✅CLICK HERE FOR THE ADJUSTING TOOLS ➜ amzn.to/3McdXHI ✅CLICK HERE FOR A NEW CARB ➜ amzn.to/2DIXDPf For more videos like this, check out: 👉Adjust Or Tune The Carburetor On A Chainsaw ➜ th-cam.com/video/M6T5JoGXcHY/w-d-xo.html 👉Hidden Adjusting Screws On Some Trimmers And Blowers ➜ th-cam.com/video/tlsVcCdzaoA/w-d-xo.html 👉How To Do a Basic Tune Up on a Stihl WeedEater ➜ th-cam.com/video/MKeEyPRQaKg/w-d-xo.html 👉Adjust the Valves on a Stihl 4-Mix Trimmer or WeedEater ➜ th-cam.com/video/jAylJAcF-iA/w-d-xo.html You can connect with Steve here too: ✅Visit Steve’s WEBSITE ➜ www.stevessmallenginesaloon.com/ ✅Visit Steve’s PARTS & TOOL STORE ➜ www.amazon.com/shop/stevessmallenginesaloon ✅Follow Steve on FACEBOOK ➜ facebook.com/stevessmallenginesaloon ✅Follow Steve on INSTAGRAM ➜ instagram.com/stevessmallenginesaloon/ ✅Follow Steve on TWITTER ➜ twitter.com/SteveSaloon
Steve is a life saver when it comes to small engine repair and adjustment! He has helped me out in sooo many ways! His knowledge regarding beer is almost as good! I would like to offer one CAUTION though. DO NOT buy$$ anything from TEESPRING!! There T-Shirts are the worst quality, their silkscreening work is horrendous and their customer service is NON-EXISTENT! They will not respond, nor do they offer phone numbers that will get you through to them!!
Thank you Steve for the nice video. I was wondering did you leave those little black plastic screw caps off or did you put them back on after you were done adjusting? Thank you.
You often say, "I hope I saved you guys some money". Today you have. Took weed eater in to a local shop. They wanted to charge me $135 to replace the carburetor. I went on line bought one for $20. Installed it and then you showed me how to adjust it. At dinner I lifted a guiness to you. Thanks!
Thank you. I am a 17 year old guy who has some engines in need of maintenance and your videos are helping me learn without getting frustrated (since sometimes small engines can be a real pain)
Used to work with a fella who smoked a LOT, I started giving tasks time estimates in cigarettes or packs. I'm adopting the Beer = time consumption for tasks, thank you for all the good advice.
Yeah, it took less than half a beer. Even though the trimmer is from Germany and I live in Germany, I was at 3 service centres and they couldn't get it right until I came across this clip of yours. I managed to get my trimmer running in a way they never managed. I spent 35€ every single time and all it really took was 4 minutes and a flat head screwdriver. Now my trimmer is running like a dream. Thank you.
I'm an automotive mechanic and I really enjoy your teachings. It's a whole different World with small engines that I have gained a great deal of respect for!
I can't thank you enough for all these in depth videos. I'm an experienced mechanic with cars and I do my own maintenance and repairs on all of my own equipment at home and your videos save me so much time and money that it's unbelievable. I followed this video exactly like you said and my 10 year old homelite weed trimmer has never ran so good. Thank you again your the best ! !
My Stihl wasn't running well and needed adjustment... did it myself and it stopped running altogether! Watched this video and followed Steve's instructions for the reset, and it started right up. Thanks for putting that in there.
@@roshanemrith5488 Until it just stops the drum from turning. Might be a few rings here and there when the clutch kisses the drum. But the trimmer head should stop turning.
Listen Steve, you have saved me so much money over time it's not funny. You never get in a hurry when you're doing it and the details you give are the best I have ever seen on TH-cam. Even though you could be taking money away from your business by posting great videos you seem as that doesn't matter. I believe you truly enjoy helping people save money and you are a hell of a teacher. I'm going to drink one for you my friend. Your an awesome dude and thank you so much. God Bless my friend.
Hi Steve! Once again, you are my hero! Earlier, I posted my frustration with not being able to get my freshly tuned up/carb rebuilt Stihl FS 85 weed eater started. -And then, this video popped up. All that was wrong, - I simply needed to adjust my carb. That's it. after a few minutes of fine-tuning, it once again runs like a champ! Yayy!!! Not only can I get some badly needed yard work done, but you saved me about $200 and a lot of time waiting for our local saw shop to get the job done. I spent a whole $18 for the rebuild. That's it. Thank you so much for taking the time to do these videos!!!
Steve O - Firstly thankyou I just tuned my first whipper today. She was bogging on high with no guts. Now she is humming down low and SCREAMS on high . I followed your tutorial word for word . I even wrote it all down step by step. That is now my reference and no one can tell me other. One day Id love to join you for a cold one. Cheers from Australia
Thanks! Appreciate straight to the point videos. I had some other issues I resolved on my own but the tune-up part for the carb was key. Appreciate you!
I like the way you have painted a mental picture of how you're setting the boundaries of RPM between the two extremes of low speed a high speed setting. Perfect explanation. It will forever be cemented in my mind.
1/2 a beer to watch and 1/2 a beer to do it. My unit is running great now and I'll have another beer to celebrate. Maybe 2. I'll do the yard tomorrow. That was perfect. Thanks Steve!
