Fixing A Craftsman Trimmer That Someone Gave Up On.

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  • @nick_nt7574
    @nick_nt7574 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Last week I bought two trimmers at a yard sale for a reasonable price, both have identical motors and carbs like in this video but are much older. One of them is having the issue presented on the video, and I'm confident that I can get both of them running like new again. I am thankful to have learned valuable information from you.

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      thank you Nick_NT, I appreciate this comment a lot.

    • @robertroberts9782
      @robertroberts9782 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fuel air and spark

    • @aros007z
      @aros007z ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@robertroberts9782- forgot compression

    • @robertmehlfelderbob
      @robertmehlfelderbob 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The idea of an electric start is very convenient. What I don't understand is why it has to seal the fuel system. That seems like a poor design in my opinion!!!

    • @daboomer2277
      @daboomer2277 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@aros007z And timing

  • @lewiemcneely9143
    @lewiemcneely9143 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I've never seen this either but I've never been this far into an 2-cycle either as far as internals. Glad you found the trouble! BLESSINGS!

  • @christopherchang115
    @christopherchang115 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I ain’t gonna lie we had one of these and used it to do 8 lawns every 4 weeks
    and it lasted 4 years before it finally said No Mas. I ain’t even complaining it definitely did the job but getting it to start was always a hassle, even after installing carbs plugs and filters!
    Another great video as always keep up the great content!

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It's nice to see someone vouching for these little guys. You got your moneys worth out it. Thank you Chris's garage

    • @christopherchang115
      @christopherchang115 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE yup we definitely did! Thanks home garage

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      no problem

  • @nattofirstofthefermented
    @nattofirstofthefermented 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I have a slightly newer model of the same trimmer but with no electric start. Last winter I was doing a long session of blackberry chopping and noticed I ran out of gas really quickly. I blamed myself for not putting the gas cap back on, but it seemed okay. Then it wouldn't start anymore. I blamed my gas mix, which should have also been okay (and has never hurt my chainsaw). It was only 4 months old and I got it so cheap at Lowes that I didn't want to pay anyone to fix it. I watched so many videos and ended up replacing the carb, spark plug, filter, gas cap. Still nothing.
    I wish I found this video earlier. I took off the plastic back and sure enough there were signs that the back had loosened and that's where all my gas went.
    Thank you so much!

  • @jasonmurphy844
    @jasonmurphy844 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you for your in depth analysis and great advice ! Had a loose cover on my Homelite leaf blower held in by four torx bolts. Tightened them all and it fired on the first try ! Has been running great for several weeks now . Thanks to you I have learned that if a 2 cycle isn’t sealed properly , it won’t run. 😊

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad it helped and you did a great job fixing it too!

  • @Turningwrenches85
    @Turningwrenches85 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Usually half the time for a 2 cycle equipment is either the carb , fuel issue or the diaphragm on the carb for it non running or somewhat running . Nice work getting it going again 🔧

  • @Bigalhunting
    @Bigalhunting ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome as usual! New issue to learn, thanks for posting.

  • @tonydavila6594
    @tonydavila6594 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have that same trimmer with that same Issue (It won't stay on), now I feel confident working with it. Thank's for this Video... 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @matthewpiper1421
    @matthewpiper1421 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Awesome, you got a decent runner👍

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      it's not bad to be honest, Just a bit heavy for me.

  • @unicornsteaks6769
    @unicornsteaks6769 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I bought this trimmer and edger attachment about 5 years ago. Always rand the 50:1 premixed fuel. Still running strong.

  • @fordodgeyt
    @fordodgeyt 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You and your videos helped me repair an abused mower

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I appreciate your time and I'm glad I could help

    • @fordodgeyt
      @fordodgeyt 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE Your always the man for the job ;)

  • @RussellBooth1977
    @RussellBooth1977 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I only experienced a similar issue about 22-23 years ago as an apprentice where Ryobi wasn't giving us much training when it came to servicing line trimmers as a service agent.
    My manager who had over 40 years of experience in repairing power tools as well as rewinding electric motors was stumped when a line trimmer wouldn't start,he followed Ryobis advice & replaced the carburettor but it wouldn't start after 8 hours of trying to figure out what was wrong with it.
    He said that he may as well let me have a crack at it so he handed the job over to me & I thought to check the gasket which was sandwiched between the cylinder & the insulator block which is fitted between the cylinder & the carburettor on a brand new machine ?
    The gasket was surprisingly damaged when it was fitted at the Ryobi factory so I ordered a new gasket, fitted it & the engine started & ran right away !

