Turning Customers Abandoned Trash Echo Trimmers Into Treasure! Will it run?

[@Chickanic]

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[@badbob]

I love turning trash to treasure.. When I was a kid my father and I would drive around the neighborhood on garbage night and pull all kinds of gas engine items and bring them home and get them running then sell them in garage sales. I still do it today. Lots of fun and rewarding as well. Is there a ton of money to be made? NO. But its still fun. Love the vids Bre keep em coming please. CHICKANICS MECHANICS RULE.😎

[@j.chrisbeck7492]

I kinda do the do same, lots of free or really cheap stuff on marketplace

[@nicolashosein]

Same

[@PhilBilly13]

My childhood revolved around this. Great memories and lessons learned

[@j.chrisbeck7492]

@@PhilBilly13 in a way, mine did too, I started with bicycles, and then I was watching my dad work on cars, and his fave hobby was fishing and woodworking....I was 12, when he and I together rebuilt a VW bugs, it was a 1958 but we put a 1600cc dual port motor in it, and put it back on the road using parts he had lying around.

[@j.chrisbeck7492]

I have the Echo SRM-225, bought it for $30 at a yard sale several years ago, and it still runs good, lots of weed killing power

[@kirdot2011]

Hows much it took to fix?

[@j.chrisbeck7492]

@@kirdot2011 not much, fuel lines, carb kit, some fresh fuel, new trimmer line.....$25-$30 ?

[@martinmurphy6634]

I've been doing this too for 43 years! I get the exact same excitement whenever I bring something back from the dead! Keep up the good work!👍👍

[@paulmysliborski4832]

Same here. (30 years). I usually get 4-5 per year, and mostly for free. Average repair costs are between 20-40 dollars, and I sell them for anywhere between 75-125 dollars depending on the model and condition. You are so right on the excitement factor. Makes you feel good, and puts some nice change in the wallet!

[@nancios1]

Thank you for inspiring me that I CAN do it. The look on your face when it started = priceless 😂

[@joeyl.rowland4153]

She has a video for almost anything small engine wise and her instructions are crystal clear. She would make a very good small engine teacher. She seems very patient.

[@larry-z9m]

The joy you express when an engine starts is inspiring.

[@joemccall8991]

As someone who had to dig loose change out of the couch and eat ramen for a month to afford my PAS-2620 seeing that power head trashed before one use makes me cry

[@m0ttf]

Great job. I’ve just fixed a stihl fs70 where the gear head was broken, with the help from your channel, not only did I fix the issue but completely stripped it down cleaned and serviced it at a mere fraction of a new unit. Keep making these videos, they certainly helped me. Thanks and a happy new year to all

[@richardjensen2769]

Looks Like a HUMUNGUS pile of "Job Security."

[@richardjensen2769]

Not to Mention a wee bit of "Curiosity 'Did Things' to the Cat."

[@stevem6711]

Your expression when it fired up was priceless! Well worth the watch! Thanks

[@Super4speed]

I would like to thank you for your knowledge and help in keeping my 25 year old backpack blower running great

[@disturbedmaynard3873]

You have a lot of Frankenstein work to do there. I love when companies tell you they will be there on a certain date and time to get work done that you have been waiting for, and on the day they have an excuse that they could have told you about when it was scheduled. Sure hope they come and get you powered up.

[@kevinorr6880]

I wish I could wrap my brain around restoring all two-cycles! As all these battery powered pieces of junk fail…these will be gold!

[@angelamcmahon]

Lots of spares!

[@jimfarris9671]

You did a great job. I'll be happy for you to get in your new shop. You will enjoy it good luck.

[@eunhyuekpark6159]

This is some of my favorite stuff on the utubes. Rebuild and restorations are always a great watch.

[@ED-ti5tc]

My neighbor has an echo. He's 80 and I hope he hasn't done too much damage to it but trying to run it on straight gas. Hope you had a great Christmas and now Happy New Year!