Steve, thank you for this video. I've been struggling with a Stihl FS46 that was hard to start, bogged down easily, and was always a pain to keep running. Literally 10 minutes of adjustment, and it now runs better than I've ever had it run. You've saved me not only money, but a great deal of frustration.
Aww man!!! I watched this video months ago... thought I remembered it all.... spend the last 45 minutes wasting time.... had the hi and low speed screws backwards!! Watched video again... 5 minutes and a full beer (i suck em down!!!) later.... purrs like a kitten. Thanks so much Steve!! Your videos are priceless!
My trigger response was slow on my Husqvarna, and the weedeater would sometimes die if I pulled the trigger too fast. I just got the carb adjuster tool set you have listed in the Amazon link. I cleaned the air filter and made sure the line was out. I did exactly what you said to do. The high speed was already pretty good, but I found the sweet spot on the low adjustment, and the thing screams when I pull the trigger now! And it only took me about half a beer to do it. Thank you, sir!
I had always been timid about adjusting a carb fearing I might get it to a point of bad operation I can't get back from. This procedure worked perfectly on my leaf blower, and it has never run better than now. Thank you.
I have an echo weed eater that I tried tuning multiple times from the owners manual instructions. I never was able to get it properly tweaked until I used Steve’s method! It’s been running perfectly now. Thank you Steve!
Thank you Steve, I want to buy you a beer! I have the same FS 55, that had bad fuel in it. Hands up for that one... I didn’t have time and thought it best to take it to my local garden machinery workshop. They told me the carb was shot and tried to charge me £150 to fit a new one... I stripped it and put it in a sonic bath for 30 mins, turned as you said. Runs perfectly now. I’m not going to that workshop ever again... Thumbs up Steve!
I was just about to put another new carb on my Husqvarna 128LD. I have the same problem as a lot of other folks, my trimmer would only run half choked. Decided to order the carb tools and give this adjustment a try. It’s 10 years old and now runs better than ever. Thanks Steve!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Younger generation do not know how lucky they are to have youtube and people like you to learn from. I got one foot in the grave and still learning.
So long as your ears are above ground and willing to listen that's a deal. Too many folks today aren't listening OR learning, particularly about labor and crafts related topics.
No carburetor to adjust. No fuel lines to replace. No filter to replace. No spark plug to replace. No gas to mix. I’m sticking with electric. It’s smarter.
Followed your carb adjustment to the T. Now my 15yr old STIHL FS45 runs as good as new. No more bog down when squeezing the trigger. I've followed the carb adjustment in the user manual before. Yours is the one that actually worked. Thanks!
I have to admit that it's people like Steve that keep me coming back to TH-cam for most of my questions or concerns....lots of people who are still looking out for others lol
Thank you Steve. Used your instructions on a trimmer that I have never had running well. It's now running great with excellent trigger response. You have save so much frustration with these machines and there is a real sense of achievement getting it running so well.
Thanks for sharing the knowledge Steve! I can't tell you how many times I've re watched this video to refresh my memory on how to tune carbs like a pro! Also my chainsaws thank you for helping me keep them in tip top shape! You're the best!
Video 6yrs old this video but my wife’s RedMax string trimmer was running horribly and head didn’t want to turn. Put grease in the head. Removed front cover and shaft to see that the disk the clutch assembly engages with turned freely and was clean. Then I adjusted the carb per this video and it runs great! Thank you.
Just got a used Stihl FS 80 with a backpack harness. It was in perfect condition But the man that owned it couldn’t hold it up anymore. He went with an electric weedeater. The carburetor was out of adjustment so I watched your video a couple times and now Runs like a charm! Idle is perfect and seems to have full power. Took me a full beer though!Thanks Steve!👍🏼😊
You are an excellent and knowledgeable small engine mechanic Steve! I look for your videos first and if I find one I know you will have the answer. An added benefit is that I have used your videos for several seasons to tune my tools. Can’t say thanks enough. 👍
Thank you for your thorough description to adjust the high and low throttle fuel mixtures, plus the safety advice to work in a well ventilated area. Your video solved the problem I was having with my Bolens BL 110 weed wacker and saved me from having to replace it. The pacman screwdriver for my weed wacker was 6 bucks and change on Amazon, so I opted for a complete 10-piece carburetor screwdriver toolkit for 10 bucks so I have tools for all my small engines. I admire the well stocked bar in your shop. You da man!
Honestly you have got to be the best most informative guy on you tube.... I like how you explain things and warn about the do’s and don’ts.... thanks for the videos this one was perfect and didn’t have to pay $80 dollars just for some asshole to turn some screws for me.
I was spewing firey words at my Stihl FS 55R today when I got half way thru my job and everything quit working, bogging down, no idle! I came into the garage, started half my drink of choice and fixed the carb based on this video. Now I'm taking the kids golfing this afternoon with the $$$ I saved from taking it to the mechanic. Steve, many thanks!!!
If your model has tuning screws with a special head designed to prevent you from tuning them with normal tools, you can buy the special screw driver. Or you can take a dremel with a cutoff wheel and grind a slot into it for a flathead screw driver. My carb isn't quite as pretty now (I had to cut through some extra material around the screws too), but it got me tuned up without having to wait to get the tools! Wonderful video.
