This trimmer is in need of a massive tune up

[@ds7193]

Hello my friend, Stihl wrench here, with 20 years as such. And yes every issue you just discussed happens with Stihl, echo, and the rest. I tell every home owner if Sthil, is out of your price range,echo is a great choice.And occasionally I even remind them,that echo engines have really only three moving parts. Stihl, not so.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

ah that's a really good point. Thank you Darryl Thompson

[@Cinder2008]

My 15 year old Echo trimmer is going strong! Good fuel and maintenance is all it takes. I always run it dry in the fall.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

absolute great advice. Thank you David Sams

[@noeluna5852]

Have this exact trimmer and I absolutely love it. Upgraded from a Troy-built to Echo and never looking back!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

excellent choice!

[@2KCamaroZ28SS]

Next upgrade, straight shaft Stihl.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@2KCamaroZ28SS would be an excellent choice

[@a2jaot420]

I have this trimmer and have been using it commercially for 3 years now with no issues

[@HomeGaragechannel]

this would be my choice too, thank you A2J aot.

[@davelowets]

Yes, the Stihl trimmers have some of the exact same issues. My Stihl FS45 had the same problem. The fuel lines were ok, but the carb diaphragm dried up, and got hard, after 1 year of non-use. It wouldn't run at anything more than an idle. Rebuilding the carb fixed the issue. I DID drain the fuel out before I put it away, but I think using ethanol fuel has something to do with ruining the soft parts in the carburetor. 2 years ago I started using NON-ethanol gasoline only in all of my yard equipment, and so far I have not had any issues like I did before.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I thing you just proved the bad side of ethanol gas in small engines.

[@davelowets]

@@HomeGaragechannel I hope so..

[@odillaurent1053]

Once again, this video helped me solve another issue i had with a friends machine, this time, it was the gas filter that was clogged up with some sort of gum, but i had it replaced ............

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you, I'm glad it was useful to you.

[@jonasduell9953]

I always replace this type of fuel filter with the modern ethanol resistant ones. Modern fuel often eats the metal of the old style filters

[@watermanone7567]

The Echo's are great trimmers. Better than some of the so called hi end ones. Husqvarna's are also very good. Great job and fix. Funny how some home owners get the tank filters so dirty in a few years. Must be using Ethanol gas and a dirty can. Thanks for the video.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I believe you are correct

[@zerocool6370]

I have a husqvarna 4 stroke trimmer and it has never let me down in the 5+ years I have owned it

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I don't think I've ever worked on one of those, I'll have to take a look.

[@paulburns3788]

Hello Home garage I'm glad you fixed that trimmer I have the same one I like it it's almost a year old

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Nice. How's it held up?

[@paulburns3788]

@@HomeGaragechannel very good so far

[@paulburns3788]

@@HomeGaragechannel it's holding up great

[@paulburns3788]

So far

[@drgriffin1972]

Just did the same repair to a echo gt-225. Basically the same trimmer with a curved shaft. I saw it was an old gas issue and just ordered a new carb / tune up kit from amazon. $12 and I ended up pulling the gas tank and flushing that as well. I spent 1/2 hr on the repair. I think the savings of 1 hr labor was better to spend the extra $ on the new carb and such than to waste time piece mealing it. I have just found that whenever you get an ethanol gas issue it is faster to just replace all fuel lines and filters as well as the carb. You are done in a fraction of the time.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

yes you are correct

[@rbarr775]

I have nearly the same machine, a GT-225 (curved shaft) and GOBS of chain link to trim, so it gets plenty of runtime. In its 3rd season, it still starts in 2 or 3 pulls and runs like new. In spring, I burn up my leftover wintertime premix, and then it gets fed canned fuel (Tru-fuel) from that point through winter storage. I think it's ethanol + time that causes the problems.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I couldn't say it any better. You're absolutely right

[@louiegarcia7527]

SOMETIMES THE CHECK VALVE BY THE BULB COULD BE BAD TOO. THATS WHY I LIKE TO CLEAN THE CHECK VALVE AS WELL.CARB CLEANER WORKS AS WELL

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you Louie Garcia.

