Tuning a Troybilt trimmer that won't stay running
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Thanks for watching. This trimmer started and ran but it didn't run without the choke being on. The fix for it was a simple carburetor adjustment. - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
After a season of frustrating trimming, barely keeping it running by feathering the throttle instead of letting it idle, I just happened to find this video. One d socket purchase and a single quarter turn off each screw, and my trimmer is running better than it ever had. Thanks so much for this! Explanation was perfect.
nice, and excellent work!
That was easy. A fella in the neighborhood, whom I didn’t know, came by last year. His trimmer need adjusting. I did just what you did. He asked what he owed me, I told I’m nothing, just remember me and recommend me to your friends when they need repair.
He gave me $20.00 , and sent me some customers.
That's the best kind of advertising.
This video was absolutely helpful! Saved me having to purchase a replacement carb, paying someone to fix it, or completely trashing mine. Thanks for your help!
Glad it helped!
My son and I tried everything except for those small carburetor adjustments. I can't wait to try them tonight to see if I can save myself from having to buy a new trimmer. Thank you!
no problem and if it doesn't work, a replacement aftermarket carb is only about $13.
I always tell people to bring me the equipment to check it out before going to the dump. Most times I can fix it if it is like the one you just fixed. To much good stuff ends up in the landfill. I just got a beautiful 21 h.p. Craftsman riding mower the guy was going to cut up and take to the dump because the starter was unable to turn over the engine. I took it and put a cam shaft in it with a compression release that was not broken like the one in the machine. Works great now. He always kept it inside and was super clean. He said he did not want to spend any money on it. Thanks for great video's.
Thank you Waterman one for the comment and good work.
Always fix what I got. Keep it out of the trash heap. I hate that we are such a disposable society.
Me too
Amen to that!
Sometimes it's just not possible. I had a Troy bilt mower that had plastic internal gears that would slip. Had to completely disassemble motor to get to the gears and replace. $30 part and $200 small engine repair shop quote. $300 bucks for a new mower so I went new. It's not the consumers fault companies have switched to the throw away motto. I try to fix what I can but sometimes it's just not worth it
This is the best video. Explains adjustments before during and after adjustments. Thank you sir
no problem and thank you
This and your other channel are among my favorites! Thanks for your hard work
No problem Trent Williams and thanks for the comment I appreciate it
Always glad to see a upload
Thank you Jonathan Kuhn
Great video. Very solid explanation. You taught me in about five minutes what I’ve been trying to learn for the past two mowing seasons. Thank you very much!
Glad to help
I have to say that I love your videos my friend. I've been studying about small engines and watching videos for over 2 years now and no one has made me understand the workings of a small engine carb and its adjustments better than you have. I have a poulan pro blower that I've had nothing but trouble with after the first couple months of use and I just threw it in the shed. Ha Ha. Now I feel I can fix it. Sorry for being long winded and thank you.
Thanks for your confidence in my videos. I appreciate it
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Thank you (and everyone one else making repair videos) I was raised to fix what was broken. Today everyone is all for throwing every thing away. Need to stop that mentality and start keeping what you have and fixing it.
you got that right, we need to fix stuff, not throw them away
Great video explaining what the adjustment screws actually do and which one does what is great information to have for somebody like me! Now I don't have to turn them back and forth so much trying to do it by ear
thank you Dwayne Collins
You have totally helped me understand the problem with the trimmer that my recently widowed Mother in-law has. This was absolutely 100 percent helpful. Thanks for sharing and you have a new subscriber.
Glad I could help!
I learned so much from your videos and help who i can with these small engines because of your channel i fix all my neighbors yard equipment alot for free he doesn't have much money so he gave me his old shindaiwa 22t it's been out side next to his house for at least 5 years the gas was horrible in the tank anyway I rebuilt the carb new fuel line starts right up now this thing is so lite I might make this my weekend user. I do enjoy fixing small engines. Now I can't pass one up in the trash pile. Thank You
No problem Salvador 1707 I appreciate your time and comment.
