Insider Secrets! Save a Ton of Money With This SUPER COOL String Trimmer Hack! Stihl Husqvarna Echo

[@Chickanic]

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[@glenholmgren1218]

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[@enemyofthestate9358]

I was just telling my woman how much I love her and how much money she has saved me!!! The two best small engine mechanics I know are both female's kinda MAKES the feminist argument pointless!!! Want equality earn it LoL!!!

[@conspiratornot2215]

You just made my day. Look out Stihl, here I come. Chicanic, you are the best. Thank you fir saving me Time, Money and Frustration!

[@gorgon9786]

Thanks! I would be turnin' down any brand who's not willing to make a Grease-port in the equipment!!

[@paulprigge1209]

I have been wondering the same thing I think that would be the easiest thing to do.

[@georgehofgren6123]

Honey, is that a chainsaw in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me 😅

[@OcotilloTom]

Funny, I'm an old guy of 78. I live in a community where all our yard work is included in living here. But, I still love watching Chickanic because I'm an old gear head from way back. El Mirage, Arizona

[@George-vf7ss]

Ditto.

[@rogerwiley7269]

I used to buy the Combi unit and tell the customer about the deal with the "free" trimmer head and shield and keep the combi shaft and housing for my commercial customers who were using the heck out of their combis. Everybody wins. Both customers gain value and we were heros. Great videos.

[@billmonroe8826]

Nice of you to put out that information. Your husband is a lucky guy so I hope he treats you well on this sweetheart day! 😊

[@harleyshihtzu5558]

Well thanks for info. I’m sure these trimmer manufacturers watch your videos so I’m betting they raise the price from 109.00 to 150.00. Love the channel ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@everettputerbaugh3996]

It seems that nobody noticed your attraction to the rabbit-hole of interesting videos. Am I lucky that my wife is happy watching pimple-popping videos? A great heads-up on reducing the manufacturing cost of trimmers and consequentially the life expectancy thereof. (My yard is a postage stamp so I get away with batteries for much of my work.)

[@hosocat1410]

I wondered about this for years, but didn't want to mess up my trimmer by taking it apart. Great tip!! Thanks!

[@brucewelty7684]

Pop the head off drill #3, 1/4-20 tap and add a zerk.

[@throngcleaver]

That's what I did. 😊

[@gedgetips]

I was just going to suggest this very fix. This approach can also be used for other situations where adding grease now and then can reduce wear and increase the life of a mechanical device. One thing, however, is to consider using a sucking device like and oil extractor to help remove the metal pieces left by drilling into the aluminum, prior to installing the Zerk. Also, some times using a bolt versus a zerk is best if the area will be bashing into various things from time to time to maybe damage the zerk.

[@donjohnson3701]

Thanks for the tip, I will put a grease fitting on my snowblower transmission.

[@brucewelty7684]

@@donjohnson3701 regular grease may be to think. especially in a snow event.

[@donjohnson3701]

@@brucewelty7684 I saw on youtube that you need to use 00 grease that you can get at Tractor Supply around $5. You need to be careful and not overfill. So I’ll leave the plug in (no zerk) so I can check the fill. The guy says you only need about 3/4 fill.

[@grifonks]

Thanks Bree, I'll save all Stihl gearboxes off my next scrap load. Sounds like used, serviceable, Squeal trimmer gear boxes are gonna be big sellers

[@Chickanic]

That would be a great idea! Used OEM gear heads go for a pretty good price online.

Would it be possible to just add a grease zirt to the trimmer head? I'm a machinist/gear maker. It's gotta be a simple set of helical gears.

[@grifonks]

I'm not sure why but trimmer gear boxes use a threaded port, not a zerk. Probably because it leaves nothing exposed to bang up.

[@darrenpickens7147]

I work at a stihl dealership, and I think you can take a gearbox off a FS 91 or 111 and put it on a Fs 56. The gearboxes on the 111 and 91 still have the grease port. I'm pretty sure of it. You may have to get the corresponding grass deflector shields though.

[@bhgardeners]

Good tips. One thing that I tried and which worked on a different machine was to drill a hole and screw a small grease nipple into the hole,of course do this BEFORE you wreck the head !

