How To Start A Weed Wacker If It Won't Start - Cleaning The Carburetor

[@MrSmoothstrings]

Thank you for your video. I bought one also and realized the first couple of weeks I used it that I had made a bad purchase trying to save a few dollars. It's the worse weed eater I've ever owned. I've been baby sitting it ever since. Thanks for showing how to clean the carburetor. It helped me a lot!

[@beachtroll8344]

I totally agree. Trying to save a few dollars usually winds up costing me more. Thanks for your comment & I hope you got it running!

[@MrSmoothstrings]

Thanks to you and your video I did get my Murray weed eater running again before I pulled my arm off trying to start it up. LOL!! She's running again!

[@beachtroll8344]

@@MrSmoothstrings Glad my video helped!

[@Tracy-rf7ri]

I agree, they are terrible

[@rbabusrisaisakthi2893]

For the last 18 months I've not let the lawn crew edge or use a weed eater in my back yard. kzbin.infoUgkx_rBCFuDW1zD6blTGhLkvAkxU657uR_lG I didn't like the fact that they just kept cutting the edge of the lawn further and further from the rock lining the flower beds and leaving bare ground. And the grass was trimmed or scalped several feet around trees, etc. It was a constant battle with them so I told them to just mow and no trimming. I have Zoysia grass so it grows pretty slow. Obviously after a while it could use some trimming. I'm in my 80's so I can't do much of it myself.Finally I decided that if I could find a lightweight battery powered trimmer I might be able to do some light trimming. I decided to buy the LST201 20V trimmer. And it works great for my needs. I have back yard with about 150' of flower beds and several trees to be trimmed. I can lightly trim the whole yard with a single charge! The grass I trimmed was only a few inches high but the trimmer was more powerful than I expected.

[@JarrettJacksongooglymoogly]

I’ve had this same Hyper Tough weed eater for going on 3 years. Still runs great, even after I accidentally put 4 cycle fuel in it last year and ran it for a while before it died. I cleaned it out, got it back up and running and haven’t had an issue. I guess I got a good one. It’s been worth the money for sure. Been running SEF premixed 2 cycle fuel in it since “the incident.”

[@cclawncare5838]

Try priming it only 4-5 times then full choke and pull until you hear it starting to turn over then switch it to no choke and pull it until it starts. I did it on mine and it worked. Good luck man

[@beachtroll8344]

Thanks for the info. Glad you got yours started

[@gerryparedes5394]

Excellent guide to clean or change a carburetor for the Murray 2510 weed eater. A lot of patience and a clear Introduction . Congratulations.

[@beachtroll8344]

Thank you....I appreciate it!!

[@whocares0692]

I'm trying to fix my cousin's mtd, which is the same weed wacker and it also sucks. Nothing but junk. I'll be cleaning the carb tomorrow. . Thanks for this video.

[@beachtroll8344]

Yeah, you definitely can’t depend on these to work....Good luck!

[@tonyfremont]

Picked up one today next to a trashcan, looks almost new. Made in 2016, September. Almost no compression, I'll tinker with it in the morning. Glad I still have my homelite st275 from 1993. It's been awesome to me, despite letting it sit sometimes for years, when I had yard guys. Plenty of compression.

[@pablogutierrez1009]

Thank you for a very informational video. Well done.

[@beachtroll8344]

Thank you, and thanks for watching!

[@hjutredlfj]

Thank you so much. This video very helpful. I agree with you. My hyper tough weed eater constant problems get tired of messing with it, but hoping to keep it until I have to go buy another one. Goldthwaite Texas.

[@beachtroll8344]

You’re welcome. Glad my video helped. Thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@thurm101]

Thanks buddy. I got a old Troy that a friend of mine gave me a few years ago. I think I am going to try to clean it up and use. I think the diaphragm is not allowing fuel in. But it’s worth a try. I think 85% of weed eaters in the junkyard only need the carb to be cleaned.

[@beachtroll8344]

You're welcome. . Good luck with getting it running & thanks for watching!

[@K3nfloww]

100% This. The carb, it's always the carb.

[@K3nfloww]

From my lawn mower, to my dirt bike, to my weed wacker, to my chainsaw. Forever cleaning carbs. Only thing that starts every time is my ATV and thats because it is fuel injected.

