Husqvarna 128LD Strimmer Only Runs On Half Choke

[@scottjenkins3657]

thisll help greatly on a c1u-m35a overhaul tomorrow, for a mcculloch backpack blower with the half choke issue. appreciate the concise video!!

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

You're welcome and thanks for watching!

[@alans.4658]

Slam!......"Welcome friends of the Greasy Shop Rag". Ahhhh, all is well in my KZbin video world. Thanks for another great video.

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

and Thanks for watching!

[@flix8743]

I have the same trimmer and I’ve gotten a new carb for it as I was didn’t feel like rebuilding the old, but it won’t start unless on half choke and when it does it won’t take any throttle. Any idea what could be the problem

[@EstesRanch]

Reverse the fuel lines

[@JaquanCrump-uu1fy]

​@@EstesRanchI did that and it run pretty good now it still cuts off. The gas don't fill in the bulb I feel I put something on wrong

[@Daddyrabbit_2]

Crack in fuel line, clogged fuel filter or missing or torn carb gasket

[@land471]

Just tuned in. Did carb, fuel lines,sparkplug replacement. Fires up but only runs full and half choke. Where to start with tune on low,high screws

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

If it only runs on half choke then it needs more fuel. Open the hi 1/4 to half turn and see if it gets better.

[@land471]

@@TheGreasyShopRag so clockwise on the high?

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

@@land471 No. Counter clockwise opens/richens the mixture. The hi is closest to the air filter.

[@land471]

@TheGreasyShopRag OK will do and let u know! Thanks for responding

[@land471]

Worked as long as I jog or keep throttle up. Stalls at idle?

[@tonyslawncare]

Ultrasonic cleaner is that a special machine? I learn so much from your channel

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

You might enjoy checking out the channel Vintage Engine Repairs. Tom does a great job educating on most things small engine related. Here is his video on ultrasonic cleaners. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qom5enmkoMZjgcksi=KZ6XBKE2ydfgXULN

[@tedneitzel]

Good job as always!

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

Thanks!

[@Bill-ko7yo]

2 new carbs, plug, coil, air filter on my 128LD, ran great for a couple months, runs fine until its hot, then it won't restart, problem just started.

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

First inspect the piston and cylinder for scoring.

[@dwaynepeterson-pj3lz]

I'm hoping you're still here. I've tried everything to remedy my husqvarna 122 LK trimmer but to no avail. I think you had a video about a part around the clutch area. If so, could you post it again. Or tell me the name of that part please.

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

I'd like to help but I'm not sure what you're looking for.

[@dwaynepeterson-pj3lz]

@@TheGreasyShopRag In my search for trouble shooting this trimmer I crossed a help video that talked about a part that may inhibit power causing sluggish running of the trimmer. But I don't remember who's video. I thought it might be you. It was around the clutch area, he specificly pointed that out. Are there any pick ups, coils, relays in that area that you know of? Anything? I remember a beard on the man but he was older. Much like my memory.

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

@@dwaynepeterson-pj3lz The ignition coil lives ner the clutch but I don't think you were watching one of my videos.

[@dwaynepeterson-pj3lz]

@@TheGreasyShopRag Thank you. Would that cause no power, no RPM's? It cuts a blade of grass per minute, exagerated, but that's how slow it spins. I'm also thinking a pin hole in a fuel line or a defective muffler, from the factory, clogged? I'm trying anything.

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

@@dwaynepeterson-pj3lz all of those are possibilities. You need to look at everything and figure out what's good and bad.

[@justinbeard6464]

Great vids brother! Much appreciated

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

Thanks for watching!

[@chrischiampo7647]

You Ever Notice on These The Fuel lines Degrade and There Inner Casing of The Line is Separated From The Outside of The Fuel Lines Causing a Restriction I’ve also Seen it on The 125B Blowers and Some Saws 😩😳

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

Ya, not a fan of that type fuel hose.

[@steveriggenbach90]

Great video. Can’t figure, take off a known and buy something cheaper. They are very easy to do.

[@randrews5875]

My Husqvarna weed eater will not run when I open up the choke ! When I come it it will crank but when I push the choke on it dies! Please help😊

[@randrews5875]

Ronnie Andrews is my name thanks for your time😢

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

@@randrews5875 Typically this means the carb isn't delivering enough fuel. Could be a fuel line, fuel filter, internal carb problems or even a plugged spark arrestor screen.

[@insectivado3342]

which screw have you move in the finale part of the video? L or H? Did you open it? Thank. Blesses from Argentina

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

Yes I opened the Hi speed screw.

[@oldwrench579]

I have the same Model trimmer. After a new carb, new fuel lines, new fuel filter and new plug it still does what it did before. starts ok, after it warms up runs ok but after a few seconds of full throttle it simply shuts off like you hit the kill switch. Bad Coil?