[@deeman1773]

Happy Valentine’s Day. My Echo ha that bolt and I lube it once a year. It’s only 3 years old. Those new trimmer heads are awesome.

[@PaulThomas-qo9vy]

Thanks Bree for that great value tip! As a research engine tech., I often drilled & installed all kinds of temp., pressure, & other sensors. We pressed the engineers to decide ahead of time to think thru & decide where to put them so we can take a manifold off once & be done with the drill & tap mods., clean everything out & reinstall everything. Sure enough, after hours of work, disassembly, mods., & reinstall, & ready to start, engineer needs 1 more fitting in the intake! 🤬 ! I got an air pressure adjustable regulator, removed the air inlet pipe, put a plastic turbo inlet cover cap w/hoseclamp & found another fitting to connect the reg. air, (plus grease) at the drill area. Maintained a very low press of 1-2 psi, 1st drilling, then tapping so all swarf/chips would be definitely ejected Out of the manifold! That saved the company hours of time, labor costs for 2 techs. & frustration of said techs. Plus no possibility of Turbine F.O.D. on an expensive prototype Turbo! Paul from S. Central Tx.

[@timraber6575]

I bought my first Echo Kombi kit about 7 years ago. Now I have six attachments and an extra head for backup. Echo has been my go to system since. I also picked up my first Surecan about 5 years ago. Now I have 5 of them and tossed all of my other gas cans.

[@pintaco4299]

Maintaining once motor is why i went with the pas. That and the split made it 3" longer which helps me from lurching over. Saves the spine

[@markadkins9290]

I just love the way you say Husqvarna

[@kurtvonfricken6829]

I think it is actually “hoosq-varna” But no one gets “jonsred” correct unless they are Swedish…

[@edwarddherde9536]

I bought the Kombi system and it was a game changer for me less to maintain I recommend this to everyone I know that is in the market for a new trimmer. I am a small landscaper and a one man show for full disclosure and now do mostly maintenance any more but I recommend this to everyone especially homeowners that want to handle their own property maintenance

[@fatherofmimes4236]

Happy Valentines Day Bre! ♥ Thanks for all you do, excellent info per usual! The chainsaw medical device is Bonkers! I do know they had a tobacco smoke "pump" to Literally Blow Smoke up one's Arse! It is where the phrase came from...Thanks Again for saving us all time, money and frustration.

[@donnyarmstrong9559]

OH DAMN!!!! I am traumatized by chain saws now! Living my best La Vida Loca here in south eastern Arizona

[@lupindeweir]

Happy Valentine's day!!! I hope you and the Mr. have a wonderful day!!

[@davidjackman5773]

you da bomb, girl!!! I'm confident that there are thousands of "inventions" out there that would damage our sensibilities today, but every little step got us where we are today.

[@edman1015]

Thank You Chickanic a thousand times - you are the best

[@dwaynesykes694]

I can't speak for other manufacturers, but Stihl's professional line of trimmers still has a grease port and greasing the gearhead is part of the regular maintenance called for in the operator's manual. Applies to FS 91 (R) and higher models.

[@bryanmoir]

I was just looking for a pole saw and now this is a major saver. I can now get the attachment for my SRM-225! Thanks Chickanic!

[@TimtheToolman1966]

I have the SRM2620 Echo. It is a beast, and also has the grease port. Bought it 3 years ago.

[@RoeRoe123]

Bre you're awesome. I'm a woman who always worked in a "man's world" building houses and at home did my own trimming, tilling, mowing and wood cutting (heated only by firewood ) and knowing how to keep my stuff running was my survival. Literally. Hats off to you Chicky keep up the amazing work. Blessings for your health to continue so you can help us out for a long time! 😂❤🙏

[@davidmonteil6340]

Thank you so much for your honesty and caring and sharing these videos!

[@bradwolfgram6345]

My echo has the bolt . I never knew this was an option . Thanks for the heads up!

[@GeoffryWK]

Did you mean "option"?

[@xenaguy01]

​@@GeoffryWK My guess? Spellcheck strikes again!

