The BEST Craftsman weedwacker carburator adjustment video

How to adjust your craftsman weedwacker carburetor and do machine maintenance.

[@garydesantis6755]

God bless you, Steve. You are a natural born teacher. Thanks for the instructions.

[@davidcollis4758]

Excellent video. You are the kind of guy people would like to have as a neighbor. Take care.

[@ryanccole13]

exactly the issue I was having! installed a new carb because the diaphrams on the old one broke. I new it needed adjustments but didn't know where to start! Thanks for the great tutorial!

[@jasonwhite2028]

It started on the first pull, and was running by the third? Oh dear how i wish i had watched this video about 2 hours and 400 pulls ago...

[@mukkena7453]

I really gotta thank you for this video. Just replaced the carb on an old craftsman trimmer that my dad gave me and I had no idea how to adjust it. I knew that’s why I was having problems with it smoking and not wanting to cycle properly. Thank you so much for helping me restore my trimmer

[@babymantuck3256]

Thank You Sir. I have a different version of a Craftsman 25cc weedwacker and it takes the packman tool. That kit and your tutorial saved me $$. I had tried everything from filter replacement, gas/oil replacement, spark plug replacement and could not get the trimmer to run properly. After watching this and making adjustments to the Carb it's my 3 year old trimmer operates much better.

[@rickdff62]

For some reason, every spring I have to re-adjust my carbs. It runs perfectly all season but when it sits over winter it requires adjustment. Having said that, I have this video bookmarked because as the title says, it's "The BEST" video on adjusting these carbs. Thank you good sir for your expertise!

[@kdcustoms1272]

If you store it with fuel sitting in the fuel tank and carb it can clog the little jets and ports. I'm thinking they are getting more clogged every year... I'd look into cleaning the carb... Just my opinion tho. im not expert.

[@rickdff62]

@@kdcustoms1272 Yeah, I don't drain but know I should. Definitely going to drain and clean the carb this off season. Thanks!

[@christianwolff7422]

Exactly what I needed to get my weed whacker whacking again! Thanks for making this available!

[@sd45el]

thanks for your work. saved me from taking it to a repair shop. i just followed your instructions.runs great now

[@timboh.533]

Thank you! Your video got my trimmer running better than it has in a long while.

[@ronrhodes4521]

Awesome video! I didn't want to buy a new trimmer. My faithful old craftsman runs great now thanks to you.

[@fourstarrjim]

Thanks for the great info! I love your work bench, too.

[@jeremybourque3194]

Great video. Thanks for letting us know it’s going to get “rackety”. Love that. Good job sir

[@marktucci3799]

Man this video is awesome. The volume was a little low. Great video if you had some texts it would be perfect hey man you helped me out. I'm gonna go spend 10 mins. You did it fast. I'll need double the time but I think you are the man. Thank you

[@howardboyd7764]

Thanks a MILLION....... This was most helpful indeed......

[@1miltond]

Thank you I have a 32 cc craftsman great little machine but I having a problem start and staying runing the symptoms look like you showing here so I will try this great video

[@youtubefilmvisionary67]

Very informative & I ordered the Tool kit from Amazon this week very reasonable price& I have the same Craftsman weed whacker it's getting a Tune up !...

[@johncdale]

Great job .. love your delivery and thoughtfulness and patience.

[@magdalenoybarra2793]

Awsm video amigo. Love your shop.

[@dalatina911]

Wow I thoroughly enjoyed this video and totally appreciate the wealth of information you offer!! I am a mobile mechanic, but recently started venturing into the small engine field. Thank you!!!

[@prveteran]

you are a walking encyclopedia. excellent video sir.

[@nideiki3815]

I have the exact same one. I did the exact same thing and it worked. thanks. However, I could not have my friends weed eater to work. I cleaned the carburator, replaced the spark plug, fuel filter, lines, nothing, still cannot start it.

[@edwardluciano1501]

This is almost the same if not the same trimmer I have great video on the adjustment the only thing was my adjustment screws were not the 21 spline it was the Pac-Man tool I have this same exact tool kit definitely worth it

[@kennyshields8570]

Thank you for that video my idle was really hi so I bought that kit and fix it thanks once again

[@ryanfarrell3978]

The Best! Thank you!!

[@bobbyk6585]

Clear presentation most of the video. Obviously the audio became iffy while the engine was running. Could have benefited from a few close ups on the adjustment screw locations. Thanks for helping me get my string trimmer functioning after a decade of not idling.