[@martindesmarais7158]

about it i prefer the walbro w rubber check valve

[@williamsnow1531]

Yes I do believe it could of happened to other makes of trimmers. Job well done my friend.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you William Snow

[@Adogsmate4267]

I have a Husky. I've had it for over 20yrs. With no special treatment, it runs fine every time out. Sometimes I may not use it for twelve months, four pulls and she's away with top quality performance. This is one of the best wee engines I've ever bought and a great line trimmer. I also have three Husky chainsaws, from small to large, with exactly the same performance. My big saw is over 30yrs old, apart from the usual bars, chains, sprockets and spark plugs, I have never touched it with a spanner. Buy good quality, you will not regret it. Husky products are a hallmark of performance and quality.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thanks for sharing your experience, do you have ethanol in the gasoline you use?

[@Adogsmate4267]

@@HomeGaragechannel No mate, I live in NZ, we are not that up with fuel. I do know that most things that come into contact with alcohol will die, given enough time.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@Adogsmate4267 Thank you I appreciate the information.

[@CSHayes]

I think this is the best trimmer for residential use. I usually get 10-12 years out of one. This problem happens with all brands. I've worked on Husqs and Stihls with the same problem. Its the ethanol gas. Started using the can gas and haven't had a problem in 2 years.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I feel the same, it's one of the best trimmers I've used.

[@lglge611]

​@@HomeGaragechanneldoes it have power for brushes or is it just for grass?

[@epicwinfacepie]

i learned alot in this video thank you so much. recently got into restoring facebook weed whackers and ccollected 4 of them. got one running but was doing the same thing as you! now i know how to fix it thank you so much

[@HomeGaragechannel]

No problem

[@stevenchandler4218]

Good job HG. I think you did the thing considering the trimmer is in good condition. 👍

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Me too. Thank you Steven Chandler.

[@HsingSun]

I bought a Makita Trimmer which runs by battery and it works very well as soon as you press on the power button. You do not need to struggle to start pulling.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

That is a very good reason to buy a battery operated trimmer

[@Hensleytheultimatehoundsman]

Well and at the same time when that Makita breaks they are not made to be repaired while gas equipment can, both have upsides and downsides

[@josesolano5688]

Great video, very informative. I have an echo srm 266 trimmer that is doing this exact same thing. This will greatly help me in more in depth troubleshooting. Great job with the parts list and pressure check. Thnx again!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

no problem Jose Solano

[@lewiemcneely9143]

My Echo had the highest compression I ever saw. You had to be right serious when you went to start it. I ran Stihl synthetic oil in it when I had ethanol hi-test gas and even when I went to non-ethanol. But then I went to Tru-fuel, green can. The Tru-fuel didn't slobber as much as the Stihl, even though it's running synthetic too. And the Echo with the BIG line with the metal chunks in it never lacked for power and would cut through anything but saplings unless it had the blade and then nothing was safe. I re[placed the tank plug and lines once. Don't believe I ever did the carb. They're just bullet proof. Thanks and GBWYou!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you got that right. I can't remember if I got rid of it, but I have a cheap trimmer that recorded over 200 psi on a compression tester before.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@HomeGaragechannel My Super 45 was souped up years before it was a thing to do. The flywheel was lapped in and the timing advanced and the crankshaft key done away with. And a lapped flywheel/crank is like a Morse taper on a lathe or mill. My pal that has his own saw shop used to lap flywheels on 5-horse Briggs that they ran on go carts with alcohol, years before the 2-cycle McYellows took over everything. He said the flywheel would bust before they'd come off. He's got my 45 and the flywheel won't come off it either. The guy that did mine was 20 or more years ahead of his time as far as souping up stuff.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

very nice!

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@HomeGaragechannel Likewise!