I agree with trying to fix the machine first and then moving to new carburetor if necessary. Looks like it should work great now. I can't believe it such an easy fix. I will try that next time myself. Thanks for the tips and the video's.
Absolutely and thank you for your time
Just ordered the carb adjustment tool kit. I'm having the exact issue as in this video. My trimmer hasn't run in 2 years and haven't had the time to mess with it. Excited to get it going again. Thanks!
let me know how It goes.
Ok first comment, after watching about a dozen of your videos, you Mr Home garage is one of the best I’ve seen, the simplicity of your teaching while breaking down every part explaining along the way is amazing thank you my good friend May God bless you always 👍👍👍👍
Wow, thanks! I appreciate it.
I was given one last spring. It needed a filter and filter cap plus an attachment. I put it in my parts because I didn't think I would ever get a doner. But about a month ago a neighbor gave me some of his old lawn service equipment. And one was an old Trory -Built weed eater of the same model. I used it for a doner and it runs like a new one. So I gave it to a friend that needed one. Now every time I go over to see him that's all he talks about. Good video!!!
nice work. Yes he seemed very appreciative about your gift
Awesome! Direct, to the point and most importantly…on point! Much thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Another good video - muchas gracias! I've watched so many, I pretty much know what you are going to do before you do it, but still enjoy watching your videos, they are always well presented.
thank you Threejack City for watching I appreciate it.
That fixed the problem! Mine wasn't even the same Troy-Bilt product, but the adjustments worked perfectly. Thanks very much for posting that.
Glad it helped!
Expert video I have the same exact problems I’m buying the tune tool tomorrow thanks for posting
No problem 👍
Very informative! I believe I just learned more in 6 and a half minutes than I have the last 6 years! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
I had the same problem now I know how to fix it. Great explanation. Thank you for your time . Liked and subscribed
Glad it helped
Love your videos i learn how to fix machines by your videos good work keep it up 😘
thank you Aiden Mangar for the comment I appreciate your time.
I just got one of these trimmer for free. Put some fresh fuel in it and adjust the carb and it runs great now. Going to give this one to my sister who just got a house. Another great vid sir always enjoy watching you fix things.
congratulations for your sister and thank you Eddie Lindsay.
I don't pay for anything new until I know I can't repair the old. Thus I watched your video. I'll know soon if I can salvage it. Mine is acting just like that one.
that's a good way of approaching it.
Great video. This helped me tremendously. Thank you!!!
no problem
Thank you so much for making this video. It helped me understand the issues with my trimmer's carb adjustments...and SOLVE them in just a minute or two. Knowing which direction to turn the idle screw was key. Most carberators that I've worked with were the opposite of this one. BTW - If anyone reading this has gotten their idle screw out of adjustment...screw it all the way in (not too tight!) then back it out two FULL turns. That puts you in a pretty good starting position. Finer adjustments can then be made to make sure the trim head stops spinning at idle.
thank you for that information
Just did this to my Troybilt an hour ago. Runs great now.
nice
I started to buy a new one then saw the ridiculous prices. So I ordered a new fuel tank from troybilt for $15 and followed your instructions. Now it runs like a champ. Thanks for the help!!
Nice work!
Saved me from buying a new one out of frustration, thank you! Exactly what I needed.
Glad I could help!
I have to thank you. Ordered the driver off of Amazon adjusted the screw. BINGO she's alive. Many thnaks for $7 bucks saved me $60 or so in repairs.
no problem and thank you William Dawson.
Great & simple instruction, straight on point !
No Drama"
thank you
Thanks for the video. I didn't have the specific D tool . So i found a piece of ice maker supply copper tubing , i think its 3/16" ID. Wallowed it out then put a needle nosed pliers to make the flat spot. Barely fits in the spot but worked well. Quarter turn ccw of the air cleaner side adjustment screw. In 5 minutes, I had it running better than ever.
hey very nice ingenuity!
😎 I just trash picked an identical power head , it starts but does NOT idle at all. It’s on the project pile .