[@kyzore1172]

"I want a brand new hypertough 25cc weedeater for Christmas!" ... "You'll pull your arm out, kid."

[@beachtroll8344]

Haha...Thanks Ralphie !!

[@mrkemoymrbailey9741]

Kyzore117 it's real junk!! so heartbroken

[@soundking9245]

I have the Yard Machines and it looks exactly like that

[@imme7621]

👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏👏 👏 👏

[@imme7621]

This is the funniest comment on KZbin. Thank you kyzore117

[@tlf704]

I guess I just got lucky. I've had this same weed eater for 5 years and it still runs great, using it when it's time to trim for at least 1 hour each week. I am just now having a little problem with it. It starts and idles fine but will not fully go into wide open mode. I think it's just because I'm using fuel that is a couple of years old. I bought a new spark plug, I'm going to change that and put all new fuel mixture in and hopefully that will fix the problem. If not, my next step will be to do this on this video. I will put in an edit to let you know! Thanks for this video! I am a 62 yr old lady, was a machinist for most of my early adulthood years, so not afraid to tackle this. Wish me luck!!

[@beachtroll8344]

I guess you got the one gem they made lol....Thanks for the nice comment and good luck!!

[@MGZig]

My brother in law just gave me his craftsman 25cc and he's had the same issue as everyone here. He said he rebuilt the carburetor and still couldnt get it to run. I messed with it for about 30mins and I've got it running, it cant move the run lever/choke beyond #2 setting. Thank you for posting your video. It has been a big help. 👍

[@beachtroll8344]

You're welcome. ..Glad you got yours running!

[@gingerantoine6778]

Great to trim, Great workout, Drive you up the wall! Awesome video, much thanks!

[@beachtroll8344]

You're welcome. ..glad it helped!

[@mrjohnstgeorge]

Thank you. You have the patience of a Saint.

[@beachtroll8344]

Thanks!

[@allisteryoung243]

I hav the same godamn weedwacker....its collecting dust cus i could never get it to start! Well i guess i know what im doing this weekend! Super helpful video dude! 😎

[@beachtroll8344]

Thanks & good luck!

[@dennisjj6529]

Fantastic job on your video, Bud. I happen to own one of those pieces of shit .... it won't run either ...lol... I thought it was just me. It had NEVER run half decent. You did a great job. Thank you for your time and effort.

[@beachtroll8344]

Thanks, I appreciate it!...Yeah, these trimmers are pieces of garbage...I bought an Echo and haven’t had one problem (until I said that lol).

[@K3nfloww]

I have since bought a Husqvarna but I have one like this that I need to get running to put in my garage sale next month ha. Thanks for the video!

[@beachtroll8344]

Thanks for watching!

[@Anon882012]

i bought one at walmart 2-3 years ago it works great still to this day never had an issue with it starting and i use it to cut my grass in my yard front and back and cut through some thick weeds at times i paid a round $70 for it shyt i would say its well worth it u might just got a shyt one or something idk im watching this to learn how to work on mine in the event it ever starts acting up on me but its worked great for 2-3 years no issues at all

[@beachtroll8344]

Sounds like you got a good one!

[@Anon882012]

@@beachtroll8344 yeah after seeing a couple of these vids i think i did get lucky lol i like watching these vids cuz im a tech guy idk shyt about mechanical things i like elarning about them incase mine does act up ill know how to fix it

[@Monkey-ox3hv]

Great video...Very clear and thorough! Thanks!

[@beachtroll8344]

I appreciate it...Thanks!

[@kevinlamb6427]

Love my hyper tough weed eater never had any trouble out of its fires right up everytime, just weedeated today to be exact, been using it over a year now

[@beachtroll8344]

Wish I was as lucky...Nothing but problems with mine

[@RedfishInc]

Mine ran great for several years, just started to give me problems. Runs for 5 minutes then shuts down and wont start again until it cools down. Thinking I may have worn it out.

[@johnsteed265]

@@RedfishInc That sounds like your ignition coil is going bad. It works to start, but after it gets hot, the coil will fail until it cools again. Eventually you will not be able to start the trimmer at all. A new coil this POS trimmer costs around $20 - if you can find one. Good luck!