Worked perfectly for a back mounted unrelated weed whacker! Thanks for the great advice. Definitely recommend staying with the high speed screw as suggested (low speed screw first on chainsaw)
I was able to do this without the tool from Amazon. I fabricated an adjustment tool out of brass tube 0.25"/0.188" ID and gently tapped it down on the screw and was able to turn both of them easily. Following your tuning tips, I was able to (accidently) trim the paint off the fender of my trailer before I could release the throttle. Thanks a million! Worked like a charm!
Thanks a million Steve. All I knew was turn both screws in then back out 1 1/2 turns. Then just tweek both of them until weed eater seems to be working OK but had no idea just what exactly I was doing and why. You've saved me from so many frustrating afternoons when I couldn't get it to work Now there is a "reason to this madness" Next beer is on me, Bud.
Hi Steve, from down under in Australia. I have just watched two of your videos and must say that I was very impressed with your laid back but informative and educational approach. I have just bought a carby kit for my Stihl SH55 blower and planned on fitting it tomorrow. The problem being that it starts but wont rev, but after watching one of your videos, I am going to remove the spark arrestor first to see if that makes any difference. But don't worry as I realise the safety issue of not having one, so will purchase a new one if this turns out to be the problem. I currently have three pieces of Stihl equipment and overall have been pretty happy with all of their products. I have saved you in my bookmarks so that I can easily access your help videos in the future should I need any help. I'm glad you were enjoying a Carona in one of the videos as I enjoy the beer, but am currently sipping on a Hahn Super Dry.
it took me a12 pack and i almost got it perfect.... i will go to the store first thing in the morning and by some more beer and try again today... thax
That didn't fix my problom.about ready to give this fs130 flying lesson.it runs great until it warms up then it coughs and farts and runs like craps,put on new carb. New fuel lines,filter,air filter,s.plug
The best guide to tuning up that i have seen. Great visual, great instructions and if you follow what is said and seen, then you will have success. Thank you.
Steve ,I just watched your video on how to tune in my fs38 stihl line trimmer ,I did what you said,my trimmer works perfect now,I only bought it three weeks ago and when using it,either you had to hold the throttle all the way down and then it was too fast,but now I can control how fast I want it to go,thanks Steve for the information,it only took me five minutes to do that,and now I have the perfect trimmer,thanks again.
Thanks Steve! I restore motorcycles and have 2 off road race cars but this video really helped me with all my 2 stroke small engines. I really appreciate the time and thought you put into your videos. I am a fan. Cheers!
Thank you Steve, that is the first time that I have seen a video on this that I could understand. I have a 2004 stihl fs 55 rc trimmer that I'm trying to keep going and I'm no mechanic just barely a parts changer and this is a great help to me. Thanks again
Perfect! I finally got my weed eater going after it sat for about 5 years cause it wouldn’t stay running. I had cleaned the carb and did everything I could think of to get it started. Then when it DID start it wouldn’t stay running. Then it would die when I hit the throttle. Best advice was how to start by seating then backing off. I was able to get it idling so I could do the adjustments. You are fantastic! Thank you thank you thank you!
I followed his expert tuning instructions on my replacement carburetor for my vintage FS55 Stihl Trimmer and it now works perfectly. It feels more powerful and starts up easier than when I bought it new. Great video!
Thanks for making it clear which screw is which and starting with high screw on WOT then adjusting idle screw and clutch grab. I live at sea level and none of our gear comes out of the factory assuming sea level.
I have 1 question about this: why you can adjust trimmers for full rpm and not on chainsaw, doesn't they have same carbs. THANK YOU for your amazing videos.
These videos are awesome. I have a Stihl KM 55R that I've owned for about 8 years and it suddenly quit starting this summer. I watched your tune-up video and for $16 I replaced the carb, spark plug, air filter, fuel filter and fuel line and got it running yesterday. Ran great but died when I let off the trigger, no idle. I'm confident that when I adjust the carburetor per your instructions that it will be running like new. You saved me $200! CHEERS Steve!
My daughter had one given to her because it wouldn't run . I did just what he said and wow. Fired up and fine tuned. Wow ! Runs great 👍. Thank You very much.
Recently fixed a FS45 for a friend.......new carb.....original had a plugged check valve under the primer bulb. The new carb had springs & limiter caps on the H/L screws, & I wasn't quite sure how to deal with that since I didn't know if tightening them down really bottomed the pins or not. So I went ahead & snugged them down as far as the springs/caps would allow then backed them off 1.25 turns as you suggest & after about 5-6 pulls it fired up.......& it didn't take a lot of fine tuning from there. It took probably about 3-4 full turns to snug each screw so I don't have any idea if it would've even fired up without implementing your process. It's great to have a "base line" to work from........thank you, sir.
Your videos have helped me enormously. My Husqvarna 128LDX trimmer has NEVER run as well as after high and low speed adjustments. Also you helped diagnose a clogged check valve which led to replacing the original carb. Thanks! Enjoy the beer.