  • @electroddxful
    @electroddxful ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job and video. I’m learning something new every time you post a videos 🙏👍🙏👍

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's always nice to see you In the Comment section RayFpv. I hope you're doing well

  • @jasonlawrence6209
    @jasonlawrence6209 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I also bought two weed wackers identical to the one in this video at two separate garage sales one last year and one the year before. The first one I got guy said he replaced carb and fuel lines but still wouldn't run and it was for the same reason. The loose screws on the starter. The second one just needed new fuel lines, primer bulb, filter, and carb cleaned. Both have worked great ever since.

  • @ramadinsookhoo6141
    @ramadinsookhoo6141 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey bro what's up? This was a fairly easy repair and I also learned that even though the trimmer had problems staying running, it was partially the carburetor problem. I am happy to see that you resolved this problem quickly bro.

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree thank you Ramadin Sookhoo!

    • @ramadinsookhoo6141
      @ramadinsookhoo6141 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE you're welcome bro

    • @RussellBooth1977
      @RussellBooth1977 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's a fairly easy repair but it's a fault which stumps a whole lot of people !

  • @allegory7638
    @allegory7638 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loose crankcase cover, gonna have to remember that one, glad I watched this!
    I also didn't know about that Craftsman starter module, pretty slick!

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  ปีที่แล้ว

      I know, first time for me too. Thank you Al Legory.

    • @subjectofgov
      @subjectofgov หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have the Troy built version, same thing and has the starter option. Amazon has a tool to put in a drill that does the same thing for ten bucks. Fantastic option.

  • @wlcmetomcyds
    @wlcmetomcyds 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i just found a trimmer on the side of the road today in a trash pile, I came to this video for ideas. thanks for the info.

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      no problem and good luck with it

    • @rodola647
      @rodola647 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did you get it started?

    • @wlcmetomcyds
      @wlcmetomcyds 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @rodola647 I did get it running. I had to adjust the idle screws, and it ran great. Let it sit for a little while and it won't start again lol

  • @FrankRuiz66
    @FrankRuiz66 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I own the exact same trimmer.. Got it at Lowe's years ago but the only thing I've done differently is I added a Shakespeare bump feed head and I use true fuel every other fill up and for the end of the season.
    The True Fuel seems to make my 2 cycle equipment last season after season.

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yes, using canned fuel, is the bet advice I have for someone using 2 stroke equipment. It's amazing stuff.

    • @OldChief3854
      @OldChief3854 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have almost the same, probably a year newer (no mechanical start). I also have the Shakespeare head on it also. The factory head is trash. Put a new carb on mine this year, thanks to Home Garage and other similar TH-cam channels. It runs like a champ now. I'd go with Stihl but I have too many attachments for this system.

    • @Nukemann64
      @Nukemann64 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@OldChief3854 actually buddy. Stihl kombi motors have the square shaft receiver for non Stihl branded attachments! I have a km130r, and I use my MTD/poulan pole saw, hedge trimmer, and brush cutter attachment on it all the time. :) There's a slight "lining up" issue, and you sometimes have to move the attachment slightly to get it to "seat", but they are fully functional! Just an FYI in case you ever wanna upgrade to a Stihl kombi motor!

    • @OldChief3854
      @OldChief3854 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Nukemann64 Thanks. I appreciate the info. Definitely worth looking into.

  • @tdumford1
    @tdumford1 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    gotta love easy repairs.

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes although I still took the long scenic route to get to the answer

  • @jwayne777
    @jwayne777 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video🎉! 1500 grit sandpaper to the clutch would help the head spinning from sticking.

  • @diggerman190
    @diggerman190 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yes, those trimmers blown that o ring constantly and the models without the electric start they tend to eat out the plastic seal with the shaft

  • @brucetirado5042
    @brucetirado5042 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am also working on one that has the same problem. It is missing bolt screws and I have done everything under the sun to make this run better so tomorrow I will figure out how to get some screws for that back part.