Hopefully it works out for you
@@HomeGaragechannel It did
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Great video! My troy bilt is doing the same thing. Gonna track down one of these Single d’s and give it a try!
thanks, and good luck!
Fixing mine lol
That's why I'm here to learn this. Thank you
no problem and thank you
Thank you so much 💯 ! Just acquired this same weed eater . This video is priceless.. Appreciate it.
no problem.
Awesome repair video @Home Garage yes always good to do the basic on the carburators out there and i adore a good trimmer engine and all to use and work on in general and i would tackle this repair more than likely it's a good way to get start into it and here in Australia we Aussies do all kinds of repairs on stuff like this and even our Victa trimmers have the odd issue too but never hard to figure out
are most Australians pretty good at fixing things?
@@HomeGaragechannel some are and of course some people have no clue and others just simply toss it out because they don,t know how to resolve it but leave it for other people to trouble shoot them but luckily i know how to fix them most times as it,s a very often easy fix etc
I guess I'll wait on the Single D tool. Mine races once it starts and backing out the idle screw didn't do anything. I backed it all the way out and had no change. It runs as though the trigger is pressed. Great video.
thank you.
thank you ! my TB is doing exact same thing.. gonna order a D screw driver and adjust carb !! thsnk you thank you thank you
no problem
You do a great job with your videos !! Thx
Glad you like them!
Good job good job explaining thank you very much and it works great the way you explained it
Glad it helped
Thank for the video. I was trying to fix my weed eater so this is how I ran across this video. I called a repair shop and the guy said he doesn't work on them because it cost more to fix it than what I probably paid for it . Well that being said I'm here learning how to fix it myself. So thanks again and I'll be checking your others
no problem. if it doesn't work out the first time you try, or you want the repair to go easier, I would just replace the carb, for around $16.
@@HomeGaragechannel thanks ! I've got to get the tool , but as soon as I get one I'll sure let you know.
let me know.
Thanks I’ll try these adjustments,
As I have 5 or 6 of little Troy bit trimmers & constantly switching from one to the other to find one that runs decent to finish the yard work.
Had one that I had replaced the primer bulb & fuel lines earlier & it ran good, not perfect but good enough for about 1/2 hour then cut off & would only stay running at top speed when it was chocked.
After trying a few things, I grabbed another old troybit weed eater, had to clean the carb & replace the bulb on it as well, as it’s been sitting for a year or more.
And it did the same thing, would only run when fully chocked.,
I was not sure what the carb screws adjusted.
I’ll try these tomorrow
good luck with them
I've had a Troy bilt trimmer that I bought new 12 years ago. I've replaced the shaft, gas tank, and carb. I've got great service out of it and it still works good. Plus, no fuel mixing.
Thanks for sharing
Great video 👍🏻👍🏻
Glad you enjoyed it
Well done. You have no idea how many trimmers like that you can find in the dump, a little seafoam couple tweaks of the screws and like brand new money
yes you're exactly right
nicely explained, thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks it worked. So you know I used a small flare blade screwdriver to turn the adjustment screws. Didn't need that special tool.
cool thanks for the information.
That helps so much !!
Thanks! I am going to buy a Single D set and see if I can fix this puppy myself. Girl Power!
You can do it!
Thank you good video.
thank you Tony Brown.
Nice tuning. This trimmer definitely has some life left in it.
theres still some left and hopefully it will start up next year when spring hits.
a few months ego I bought one of these brand new under the Craftsman name, it worked ok but took forever to start. Also I think I was using too old of fuel besides the carb needing adjustment from factory. I ended up returning it a week later (and the extra TrimmerPlus attachments) and buying an Echo PAR (without the extra attachments) with the same money. I technically have less now plus Echo attachments are more expensive if I need them again but this starts every time I don't forget to switch back the off button. I could've given it a better chance with the tuning and new fuel...
Nah you shouldn't have to mess with a brand new machine. I think you did the right thing
Thank you 👍🏼
no problem
I appriciate the information. I will not buy a new one. I got it to rev up, but it no longer Idles and died at high rev. I only use, premiexed sythethic fuel.
thank you Willard Dickerson
Thank you!
