

[@TDLonghorns]

Amazon should sponsor you! You just made them 12 bucks lol

[@George_Philbrook]

*Fuel Filter: The manual for my GT-200r says to use a piece of wire through the filler cap to hook the line and filter. I'm not sure pulling the grommet out was necessary.

[@INTERNA9]

Thanx

[@shadowbfarms9667]

So for John's hard core fans...... what is different about John? Also John love the classical music diddy that you played there and in your other videos. What is it called?

[@farmmarketing]

What's different about me? I may be able to grow a real beard now? haha. Do I really have hard core fans? I consider you all friends. We're all on a journey together, I just happen to be a guy making videos about it. I get most of my music from artlist.io, a resource I got from Justin Rhodes.

[@Gregmichaels409]

I was excited to find your video. I gave you a like and also tried to support you by following your Amazon link. The link no longer shows my SRM 225 model and says if my model isn't listed, don't order. Just a heads-up, I know there's nothing to be done about it. Thanks John.

[@yoboi5775]

I have a echo srm 225

[@o8oo0880oo8o]

Looks like one of your outbuilding roofs has a droop in the center. Apart from that, great property! I'd love to have a hobby farm like that 😁

[@michaelthomas3007]

Dude i make the same faces in every repair big facts

[@chiefestilette9572]

Why are you order a kid for one like that I need a kit Cajun land Church Point Louisiana

[@jerrycortez4943]

I Bought It Brand New At Home Depot 4 Times And Doesn't Want To Turn On.

[@robertmclaren7002]

That gasket was a bear. Had to remove the fuel tank to get enough leverage with two people on it. I nearly gave up.

[@DougHinVA]

all the 'hurry up' and buzzwords undercuts a pretty good vid, for an amateur

[@littlewhitedory1]

Cool, looks like you saved yourself about $100 doing it yourself. Now, can you solve world hunger and since you run a brewery how about hydrating the world while your at it! Lol! Thanks for demonstrating the "can do" spirit of how a farmers mind actually works.

[@farmmarketing]

When you struggle with the hosing and the gas tank, that's when it's time for a beer. Behind the scenes note: I had a beer off-camera for most of this. To be fair I shot all of it after 5pm.

[@baneeeeee1]

Much easier way to clean gas filter kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZzZgZ2Yh5eSaZY

[@dutch971]

Damn... spark pug pocket, spocket, bla bla bla, sprocket... Son of a bitch. Socket. It's a socket. Had to do it. Edit: What did you call that, a box socket...

[@danielscofield5726]

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