  • @joannemurray3628
    @joannemurray3628 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Excellent video. Straightforward and good closeups on everything you’re doing. Might give it a go myself.

  • @leodanryan966
    @leodanryan966 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had one of these two days ago. I couldn't get the bumper thing off to replace the line. It was also very heavy so I put it out for free. It started every time.

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      did you consider that the bump head might have been "left hand thread"?

    • @leodanryan966
      @leodanryan966 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE Yep, but it wouldn't come off either way. I hated it anyway. Dang thing probably weighed 25 lbs.

  • @butler386
    @butler386 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hmm I have never seen a trimmer that had an electric start. That would be helpful to me. But heaviness is also a concern for me. Great video.

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you and yes I works great but it doesn't seem to last though

  • @N-T-W
    @N-T-W 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video bro thanks for the inspiration

  • @theguy9208
    @theguy9208 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got one of these last year as a rustler brand (identical, but orange) lightly used for $50. I use it for my business as a secondary so its probably had 100 hours put on it with nothing done, it even started right up just last week after sitting all winter with gas in it, along with all my other equipment lol

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      wow, what kind of fuel do you use?

    • @theguy9208
      @theguy9208 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE just 91 from the pump, and cheap echo 2 stroke oil

  • @Cjewell0422
    @Cjewell0422 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Edit- well now I see it's not getting any fuel in the lines or bulb. Now gotta see what's causing that. Maybe replace lines snf bulb or just the bulb?
    My craftsman gas trimmer only wants to start on choke but dies when I
    Give it fuel. So that's why Iam here. I figure I'll start with the gas and filters. Unless anyone has some suggestions? I figure it's like a car you just have to work down a list of possible causes. I've never messed with a trimmer much but I guess im about to learn. I like fixing my own stuff I've fixed my car, washing machine, dryer and many other things so I'm grateful to ppl like you that make these videos! Some of us don't have a ton of money to blow buying new stuff or money to pay to fix things

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      agreed, that's why I'd change the fuel lines, and carb. Comes in kit and is very inexpensive.

    • @EvilFucker
      @EvilFucker 9 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      I have same problem!

  • @petel6788
    @petel6788 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    AWESOME!!!! Had a Craftsman since 2018 that I got from an eBay lot sale of big box store items that were returns. Been running it since then with a piece of rubber hose on the carb throttle arm to get it to run right fine since then, but this year it just DIED and wouldn't start. Tried a cheap $15 eBay carb, could start it with a drill motor but NOT by hand. Bought a carb from eReplacement parts and SAME issue. Googled the issue "can only start with a drill" (or something) & saw this video. I went out this morning & tightened the 3 torx screws, went to start it (it started) and then restart it and it worked PERFECT both times!!!! I'll try it again tomorrow, but I figure it should do the same thing, THANKS!!!! NEVER, would have considered that, but I did wonder where that fuel/oil mix was always coming from, and NOW I KNOW!!!!

    • @petel6788
      @petel6788 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      OH YEAH, doesn't have that piece of rubber hose GOOPed onto the throttle arm anymore......so that carb was out of adjustment or just junk from the beginning, most likely both. BUY quality 1st and you won't have to deal with this stuff (Stihl, Echo, etc...)

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      no problem and I'm glad it worked for you.

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      agreed

  • @ScottPerkins-uj9yv
    @ScottPerkins-uj9yv 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I just picked up a weed eater just like this one. It doesn't have the battery start option but the opening is there and the cover seals the crank case. The crank journal pin rubbed a hole in the cover and caused the same scenario.

  • @shrek1696
    @shrek1696 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Thanks for the info! I would love to see if there is a way to fix the chainsaw attachment ( extention ) repair. I have several and they won't turn the saw anymore. The saw works fine with no extention.

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  ปีที่แล้ว

      interesting, I'll have to give it a shot and see if mine has an issue too. thanks

  • @randyc2525
    @randyc2525 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for another great video. I got that same exact trimmer. Same year and everything. Rebuilt carb. Has 90 on compression but very low to no spark. What should I do next????? Thanks in advance.

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thanks Randy Cody for the comment. I would remove the coil, and clean the metal contact areas where it would touch the engine. Then I would use a business card to re-gap the coil.