[@enjoythesho1992]

My Murray fron wallmart lasted 6 years with zero issues starts everytime I need it to ......I've always used vp 2 cycle oil with ethanol free gas

[@beachtroll8344]

You must’ve gotten the diamond 😁

[@enjoythesho1992]

@@beachtroll8344 guess I got lucky but for 65 bucks I can't complain about 6 years of loyalty lol

[@imsonutzz]

Man im glad I have had the same weed eater since 2004 never let me down yet just recently had to replace the OE throttle cable easy fix. Why am I here well its 2 am and I'm bored lol

[@dfields9511]

Good discussion on 2 cycle carburetor I have a Murray m2510 trimmer , on it’s 3rd season. Still works great for me. I only use non-ethanol fuel and synthetic 2 cycle oil. But if I have a problem I will definitely refer to this vid.

[@beachtroll8344]

Thanks!

[@vyger6336]

I bought a Ryobi 30 CC 2 stroke trimmer in 2008. It starts every year ...never had a problem till this year and all it needs is a new gas line... But I figure it ran flawlessly for 11 years ...not bad..

[@beachtroll8344]

You got a gem!

[@jonnybaze7449]

I have a hyper tough trimmer and it worked fine until now but I bought it 3-4 years ago and use it a good three times a week for an hour or two at a time.

[@beachtroll8344]

You’re lucky it’s still working. Must be the diamond in the rough 😁

[@nelsonfernandez7473]

Very good video sir thank you very much

[@beachtroll8344]

You’re welcome...Thanks for watching!

[@freewaybaby]

What a pain in the butt! Mine is about 3 years old, but only worked the first summer, so I thought I'd try to fix it. I don't know if I will, but your word of wisdom was not lost on me about taking pictures while taking apart! A few months ago, I took a Hoover stick vac apart to rewire what I knew had an electrical short....seemed easy enough, right? Well a gazillion steps into it, I realized I WAS a gazillion steps in, with no breadcrumbs thrown down to show me the way back! No available schematic online (or anywhere else), and after "messing" with it for days, I threw it away and bought the new assembly for it. It just never seems like it should be so freakin' convoluted. Lesson learned! Thanks for telling your viewers to take those pics and thanks for your video!

[@beachtroll8344]

Take your time with it. You'd be amazed at what you can repair yourself..We all have that "fear of the unknown", thinking we won't fix it...But it's worth a try...Good luck!

[@camaronjohnson9061]

It is a great way

[@PK-ls4jq]

Awesome video sir

[@beachtroll8344]

Thanks...Hope it helped!

[@jfcalix]

Im using your steps to fix mine thanks

[@HectorHernandez-ql8qf]

Good news, I got mine running enough to trim the sides. Bad news, I won't have eyebrows for about 2 months.

[@xhmoobxyoojx]

Thank you. Now I know how to check my weedwhacker!

[@lorichilton7697]

Hey thanks for the weed wack 101 really helped me.

[@beachtroll8344]

You’re welcome!

[@EarlGuyton425]

Those engines are actually the same as the ryobi and craftsman and homelite. So they are very good! The draw back on those is the fact that whether they are straight or curved shafts, the shafts are shorter

[@alopa9931]

I really appreciate your video, very helpful. Thank you

[@beachtroll8344]

Thanks for the nice comment!

[@Jamestfarrell]

I designed a 5 gallon gas backpack for this MTD trimmer. I found out the hard way that if you shut it down that means that you should have given it away BEFORE you shut it off as they don't start once they're more than one day old. I'm on my second one and it is sitting in the basement right now, running. The weeds should need trimming in a couple of days so hopefully, there will still be some fuel left in the backpack, although it is much lighter with only half a gallon in it.

[@beachtroll8344]

😂😂

[@Norman1965arg]

I have a troy built and it has the same carburetor, is a POS, need to clean it like you did, but it inly last a few months before having trouble again.

[@beachtroll8344]

Yep, unfortunately they are hunks of junk.

[@tammydeluca2291]

thanks this video was helpful I would shorten it and maybe explain a little faster but thanks this helped me a lot i'm trying to start a weed whacker repair business thanks great video.

[@beachtroll8344]

Thanks

[@beachtroll8344]

Good luck with your business!

[@trinapeace2142]

I have had the Murray M2500 now for over 4 years and don’t h have a mower and have never even had a problem out of it until now

[@beachtroll8344]

Sorry to hear that. You’re lucky you got 4 years out of it.