[@groundcontrol2795]

We discovered this about 20 years ago with a friend of mine that owned a Stihl dealership (she is much like you with the vast knowledge)😊. I had the idea that I just wanted to purchase another stickedger attachment and a powersweep (rubber paddle) attachment. In looking it up, it was cheaper to buy the combi-system attachment, rather than just the head. Over time, I ended up with a whole bunch of the shaft extensions laying around (still have some). Thanks for posting and I love your channel!

[@derrasenmaher9730]

I got myself a Combi System from Husqvarna and love it. First I got the 128ldx and now the 122lk with Trimmer and power broom. This Season a new 525lk will come in and the hedge trimmer attachement. The Husqvarna has never let me down

[@VBCJesusSaves]

Yes! The trimmer attachment systems are all the best way to go. You get way more bang for your buck if you add just one or two attachments.

[@albertolawncare5563]

We always use attachment capable trimmer heads. We have found that increasing in many attachments is better than many motors. Usually we just resell our trimmers the following spring after a year of use (having already purchased a new one the prior fall during clearance specials or display models) and

[@richardludwig8389]

Hey Bre, I always buy the combi unit. Living in the country, I always need a brush cutter, pole saw, baby rototiller, you name it . Finally, give us an update on Ron and his surgery

[@josephschuster1494]

YOU’RE THE BEST, CHICKANIC! YOU GO, GIRL! 🎉 ❤ 👍

[@gregdavis19]

I bought a Weed Eater straight shaft trimmer in 1999 it lasted me until 2018! I bought a FS 70 Stihl I hope it lasts me 19 years like my $99 Weed Eater trimmer, but I don’t expect it to. Thanks for for all your tips and advice.

[@tomk4916]

Normally I never subscribe to channels but I made an exception for the Chickanic. Since I do all the maintenance on my home equipment I found the information to be invaluable. Therefore, I subscribed, liked and commented. I saved some money right off the bat on a second video. Purchased a scope off Amazon and saved a ton of money with the discount and 20% off. I plan on watching all of them now. I am so appreciative for all the information and expertise. Your reward is my subscription. Many thanks!

[@MorganOtt-ne1qj]

I love my Stihl Kombi Tool set up. Yes, I could have saved $ just switching heads, but I appreciate the fast switch ability. I'm no stranger to wrenching on equipment, but when I am on MY time, I don't want to take 10 minutes when I can do something in 1. Especially when I am cleaning fences, I can swap from pole saw+ extension to hedge trimmer in a minute. But thanks for the great information!

[@leonardhirtle3645]

Your content just keeps getting better. Live long and prosper.

[@ROGZI3L]

The last kombi attachment i sold to replace a gear head still has a plug for greasing. If more people read thier manuals or sales people did their job properly and explained the features we would still have plugs in the consumer class of STIHL trimmer. The commercial units still do FS91 AND UP( check every 25 hours)

[@Treeplanter73]

I have the 131 kombi system, its a beast. Love it for brush cutting with a chainsaw circular blade, and pole saw attachment.

[@DonDegidio]

Happy Valentine's Day, Bre. Another great video.

[@Chickanic]

Thanks so much Don!

[@j81851]

You go girl! What an amazing lady. You really help us!

[@heavenbound4598]

God bless you for being honest.

[@M22Research]

Good stuff - if the trimmer brands are paying attention, they should be contacting you like Husqvarna did previously…. to come clean!

[@rontieuli227]

Lady you are the balls......... THANK YOU!!!!!!

[@brucealvarez9263]

You are always very helpful! I have an older Stihl trimmer with the grease port. I also have a grass blade, brush cutter blade and a cultivator for it.

[@stevetommey]

Thanks so much Bre! I used your suggestion to get the combi Stihl FS-KM Line Head Trimmer to replace the gear head on my FS 56 trimmer. Gear heads were slightly different (different shield mount on the combi unit) but it worked and I now have an extra shield and line feeder to boot!

[@koolkevin2357]

You are the best! Thanks for your help!

