Fixing a $10 String Trimmer That Doesn’t Start - WeedEater Featherlite XT260 25cc

I picked up this WeedEater Featherlite XT260 (952711795) string trimmer for $10 to fix and flip. Let’s see if I can get it running again.
carb removal, carb cleaning, fuel line replacement, new fuel lines, new fuel filter, line spool, replace head line, respool head, carb adjustment, testing
#smallengine #smallenginerepair #repair #troubleshooting #weedeater #weedwacker #stringtrimmer #2stroke

[@user-wz2qz5nn6z]

That was my first 2 stroke weed-eater I bought from Kmart back in late summer of 2012, loved it, but it had carb problems, only had it for 3 yrs, was hoping for it to last another 8 or 9 yrs. Until it stopped working, wish I still had it and could’ve fixed it. It was a powerful featherlight weed eater for the budget.

[@BackyardRepairs]

Definitely an underrated trimmer for sure. I was surprised with it during the 2 weeks I was testing it before cutting it loose

[@philliphall5198]

New one is 100 bucks, junk ones 5 bucks if it’s all there and looks good

[@user-wm5nf8rm8t]

detail n great demo, thx

[@BackyardRepairs]

you're welcome!

[@snoopysrc]

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[@BackyardRepairs]

welcome aboard!

[@WJCTechyman]

better if it's liquid wrench since carb cleaner would be worse than straight fuel in removing residual lube.

[@BackyardRepairs]

never thought to use liquid wrench, thanks. I really just need to find a good squirt-type bottle to have 2cycle mix in for testing

[@_AwesomeRabbit10000-]

Please make a demonstration video with that weed eater.

[@BackyardRepairs]

I unfortunately don’t have the trimmer anymore to do a separate demo video but there is a brief demo of it working at the end of the video at about 18:36

[@_AwesomeRabbit10000-]

@@BackyardRepairs You didn't have it anymore, what happened to it?

[@BackyardRepairs]

This one was a fix and flip project, so it was sold after I used it a few times to ensure no issues popped up. The equipment from my videos are primarily repairs on personal machines, repairs for neighbors, or fix and flips to sell. So after the video is done I don't typically have access to them again as it's either sold or returned to the owner.