[@christopherreynolds1998]

Good information about the weed eater.

[@gregorypierce6703]

Great video

[@wanderingwagers3755]

Great info and some nice comedy. Made me laugh!!

[@tedthornton7791]

Nice. Could you go over replacing the return and input gas lines in tank? Ex: correct length and diameter per line, correct line to place filter on ( best type filter as well ), correct location on carburetor where each line goes. How to verify each line is functioning correctly. Thank you sir !

[@mariocarrillo8089]

Your video was very helpful on adjusting the carburetor, adjusting the H I know you have to go to the highest peak and then turn it counterclockwise so the engine will not get hot but my other question is where is the spark arrestor on that Craftsman 25cc weed trimmer I know that it's in the muffler but I can't seem to locate it

[@philliphall5198]

Thanks for sharing your experience and information 😊

[@Smalltechguy]

You made it look way to easy. I have an old model Craftsman brushcutter that I have already replaced the brittle gaskets. I sprayed carb cleaner just to see if there was any issues before swapping things out. Anyway, I've been trying to get this thing to stay running. The high side is just for idle and the low side is when you hit the throttle??? I have not googled the answer to that question yet. A K20 replacement gasket kit was used but still fails to run. A new carb will probably be my best bet if one is still available

[@codyhopkins6074]

Alright so I’ve got the exact same weed eater as in this video has decent compression around 100psi has spark gets fuel but will not start at all even with starting fluid no scoring on the wall or piston and I tried the best I could to burn the carbon build up on the screen and it’s got me stumped so any help would be nice lol

[@johniegonzo352]

Thank you so much for uploading this video. It helped me very much with my weed wacker shutting off so much on its own. Followed your video and it worked. Great Video.

[@terryguthrie9339]

I got it running just by playing with it. The L takes a screwdriver but the other one you screw it with your fingers. Rap...backed the L out one turn would'nt run, 1 1/4 Ran great. Never get bottom out the r. Think ill leave it where it is. Thanks, it helped

[@eugenebarnes1943]

Amazing video

[@28ashcat]

i followed your advice and got one of my two weed whackers to run. the second one will not draw gas via the primer bulb. any suggestions? Thanks.

[@Putrid186]

clog in line or check valve under bulb, or vacuum lost somewhere (crack in bulb or lines)

[@69ztang]

Check fuel lines going into carb. Sometimes they rot and break off.

[@terrylindsey8638]

Hey Bruce . I love the moustache and goatee. Your a handsome man

[@herbertfrancis6212]

Very good love it

[@bazicoquisvideoworld5743]

Hi good afternoon. What is a good starting point setting for the low needle? Thank you

[@jasonwhite2028]

I believe he tightened it all the way and then went back out 1 full turn.

[@stevestewart3816]

Where could I get replacement parts for this weed Wacker I was given the same model and it's missing the hinges side of the air box and the foam sponge. I'm in the process of refurbishing the carb. The fuel.filter is really really old. Thanks in advance

[@MrJunior6837]

Ty sir subscribed. Great vid very very helpful

[@clayallison3584]

Great video if its a sponge filter dawn dish soap and water works great

[@motorTranz]

That sound😱 "Texas Chainsaw Massacre"

[@brianratchford5643]

I have a 27cc craftsman weedwacker. And I changed the sparkplug and carburetor and I can't get it to turn over. What could be the problem? There is gas going into the primer bulb.

[@jasonguest3329]

I cant find a 21 spline screwdriver (nutdriver) anywhere. I am tokd that they wont sell it to you. Any suggestions?

[@hugh2823]

Amazon has tons of them.

[@josedelacruz2195]

How do you do the oil change on this particular model?🤔

[@joemendez197]

There is no oil. That's why you run a fuel/oil mix.

[@ronrakers6040]

R u going to start the trimmer or what

[@bobbyk6585]

But mine refuses to idle so I can't set the low screw.

[@toddvitatoe5729]

Could someone please tell me what model number this craftsman is? I have one that is just like it but the sticker is missing with the model numbers. I need to find a replacement, "carburetor priming bulb" Thank you!

[@EberSoto-zm7vf]

What model I this

[@josemeneses9457]

Nice tools board

[@terrylindsey8638]

Beautiful guy. And smart. and he knows his stuff. Can I have him

[@garrettchiodo5708]

ah ,,,, so!, nice easy way to get her adjusted

[@dg-yz5si]

The video was great until the end. I couldn't see/hear what you were adjusting. Could you reexplain the last part? Were you on the low or high adjustment screw? Otherwise it was good.