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

It could be the coil but before you spend that money try loosening the gas cap while running to make sure the tank vent isn't the problem.

[@gentile7514]

I put a new spark plug, air filter, fuel filter and carburetor on mine. It still stalls when choke is off.

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

Some possibilities include carb adjustment, hole in fuel line, air leak in engine, heavy load on engine(scored cylinder, bad bearing or bad clutch spring). Another thought is to confirm proper choke operation. That choke lever can get wonky.

[@gentile7514]

@@TheGreasyShopRag thank you

[@vamtheanomaly]

Hey I subscribe man I like how you were very elaborate in the instructions And especially with the fuel filter in the fuel lines I had mine actually backwards

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

Glad to have helped and thanks for subscribing!

[@dankennedy6925]

good job,except not showing adjusting the carb screws while running,which is kind of important!

[@BruceLyeg]

What is that cordless screw driver you're using?

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

I get asked this a lot. I found it on amazon and picked it out amongst the many styles available. Unfortunately it seems to have been discontinued.

[@BruceLyeg]

Knowing me, I’m probably one of the ones that has already asked. On the way home from work today I had the thought that I needed to stop and grab some beer. I haven’t drank in about six years. I’m getting potato brains

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

@@BruceLyeg My short term memory is getting bad but worse than that, my short term memory is getting bad.

[@Thomas-nz4uh]

I have that same trimmer, on a cold start, full choke it sounds louder, which is not normal, then half choke very high rpms and the trimmer head is spinning like crazy which also is not normal. Then when I take it off choke low rpms, then after adjusting the idle mixture screws to the correct rpms (3000), then pulling the trigger to reving it up it revs up perfect but after releasing the trigger it idles high around 4000rpms then the rpms will slowly decrease then it will shut off. I have replaced it with two carburetors, new fuel filter and fuel line hoses and a new spark plug. What would you suggest I try next?

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

It sounds like it may have an air leak like a crank seal, base gasket or intake insulator. Normally we would pressure test the crankcase but you may be able to find a leak by spraying carb cleaner around the engine.

[@superjonboy873]

If I dont have an Ultrasonic Cleaner can I just use spray in Carb Cleaner? I have this same model with the same problem. I changed the sparkplug but it still has the issue, has to be the carb since Ive used it for over 9 years without service lol.

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

Spray carb cleaner can work as well or better than an ultrasonic cleaner but it won't fix other issues like a stiff metering diaphragm. Of course the ultrasonic wont fix that either.

[@steveriggenbach90]

Working on a TB22 Troy Bilt trimmer The coil is bad. Work just to look at it. Do you have a video about removing the clutch? It is really really stuck on. Normally I lock the piston and tap it. But not this one.

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

I don't have a video but if I remember right I usually use an adjustable wrench on one of the clutch lugs with a rope in the cylinder.

[@steveriggenbach90]

@@TheGreasyShopRag thank you. I was thinking about trying that. Friend or no friend…..see one….turn and run screaming. LOL. Not hard just time consuming

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

@@steveriggenbach90Hourly shop rates have turned many of these repairs into homeowner projects and think thats the biggest part of my audience.

[@steveriggenbach90]

@@TheGreasyShopRag Halfway through, he remembered it’s under warranty. So he asked me to just put it all back together again. Smile on my face I said sure.

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

@@steveriggenbach90 Lol!

[@Jbsalazar72]

Mine used to run on half chock. Now it won't even start.. wjat could it be

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

Its starving for fuel. Check the filter, lines and carb.

[@alexistaylor969]

"If you like puzzles, you'll like this" lol, I do like puzzles, but what I like more is to buy a weedeater and it works first pull every time and doesn't only run in half choke straight out of the box XD. Instead I have one that since day one only runs if you pull in full choke until it tries to start, then one more pull in half choke, then one more in no choke, then finally one more pull in half choke and it runs but even then it tries to die if you don't hold down the gas for 30-40 seconds. It is a shame that Craftsman used to be recognized as a cheaper but the quality of Snap-On, and now it is only Chinese made dogshit. Same thing happened to Porter Cable. Used to be quality tools then got bought out but they kept the name and now they make shit tools and only half the tools they used to in order to force you to go with their equally as crappy quality Craftsman tools. lmfao

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

I suspect your half choke weed eater was not bought from a dealer that made an initial carb adjustment. That may be all it needs.

[@DannySpandex]

Where did you get the gasket kit?

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

We are a dealer and have suppliers that only service dealers.

[@Pixelpanscher]

Yes, i like puzzles! 😄

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

Lol!

[@cyndilushka6980]

good video thanks!

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

Thanks for watching!

[@WolfmanJack-ol2rl]

Great video straight to the point [ nice]

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

Thanks for watching!

[@WolfmanJack-ol2rl]

was very help full @@TheGreasyShopRag

[@toyotagtcoupe8487]

Good work pal

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

Thanks for watching!