Thanks Steve! You explain it better than anyone else. Sometimes it’s easy for someone to do something but being able to explain it to someone else with not as much experience can be a challenge but you excel at teaching! Enjoy the other half of your beer brother!🫡
If after using this tutorial you're still having trouble with engine RPMs and/or stalling, please check if your trimmer carburetor has a clutch adjustment screw. My trimmer is an old Stihl FS36. Besides the high and low speed screws it has a clutch adjustment screw located below the two screws. It's slightly bigger then the others. If you unscrew it way out then on low RPMs the head will spin very fast. You need to screw it in enough so that the head stops spinning but the engine doesn't stall. If you screw the clutch screw too far in while the engine idles, the trimmer will turn off. I suggest to unscrew it half a turn, start up the trimmer, let it idle then very slowly turn the clutch screw in untill the engine stops. Make note of this position, unscrew it one quarter and now the engine should idle perfectly, and the head should not spin. If it does, you need to fiddle with this screw a little more. Eventually, you will get it. Naturally, the location and type of clutch screw may vary per model. Please see the manufacturers manual for reference. Also, I found that when adjusting the low speed screw a certain amount of turns, it is best to do the same amount of turns with the clutch screw, with the reference point being the lightly seated position as Steve describes it. The manual advised this but does not specify the amount, so sticking to a 1:1 ratio is a good starting point. Other than that, thanks for the video Steve!
@@BPatches701 I was thinking the same thing, after all you don't just buy a bike from Wal-Mart and start doing tricks on it as soon as you leave the store. You might want to check everything out before you start putting your life on it's wheels lol
I just changed the carburetor on my STIHL FS55R and watched your video and it runs like a champ ! Thanks so much Sir. I'll drink a beer and toast you !
I watch videos over and over on how to set the idle, none of them work! your video was the first That allowed me to set my new carburetor! Awesome job!
I must say this was an excellent tutorial on how to tune the carb. I just installed a new one on my FS 90R and was very helpful. Right to the point and good video. Mine was a one beer job. I was thirsty. what can I say.
Thank you so much for this simple and very informative video! It is very empowering for me to be able to work on my own equipment. My husband is European and is not very familiar with carburetors and small engines. And it is such a pain to take anything to the shop because i will be without for several weeks! Thank you again!
You are spreading the love with your video Steve, giving people back their belief in themselves. Your like the best Uncle as a kid that show you how to do something and when you do it and get it right... you feel like you can fly! (don't take my word for it, just read the comments section!)
Perfect! I had a Stihl trimmer not wanting to stay running. I cleaned the spark arrestor which helped, but did not resolve the issue entirely. So I ordered a new carb, and your video was excellent on how to adjust it. My FS46 Stihl is humming once again. Thanks for your instructional video.
Do you have a video on adjusting a tiller carb? I’m new to working on small engines and you’ve become my go to. Currently I’m working on two tillers, both have new carbs, one bogs and the other only runs with the choke on. Thanks!
You had me at "this job will take about half a beer". The process worked well for me. I couldn't get the plastic protectors off, actually cracked one trying, so I left them on and accessed the screw through the hole in the protector. They must have changed something on my model. My Stihl is now running like a champ.
Thanks for this video. I bought a brand new cub cadet trimmer last year and it never ran great. Always had to have it part choked. Now it runs like it should! Super easy to follow your instructions Steve. Thanks so much:)
So while you are adjusting the HIGH speed screw you want to start the engine and hold the throttle trigger in as your adjusting the screw correct? And opposite with the LOW speed screw?
I did this same thing to my cheap snot green Poulan P1500 trimmer. It’s 9-10 years old and still runs like a beast. I just picked up a Husqvarna 128LD because I wanted to upgrade to a straight shaft trimmer, but that little $79 Poulan is still a screamer. But I did a little creative engineering and used an electrical spade connector on the end of a small screwdriver to get the H/L screws adjusted.
I adjusted my weed eater your way a year or so ago and it's been running great. I didn't think much about it until recently when my brother in law used it at my parents house. After doing about a fifty yard by 10-15 foot wide swath along the side of the driveway, (he looked like he was swinging a scythe, making it look so easy) he came over to where I was working and asked "What in the world did you do to that weed eater? It's a HOSS!". It's really not a Hoss, it just thinks it is. It's a 25cc trash picked Murray engine that I put a cheap new carb on, replaced the boom with a Troybilt attachment type, put on a Shakespeare Max Load PRO Bump Head (the most expensive part in the whole set up) with .080 Ugly Line. It's a sweet combination but your carb tuning method made a HUGE difference. Thanks!
Bloody awesome mate! I’ve been through at least 700hrs and 3-4 tune up and she’s running like a dream now after having a heap of drama with an aftermarket carbie
I'm not one to leave comments. But in this case I felt I had too. This was such a well explained and easy to follow video. Watched numerous other videos on this subject and none of them come close to the quality and simplicity of Steve's. Well done sir and thank you!
Thank you for making this video. Actually Thank you for making all your videos. I have been watching your videos because I would like to learn how to keep my equipment running. Today this video helped me. My fs55 wouldn’t stay on and a quick adjustment of the idle and I was back in business. Thank you.
Thanks for all the great content. I've been watching a bunch of your videos today and getting schooled up on tuning everything. You mention not to tune a weedeater the same way you tune a chainsaw. What about a hedge trimmer (I've got an Echo HC-152)? Tune it like a weedeater or like a chainsaw? Thanks for any help you can provide and keep up putting out great content.