[@Brunkvic]

I have this exact one; mines been working for years, the air filter broke off a while ago, and the carb has never been right.. but it works.

[@Brunkvic]

@Michael Jones i wouldn't bother putting any money into it. the bumb head sucks and im way too tall for it. im just waiting for it to quit then get a nice one.

[@bearclawws]

Thank you so much! This got my weedeater working again. Thought I was going to have to buy a new one for a minute there. Subd and liked!

[@beachtroll8344]

I’m glad you got it working!

[@nintendowiiulover6442]

I've a Craftsman I used only one time. After 10 Months I tried to turn it on but it takes a lot of effort and then it stops. Do you think it is carburador issue? I left the gas in the tank all this time too. Thank you for you advice

[@beachtroll8344]

I would drain the old fuel and the put a fresh mixture in and see if that solves it....If not, take a look at the air filter then move onto the carb.

[@nintendowiiulover6442]

@@beachtroll8344 Thank you very much

[@albertadelrosario9178]

I must be lucky! I have a hyper tough for almost 3 years! Never have a problem on it & still working good! Better than a $189 craftsman edger same 25cc only 2 days old won’t start every time i shut it off. To put gas soo i took it back to Lowe’s!

[@beachtroll8344]

You must’ve gotten the one they made well 😂

[@jesusjoseortiz1075]

It really helped alot

[@beachtroll8344]

Glad it helped!

[@johnsteed265]

Thanks for the video! I can't understand something: You repeatedly said you don't recommend this Hyper Tough string trimmer. Yet, you also said earlier on that you purchased 3 of these within the past 4 years. What's up with that??? I also bought 3 of these at Walmart. One I paid $45 for one of them as an open box special. I used it for one season and beat the hell out of it! It was hard to start and I cracked the bumper part of the string feeder (good luck finding this part at Walmart!). These trimmers are made by MTD in Mexico. They make several several other string trimmers as well. This trimmer was on my workbench until this afternoon. I found out that they have a limited 2 year warranty, so I took it to a warranty repair shop to get it working. I told the guy there to only fix it if it was under warranty. I had also purchased 2 more of these string trimmers last December. Walmart was clearing them out for $25 each brand new! I have not opened the boxes yet, but I might use them next season if all does not go well with the warranty on the other one. I agree, these are not well made. You get what you pay for in this case!

[@beachtroll8344]

Yeah, I bought these Hyper Tough’s like you because they were cheap....I finally broke down and bought an Echo Trimmer and I haven’t regretted it....Starts every time.

[@HoustonR6ryda]

Love my Echo...neighbor set a homelite out for trash ... I grabbed it cleaned the carb and new fuel lines.. thing screams

[@Barbara-el5wl]

Very informative. Wish I could see what ur doing though😂

[@beachtroll8344]

Sorry, that was an early video I made, spur of the moment.

[@zebfox011]

I have a Walmart Murray and it's been a great one for 4 summers now. Only thing I had to do is change the fuel line this year.

[@beachtroll8344]

You found the "diamond in the rough".

[@leeisenberg]

Thanks for sharing. I've got the similar, but improved model w/ the extra bearing, & power start driver w/ the Funky 5 sided driver on back of the crankcase. But I'm having the exact same symptom/s as other guy's stalling w/ a mind of it's own whenever it wants to. Inspected the back crank case area & it all looks fine, bearing, gasket & such. Put a new carb on it months ago & she used it some. Screen on top of carb was fine. Tested few days ago & it ran okay. Put a new Champion plug in, stalls w/ a mind of it's own & NO amount of carb adjustment prevents it from stalling when it wants to. Any ideas? - thanks

[@beachtroll8344]

I finally threw in the towel and bought an Echo trimmer....I haven’t regretted it.

[@leeisenberg]

@@beachtroll8344 Hey man, check this out, I wasted a bunch of time tearing it down, inspected everything, found nothing wrong. Guess what?... This sucker is Picky about spark plugs, hardly wants to run & stalls every time w/ 2 different types Brand New plugs; Champion & NGK. Put the OLD plug back in; NO problem. You had this issue before? Thanks.