[@wskripka1]

Interesting . Straight gas ?? What fuel mix do you use ? Thanks !!

[@rbedwar12]

Awesome...great job

[@ElmhorstJ]

I like the smile when it runs. I think we all do this for some point of gratification. When it doesn't start scratch ur head figure out why. I do get some that have to go in the corner for a while Thank Bre

[@JGsgarage_unboxings]

This is how I got the shop started. We have a saw shop around here that would take in customers machines and claim they "can't get the parts" but "we can give you a deal on a Stihl" I ended up getting 3 pickup trucks full of machines that needed next to nothing.

[@randywilson6869]

That is a sorry outfit

[@richardalexander7089]

Your videos are ALWAYS insightful. Your reaction to when this one started...priceless! Your husband has quite the gem for a wife. I wish you both the best.

[@mattwickert736]

I believe the flywheel issue was the integrated keyway was shearing off, causing no-start/no-run issues due to the timing being thrown off. I am not 100% sure, BUT I think the newer flywheel may have gone away from integrated keys. Or they figured out a way to make them better. I know a small lawn business, and he almost exclusively runs the 225s day in and day out. Other than a periodic stuck ring, they really haven't had many problems outside of routine maintenance/wear items.

[@brucemckenna7035]

I enjoy your explanations and patience when solving an issue with a piece of equipment. Cheers from Australia.

[@DHGo-ex7ns]

Way to go! If it can be fixed, Chickanic will make it work! We have the same problem getting local government workers out too.

[@pivers01]

My neighbor has half a dozen generators that quit working. Most of them were dual fuel that she only ran on propane. I’m figuring that I can make at least 3-4 good generators out of them. Living off grid, you can’t have to many generators, as long as they run that is.

[@TimeSurfer206]

"Quit working..." "Only ran on propane..." Did she ever change the oil?

[@pivers01]

@@TimeSurfer206 yup, religiously.

[@TimeSurfer206]

@@pivers01 Then it's either something stupidly simple, or The Kiss of Death. I doubt she'd let something simple slide by. However, if there's enough parts commonality or compatibility, I'd go for it.

[@taxman0205]

I’ve been watching your videos for about two months now it’s great that you’re helping people repair their own equipment. Keep up the good work.

[@patrickkelly4400]

this chick is super cool sometimes i just like watching her fix stuff...seems like a positive person

[@gilgilbow5141]

I love the view out the door. We live in Central Kansas so not many trees.😮

[@headglitch7003]

When cutting brush I have always found it better to not try to saw the brush but to rev the motor and give the head a good 2 foot running go "bump" into the brush just above ground level. We have cut pine trees up to 2 inches this way and have not damaged the shaft or cable in any way. Sometimes it takes 5 or 6 "bumps" on the bugger stuff.

[@danielesquivel5938]

I love echoes. I need to do maintenance on mine but I've never done it. It won't start. I've been using it for a year and then I couldn't start it. So I'll just keep watching for a maintenance video and the I'll b alright. Thanks for all your videos I wouldn't know what I know if it wasn't for people like you. Happy New year!

[@obxkoastie8170]

Bre...That's what I love about Echo. When they find something that works they don't keep messing it with "upgrades" that aren't compatible with what is out there. One big mistake was changing the split crankcase CS-4910 to the clamshell CS-4920. The gains people were getting out of modifying the CS-4910 were unreal!

[@johnskitzis6540]

You get the rest of us motivated to get some stuff done!👍

[@JERRYRIG432]

Hi, Thanks for teaching us things that help us

[@macmorgan6685]

It’s good to see you back

[@robert.brokaw3829]

Wanted to wish you and your family a very Happy New Year. Stay safe.

[@uoobwatcher]

Thanks Bri!

[@gcampbell83]

This channel is the best info channel on the web by far!

[@danielclapp636]

Back when I was a youngster, my uncle would go to the town dump every so often and pick up old mowers. Bring them home and 75 percent of the time get them running. Always kept a supply of old parts on hand as well. He is gone now and I miss him, he was my best buddy..