You're welcome!
It depends home, if you’re going to use it in weekly basis o more often buy a new, if the old trimmer is free and has a minor problem try to fix it. You’re the magician home congrets
thanks Uni Sol i always appreciate your time.
Sure, if it can run it's worth a fix. A=PLUS and Blessings!
thank you Lewie McNeely.
I just remember something very helpful..... NOT running, turn each screw in count how many turns it makes. If you start at say 12 O'clock each half turn ins one. IE from 12 to 6 in one. Once all the way in. a STARTING POINT IS counter clockwise 2.5 TURNS. which is really 1 complete turn plus 1/4.turn. Do that to H and L and you'll find from there you'll only need a very small adjustment after that. I JUST did that worked like a charm, like brand new money
thank you Sailboat Bob
Great video as always! I would fix it, something like that isn't terribly hard. I do need to get a set of those nut drivers sometime though.
cheap insurance definitely.
Harbor freight for the nut drivers. $20 will get you practically every size they have. You probably won’t use them that much or that hard to worry about wearing out some cheapies anytime soon.
@@TheRoflcopter84 thanks for the information I appreciate it
If you buy a replacement carb, you usually get the right tool to adjust with it.....Most any small engine carb can be purchased on Amazon for $10 to $20 and they come with new tubing, purge bubbles, gaskets, spark plug and adjusting tool....and aren't difficult to change.....
I got ten carb adjustment tools in a nice zipper case from Amazon for about $11.50; fixed my 7 years old Troy Bilt trimmer by myself in five minutes, just like he did in video, a guy wanted $75 - $100 to adjust it! LMAO!
I picked up 2 of those junk Troy bilt weedeaters that a guy had let a shop work on, I even went as far as putting new carbs on them, won’t run or idle, and I’ve been working on small equipment for years, ain’t just a simple turn on the mixture screws. 😂😂
it never is, but trying to teach someone, all the experience of someone else in impossible in a given period.
I would most likely fix it for resale like you did.
absolutely easy money
Always try to fix. Worse case, you learn something about your equipment or the extent of your capability. I learned a few shots of carb cleaner and some adjustments has my weed eater running better than it has in years, only using what was on hand! Will come here more frequently!
Thank you Jay G
I know I’m late to this video, but does anyone know a good starting point (counter clockwise turns) from the needles being seated closed?
I got a new carburetor, and am tuning “from scratch.”
I had assumed 1/1.5 turns out, but that doesn’t seem to be close.
Thanks for an awesome video!
Sure it was worth fixing was not much wrong with it even if you had to put a carburetor kit in it it was worth fixing great video be safe
I will Randy Griffin and thanks for the comment I appreciate it
I have the TB80ec trimmer. It was given to me with less than 2 tanks through it. It wouldn’t stay running. I converted it to a rc airplane engine. The carb adjustment was the issue. But now it seems to need adjusted every time I run it. Any ideas why? Thanks in advance !! Great video👍
wow nice and thank you
Great instructional video. I had the exact same issue; I bought the single D tool and the adjustments went just like the video. I also realized the pre-mixed fuel I got was under-mixed (40:1 instead of the Troy Built 20:1 ratio...) UNFORTUNATELY, the next day the thing would not start at all. I tried to put the carb adjustments back but no luck. Is there another video for the new issue? Seriously, the thing used to start (then stall), then was running like a champ after the adjustments.
no I don't only because I haven't gotten a trimmer with that sort of issue. And If I did, I would just service the carb or replace it. Have you take the carb apart to inspect it yet?
@@HomeGaragechannel Next on my list for this weekend!
@@HomeGaragechannel Actually ran fine next time I pulled it out. Today, after warming up, it kept stalling again. Ordered replacement carb and plug now; this level of inconsistency isn't good, but the trimmer body is fine. (And I bought a TON of discontinued line from Lowes....)