Steve, I have the Stihl 45C trimmer. It's 6 years old and would hardly run. Bought the tune up kit for it and followed your direction to the T and bro, this thing runs and handles better than when I bought it! Same for my Poland Pro chain saw. Your the man! Thanks so much! Love your channel.
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Steve is a life saver when it comes to small engine repair and adjustment! He has helped me out in sooo many ways! His knowledge regarding beer is almost as good! I would like to offer one CAUTION though. DO NOT buy$$ anything from TEESPRING!! There T-Shirts are the worst quality, their silkscreening work is horrendous and their customer service is NON-EXISTENT!
They will not respond, nor do they offer phone numbers that will get you through to them!!
How how do I remove that oil pangasket off my t1600 Kubota diesel 2 cylinder
A ripper video; many thanks for the thorough work you have done in putting it together
Thank you Steve for the nice video. I was wondering did you leave those little black plastic screw caps off or did you put them back on after you were done adjusting? Thank you.
You’ve helped me several times with chain saw and now trimmer issues. Thanks dude!
You often say, "I hope I saved you guys some money". Today you have. Took weed eater in to a local shop. They wanted to charge me $135 to replace the carburetor. I went on line bought one for $20. Installed it and then you showed me how to adjust it. At dinner I lifted a guiness to you. Thanks!
Right on Pat! Great job....
We took ours to a shop and wanted $150/hr of work they put into it, decided I might as well fix it ordered a carb put it on and it runs like new.
That’s some awesome feedback
Similar story! Chinese carb and Steve’s help, and my fs 120 maintains idle and starts much easier now!
You sir don't need to own tools for your own safety..
Thank you. I am a 17 year old guy who has some engines in need of maintenance and your videos are helping me learn without getting frustrated (since sometimes small engines can be a real pain)
Glad to help
As always,the “guru of all things small engines “ makes it all make sense…
Thanks for making life so much easier!!!
Glad to help!
Used to work with a fella who smoked a LOT, I started giving tasks time estimates in cigarettes or packs. I'm adopting the Beer = time consumption for tasks, thank you for all the good advice.
Yeah, it took less than half a beer. Even though the trimmer is from Germany and I live in Germany, I was at 3 service centres and they couldn't get it right until I came across this clip of yours. I managed to get my trimmer running in a way they never managed. I spent 35€ every single time and all it really took was 4 minutes and a flat head screwdriver. Now my trimmer is running like a dream. Thank you.
Cool! You're Welcome...
I'm an automotive mechanic and I really enjoy your teachings. It's a whole different World with small engines that I have gained a great deal of respect for!
Thank You...
I can't thank you enough for all these in depth videos. I'm an experienced mechanic with cars and I do my own maintenance and repairs on all of my own equipment at home and your videos save me so much time and money that it's unbelievable. I followed this video exactly like you said and my 10 year old homelite weed trimmer has never ran so good. Thank you again your the best ! !
You're Welcome...and Thank You...
My Stihl wasn't running well and needed adjustment... did it myself and it stopped running altogether!
Watched this video and followed Steve's instructions for the reset, and it started right up.
Thanks for putting that in there.
You are welcome. That's why I do this!
The LA adjustment how much turn to adjust on it
@@roshanemrith5488 Until it just stops the drum from turning. Might be a few rings here and there when the clutch kisses the drum. But the trimmer head should stop turning.
New carb no start, reset one and quarter turns. Started, adjusted runs Awesome! Thanks Steve 😁👍
Listen Steve, you have saved me so much money over time it's not funny. You never get in a hurry when you're doing it and the details you give are the best I have ever seen on TH-cam. Even though you could be taking money away from your business by posting great videos you seem as that doesn't matter. I believe you truly enjoy helping people save money and you are a hell of a teacher. I'm going to drink one for you my friend. Your an awesome dude and thank you so much. God Bless my friend.
WOW! Thank You... and You're Welcome...
Hi Steve! Once again, you are my hero! Earlier, I posted my frustration with not being able to get my freshly tuned up/carb rebuilt Stihl FS 85 weed eater started. -And then, this video popped up. All that was wrong, - I simply needed to adjust my carb. That's it. after a few minutes of fine-tuning, it once again runs like a champ! Yayy!!! Not only can I get some badly needed yard work done, but you saved me about $200 and a lot of time waiting for our local saw shop to get the job done. I spent a whole $18 for the rebuild. That's it. Thank you so much for taking the time to do these videos!!!
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This is the best carb tuning video I have ever seen. To the point and with good video and explanation
Thanks Dave...
Agreed. Just came back to this again and got my trimmer running sweet again thanks to this vid.
David Loop he should do holleys and Rochester’s next.
@@jonathanschave1661 I need a double pumper holley on my Husqvarna 576xp saw
You must have had a super smooth running weed eater from the start then.
Thanks so much for making this video, I’m 14 years old and I was fixing my grandmother’s strimmer and this was the only video that helped
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Steve O - Firstly thankyou I just tuned my first whipper today. She was bogging on high with no guts. Now she is humming down low and SCREAMS on high . I followed your tutorial word for word . I even wrote it all down step by step. That is now my reference and no one can tell me other. One day Id love to join you for a cold one. Cheers from Australia
Right on Buddy...
Steve, you did a great job explaining this clearly, understandably, and without a lot of unnecessary chatter. All the best, my friend!