  • @TheMongo1357
    @TheMongo1357 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I acquired this same model trimmer and its not running either! I will follow the steps you did here and see if that fixes the issue? I need one of those electric start units for mine!!

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      if you go the electric starter route and have a decent power drill, just get the adaptor, it's much cheaper

  • @GuysPlayingWithTools
    @GuysPlayingWithTools ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I get a lot of those where the person probably wouldn't have touched it. It makes it more interesting LOL

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      make Sense right?

    • @GuysPlayingWithTools
      @GuysPlayingWithTools ปีที่แล้ว

      @INSIDE HOUSE GARAGE yeah... nobody lets me land airplanes or do their dental work because I don't know how... but everyone with a screwdriver is willing to open up a carb. 🤣

  • @toddosterhout9866
    @toddosterhout9866 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey bro so I’ve learned a ton from you and for that I thank you! Right now I’m stumped on something…So I found a home lite 26 cc trimmer. I bought a carb with fuel lines filter and air filter. I got it to start after I replaced everything but it wouldn’t restart. Compression was 155 psi and has spark. I tried to adjust carb but nothing is working. Any ideas? Thanks in advance

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      do me a favor, put a few drops of fuel into the spark plug hole and try starting it.
      If it starts runs you have a carb issue,
      If it does nothing then your engine might be flooded.
      If it's flooded try to unflood it

  • @davidburns6298
    @davidburns6298 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm very informative thank you

  • @brianking1138
    @brianking1138 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have had that issue at least once.

  • @insanitology
    @insanitology 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My dad just gave me his old craftsman weed wacker from like 20+ yrs ago. It hasn't been started in over a decade. I just took it apart COMPLETELY. I had some scoring on the piston and cylinder walls that I very carefully sanded down (there's still scoring, but it's been heavily reduced, and there's a noticeable improvement in compression). The gasket between the upper and lower parts of the cylinder was complete shot so I used an ultra black gasket maker. Everything was cleaned, and then I began reassembly. Every other gasket seemed to be in decent shape as well as the diaphragm. I'm not sure why, but I decided to back the gaskets up with the slightest amount of gasket maker as I reassembled.
    My question is... is that OK? I realize that you're really not supposed to use a gasket maker with a gasket, but I don't see the big deal.
    I also replaced the fuel lines and bulb because they were dry rotted. So in short, I rebuilt the motor and the carb salvaging everything I could. I cleaned every nook and cranny and resealed everything. New fuel lines, new bulb, new spark plug, new air filter. The O Ring or rear main seal is in good shape, but should I replace it anyway? Is there anything I'm missing?

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      to answer your question, I would not put sealer on the gasket, but you're free to try. I would check the compression with a gauge though, there's a difference in having good compression and "enough" to start and run.

    • @insanitology
      @insanitology 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE good call because I been yankin this thing since I left the comment 😆 this weed wackers about to end up in the crick.

  • @Rein_Ciarfella
    @Rein_Ciarfella ปีที่แล้ว

    My first guess with this machine was the crankcase was full of fuel, causing a partial hydrolock condition, evidenced by seeing kickback twice when you first tried to pull it over. I would have then pulled the spark plug and inverted the engine to dump out any excess fuel. The spark plug would also have been very wet at that point.
    I could be wrong but I think the ultimate cause being an air leak may be confirming my theory.

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      yes it certainly seemed to be hyrdolocking when I was pulling on it.

  • @roopnarinegajadhar3304
    @roopnarinegajadhar3304 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank a bro learn new thing bless from trinidad

  • @user-vo6qx3cq9u
    @user-vo6qx3cq9u 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Ty for your video. I have the same trimmer and it starts just fine and runs but only with the choke on.....what do I do the

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      sure, try adjusting the carb to deliver more fuel. Try turning the L screw counter clockwise a half turn and see if it gets better

  • @kelvincooper1320
    @kelvincooper1320 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks!

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey thank you very much for the Super Thanks, I appreciate it

  • @Rein_Ciarfella
    @Rein_Ciarfella ปีที่แล้ว

    You said the filter screen needed cleaning but you also removed the inlet needle, etc. I’d like to clarify that if one only wanted to clean the screen it’s easy enough to do by holding it with a pair of pliers or large tweezers and spraying with carb or brake cleaner.