[@leerusch7392]

I like turning trash into treasure. I kept myself out of debt doing that.

[@jeremyankney1733]

I agree. I've been doing it for vehicles for years. Getting more into small engine stuff and Harley's now.

[@patricktierney5116]

Thank you for teaching this old dog new tricks, I have learned so much and thought I knew it all at one time but you inspired me to continue working on his small equipment and I want to thank you!

[@newrenewableenergycontrol5724]

I worked as an electrician hundreds of dog years ago. Trust me when I tell you they were different people then! The last time I used them, about 10 years ago, I was convinced being a greeter at Wally Smart was the intelligent thing to do! When they finally show up and the job is done, tell them an old electrician told you they are a bunch of ash poles!

[@shartne]

I will be so happy for you to get your shop all organized and with electricity. Good luck No I will pray for you.

[@workingclasshero7239]

50 above zero and rain Christmas day western Minnesota. Yeah I'm good on the cold and snow. Just wanted to share our weather. You do have an Awesome channel I have a bunch of small engines myself.

[@petersymons7817]

Thank you very much

[@danielbryant5803]

That look of satisfaction on your face was priceless! And pretty bad ass you made a great cutter out of what others discard d!!

[@eduardonieto2355]

I am happy that you are back I love your projects you do. To me it is cool. 🌹❤🌹💋💋💋

[@robertcoons8037]

30 degrees. That T-shirt and shorts weather in central Minnesota !!!

[@larryhubler1995]

Love watching your videos. They are very informative and very well presented. Thank you for taking your time to do these. I watch every one of them.!!!!

[@MartinP1214]

That smile and laugh when that thing popped off was priceless. Happy new year!

[@uprightfossil6673]

I love auctions. Sometimes those barns have “junk” no one wants to bother with. I don’t know which is my favorite treasure, but the endless supply of junk will keep me busy making all kinds of time and labor saving projects to go along with the money saved.

[@johnbelliveau4704]

I enjoy you're reaction when these things fire up. Even the pro's get excited.!! Happy New Year.

[@josevalentin2037]

Love the mambo music and the angry bee sound from the trimmer. Great job.

[@mikemontgomery4378]

Very nice video...thanks for sharing

[@keithliermann692]

Love you!! That was great video. I have been a handyman/ shade tree mechanic all my life so I appreciate your work.

[@mikeygee2465]

This was fun to watch. Your excitement when it started was priceless!

[@deancarder5829]

Excellent trash to treasure video, Bre. That was encouraging, inspiring!! Thank you.

[@jasonmitchell7849]

Wish I could put one of those saw cutting attachments on my SRM-225

[@MarkOxley-vo3kq]

Great job on that one!

[@dennislamers986]

I think its warmer in Wisconsin. We were in the 50s on Christmas. Today the sun came out. I'm glad to see things getting rebuilt and not just thrower out.

[@tomessary4099]

That was fabulous! Happy New Year!🎉🎉

[@pyrog.c.c89]

🤣🤣🤣 Bre, that music 🤣🤣 you the Best.

[@richardhoneywell7411]

Great video Bre always enjoy watching you take two broke pieces of equipment and make one run and usable again. Looking forward to your next video!

[@bobjvet23]

Merry Christmas I always seem to learn a new tip/trick that I didn't know.

[@b.powell3480]

I have a sneaky hunch that the electric utility won't come out to hook up the power until after the 1st of 2024 !!, when I was working, our company had a two weeks Christmas vacation, so any pending jobs were scheduled for the new year, so in your case, they'll probably be out there around January 2nd, 2024, probably around 10am !! Great video!

[@jerryforeman4543]

Everyone can be a winner of a trimmer from the pile!

[@wilfor03]

Great job....well done!!