[@tomnekuda3818]

Bre - Concerning not having a grease port in the head......why not drill, tap, grease and put a threaded plug into the head? Your info is absolutely spot-on and I have watched 100% of your videos!

[@centurionhomeinspectionsin2253]

I got a 3/16” (10mm nut) brake line fitting and added a zerk fitting to it. Replaced the nut on my FS110 and works great

[@Jaankhansb]

Very informative 👍 One more thing, day by day you looking very glower and bright 😎. Stay blessed 🙏

[@rimawihone]

Wow thank you mamm! Purchased the units all brand new 4 years ago. So will look at the option soon when upgrading the hsaft head only

[@windmillacres679]

I bought an Echo PAS 225 about 15 years ago after Christmas from Lowes. In 15 years, I've changed the carb twice. Then I changed the plug, primer bulb, fuel lines and air filter at the same time simply because they came with the carb. I've worn out the trimmer head twice. All in all, not bad for 15 years of home use. Especially since I have the string trimmer head, the pole saw, the blower attachment, AND the hedge trimmer. It's been worth every penny. My only complaint is it feels just a little underpowered. But it just keeps on working. The pole saw! That thing is a working machine for a homeowner.

[@gearhead366]

I went with the PAS system right from the start because I knew I wanted a lot of tools, and having only one engine to keep running sounded like a win.

[@ZONIAN955]

you are cute as a button clever as MaGyver and can put a smile on anyones face ! don’t change a thing ! now i got to go grease my trimmer !

[@tankdarla637]

Cool, known this stuff forever, glad you shared it though. Articulating heads suck.

[@Slingshot277]

I follow you for your amazing advice. I continue to watch for how you say Husqvarna. Love it.

[@michaels.1365]

I have the Fs 250 and it has one and I never checked it till last year u out the video out but I went ahead and put grease in it. Thanks for sharing this 👍

[@johngrossbohlin7582]

When I bought my Stihl FS131 I intended to only use it for string trimming and cutting brush. Over time I bought many different heads for it... edger, bed definer, articulated hedge trimmer, and lots of guards and blades to set up the string trimmer gear box to use various steel blades for cutting woody brush and saplings. You used to be able to buy just the heads and not the head with a Kombi shaft... Note that I have a dedicated pole saw that has essentially the same 131 powerhead... it's the biggest pole saw Stihl offers as I needed the adjustable length and reach of the big pole saw.

[@marcobrian1619]

Wow IV just been talking about this matter only today. But IV now stop filling with E46 grease I'm now filling with , it's half way between grease and ep90. It's like a thick gloop with antiflinge properties. It's used in agricultural equipment. Very little leakage but been great for keeping gears lubed...not like grease where it "holes" around the gears. Great tip lass

[@charleseddy9903]

I'll say it again YOU areAMAZING!!!!

[@Tingolicious1]

I just found out about the stihl Kombi head trick the other day. Going to save so much on an edger.

[@danleehill]

your man is so lucky to have you as a chickanic.

[@bodeans59]

I've got the Echo PAS system, love it!

[@rickgoddard6925]

Watching these are becoming a good habit! Thanks

[@davidfielder1418]

Good morning. Your information is always so helpful. I appreciate all that you do. You have saved me lots of money and helped me save some of my equipment. best regards

[@SusanHayes-vx2dq]

You are so smart. Wish you were close!

[@pyrog.c.c89]

The best in the business 🇺🇲

[@Bay0Wulf]

Another day another very useful bit of information. Thank you.

[@lcee6592]

Im stihl using my echo trimmer with grease-able head since 1989... older is better 90+% of the time. Great information though for the ("new and improved") generations of trimmers! 👍

[@nashguy207]

Great tip I have an old stihl Kombi system that i am going to replace this year with Echo mu guys really like our Echo 2610T trimmers.

[@ToddLandholm-ch2ng]

Great information every time thank you for all the information you give us.

[@scottpfeiffer1537]

My echo srm 225 does. Not sure old it is but a carb replacement and runs great

[@cbdyna]

I havent greased my echo PAS stringer attachment in 15 years. May have to take care of that this fall.