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      that works too, and yes, I only realized that it needed cleaning, after installing it, and then realizing fuel wasn't passing thru it.

  • @williamlobl7822
    @williamlobl7822 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Would the idle screw need to be adjusted if the engine won't idle? I have the exact craftsman model you repaired in this video.

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      it might help but increasing the idle is only masking the real issue which is a carb problem

  • @kevodean
    @kevodean 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i got a craftsman tb2044xp, very similar to this one, ive only use the expensive premix fuel since i bought it new and its a few years old, i did let it sit for a few months during the winter but when i went to use it around spring time it would only run with the choke on, even after letting it warm up for a while. do you think its that screen in the carb? i havent touched anything/adjusted anything since it was working flawless, i did take the air filter off to see if it would operate without and it does the same still

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      the screen on the carb is a fail safe if the fuel filter should happen to come off the line. Have you looked in the tank and checked that it hasn't come off? Otherwise the carb only needs to be adjusted for a bit more fuel.

  • @hosocat1410
    @hosocat1410 ปีที่แล้ว

    I notice you open the throttle when you are starting. I usually have better luck if I don't touch the throttle while pull starting. If I open the throttle while pulling I sometimes flood the engine.

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      reading your manual, and follow what it says.

  • @Beehighfive
    @Beehighfive 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I just bought a Craftsman WS 2200 25cc weed eater. I ran it yesterday and filled it with 50:1 powercare fuel. I have always used this on my other weed eater.
    After filling it for a third time I went back out last night to do some more trimming and I can't start it. I've tried 4 different times today and it still won't start. I'm thinking I need to bring it back. Any suggestions?

  • @jerrysoutherland662
    @jerrysoutherland662 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a trimmer like this,and the pin holding the connecting rod on the crankshaft back out,broke the plastic back cover.

  • @andybub45
    @andybub45 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ive seen a similar trimmer with that exact issue, however one of the bolt holes had actually stripped out and the bolt was missing. Ended up getting scrapped. Not a very good design to make the plastic shroud a part of the crankcase cover.

  • @coina-dig-tion6322
    @coina-dig-tion6322 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    awesome. I'm trying to figure out if the spark plug should only have a small spring on top of it with a small 90 degree bent piece to go into the rubber cap or should the spring that sits on top of spark plug be a solid connection to the spark plug wire. I just took my spark plug wire off and what was sitting on top of the spark plug was a small spring with a bent piece of spring sticking off to one side. not used to seeing that.

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      yes it look funny when you look at it closely

    • @coina-dig-tion6322
      @coina-dig-tion6322 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE Got the little springs 90-degree bent piece back in the small piece of wire, shoved it thru the cap and placed on a new spark plug. Replaced my primer bulb and ultimately had to clean out the small intake tube that goes from tank to bulb. When I did that and put it all back together I pressed the primer bulb and it immediately began to fill with gas. The hardest part of the whole thing was finding a small spring in the grass that I dropped during the process. So, for about $3.00 I fixed it adding a new primer bulb and spark plug!

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      nice work

  • @kietlu3368
    @kietlu3368 ปีที่แล้ว

    What kind of cleaning solution do you use to clean the weed eater before you work on them? Thanks!

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  ปีที่แล้ว

      no problem, I use the only degreaser Harbor Freight sells, it comes in a gallon jug

  • @brucetirado5042
    @brucetirado5042 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I will check that tomorrow. It is a four cycle and if not, maybe you can help me out with getting it going, right

  • @NorthernForester
    @NorthernForester 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Just found one of these today free and it runs for a moment but won’t stay so I’m thinking carb but we will see

  • @raphaelwisdom3054
    @raphaelwisdom3054 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good day, got one these the other day, what I saw was oil all over it , try pulling the pull cord it did not go up all the way, it seemed to be jammed what would cause all this and worst of all I was told that it has never been used( give me some ideas)

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      sure, if oil was every some might have made it into the combustion chamber and its hydro locking on the oil

  • @scottmccandless8111
    @scottmccandless8111 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please correct me if I'm wrong but at 11:48 you said you were going to turn the "L" screw counter clockwise 1/4 turn but it looks like you are actually turning it clockwise. I played it back many times to be sure and it really looks like you are turning it clockwise. Can you confirm which, and is it important which way to turn it?