[@timheasman2984]

I’m watch this because I have a single cylinder outboard . Good spark and sprayed the carb with cleaner, but thinking the jet may be blocked still? Dismantle again and soak overnight? It runs for little bit then dies Thanks

[@Tony-Waldron]

Just thinking (Don't know if it would help keep the carburettor clean or not). If crap is getting through the fuel/gas pickup filter in the tank, maybe just replacing the filter with a good brand/quality 1 might make a cheap machine a better machine. But only after cleaning the carburettor first of cause.

[@beachtroll8344]

Yeah, changing the filter is a good idea. Especially if you see that the old filter is all gunked up...Thanks !

[@jlindell6532]

thanks very factual straight to the point .

[@beachtroll8344]

You're welcome. . Thanks for watching!

[@macmusic12]

thanks, your video is helpful 👍

[@beachtroll8344]

You’re welcome..... glad it helped!

[@moneynoluv]

I didn't think this would even work just based off the name of your weed whacker. I have a Bolens mtd bl110 and its the same damn thing, unbelievable. I feel finessed! Name changes same product, wow.... I have a warranty but im not waiting a week or so to finish a job i can do in a hour off top, and hour if gathering a new spark plug or gas.

[@beachtroll8344]

Different names, same piece of junk

[@brockieireland6481]

Awesome video mate thanks for sharing 😁

[@beachtroll8344]

You’re welcome....glad my video helped!

[@billd6890]

What if there air bubble on the fuel line? What is that indicate? Is that reason why it wont start?Its a Homelite weed wraker,

[@comodice905]

ZAMA C1U-K19 JD 21c weed eater air filter soaked with fuel and fuel seams to be splashing out of carb when i remove air filter and run it. any fix for this. also cant find a new air filter online to order.

[@phatboy2741]

Lesson learned keep your receipt and take it back

[@beachtroll8344]

That's great advice! ! lol

[@lagonhoaback6447]

Hyper tough is suck no good

[@inquisitive980]

And read the product reviews. Problem is wide spread.

[@rustyshakelfur]

Yes, to that entire intro....

[@beachtroll8344]

👍

[@tarzan12052]

I appreciate the video man I really do. Just wish I could have seen what u were doing.

[@beachtroll8344]

Sorry about that...This was one of my early videos...just decided to video it spur of the moment...Camera angles weren't good....Hope u got your weed wacker running!

[@tarzan12052]

@@beachtroll8344 haha I'm just bustin ur chops tho.. I got plenty of the info I need from ur video. Starting that project tomorow. I 100% agree about the quality of this weed whacker. U get what u pay for. I think I got mine for 55$. Thanx for the video man. 👍

[@petea5219]

Mine is a 2 year old Toro and it is identical to this one. Including the problems.

[@deputyjake45rp39]

Thanks man

[@beachtroll8344]

You're welcome. .. Thanks for watching!

[@lorihoffpauir2511]

Had mine 3 yrs. This is first I've had trouble

[@philipvernejules9926]

.......good video , those of us who've tinkered plenty can fill in the blanks when camera is off target. You probably know already . So is that all it was ...? ...the carby simply needed a clean ? There wasn't much to see that required cleaning but perhaps stuff was gummed up and needed solvent .

[@beachtroll8344]

I through this video together at the last minute...Sorry about the poor focus.... It has been running since I cleaned the carb....Thanks

[@Nick-g5x8f]

I had gone threw 5 of these trimmers in 6 years and I am done replacing a trimmer every single season so I am just getting an echo soon and good video

[@beachtroll8344]

Yep. I pretty much did the same thing and then I bought an Echo....Best thing I ever did...Good luck!

[@juhdah2146]

Do you recommend replacing the carburetor altogether?

[@beachtroll8344]

Usually it just needs a good cleaning

[@roadstar499]

this looks exactly like a remington rustler rm 2560 i just fixed that my brother has used for two years and it stopped working a year ago... What i did was change the connector that goes to spark plug since the stock one is shit... this solved the issue... i put fresh gas in it and used it for an hour and i had zero issues... I have a lot of experience since i did lawns for business 20 plus years owned fixed and wore out over 10 trimmers... imo this remington has lots of power...as much has machines i paid $300 for back in 80"s and 90s... Most normal people have issues because they really don't know how to fix simple issues or don't even understand how to start one properly....

