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

Wishing you would had spent the extra money on a split boom or Kombi System, Stihl, Echo or Husqvarna so you could have all the cool attachments, but only have to worry about one powerhead? No Worries! Check out this SUPER COOL secret hack that will save you tons of money and have you landscaping like a pro!
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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 see 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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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 😅

[@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.

[@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

[@evanlittle7126]

I ordered an echo without a plug, saw your video, returned it and got a stihl fs94r with a plug. Thanks for the tip!

[@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.

[@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.

[@hosocat1410]

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

[@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 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

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[@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! 😊

[@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.

[@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.)

[@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.

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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.

[@lupindeweir]

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

[@shawndickmann8215]

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

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[@edman1015]

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[@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

[@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 !

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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! 😂❤🙏

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

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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!

[@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!

[@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

[@markadkins9290]

I just love the way you say Husqvarna

[@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 👍

[@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.

[@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!

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Watching these are becoming a good habit! Thanks

[@heavenbound4598]

God bless you for being honest.

[@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

[@terrygeiger2839]

Beautiful and knowledgeable! Thank you for this info!

[@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.

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Great job thanks for the information.

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

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You are the best! Thanks for your help!

[@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

[@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.

[@bodeans59]

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

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

[@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

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You are so smart. Wish you were close!

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Great video, learn alot from watching. Thank you.

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

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Your awesome, Thanks for sharing!!!

[@rogerdontstopnowboyskeepit9461]

Thanks for the info young lady. 👍

[@kencurtis228]

TY for Sharing

[@dennislamers986]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@KM-je5xt]

thank for all your info you put out its a big help

[@Bay0Wulf]

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

[@324bear]

Thank YOU Bre!

[@albertm8576]

Great video Bre and thank you so much for this information. Thanks again

[@timothyvotaw7517]

What a great tip! Thanks a bunch for looking out for your viewers.

[@firemanj35]

This is a great idea. Thanks

[@blackstonecap]

Awesome tips. Thank you.

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Incredible information

[@terryrogers1025]

Thank you, appreciate the info and video.

[@kperellie]

You are a God send! ❤

[@jllaine]

down the rabbit hole, love it.

[@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.

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

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Thanks a lot. Fine tips and trix.

[@thatrealba]

I always wondered if that trick was possible. Nice

[@halfarneman7063]

Pure gold, as usual!

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Thanks for the heads up buddy

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WOW !!! Thank you !

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thank you for the information is lot of help. be bless.

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

[@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.

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Always great advice. Thx !

[@motsy15]

Great info! Thank you!

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Thanks for the tips.

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Nice thanks for showing us

[@tankdarla637]

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

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Thanks Bri. Great video! 👍

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Thanks for making this video! Unbelievable.

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[@badbob]

Great video as always. Thanks for the useful information.

[@donnyarmstrong9559]

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

[@luv2hunt113]

Great info! I've been looking for a new pole saw. I'm just going to purchase the pole saw attachment for my Echo.

[@dave-uf8ir]

Excellent luv it thanx cheers 🥂 happy valentines day 😊

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Thankx for the tips (Drop Deck Lawn Care) out of Louisiana.

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Thanks Bre , we love ❤️ you and your family, thanks for sharing your wisdom and experiences with us ! 😃🙏❤️

[@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.

[@Tingolicious1]

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

[@jensenwilliam5434]

You RRRR GRATE !!!! Thank you for your videos .

[@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.😊