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      unfortunately you can't tell because I didn't show the handle, and only the metal end. But to increase fuel flow, counter clockwise is the direction we'd need to turn it.

    • @scottmccandless8111
      @scottmccandless8111 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE Okay thanks. My craftsman is only about a year old and I could not get it started the other day. After cleaning the carb real good it will start for a brief second while choked but quickly dies and won't start again no matter what the choke setting is on. So frustrating. I guess I'll get a adjustment tool and hope that works. Any other ideas or advice? Thanks!

  • @glennminix6900
    @glennminix6900 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have Craftsman weed eaters you have to prime it a couple times then turn the choke hold the gas it dies

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I would consider replacing the carb

  • @user-ix5tf8ig9s
    @user-ix5tf8ig9s ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a 4 stroke troy bilt seed wacker wouldnot start even electstart i lost the fuel lines diagram, I have bought a new carb. and a primer bulb( the bulb with 3 ports) any help would help a lot thanks dave.

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  ปีที่แล้ว

      sorry I haven't done a break on the 3 lines yet.

  • @jacobhicks7612
    @jacobhicks7612 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello just wanted to ask if you've been coming across new ish small 2 stroke equipment that won't run no matter what you do I owe a small engine and outboard shop and after market and new items I've had come in won't run right and it's been a small pinched peace of gasket or just rubber material stuck in the center of the main fuel jet in the middle of the carb body I've thought it's been kinda wild but haven't seen any videos of anyone running across this yet? Kinda makes me think of how many carbs I've probably trashed and that was the problem

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      no from what I've seen so far, I haven't seen that yet, although the season is still early so I'm going to give it some time.

  • @whitemotorco.9964
    @whitemotorco.9964 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey brother. What kind of app are you using for the free equipment

  • @williamrogers3511
    @williamrogers3511 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Maybe this has already been covered but that carb doesn’t look OEM. Only way i know is because i have same weed eater and i just bought cheap carb online. Looks just like that one. My original one you couldn’t see screws going into the block and the throttle pivot looks different

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      sure there's a chance they changed it in the past.

  • @john_duncan
    @john_duncan ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just killed mine today. Popped the chain off the pole saw attachment because some metal was near where some vines were. After putting the chain back on the thing wouldn't fire up, So I smashed the whole thing into about 5 different pieces.

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  ปีที่แล้ว

      wow!

    • @zigsrig
      @zigsrig 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That's how I do small engine repair too. I just watch these videos to get to sleep.

  • @arthurjones5214
    @arthurjones5214 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have a TroyBilt TB22 that was always hard to start. I was using it and it died. Gas was good. I replaced the carb. no change. Replaced the coil still no change. I checked the spark by pulling the new plug and laying it on the head. Spark looks good, not great. Could you suggest the next steps? Thanks

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      sure have you checked the oil? Pull the dipstick, wipe it clean, reinstall it and then pull out and read the level

    • @arthurjones5214
      @arthurjones5214 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It is a two cycle engine.

    • @philliphall5198
      @philliphall5198 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Pull carb and check the screen ?😊

  • @zkawaz9005
    @zkawaz9005 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Was that SimpleGreen you used to clean it

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      no it's a purple power cleaner bottle with Harbor Freight degreaser in it.

  • @thomasbrown8426
    @thomasbrown8426 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a 2 year old trimmer. I used it one day and the day it wouldn't start. I change the spark plug. No start.

  • @glennminix6900
    @glennminix6900 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you know where to get a straight shaft mine is a curved shaft and I love to have a straight shaft like the one that you have on the weed eater

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  หลายเดือนก่อน

      unfortunately it would have to used

  • @Patrick4959
    @Patrick4959 ปีที่แล้ว

    not to my memory but yeah i know some of us have probably seen it but yeah they are a common problem but an easy fix in this case i reckon etc.

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thank you Patrick Stapleton for sharing that with us

  • @SherryDoran
    @SherryDoran 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    how do you get to the muffler and spark arrestor on this unit?

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      you don't get to the spark arrestor it's built into the muffler. To get to the muffler you need to take off the black plastic part of the engine.