Very helpful. I really do hate this trimmer but trying to just get through another summer with it because I’m selling my house and won’t need it any longer. I just ordered the carburetor replacement kit and I’m glad it came with the adjustment screw driver thingy because i ALWAYS ALWAYS have issues with it dying or some other issue and your video was very helpful in showing how to make those adjustments. Hopefully with the new carburetor, it’ll be less of a pain in the ass. DONT BUY THIS TRIMMER, IT SUCKS!!
it definitely has it's issues, thanks Mamakat
Good for me
I have a very similar model Troy-Bilt and am having the same issues--the trimmer will cut off once I move from 2nd to 3rd position. However, I noticed that when I try to depress the bulb, it doesn't "bounce back" to its original position which makes me think it's not taking in air to reinflate (if that's how these things work). Is this likely to do with the gas filter you mentioned in the video or am I overlooking something? Regardless, thank you so much for this video. It's always difficult finding a solution 1:1 with a problem. This seems pretty darn close though. This is also my 2nd TB trimmer after the first one "died" from a similar issue.
I see, If I were you, I would just buy a new carb, and that should fix your problem
Thanks for the video! I’m going to try that with mine...it bogs down when you squeeze the throttle.
it should work, I would also check the spark arrestor screen on the muffler.
@@HomeGaragechannel thanks I think this will work for the problem ours is having it won't start unless in 1 and sometimes in 2 but dies out after about 5 seconds.
Update : im 80% sure it's the spark arestor lol it's so clogged the air is coming out the intake lol
@@HomeGaragechannel hey it is a troybilt I don't think it's possible to porn the muffler without damaging it it seems to be clamshell shut there any way to clean it without opening I can see the spark arester and would I have to remove it before ?
@@bloopbloop5663 not without drilling holes in it.
Mine was running then just died outa nowhere. I might have to try these
good luck!
You also can use a pointy knife to turn it I just did
yes you can
Last Spring 2021 I had this problem with my Troy Bilt trimmer, I replaced it with a cordless Dewalt Trimmer. An easy fix, I would like to sell or give away the Troy Bilt trimmer.
makes sense
I adjusted my weedwacker with new carb,it bogged down when choke off and throttle up.
After adjusting worked fine now ,won't start. What else can I do,new filter,and fuel lines.spark plug.
Remember that when try to start a 2 cycle machine and it doesn't start that it will flood the engine with extra fuel that will keep it from starting. Take out the spark plug and leave it for a day. Then the next day put the plug back in, and try to start it, BUT leave the choke off at first, then after it won't start, try using the choke according to the instructions. IF that doesn't work it means your settings for the carb won't work to help with an easy start and replacing the carb is recommended .
I was wondering can you tell me if that Troy turns clockwise or counterclockwise I'm looking for a weedeater that turns clockwise
if you're looking at the engine, from the the trimmer head towards the Engine, it spins counter clockwise. At least I'm pretty sure.
I bought mine used and discovered this behavior after the fact, so I am inclined to try and fix it. I should have researched the brand more though, seems to be cheap based on every review and probably paid too much. O WELL. great helpful video though!
yes, these are definitely "throw away" trimmer because of their poor quality. Thank you N R.
Yes.
What kind of carburetor adjustment tool do you need for a Remington trimmer
It depends. They aren't all the same
On a troy bilt tb35 ec, what are factory defaults for the carb adjustments?
sorry I'm not aware of what the factory settings are. I can only guess that you've made adjustments and things are not going well, and need to reset. I would turn it to 1.5 turns and start over with your adjustments. If that doesn't work out, then there is another problem that tuning won't fix.
Noticed ''jump start'' feature, i assume you can use say a drill and 3/8 drive to spin it over, good idea, why do more not have that????
I know right
You need to buy a special attachment that Troybuilt makes. It stops the engine from running away with your drill once it's started. It's not expensive.
If I purchase a new carburetor does it have to be adjusted?
possibly. I think I may have "NOT adjusted" about 50% of the ones I've installed .