[@larryleonard3922]

Just think of all that has been experimented with on our ancestors by the medical field back in those days, thanks for the video!

[@darylh100]

I have a lot of stihl power equipment. All my trimmers and brush cutters have grease ports. I guess the new ones don't. Yes kombi units are great due to the fact one engine, many attachment options.

[@debluetailfly]

I learned about Stihl 15 year ago. A neighbor had a Stihl with the curved shaft, the one Consumers Reports gives high rating to year after year. The thing would not run. I worked and worked on it. I was happy when it ran good again - not so happy when it quit again after an hour or two of use. I looked up that trimmer on the internet and found thousands af complaints about that model. The repair shops could not fix them either, unless replacing the carb, which cost as much as a new unit. You could only get 2 to 3 year out of those units. After she passed, I helped clean out her property; I threw that piece of junk in a dumpster with a big smile on my face.

[@markf8256]

Always great content but the post credit content was great. I knew where this was going as my mother was an RN with extensive medical history knowledge. I had to chuckle.

[@junkmaster0174]

Neat trick on the kombi deal. Actually i have a ht101 pole saw head on a fs 110 ,was a pretty cheap route , and yes they too run the same drive shaft connection.😊

[@dave-uf8ir]

Excellent luv it thanx cheers 🥂 happy valentines day 😊

[@ITOLDUDA]

Using power equipment as medical devices is a GREAT idea to save time, money, and frustration. I've always said I can whip out my power drill for my friends instead of going to the dentist. Half price and no annoying whiny kids to deal with in my waiting room either.

[@rellmonger7935]

Yep, I figured that out on Stihl in 2019

[@crazycanadian7741]

From Samos Greece thank you for your help very good information, and keep looking gorgeous ❤

[@jdii5698]

I was once doing deliveries for Hospitals and had to transfer a “screw extraction kit” from one to another. When I got there the nurse wanted to check it before I left. The screw extraction kit was a set of screwdrivers made by Snap-On.

[@rickcoleman8903]

Great job thanks for the information.

[@dennislamers986]

Great hack. I've been wanting to buy a KM with a tiller attachment. I have garden boxes. Definitely something to check out.

[@rogercutting8850]

Take it apart and drill and tap it for either a bolt or a grease fitting. Simple ❤❤😊

[@tooterplumber1128]

Another fantastic thumbs up video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom.

[@firstname6208]

My dealer does this on customer repairs, had a pile of shafts and tubes out back. I found one off an articulating hedge trimmer (pas). Now my weed eater is 6" taller than std. Install the taller D handle from shindawa and now my back doesn't ache from bending. Yaa hoo!!

[@SteveB-hy2ci]

There own marketing schemes thanks for sharing. Your great!

[@timhawkins2502]

I put a zirt fitting in my Makita 4 stroke years ago, and a shot of grease a couple times a year.

[@ColinWatters]

I've been running a Ryobi multi tool strimmer head fitted with an Echo Speedfeed reel on a Sthil 4 stroke.

[@edwarddeyojr.793]

Thanks for the info chic,,,we can always depend on you for the truth,,,and how toooo's...😍🇺🇸

[@M22Research]

‘Guessing Stihl did more than simply eliminate the grease port - that they cheaped out on the gearbox innards. Admittedly, anecdotal, but I have the 20+ year old version of that Stihl trimmer with the grease port. Very heavy consumer use, including very tall grass trimming at our rural off-grid property. I neglected to touch that grease port for the first 15 years. When I finally noticed it and went to load it up with pricy Stihl grease, there was still plenty of grease in it. Now 25 years running, and other than maintenance kits (filters, plug) and one new carburetor, still running strong.

[@aintworking1]

Great video, learn alot from watching. Thank you.

[@Brian-mp2mv]

The Stihl FS91 I bought yesterday has the grease bolt... made sure of it, before I bought it.

[@ronaldgreen7467]

I've watched alot of your videos and they have saved me a bunch of money especially when it comes to my chainsaws

[@peterdooley2393]

That is so cool to know that, I was in a few weeks going out to buy a multi attachment echo. Thanks I'll be looking into that.