[@electroddxful]

I love your videos. I have learn so much throughout the years. Great job.👍🙏👍🙏👍🙏👍🙏

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I really do appreciate that RayFpv

[@RussellBooth1977]

It can happen to any sort of line trimmer,it even happened to my brothers Honda GX35 powered line trimmer which I had to replace the fuel pump & metering diaphragm in & the Honda line trimmers aren't cheap. He wasn't running it in Ethanol based fuel either !

[@HomeGaragechannel]

that's surprising. So how do you think it got that way then if it wasn't the gas?

[@JohannZ100]

I believe the same problem will happen on any trimmer regardless of brand it can happen on a stihl husqvarna redmax it's crazy how someone will tell you it just needs a primer although it needs fuel lines and a carb rebuild I always use Oregon feul line I always stay away from ethanol gas and run ethanol free fuel and run good 2 cycle oil

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you are absolutely right

[@brianking1138]

I believe this could happen to any trimmer since they all use very similar fuel systems.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

my thoughts as well. Thank you Brian King

[@grege2383]

Great video. That being said never run ethanol gasoline in a small engine. Talking to a couple local shops a lot of their repair jobs are ethanol related.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

You are absolutely correct. Ethanol is not a small engines friend

[@johndyer7526]

Hi I enjoy your videos, will look to see if you have any on my kind of trimmer. Thank you for making the videos.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you John Dyer

[@GaryT1952]

Super informative...you're an excellent instructor

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I appreciate that!

[@brucemarkham9102]

No matter what the cost of the trimmer they all succumb to the evil ethanol monster, it comes down to how you take care of your equipment and how you store it

[@HomeGaragechannel]

very well said Bruce Markham.

[@yankees912]

I have an echo pas 225 new carb, spark plug, have spark, and compression about 100psi. Won't start. Did all things on video. Any ideas? Great vid!!!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thanks, have you checked for spark and if there is spark, have you checked to see if the flywheel key is sheared. if it's sheared there'll be spark but the timing will be off and make it impossible to start.

[@999thenewman]

Welp, here we go again. Except this time, Home Garage is extra happy. Oh, and put back the original spark plug. It's fine.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

more so than usual. Thank you 999thenewman

[@elevatorman427]

Just my personal opinion but, your question at the end of the video you pretty much answered it already yourself earlier in the video when you said about storing a trimmer improperly causes the issues and doesn't matter if its more of a high end trimmer. I got a echo 225 had it since 2018 bought new runs pretty good still its had a few issues here and there but, still its not a bad trimmer for the price point. I did keep the 225 but, this year I upgraded to the Echo SRM2620 T and man what a difference in power it has over the 225.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Most definitely. Thanks for your time

[@HuntedByNinjas]

Depends on the quality of the fuel. Just got a new carburator for my husqvarna and replaced all the fuel lines, filters and bulb. I just cant get it to idle, start and runs fine. Been trying to adjust the carb, but cant find a setting that fixes the problem.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Yes getting it idle is the hardest part

[@nialldaly7108]

Hello, I have a 4 Stoke Ryobi Strimmer, Straight shaft. It seems to have a similar problem in that it starts and runs with low power and then on occasion while running, at some point in the tank it can just have a lot of power. It gets the normal Petrol/Gas unleaded as that is what can be got from the forecourt. Was like this from new. Changed the fuel line and filter as the origonal pipe was not making a gasket with the tank and was then leaking when turned a particular angle. This did not solve the issue. I checked that the line was long enough to pick up all the fuel and not too long to have the filter curve too high to be out of the fuel as the tank went low. It works but is annoying to use. Being 4 stroke it has a separate oil tank and this is filled with lawn mower oil.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

unfortunately, 4 cycles cannot be turned any direction except down toward the ground because of the oiling system. Are you rotating to the side to use it as an edger?

[@nialldaly7108]

@@HomeGaragechannel Not really but may not be kept totally flat, small sideways angle of 10 degrees as I swipe from side to side

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@nialldaly7108 thanks for clarifying. when was the last time you changed the oil or checked the valve lash?