I have this exact weed eater, it wont prime. Ive took apart the carb and cleaned it. Nothings working. Cant find any carbs for it either
I have a link to the carb you need, in the description. The carb is not expensive and worth every penny.
For your own stuff yes . For a customer a new carb.
Very well said
I would fix it because that’s what guys like us do. I would put it up for sale though. Curved shaft trimmers are uncomfortable for me to use.
you got that right.
Depends. Sometimes its an easy fix like you did, but as cheap as the carbs are nowadays, I would have just spent the 15.00 or so and bought a new carb and installed it. Replacing the machine while it still in good running condition would be a big waste of$$$$.
so very true. Carbs are cheap right now so I would replace it as well
Mine doing the same except it dies when pushing the trigger/gas. I have to feather it to keep it going
try turning the low speed screw counter clockwise a quarter turn.
@@HomeGaragechannel I did it and it runs perfect now. Thank you much sir!
Hello... I have a TroyBilt TB525C. I was using this trimmer with an edger attachment yesterday and after a while, the trimmer got very hot and it shut off. It has done this before but I was able to let it sit for some time and then it would start back up. I let it sit again but now I can not get the trimmer to start unless the choke is on. When I take the choke off the engine dies? Could overheating cause carburetor damage?
It's sounds like the carb is out of adjustment because it starts on choke and won't run off choke. A carb that isn't delivering enough fuel will cause a Lean condition and results in higher than normal engine Temps. Check the fuel filter in the tank and make sure it didn't fall off and if that's okay try adjusting the carb for more fuel.
@@HomeGaragechannel Thanks... I just change the fuel line and filter with new and also have adjusted the carburetor screw all over the place and no change... it will sometimes start with the choke on. I find if I open the choke and squirt some carburetor cleaner into the chamber it fires up for a second and then dies again. Could I need to replace the carburetor? I can find them on Amazon pretty cheap.
Wanted to update anyone who may see this post. I bought a new carburetor off Amazon and a new spark plug. I replaced both and the trimmer fired right up easier than it ever did and runs with the choke off.... all is good. The carburetor was only ~$13.
@@MarvinNicholson yes thats what I would do
@@MarvinNicholson nice thanks for the update
hi...i have the same problem but i just cant adjust the carb...i already try a lot of times but i just cant.
..it keeps dying if i let go the trigger
..i already serve the carb as well..
do you have any tips?
sure, replace the Carb.
@@HomeGaragechannel thanks
no problem, it's what I would do as well.
It surprises me how many of your videos I've seen where there is straight gas in the tank or barely any mixed gas!
i know right. You have just one job and thats to mix the gas and oil before using.
@@HomeGaragechannel Then it stops running or won't start the next time and they throw it away and get a new one, such a waste!
@@cdos9186 my feelings too.
How about a homelite brush cutter sir
which particular model? you mean the older one then?
My father had Husqvarna 128 D weed trimmer it runs for a while when it get too hot and it quits running still full of gas in it
I would first check the fuel cap and make sure the vent isn't blocked. If the cap can't vent air, the engine will run for a bit and then die.
That model isnt as cheap as the 100 dollar green weed eaters the cheap ones dont use a clutch like that one . Nice easy fix that saved it from the curb
oh i forgot about the clutch difference.
How did you ajust the high speed
Squeeze the trigger, turn it a little one direction, and listened to what the engine did, then turned in the other direction and try to find where it runs the fasted, I then turn it counter clockwise, a tad, so it doesn't overheat.
@@HomeGaragechannel what happens if you turn it clockwise past highest point and leave it
What kind of screw u would use it for this weed Wacker
can you give me a time stamp from to video so I can understand your question?
Most of the trash-bound units I've seen have recoil starter problems -- rope hanging out, etc -- plus whatever the original problem was. People have spent way too much effort trying to pull-start a non-starting engine. Two issues or more for a low-value machine = no thanks. The more worthwhile 'projects'-- more premium units -- rarely reach that stage to begin with. Not quite a catch-22, but almost.
interesting point. thanks for the comment I appreciate it.
I try to get as much use as possible out of all equipment.
me too