[@christianwolff7422]

He adjusted the idle screw at the end.

[@NorthJerseyFooter]

I think I have the same model. I just replaced the fuel lines and filter. It runs for 10 seconds then dies? Could it be the card? it ran fine before I replaced the lines? Thanks.

[@NorthJerseyFooter]

I cleaned the air filter and it runs fine now.

[@MrChendo88]

My weedwacker seems to backfire when I throttle it and also bogs down.

[@TheBigmachineman]

try resetting the carb as I showed and also change spark plug and make sure its the correct one. clean up or change your air filter as well

[@linwoodwebb4259]

@@TheBigmachineman I'm trying to figure out how you ajusted the high screw

[@CReyno816]

I can’t understand what he’s saying so I don’t know what the tool kit is called to look up.

[@linwoodwebb4259]

Can you explain it step by step #SteveHarris

[@AngelLopez-sp4vk]

My father in law suffers from “ear problems “....LOL.....

[@leeisenberg]

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 man.

[@josem.2909]

First that happened to me with a Husqvarna 128LD the plug with the R (resistor) didn't work, And read in one forums confirmed this issue, weird but true. Now about your machine, tell me what tupe of champion plug is it, anything like rj7c or something like that? If so, I would get an autolite equivalent, those work better form me, also, check the high speed jet and turn it about 1/4 turn, maybe is running toos reach and it flooded. Same thing happened to me with a husqvarna and poulan pro lesfblowers, had spark, compression, fuel, air etc, but the checked both low and hig jets and both were over 2 turns particularly the high jet was like 2-1/2 turns sometimes people think that opening the jets would fix a bogging down engine, opening then a little is fine, but not too much, I set then back to 1-1/4 turn and it started right up, then did fine tuning and done.

[@leeisenberg]

@@josem.2909 Thanks for replying. Just checked & I have the exact opposite of what u had w/ the Husqvarna, the original plug has a resistor showing about 8,300-8,400 ohms. The New plugs they gave me at Advance, Champ.; DJ8J, & NGK; BM6F Both do Not have resistors; continuity beeping straight thru the electrodes. So I don't get it, must be something fundamental I don't understand about plugs, b/c I do NOT see why any small engine needs a resistor in the plug, seems like the air gap would be Plenty resistance. When I was in high school reading about ignition systems it said it takes at Least 10,000 volts to cross a .035" air gap. So I don't know, I'll let someone smarter than me explain it. The original plug it runs good w/, With the resistor is a 794-00055.

[@josem.2909]

lee isenberg yeah, you got that right, actually my original plug had a resistor too, I just didn't remember quite well if it had a resistor or not, anyway at that time I went and got me a plug same like original and that thing started right up, it too me some really frustrating time until I figured this out. 😅 I admit throwing the trimmer to the ground, I was really upset 😬

[@leeisenberg]

@@josem.2909 I know that feeling, all too well. - take care

[@TheBigmachineman]

Yes I have and its funny that happened yesterday. I do find that the newer caps are a little smaller in diameter so try squeezing the spark plug wire where it embraces the spark plug cap and make that a tighter fit, that might work for you.

[@ElkhornRich]

Gets to the critical part and he has the motor running and couldn't hear and what adjustments he was making. Really?

[@tombolo4120]

huh?

[@frankcastillo5272]

Didn't work for me...Craftsman weedwacker

[@heyyo6122]

my name is Roy d Mercer , I got a bone to pick with you. my boy Raymond dropped a 20 pound weight on his pet hamster Liberace and squished em , it ain't funny ! I guarantee it. so i need about 3oo buckz and a new hamster

[@Chris24egan]

....Cant even see what your doing when its running toward the end...

[@waynethumser9767]

Ge

[@inhibited44]

I replaced fuel lines, gaskets, primer bulb and carburetor. It starts, but runs poorly. I noticed when it starts that my primer bulb fills with air bubbles. Took cap off fuel tank and noticed fuel percolating around filter. I think my valves are letting air back into the carburetor

[@Putrid186]

crack somewhere letting air in probably

[@rufelestrada9791]

Wow, enjoyed the video up until you covered up all the adjustments you were doing, and all we got to see was your back.

[@bensonhedges5471]

This video was useless....beginning started off good showing how to adjust the carb then went down hill from there.