[@nialldaly7108]

@@HomeGaragechannel Serviced last season but did nothng (20 min work) afterwards because of the issue. What is a valve lash?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@nialldaly7108 it's the clearance from the rocker arm to the valve stem. If yours is the newer yellow one, it's not serviceable.

[@dylanc1925]

I have this exact trimmer. Always used tru fuel and never had a single issue with it. 2 pull on cold, 1 on run and it starts everytime.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

nice, If I had to buy a new trimmer, I would get this one too

[@alexandercosta1777]

Echo keys great string trimmer, my dad has one, i also like the echo leaf blowers as well, they are a little more cost effective. Especially when compared to stihl in that cost category

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you make an excellent point

[@just1n465]

i have a craftsmen riding mower and it turns on and runs and mows for about a minute but then it turns off it has new oil and filter change new fuel filter, cleaned carburetor and ive taken it to 2 different mechanic and it works fine once then it just has the same problem all over again.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Crack the gas cap on the tank and try starting it again, if the cap isn't venting air properly, it won't run for a very long time. Otherwise if it's not that, then the needle and seat need to be replaced.

[@johnclarke6647]

Any brand of trimmer can develop problems if the user uses crappy gas and two stroke oil. I use nothing but PNE gas, premium non-ethanol gas, and Echo Red Armor two cycle oil at 50:1 in everything two cycle that I own. Most of my equipment is Stihl.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you are absolutely right John Clarke.

[@johncronin1082]

Love watching these videos 😀☘☘👍

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you John Cronin

[@500-x7f]

Hey great video, do you happen come across magneto issues (no spark) often ? I'm fixing a 6.75 poulan lawnmower and I have no spark but enough juice to have a small shock and was wondering if that happens often

[@HomeGaragechannel]

not really, I think maybe once. I would remove the mag and clean the mating surface where it touches the engine with sandpaper and then re-gap and try again, oh and disconnect the ground wire to it just in case. You'll also need to put a zip tie on the spark plug wire so you can kill the engine if it does startup till you put the ground Wire back on that is.,

[@500-x7f]

@@HomeGaragechannel awesome, thanks man

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@500-x7f no problem

[@j.chrisbeck7492]

The plug color looked fine so I doubted the spark arrestor was clogged

[@CRF-GRADY]

Thanks

[@HomeGaragechannel]

no problem

[@rachelbarrett7704]

I need a metering diaphragm for my mculloch which hasn't ran in a long time. I replaced the fuel lines and primer bulb but it didn't fill up with fuel so I checked the carb and the diaphragm was in really bad shape

[@HomeGaragechannel]

got a model and serial number? I might be able to help.

[@rachelbarrett7704]

@@HomeGaragechannel i dont have the serial number its an older model its a Mculloch mac 60-sx weedeater

[@rachelbarrett7704]

@@HomeGaragechannel actuall i do not need one. i just got a new carb. i did get it running right by adjusting the screws. the only reason i know about this stuff is because of you. in fact im not even an adult. im only 10 planning to become a mechanic for small engines

[@user-qr6zh9ev8k]

This was good vid very helpful thanks

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Glad it helped

[@ramadinsookhoo6141]

In my opinion, no matter the quality or brand of equipment you use, I believe that if you use it improperly and not do regular maintenance on it your equipment will eventually start to give you trouble.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I completely agree with you.