  • @JeffFleenor-fs5rn
    @JeffFleenor-fs5rn 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What was Rong with it mine does the same thing what do you think

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      sure, it could be flooded, if so take the spark plug and leave the trimmer in the sun all day , then put the plug back in and try starting it but Do Not use the choke. If it doesn't start then the carb would be next up

  • @LG-ig2ky
    @LG-ig2ky 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What is a good and lowest compression for this engine?

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I would like to see it at least 100 psi. Lower than that would indicate serious wear

  • @philliphall5198
    @philliphall5198 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The inlet hose is so tiny that it is hard to find a filter with out a part number, can you help ?

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      sure, I stretch the fuel line to make it easier to install the fuel filter.

  • @JulietteSasek
    @JulietteSasek หลายเดือนก่อน

    Our craftsman has a clogged exhaust issue I think, because we have an echo that I took to a guy who only deals in echos and that was the problem it had. Same symptoms. I can’t figure out how to get to the exhaust system easily. Any tips?

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  หลายเดือนก่อน

      on most craftsman trimmers the exhaust is not a serviceable part like it is on the echo. You have to replace the muffler

    • @JulietteSasek
      @JulietteSasek หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE ok, thanks so much for your reply!

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  หลายเดือนก่อน

      no problem

  • @petesbeats483
    @petesbeats483 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had a craftsman wc210 and I had the piston spontaneously self destruct. The crankcase was full of broken piston bits and the bottom was cracked. Is this normal?

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      no it is not, but I've never heard it doing that either. I'm leaning towards a quality control issue on the piston

  • @ivanbg5167
    @ivanbg5167 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you have the part number or link for a metering diaphragm?

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      sure here's the one I used in the video.
      amzn.to/3hsOR8F

  • @kravchan
    @kravchan 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great story, thanks 👏👏

  • @milan2k11
    @milan2k11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When I press the primer bulb no fuel goes in it. I remove it and the rest of assembly, put it back, remove the gas hose and sure enough fuel spils out

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  หลายเดือนก่อน

      maybe there's a blockage in your line?

  • @desaih34
    @desaih34 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Mine stops after 5 min and smoke comes out of it and heats up. It starts after cool down again . What could be an issue?

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      there might be a fuel leak at a gasket that gets worse when the engine heats up

  • @GrowingLittleCountryhomestead
    @GrowingLittleCountryhomestead ปีที่แล้ว

    I have never seen one of those electric starters before. Did it come with the trimmer or did you already have one?

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I already had it from other projects, and it was an option. They were packaged next to the trimmers at Lowes or Homedepot.

  • @christophermarshall5765
    @christophermarshall5765 ปีที่แล้ว

    First line trimmer I've seen with electric start

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      really? It's a sales gimmick here for us. Most don't use it.

    • @christophermarshall5765
      @christophermarshall5765 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE yes. I've not seen one here in my area. We have electric start mowers.

  • @RealWickedAlliance
    @RealWickedAlliance ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a Stihl Ms210 chainsaw and I have a kinda weird problem. My chainsaw runs and I'm pretty sure it sounds good it has no issues other then I can't change the idles rpm, I turn the screw in and out and it doesn't seem to change anything. The high and low speed screw do make a difference but I feel like the idle needs to be lower. Any ideas?

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  ปีที่แล้ว

      have you tried to turn the idle screw, clockwise, all the way in?

    • @RealWickedAlliance
      @RealWickedAlliance ปีที่แล้ว

      @@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE I did and the idle goes up but turning it out stops changing the idle after maybe 1 full turn or so

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  ปีที่แล้ว

      The L screw has a massive effect on the idle, IF it's turn out too far, the idle will be very low, and almost caused the engine to stall. Do you know how many turns out, the L screw is? if it's past 2.5, you might need to service the carb and put new diaphragms in it.

    • @RealWickedAlliance
      @RealWickedAlliance ปีที่แล้ว

      @@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE on the chainsaw it says 1 turn out so I believe that's where I put it.

  • @bebolewis4398
    @bebolewis4398 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Same model. How about it gathering grass at the top of the head. It just wraps up and kills my trimmer

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  หลายเดือนก่อน

      yes, keeping that area clean is vital to the health of the head.