[@christastic100]

That sped up strimmer sound is putting my teeth on edge 😆

[@kirkb2286]

That was so good….I needed a pick my up….luv your videos

[@bay9876]

Some people's junk become another person's treasure, just that you have to know where the treasure lies. Great video to leave 2023 behind. Bye Bye, 2023 and Happy New Year.

[@markwhite2556]

My roommate has a Mahindra 4550 and loves it! It and the implements, along with the trailer, are used often and by family. It is so useful and a great tractor!

[@ljprep6250]

That's only one of the reasons I put up solar panels with battery backup. Twelve grand and I'm capable of going completely off the grid 24/365. // Good show on the Frankenstein Echo. ;)

[@michaelchurcher3085]

I love whipper snippers. And I love lawnmower 😅😂😊

[@bobcarry4820]

Another informative video. Thanks.

[@BillBramis]

I believe you are unique in the 5 continents I enjoy a lot and learn also from you. Thank you keep going on.

[@warrigaljohn]

I had a echo brushcutter with a 6" power saw blade on it and I cleared many many acres of lantana with it on my cattle station in Queensland Aust fr many years. easy starting and I would let it sit for a year or so . fresh fuel and away she went on the 3rd pull. great gear. my echo chain saw was much better on chains than my stil. They were both going strong when I sol dout and retired 3 years back. both over 40 years old. A great series of videos with much detail. good on you. well done

[@jackleachman407]

Saved me nothing but still fun to watch!!! Thanks

[@waynespears5664]

Very Entertaining Bre,keep up the great videos you are the best at talking to a camera............................................Fort Worth,Tx

[@dave-uf8ir]

Excellent cheers 🥂 😊

[@normanmack2368]

Your Mediterranean music while you put back together is nice.

[@wskripka1]

Great . Do you have a video on choosing different cutting head media : saw , metal line , plastic line , etc . Thanks

[@ChrisSpaulding-em3qr]

Great job !!!

[@scottdavidson5816]

Getter done chickanick

[@rposton919]

I once purposely ran a blower on straight gas until it stopped making so much smoke you could hardly see it. Ran great afterward.

[@Aussiekym]

It seems universal about tradies or electricity compay coming.same in Perth. Good video love getting idea cheers from another chicky .🎉🎉

[@liljoeii6091]

Thank you for the video and happy New Year

[@ChevyJay283]

Awesome that you can recycle equipment and ❤the Cuban music!

[@terrencebuller7676]

Great save, good luck with your new trimmer. 👍

[@haroldrogers8711]

Awesome work!

[@tonylowell8422]

Absolutely yes !!!!

[@Outdoorsmen77]

Again, love your channel. So awesome

[@TheBeer4me]

That was awesome!

[@Matthew_Does_To_Many_Things]

Always good to keep stuff! If anything it can be used for parts and save people money!

[@johnduffy6546]

That was pretty awesome. I love to repurpose stuff. Keep up the good work

[@edwardkane3237]

I love when I can a couple of machines into one good one !

[@jameseast7966]

Nice shop!!! Mine is 1850 sq ft. Not big enough!! Good job salvaging old stuff. When I managed a lawn equip. Store, the BFI guy would drop off pieces to the shop. The best Homelite super 2xl saw only neede a .30 cent piece of fuel line. Still going strong 30 yrs later. Also an Echo trimmer same story.

[@DM-uv3sd]

I wish i was closer to you, I have a few items needing your expertise.

[@patrickratchford7026]

Please show us the inside of the other motor. That way we can see and learn what is inside. Thanks

[@Jim-Wade]

That treasure pile looks like a great place for snakes. Watch where you put your feet and hands. I'm not afraid of snakes; I've been around them most of my life, but I do respect them.

[@MIKESOLOMON-p2z]

WELL DONE...

[@stephenreiner1523]

Like a moto phoenix reserrected to yet run again. Nice work. And cheap enough.

[@davidhuffine5084]

Glad you know what your doing . I don't really mess with small engines . glad you got it going . You got another trimmer . Happy New Year to you and yours .