[@benarispe6113]

very informative! good info for me to check!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you Ben Arispe

[@MrGattor33]

Good video. Not trying to be a bad guy here, but not real sure I wouldn't have just went ahead and replaced all the fuel lines and I'm not sure I'd use that kind of filter tip on that line. Other thing is I think i would have just cleaned up the plug as it still looked rather new but just dirty. Could have run it across a bench grinder and or burned off the carbon with a blow torch and saved you some monies... lol But nonetheless good video overall.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I value your opinion no matter what it is. yes I could have done a more thorough job and if it comes back, I probably will. Thank you Rob Kercheval

[@MrGattor33]

@@HomeGaragechannel No problem sir, just was my thought on it. But like I said good regardless and i enjoy your videos very much 👍

[@juan87952]

What do you charge for a weedeater to get fixed. I'm fixing a couple and a few more people want me to fix it for them. I just don't know what to charge

[@HomeGaragechannel]

that's a touchy subject because the price is different for each repair person. How much is your time worth? $10 or $20/hr? Or do you want to charge a fixed rate? $40 plus parts? if you want an answer, I would say 40-120 a repair depending on how much time you spend on it.

[@juan87952]

@@HomeGaragechannel thanks. I'll have to "mow" it over lol. I know I know lame. But I laughed when I typed it. Really do appreciate your videos though. Keep it up

[@Patrick4959]

it depends really from my view really and every carburetor is a different etc.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

You're absolutely right

[@andrewdonohue1853]

how does the echo compare to a sthil. i have a FS90R ( i know it's old) for heavy cutting and a FS 38 for light trimming.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

it's hard to gauge because some people want power and others care about weight. The FS90R I have is vey Nice but I find it too much, for me to use, on my weekly mows, so I prefer the echo, because it's easier to use.

[@thatilluminati_3421]

Ok I have an echo pas-225 (very similar to this one except it takes attachments) and it dies seemingly randomly. The carb is new (replaced last year) and other than the dying issue it runs great. It dies sometimes when you flip it back after edging with the weedeater. It also dies randomly when weedeating but usually not at full throttle. If you can get to the gas tank and unscrew it while its in the process of dying it comes back and works fine. I replaced the gas tank vent but it is still happening, any ideas? It'll die regardless of if the tank is full or empty.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

did the whole fuel lines, grommet, and fuel filter ever get touched for repair other than the tank vent?

[@thatilluminati_3421]

@@HomeGaragechannel Not at the same time, I replaced the fuel lines, filter and grommet at the same time as the carb last year but just got the vent in earlier today, and it didn't fix the issue like I thought it would. The lines and grommet still seem fine with no cracks and are not stiff.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@thatilluminati_3421 the Fuel lines, Fuel filter and grommet was one piece right? They came as an assembly piece? Is the engine leaking any 2 cycle oil anywhere, like from the bottom of the plastic cover? I wonder if you have an engine seal that's leaking.

[@thatilluminati_3421]

@@HomeGaragechannel Yeah it was all one piece, just had to transfer the vent over. There is some buildup on the top of the fuel tank under the engine, but not what I would consider excessive. I'll clean the unit and see if any of it reappears next time I use it. Should I check the diaphrams in the carburator to make sure they're still ok even though its pretty new?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@thatilluminati_3421 there shouldn't be any oily buildup on top of the tank so that's a big concern. Yes I would check the diaphragms and the inlet screen as well.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

Nobody ever tells me what's wrong with the stuff I get. I just start at square 1 and go to the end like you do. And like you, if anybody did tell something it'd probably be wrong anyway.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

that's the best way to start the project.

[@FredD63]

Some residential trimmers don’t get used every week and the fuel and carb becomes green and gums up today’s fuel isn’t that good … it always good to run your lawn equipment every week and keep the fuel fresh of drained

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you are absolutely correct

[@ryang5441]

Lesson I learned: everything can be had, if bought in enough bulk, for about a dollar fifty.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

nice

[@darrentrailer3878]

I have the srm straight shaft

[@HomeGaragechannel]

nice !

[@darrentrailer3878]

@@HomeGaragechannel it hates me because it sucks the string back in

[@HomeGaragechannel]

sorry to hear that

[@darrentrailer3878]

@@HomeGaragechannel every time I start it just says I hate you goodbye so I want to throw it in the sun

[@brucecoleman7412]

It seems to me that almost all of the 2 strokes, regardless of brand, suffer the same carb issues when stored improperly. This is especially true if ethanol fuel is used.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you got it, I've seen Both side of the discussion, to run dry or leave it full, and it's really just a personal preference.