Thank You...
Thanks!
Appreciate straight to the point videos. I had some other issues I resolved on my own but the tune-up part for the carb was key. Appreciate you!
Wow! Thank You...
I like the way you have painted a mental picture of how you're setting the boundaries of RPM between the two extremes of low speed a high speed setting. Perfect explanation. It will forever be cemented in my mind.
Right on Buddy...
1/2 a beer to watch and 1/2 a beer to do it. My unit is running great now and I'll have another beer to celebrate. Maybe 2. I'll do the yard tomorrow. That was perfect. Thanks Steve!
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Steve, thank you for this video. I've been struggling with a Stihl FS46 that was hard to start, bogged down easily, and was always a pain to keep running. Literally 10 minutes of adjustment, and it now runs better than I've ever had it run. You've saved me not only money, but a great deal of frustration.
Great to hear!
Aww man!!! I watched this video months ago... thought I remembered it all.... spend the last 45 minutes wasting time.... had the hi and low speed screws backwards!! Watched video again... 5 minutes and a full beer (i suck em down!!!) later.... purrs like a kitten. Thanks so much Steve!! Your videos are priceless!
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My trigger response was slow on my Husqvarna, and the weedeater would sometimes die if I pulled the trigger too fast. I just got the carb adjuster tool set you have listed in the Amazon link. I cleaned the air filter and made sure the line was out. I did exactly what you said to do. The high speed was already pretty good, but I found the sweet spot on the low adjustment, and the thing screams when I pull the trigger now! And it only took me about half a beer to do it. Thank you, sir!
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You just saved me over $250 dollars on two stihl trimmers and they work amazing.
Thanks again buddy, awesome and informative videos.
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I had always been timid about adjusting a carb fearing I might get it to a point of bad operation I can't get back from. This procedure worked perfectly on my leaf blower, and it has never run better than now. Thank you.
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I have an echo weed eater that I tried tuning multiple times from the owners manual instructions. I never was able to get it properly tweaked until I used Steve’s method! It’s been running perfectly now. Thank you Steve!
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Thank you Steve, I want to buy you a beer!
I have the same FS 55, that had bad fuel in it. Hands up for that one...
I didn’t have time and thought it best to take it to my local garden machinery workshop. They told me the carb was shot and tried to charge me £150 to fit a new one...
I stripped it and put it in a sonic bath for 30 mins, turned as you said. Runs perfectly now.
I’m not going to that workshop ever again...
Thumbs up Steve!
Right on Marty!
I was just about to put another new carb on my Husqvarna 128LD. I have the same problem as a lot of other folks, my trimmer would only run half choked. Decided to order the carb tools and give this adjustment a try. It’s 10 years old and now runs better than ever. Thanks Steve!
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Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Younger generation do not know how lucky they are to have youtube and people like you to learn from. I got one foot in the grave and still learning.
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So long as your ears are above ground and willing to listen that's a deal. Too many folks today aren't listening OR learning, particularly about labor and crafts related topics.
Two years ago I threw my gas trimmer across the yard. Went and got the dewalt 40 volt battery trimmer. Love it! I’ll never go back to gas.
I prefer to work smarter not harder.
No carburetor to adjust. No fuel lines to replace. No filter to replace. No spark plug to replace. No gas to mix. I’m sticking with electric. It’s smarter.
But gas engines are fun for guys who have patience and endurance to learn, to grow and to experience and spend time on something
This worked perfectly. Took exactly half a beer as well 10/10
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Followed your carb adjustment to the T. Now my 15yr old STIHL FS45 runs as good as new. No more bog down when squeezing the trigger. I've followed the carb adjustment in the user manual before. Yours is the one that actually worked. Thanks!
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I have to admit that it's people like Steve that keep me coming back to TH-cam for most of my questions or concerns....lots of people who are still looking out for others lol
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Thank you Steve. Used your instructions on a trimmer that I have never had running well. It's now running great with excellent trigger response. You have save so much frustration with these machines and there is a real sense of achievement getting it running so well.
Great to hear!
Thanks for sharing the knowledge Steve! I can't tell you how many times I've re watched this video to refresh my memory on how to tune carbs like a pro! Also my chainsaws thank you for helping me keep them in tip top shape! You're the best!
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Video 6yrs old this video but my wife’s RedMax string trimmer was running horribly and head didn’t want to turn.
Put grease in the head. Removed front cover and shaft to see that the disk the clutch assembly engages with turned freely and was clean. Then I adjusted the carb per this video and it runs great! Thank you.
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Just got a used Stihl FS 80 with a backpack harness. It was in perfect condition But the man that owned it couldn’t hold it up anymore. He went with an electric weedeater. The carburetor was out of adjustment so I watched your video a couple times and now Runs like a charm! Idle is perfect and seems to have full power. Took me a full beer though!Thanks Steve!👍🏼😊
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You are an excellent and knowledgeable small engine mechanic Steve! I look for your videos first and if I find one I know you will have the answer. An added benefit is that I have used your videos for several seasons to tune my tools. Can’t say thanks enough. 👍
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Thanks for clearing this up, those two screws have made a fool of many a man. 🍻
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Thank you for your thorough description to adjust the high and low throttle fuel mixtures, plus the safety advice to work in a well ventilated area. Your video solved the problem I was having with my Bolens BL 110 weed wacker and saved me from having to replace it. The pacman screwdriver for my weed wacker was 6 bucks and change on Amazon, so I opted for a complete 10-piece carburetor screwdriver toolkit for 10 bucks so I have tools for all my small engines. I admire the well stocked bar in your shop. You da man!
