Ryobi HT26 hedge trimmer won't start. Carb and fuel line replacement.

[@len4338]

Dude, I learn something every time I watch your videos but every now and then you talk about something that just makes the right kind of sense for my brain and I get it. I get so confused when adjusting the high and low screws on my trimmer and never really knew exactly how to set them. Thank you

[@randomwrenching]

Awesome Len, I'm glad my ramblings do actually make sense to somebody...lol

[@steveriggenbach90]

Great video. Teaching us how to work and think . Screaming, crying and smashing it on something feels good, but it doesn’t fix it. LOL. Take care

[@randomwrenching]

Thanks Steve!

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

I caught that new intro, even if no one else did! 😉 Oh, that poor B&D Workmate! Looks like it’s done its fair share of hard work. Working on a Homelite XL Automatic Oiler chainsaw. Thought I had it all restored and ready to go but just couldn’t get it tuned. I had done the pressure/vacuum testing on it and it seemed fine, but had it apart again and with a tip from Leon Crouch manipulated the crank ends while pressurized and there was a very small intermittent loss. Waiting on replacement seals for both sides. Hoping after the 12th time taking it apart I finally get a consistent tune. Always those air leaks! I suspect most people who can’t get a carb to work even after a couple of cleanings either have an air leak or bad carb check valve. 😉🔧

[@randomwrenching]

Air leaks (vacuum leaks) are common on older machines for sure. That workmates is still around too. I have a horizontal metal bandsaw mounted on it now.

[@mikhailkalashnikov4599]

Lot's of value added tips in this video.

[@randomwrenching]

Thanks for watching!

[@b2addict561]

Excellent video brother.. I'm fixing to pick one of these up after years of fighting with extension cords for electric trimmers, lol. I work on small engines everyday so I'm not clueless but you gave great detailed info..

[@randomwrenching]

Thanks for watching

[@captaintruth3219]

Bought the exact same one (Ryobi HT 26) In 2011 still trying to tune it. Great for working on the biceps just not good for trimming the bush.

[@richcityrepresentative8805]

I seen one on craigslist for $40 brand new in the box.. so these don't really cut well?

[@wadehanks5822]

Exactly what I needed help on. Thanks for the very distinct and precise explanation...

[@randomwrenching]

Thanks Wade!

[@davewright522]

Thanks m8, very down to earth comprehensive vid 👍

[@randomwrenching]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

Watched this video again just because. ;-) That carb was so difficult to tune, if it had been me I would have suspected an air leak. I'd have given the engine a couple hours to cool off and tried a restart to see if it stayed on tune or became difficult again. If it changed then I would have sprayed the whole thing with carb clean or similar to confirm a leak and gone on from there. I'm constantly trying to refine my diagnostic skills. What do you think?

[@randomwrenching]

It likely could have had a very small air leak. If I can tune to compensate I usually will. Probably not worth doing crank seals on this machine though.

[@rustymeadows3482]

Thank you

[@billb2832]

i hate 2 stroke i can never get them to start i pull and pull once they start they work nice just trying to get them to start is what i hate

[@randomwrenching]

The fuel has to be just right for them to start right up quickly. It's not always easy to hit that sweet spot in the carb tune though.

[@holdengatz5457]

What size are those fuel lines? I need to do the same. Great video.

[@randomwrenching]

I don't have that info on hand. I typically have an assortment and just grab the stuff that fits

[@cooper1912]

I have a Ryobe that leaks gas out of the tank through the head overnight any suggestion

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

Did your daughter bring in her dinosaur for an ultrasonic cleaning before she got out the paints? ;-)

[@bossdog1480]

Funny, I've never seen a filter when there is a mesh screen. Mabe it's a thing.

[@steveriggenbach90]

That much carb cleaning, was it from china? Forgot to ask.

[@randomwrenching]

It was aftermarket, likely China made.

[@donvoll2580]

Good day Random A joke; A guy's car wont start. Mechanic comes looks at it, goes in & gets hammer comes out hits motoe & it starts. Customer says "how much" mechanic says $500.00 customer says I"I want that itemized. Mechanic says" $1.00 to hit car, 499.00 to know were to hit car. Thanks Interesting

[@randomwrenching]

A good one that I've heard before. Pay for the years of experience, not the minutes of time spent.