[@antoniopilar6941]

You should check out temu friend. I have gotten purge bulbs, fuel line, metering diaphragms and fuel filters for dirt cheap on there!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thanks

[@kelvinbridglal4879]

Good video, well explained, thanks

[@HomeGaragechannel]

No problem

[@kelvinbridglal4879]

@@HomeGaragechannel looking forward to seeing a Shindiawa 350 carb. service

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@kelvinbridglal4879 if I can find one yes.

[@kelvinbridglal4879]

@@HomeGaragechannel Thanks, whenever...

[@D4x4Bronc]

I'm having the same problem on a 525LS Husqvarna pro trimmer that was ran mainly on nonethanol fuel. Anyone know the proper diaphragm on eBay for the walbro carb nothing is listed by the carb or husky or model number only entire carbs.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

honestly, I would just buy a replacement carb as it would be easier.

[@D4x4Bronc]

@@HomeGaragechannel yeah sucks I'd like the save the OEM one. I think I'll prob order a china carb then try and find a diaphragm later to put in the original.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@D4x4Bronc that's a great plan. if you want, when you get your old carb out, take the metering diaphragm out and take two pics of it and send it to my email. I can tell you which one you need. Or you can do it now I guess. [e-mail]

[@TheSmallEngineMagician]

Where do you get the carburetor metering diaphragms?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I buy them from Amazn

[@Squarehead45]

Never use gas station fuel. The Ethanol will Destroy your carb and fuel line and actually give LESS performance and Hourly Fuel Economy as it has less BTUs. Engineered fuel costs more,,but in the long run will save you not only repair costs but Headaches as well. Also, always empty your fuel tank and run the engine until it runs out of fuel. That way you don't get a buildup of OIL FUEL in the carb. Do that EVERY TIME YOU USE IT. I have had one for over 9 yrs and have had NO Carb Problems and it starts up fast EVERY SPRING.

[@glenragan1483]

Do you use the cheap eBay bulbs and d diaphragms?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

sure why not.

[@glenragan1483]

@@HomeGaragechannel Never did I was just wondering

[@farmfan4382]

My blower likes the choke i need to change spark plug

[@heathwilson2572]

I never bought Troy Bilt trimmer not ones

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I've never bought a troybilt trimmer but I did buy a pressure,... ended up selling it.

[@mrmerhtin3625]

Echos are great.... Echos are great.... Echos are great.... lol

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Yes sir.

[@Junior-yh5ew]

That's a good one right there my man they last they have a lot of torque I know that So there saying it has power

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@Junior-yh5ew I absolutely believe you. the best for the money for sure.

[@chasefouse684]

Are you planning on replacing the tygon fuel line link you have included to the correct link? Or do you endorse the Hipa lines it directs you to?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I endorse the hipa line too. As long as its not clear line. Oh by the way. Real tygon line is way more expensive.

[@chasefouse684]

@@HomeGaragechannel Awesome, thanks! Great video

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@chasefouse684 no problem

[@edwardburke9181]

Do you do stickers bud

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you mean like Home Garage stickers? no sir

[@edwardburke9181]

@@HomeGaragechannel thank you anyway you do good vids you got a subscriber

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@edwardburke9181 wonderful thanks I appreciate it

[@HsingSun]

I do not like much gas engines because most of the times those gas engines are very hard to start.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Yes sometimes they are

[@msp626]

Why does my ryobi two cycle trimmer die when it is iodine

[@HomeGaragechannel]

because it's not getting enough Fuel .

[@msp626]

I’d it not getting fuel to the Engine or the carburetor

[@msp626]

How do I fix it

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@msp626 the carb is getting enough fuel to the engine.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@msp626 replace the Carb, Fuel lines and Fuel Filter.

[@conner5611]

Id like to see you start working on electric equipment ether battery or corded i think it would be intresting to watch

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I have worked on one corded blower. I'll try to work in a trimmer for you.