Right on Joey!
Honestly you have got to be the best most informative guy on you tube.... I like how you explain things and warn about the do’s and don’ts.... thanks for the videos this one was perfect and didn’t have to pay $80 dollars just for some asshole to turn some screws for me.
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I was spewing firey words at my Stihl FS 55R today when I got half way thru my job and everything quit working, bogging down, no idle! I came into the garage, started half my drink of choice and fixed the carb based on this video. Now I'm taking the kids golfing this afternoon with the $$$ I saved from taking it to the mechanic.
Steve, many thanks!!!
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If your model has tuning screws with a special head designed to prevent you from tuning them with normal tools, you can buy the special screw driver. Or you can take a dremel with a cutoff wheel and grind a slot into it for a flathead screw driver.
My carb isn't quite as pretty now (I had to cut through some extra material around the screws too), but it got me tuned up without having to wait to get the tools! Wonderful video.
Worked perfectly for a back mounted unrelated weed whacker! Thanks for the great advice. Definitely recommend staying with the high speed screw as suggested (low speed screw first on chainsaw)
Tried it on my husqvarna weed eater or brush cutter as we call it this Southern side of the hemisphere that wasnt starting.
Worked like new.
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I was able to do this without the tool from Amazon. I fabricated an adjustment tool out of brass tube 0.25"/0.188" ID and gently tapped it down on the screw and was able to turn both of them easily. Following your tuning tips, I was able to (accidently) trim the paint off the fender of my trailer before I could release the throttle. Thanks a million! Worked like a charm!
Thanks a million Steve. All I knew was turn both screws in then back out 1 1/2 turns. Then just tweek both of them until weed eater seems to be working OK but had no idea just what exactly I was doing and why. You've saved me from so many frustrating afternoons when I couldn't get it to work Now there is a "reason to this madness" Next beer is on me, Bud.
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Hi Steve, from down under in Australia. I have just watched two of your videos and must say that I was very impressed with your laid back but informative and educational approach. I have just bought a carby kit for my Stihl SH55 blower and planned on fitting it tomorrow. The problem being that it starts but wont rev, but after watching one of your videos, I am going to remove the spark arrestor first to see if that makes any difference. But don't worry as I realise the safety issue of not having one, so will purchase a new one if this turns out to be the problem. I currently have three pieces of Stihl equipment and overall have been pretty happy with all of their products. I have saved you in my bookmarks so that I can easily access your help videos in the future should I need any help. I'm glad you were enjoying a Carona in one of the videos as I enjoy the beer, but am currently sipping on a Hahn Super Dry.
Awesome mate! So happy I helped....
it took me a12 pack and i almost got it perfect.... i will go to the store first thing in the morning and by some more beer and try again today... thax
That didn't fix my problom.about ready to give this fs130 flying lesson.it runs great until it warms up then it coughs and farts and runs like craps,put on new carb. New fuel lines,filter,air filter,s.plug
@@davidmckinney5739 it could be a clogged spark arresting screen
The best guide to tuning up that i have seen. Great visual, great instructions and if you follow what is said and seen, then you will have success.
Thank you.
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I love the pure quality of your message. All good stuff no fluff or bs. I wish all TH-cam’s were this good. Thanks man.
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Steve ,I just watched your video on how to tune in my fs38 stihl line trimmer ,I did what you said,my trimmer works perfect now,I only bought it three weeks ago and when using it,either you had to hold the throttle all the way down and then it was too fast,but now I can control how fast I want it to go,thanks Steve for the information,it only took me five minutes to do that,and now I have the perfect trimmer,thanks again.
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Thanks Steve! I restore motorcycles and have 2 off road race cars but this video really helped me with all my 2 stroke small engines. I really appreciate the time and thought you put into your videos. I am a fan. Cheers!
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I thought my line trimmers days had ended, but this video and a $4 tuning tool have brought it back to life.
Thanks Steve.
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Thank you Steve, that is the first time that I have seen a video on this that I could understand. I have a 2004 stihl fs 55 rc trimmer that I'm trying to keep going and I'm no mechanic just barely a parts changer and this is a great help to me. Thanks again
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Perfect! I finally got my weed eater going after it sat for about 5 years cause it wouldn’t stay running. I had cleaned the carb and did everything I could think of to get it started. Then when it DID start it wouldn’t stay running. Then it would die when I hit the throttle. Best advice was how to start by seating then backing off. I was able to get it idling so I could do the adjustments. You are fantastic! Thank you thank you thank you!
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My Ryobi trimmer starts on the 53rd pull every time. Think it's time to do this. Thanks!
I followed his expert tuning instructions on my replacement carburetor for my vintage FS55 Stihl Trimmer and it now works perfectly. It feels more powerful and starts up easier than when I bought it new. Great video!
Great to hear!
Thanks for making it clear which screw is which and starting with high screw on WOT then adjusting idle screw and clutch grab. I live at sea level and none of our gear comes out of the factory assuming sea level.