[@snydergc]

Do you mean the connector in the boot.

[@duawnharpersr3453]

He is so RIGHT! my Hyper Tough is a piece of CRAP!!! less than 1yr old and will not run!

[@isabela6092]

After taking off plug.....tooo many things to take off, I’ll just go buy another one......thanks for the video tho

[@hiseminencetheholymacdiarmada]

The first thing I would check, which is also the easiest thing to check, is if there is spark.

[@beachtroll8344]

Good tip...Thanks

[@elizabethvillalobos8927]

I have a old weed whacker can you tell me anything about this

[@beachtroll8344]

It won’t start?

[@gmazjunior162]

So my trimmer didn't want ti start because membranes on carb bu the compresion was fine

[@AudioGardenSlave123]

They don't even try to hide that multiple brands are practically identical junk. Craftsman=Troy Built=Murray=Weed Eater=Hyper Tough.

[@beachtroll8344]

AudioGardenSlave ... you're 100% correct. They're all made to break and we keep buying more. Thanks for watching!

[@schickmann]

every damn one of these china junk. STOP BUYING china garbage

[@genesis7552003]

Well, then wat should we buy.???

[@BrianMiller1973]

Chris Romero Echo, Stihl, Red Max. Go to a landscaping shop.

[@spokesman1012]

Could this be the issue if my weed wacker only runs on full choke but when I out it on half it turns off

[@beachtroll8344]

Could also be a bad mixture of oil/gas...Try draining and put a clean mixture in.. Good luck!

[@spokesman1012]

@@beachtroll8344 thanknyou

[@samueltremuloquintanilla195]

Busco del tubo la segunda parte

[@adriangheorghiu6735]

Are the two fuel lines the same size - thickness - and how do I know which goes where ?????

[@jamiesloan5902]

You obviously aren't mechanically inclined. Taking things apart is the easy part. You'll start taking note of how things go back together, as you get more experienced.

[@kevinhill928]

You did an excellent job breaking everything down, putting things back together, etc... You helped me get my (same weedeater) weedeater back running. 👍👍

[@beachtroll8344]

Thanks for the nice comment!...Glad my video helped!

[@kabluey_louie1718]

Mine started out fine, but had the same issue with it turning itself off when I let off the throttle and now, after the past 3 or 4 days, mine won't even start up

[@beachtroll8344]

I gave up on mine and bought an Echo.....Best thing I did!

[@jimiguitar6324]

MTD Make Hyper tough mine works just fine

[@gregpalafos9431]

I've had mine for almost 2 years it works just fine but i use the fuel mixture instead of the oil and gas mixture

[@bobhelmink1854]

Greg Palafos did that fuel make it run better

[@gregpalafos9431]

Yes it did i used it as soon as i bought the weed eater

[@RedfishInc]

Yeah no ethanol in the premixed, less gunking up of the carb. You can buy additives to deal with the ethanol in automotive gasoline if you dont want buy canned gas.

[@GodCountryFamilyTrinity]

The other thing to remember is on them Walmart special weed eaters, you need to use non ethanol or less than 10% ethanol gas for your mixture or it'll gum up your carburetor super fast

[@beachtroll8344]

Good tip, thanks!

[@danglinglong2941]

Thanx this helped alot

[@beachtroll8344]

Lee Johnson ... you're welcome. I'm glad my video helped you!

[@phildaugherty7314]

I was able to get mine running for a few minutes but I couldn’t let off the throttle or it would stall. Eventually it wouldn’t start back up and was noticeably very hot. Any ideas?

[@beachtroll8344]

A couple of things you could try...clean the carburetor, change the spark plug, drain the fuel and put a clean mix in...Good luck!

[@DanWebster]

you got more patience than me that is junk, I got one out in the truck right now looks brand new new store bought fuel mix nothing.

[@beachtroll8344]

My patience finally wore out and I bought an Echo....😁

[@kevinbeck6419]

I got one had replace the gas lines that's all had it for about 4, years that's been only problem I've had

[@beachtroll8344]

👍

[@matt82583]

I just bought a Murray leaf blower. I used it once and now I can't get it to start. The receipt got thrown out too. Guess I am stuck with it now.