[@conner5611]

@@HomeGaragechannel cool thank you

[@BackwoodsWrenching]

My echo automatically revs when you take it off choke the carburetor is fine so I think it’s the throttle cable. It’s a 2017 model and then my 2009 model keeps leaking oil out the air filter base and it has a new carburetor with new gaskets and new fuel lines

[@HomeGaragechannel]

glad to see that they both still work at least

[@BackwoodsWrenching]

@@HomeGaragechannel do you know why they leak oil out of the carburetor and get oil all over the air filter?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@BackwoodsWrenching well it seems it's actually leaking fuel out of the carb and the oil is really the only part you notice. The carb is leaking a bit and could benefit from either a rebuild or a new replacement.

[@BackwoodsWrenching]

@@HomeGaragechannel yeah my 2004 Echo SRM230 is doing it mostly and so is my 2009 echo SRM225 but my 2009 has a new carburetor but my 2004 needs a new one

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@BackwoodsWrenching I see

[@mstechnology9588]

Hi you are awesome when are you going to fix a Stihl?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I hate to say it, but it doesn't happen very often.

[@mstechnology9588]

@@HomeGaragechannel i know they are great things so they don't break

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@mstechnology9588 if you go thru my catalog from both of my channels, stihl products make up probable only 2% of my content

[@mstechnology9588]

@@HomeGaragechannel I know they're awesome right

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@mstechnology9588 yep

[@randomgamer1433]

Lol I swear every few months you fix an evo trimer

[@HomeGaragechannel]

yes sir

[@cliffordsutherland3798]

👍 can I come to your school?

[@cliffordsutherland3798]

Yes it can 🥫

[@photondebuger45]

Bah the fuel now ruins everything so everything that the gas touches will be destroyed eventually

[@HomeGaragechannel]

yes you are absolutely correct.

[@photondebuger45]

@@HomeGaragechannel now even new trimmers and stuff will get ruined especially now the rubber in the carb and the lines will get destroyed with gas, sadly.

[@teslafamgaming2014]

I hate echos I like sthil

[@HomeGaragechannel]

really why?

[@teslafamgaming2014]

Because I used to have an echo and it broke down the 5th day I bought it and I think sthil is built up better

[@scottfirman]

I don't buy too many of the same metering diaphragms because every model is different. That's one had 2 screws where most have 4. Bad fuel can destroy the diaphragm as you stated. Here is my question, what do you charge for a repair on one of those? I see shops charging $95 an hour plus parts. On a cheap trimmer, the owner is better off throwing it away. I can fix them for pennys on the dollar and resell them. My issue is labor charges. How does anyone justify charging almost $100 on a $98 weed eater? Your assumption that a higher end weed wacker is flawed thinking it's made better. You know better than that. It's the name you are paying for, not the equipment. Proof? I have a Snapper weed wacker that when you pull the starter off has the Husqvarna label in it. It's not a Snapper because Snapper makes nothing. Same with lawn mowers. MTD is the major player in the Manufacturing of mowers. People are STUPID buying name brand items thinking its better quality. Unless it's professional grade, not big box store, it's all made by the same places. They just lease the rights to place the high end name on a product.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I don't charge for my repairs. I just ask for parts only

[@sharuddinhamzah1392]

I love your vidio. My question, house to

[@sharuddinhamzah1392]

Tank you My question how to cline main jack and replace thank q.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@sharuddinhamzah1392 no problem. If I have to clean the main jet, I usually just replace the Carb instead.

[@sharuddinhamzah1392]

@@HomeGaragechannelTQ Biro.

[@sweetlou5902]

Respectfully you're wrong, the better trimmers have two Achilles heels, all use same carbs and ethanol gas, the difference is the quality of the engine and other components are more robust and of higher quality.... but you knew that ha ha ha ha 😂

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I always appreciate your input no matter if you agree with me. Thank you Sweet Lou.