  • @BlakeEyers
    @BlakeEyers ปีที่แล้ว

    what is the website where people post alot of free stuff?

  • @jucanos20r
    @jucanos20r ปีที่แล้ว

    The diafragma were you buy those? My, are broken

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I buy them on Amazon.

    • @jucanos20r
      @jucanos20r ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much for answering, I almost give up on fixing my 4 year old trimmer, till I watched your video.

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  ปีที่แล้ว

      good luck to you

  • @haneyoakie14
    @haneyoakie14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you think the screws loosened themselves, or was someone in there and left them loose? Great free find, that seems like a nice 3 year old machine.

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I honestly believe they were removed at some point, and replaced but not tight enough to stay. They might have forgotten those screw when into metal, so they could be torqued down.

  • @venturinix
    @venturinix ปีที่แล้ว +1

    💪💪💪👍

  • @user-mq4oc5wv2x
    @user-mq4oc5wv2x หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where can I buy on of those pac man tools for carb adjustment

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  หลายเดือนก่อน

      there are links in the description of the video and I've added a link in the video as well.

    • @user-mq4oc5wv2x
      @user-mq4oc5wv2x หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. It helped me alot

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  หลายเดือนก่อน

      no problem

    • @user-mq4oc5wv2x
      @user-mq4oc5wv2x หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE I will use you again and again. You are number one on my recommendation list. It was easy.

  • @zippyzoe
    @zippyzoe 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The link for the metering diaphram is dead.

  • @izzymoney85
    @izzymoney85 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I have the same issue but I seen the piston head is all scratched up and only runs for five minutes at a time is this a dead weed Wacker should I just buy a New one but electric like a Milwaukee one or Ryobi brand ? Why do these products won't last more than 4 years

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      if you're not wanting to deal with gasoline and oil anymore then yes go with the electric but they have their own issues to deal with too.

    • @izzymoney85
      @izzymoney85 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Dam if u do dam if u don't 🤷

  • @59BigWalt
    @59BigWalt ปีที่แล้ว

    The screen is jacked up

  • @subjectofgov
    @subjectofgov หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks identical to a Troy- Built

  • @chakrachakra7509
    @chakrachakra7509 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    where are is country how mouch price i for look nepal very like dise

  • @thatmotorizedbikeguy8044
    @thatmotorizedbikeguy8044 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could you tell me what app younusrd

  • @arthurjones5214
    @arthurjones5214 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It is a two cycle engine

  • @johnstanley6519
    @johnstanley6519 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What’s that app?

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I use FB marketplace and Craigslist.

  • @Rein_Ciarfella
    @Rein_Ciarfella ปีที่แล้ว

    When the metering diaphragm stayed in both positions as you flexed it, that was a clear indication it needed to be replaced, which you ultimately did, even though you stated it was okay at first. Just clarifying the contradiction. 👍🔧

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yes it was a bit sticky however, the metering diaphragm wouldn't move as much, as I was moving it, during the test, I still would have re-used it.

  • @robertmailhos8159
    @robertmailhos8159 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The cost of life is gone up to the point of new lawn care equipment is expensive to The point of the buying it is not a great idea to do that

  • @user-mq4oc5wv2x
    @user-mq4oc5wv2x 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I need the pac man tool for tuning

  • @davidanderson2523
    @davidanderson2523 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes, I have had four of those turds at our church, and they are all junk!

  • @CuriousKL
    @CuriousKL ปีที่แล้ว

    OK, so if I put one of my vehicles on the market and you came to look at them you would see a clean engine bay. Why, because I maintain my vehicles, and that includes cleaning the engine bay. So why is that a problem?

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      for me yes, I should see select areas clean, not the whole thing. It's like walking into a room at someones home and that room, has new carpet, paint, and a ceiling fan. I'd would definitely ask, "why has this room been redone?"

  • @necumname5171
    @necumname5171 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi,i bought a new trimmer and when I try to start it it starts for second but then the fuel won't get there😢
    Please give me a hint

    • @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
      @INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE  ปีที่แล้ว

      do you mean it's brand new, from the store? If so, take it back and get a refund.

  • @LeoThePool
    @LeoThePool ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I don't like those style trimmers as their overproduced and their the same with every brand.