[@beachtroll8344]

It's unbelievable how companies sell products that are garbage

[@anthonybutto1925]

"It is always good to take a picture of the receipt with a phone, that helps, I know I did with mine. It's always good to know we have digital, we can probably do anything with digital these days." "I forgot to ask, is it a 2 stroke? The reason I ask is because I was told by one who fixes them that with 2 stroke engines they can be temperamental." "I got myself a new powered battery blower Ego and it's great, no mess, no fuss and does not require any service on it for now cause it is bran new."

[@kevinlawson9628]

I haven't had a chance to use mine at all and Wal mart won't take it back it's the second one I tried

[@beachtroll8344]

In my humble opinion, they’re junk.

[@hiseminencetheholymacdiarmada]

Craftsman is also putting their name on this model

[@beachtroll8344]

Wow...I remember when Craftsman was actually a quality name.

[@axismc33]

Says the one that's using a wrench from hyper tough...I have the same rachet and socket there from hyper tough.....BUT good video👍

[@beachtroll8344]

Thanks

[@axismc33]

@@beachtroll8344 if I sound rude I don't mean to

[@beachtroll8344]

@@axismc33 no worries..I didn't take it that way

[@axismc33]

@@beachtroll8344 ok just making sure

[@camaronjohnson9061]

It helps me get it right

[@wallyallyn5473]

Yeah I have a Remington rustler actually I have two of them and I bought them at Bi-Mart and neither one of them can I get started

[@beachtroll8344]

Yep...pure junk

[@tstewart-rouse3370]

What brands do you recommend?

[@knightsedge7379]

T Stewart-Rouse Echo Stihl Husqvarna Most people who use weed eaters a lot use these. Anything that cost less than $100 stay away from.

[@bradrolling8637]

Stihl, stihl, stihl! Husqvarna and poulan are the same company

[@elmamado871]

I watch you video men and got the same problem with my 225 echo, did exactly step by step and still not running bro.... What else you recommend besides get brand new one 😁

[@beachtroll8344]

I would try draining any fuel mix that's in the machine and then put in a clean/new fuel/oil mix...also check the air filter, it could be dirty..Good luck!

[@ReginaBarnett]

On the one I’m working on, one of the screws is way over tightened and the head of the screw is messed up.

[@klxboy9994]

Those are made by MTD. They are the exact same trimmer sold under the brands Troy-Bilt, Craftsman, Yard Machines, Remington and several house brands including Walmart's Hyper Tough. Are they acceptable trimmers if you take care of them? Absolutely. Do they compete against a Stihl or Echo? No but they are a great budget tier option for someone who just needs a trimmer.

[@beachtroll8344]

If you want a trimmer to rely on, I wouldn’t recommend purchasing one.

[@klxboy9994]

@@beachtroll8344 well I do have a Remington and with proper care it's been a solid runner for several seasons and counting.

[@beachtroll8344]

I’m just going by my past experience. First Murray I got 2-3 seasons out of it. ...2 more (Hyper Tough) I got less than 1 season and about 3 uses out of the last one.

[@klxboy9994]

@@beachtroll8344 That totally sucks man. Was it a carb issue? Using pump gas clogs those little carb screens pretty quick.

[@alankoza1917]

I have a murry 4 years now ... same issue will not start .. gonna get a sthil

[@beachtroll8344]

You're lucky you got 4 yrs out of it. Thanks for the comment!

[@1959jimbob]

But how do really feel about Walmart string trimmers?😜

[@beachtroll8344]

😂

[@tomiekajohnson245]

Try some engine starter spray

[@christineboozer9980]

I have a new black max weed eater that was used twice…now it won’t start…I put new gas and oil in it and cleaned the carb. Right after I did that it started right up, but the next day my son goes to start it, and nothing again.

[@beachtroll8344]

Hi,I had the same problem with my Echo trimmer last week....I wasn’t paying attention when I added fuel/oil mixture and I overfilled it....When I pressed the primer bulb 6 or7 times it wouldn’t start.... It could just be flooded...Let it sit for a day and then try to start it, mine did finally start....Good luck!

[@cyndysheppard1250]

I couldn't see would have been nice to help going to try repair again 2nd Hope it works I love that thing kept breaking the string that bumper never worked for me¿🙄

[@bobby.lawncare1393]

Is there a way to clean without taking the whole thing apart