Steve, you’re the man! Thank you so much for the tips. I managed to drag my tuning out to a 3 beer job…cheers from Ontario!
Nice work!
I have 1 question about this: why you can adjust trimmers for full rpm and not on chainsaw, doesn't they have same carbs. THANK YOU for your amazing videos.
I rarely post comments. I have searched for a good video on running the carb. By far the best one I’ve seen. Thank you sir.
Wow, thanks!
These videos are awesome. I have a Stihl KM 55R that I've owned for about 8 years and it suddenly quit starting this summer. I watched your tune-up video and for $16 I replaced the carb, spark plug, air filter, fuel filter and fuel line and got it running yesterday. Ran great but died when I let off the trigger, no idle. I'm confident that when I adjust the carburetor per your instructions that it will be running like new. You saved me $200! CHEERS Steve!
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Such an awesome channel. I honestly walk away with confidence that I can get any job done. Explains things very good.
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My daughter had one given to her because it wouldn't run . I did just what he said and wow. Fired up and fine tuned. Wow ! Runs great 👍. Thank You very much.
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Loved this guy in An Officer and a Gentleman.
Recently fixed a FS45 for a friend.......new carb.....original had a plugged check valve under the primer bulb. The new carb had springs & limiter caps on the H/L screws, & I wasn't quite sure how to deal with that since I didn't know if tightening them down really bottomed the pins or not. So I went ahead & snugged them down as far as the springs/caps would allow then backed them off 1.25 turns as you suggest & after about 5-6 pulls it fired up.......& it didn't take a lot of fine tuning from there. It took probably about 3-4 full turns to snug each screw so I don't have any idea if it would've even fired up without implementing your process.
It's great to have a "base line" to work from........thank you, sir.
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Your videos have helped me enormously. My Husqvarna 128LDX trimmer has NEVER run as well as after high and low speed adjustments. Also you helped diagnose a clogged check valve which led to replacing the original carb. Thanks! Enjoy the beer.
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Thanks Steve! You explain it better than anyone else. Sometimes it’s easy for someone to do something but being able to explain it to someone else with not as much experience can be a challenge but you excel at teaching! Enjoy the other half of your beer brother!🫡
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If after using this tutorial you're still having trouble with engine RPMs and/or stalling, please check if your trimmer carburetor has a clutch adjustment screw. My trimmer is an old Stihl FS36. Besides the high and low speed screws it has a clutch adjustment screw located below the two screws. It's slightly bigger then the others. If you unscrew it way out then on low RPMs the head will spin very fast. You need to screw it in enough so that the head stops spinning but the engine doesn't stall. If you screw the clutch screw too far in while the engine idles, the trimmer will turn off. I suggest to unscrew it half a turn, start up the trimmer, let it idle then very slowly turn the clutch screw in untill the engine stops. Make note of this position, unscrew it one quarter and now the engine should idle perfectly, and the head should not spin. If it does, you need to fiddle with this screw a little more. Eventually, you will get it.
Naturally, the location and type of clutch screw may vary per model. Please see the manufacturers manual for reference.
Also, I found that when adjusting the low speed screw a certain amount of turns, it is best to do the same amount of turns with the clutch screw, with the reference point being the lightly seated position as Steve describes it. The manual advised this but does not specify the amount, so sticking to a 1:1 ratio is a good starting point.
Other than that, thanks for the video Steve!
Clutch adjustment screw? Hilarious!!!
"This job is gonna take you... Bout half a beer" I love it!
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That was my favorite part also
Lol my thoughts exactly!!
I was like hell yeah!
I was thinking "awww half a beer. Can we do two of them!" lol
You literally saved a Stihl weed eater from the dump, it runs amazing after your totorial.
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Better yet, do this tune on new stuff, better to not chance running too lean too long and burning it out.
@@BPatches701 I was thinking the same thing, after all you don't just buy a bike from Wal-Mart and start doing tricks on it as soon as you leave the store. You might want to check everything out before you start putting your life on it's wheels lol
I just changed the carburetor on my STIHL FS55R and watched your video and it runs like a champ ! Thanks so much Sir. I'll drink a beer and toast you !
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I watch videos over and over on how to set the idle, none of them work! your video was the first That allowed me to set my new carburetor! Awesome job!
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I must say this was an excellent tutorial on how to tune the carb. I just installed a new one on my FS 90R and was very helpful. Right to the point and good video. Mine was a one beer job. I was thirsty. what can I say.
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Thank you so much for this simple and very informative video! It is very empowering for me to be able to work on my own equipment. My husband is European and is not very familiar with carburetors and small engines. And it is such a pain to take anything to the shop because i will be without for several weeks! Thank you again!
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This video really helped. I was able to tune a Husqvarna trimmer easily after watching your video. 🍻
Nice work!
You are spreading the love with your video Steve, giving people back their belief in themselves. Your like the best Uncle as a kid that show you how to do something and when you do it and get it right... you feel like you can fly! (don't take my word for it, just read the comments section!)
Perfect! I had a Stihl trimmer not wanting to stay running. I cleaned the spark arrestor which helped, but did not resolve the issue entirely. So I ordered a new carb, and your video was excellent on how to adjust it. My FS46 Stihl is humming once again. Thanks for your instructional video.
Nice work!
I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge with chainsaws, you have saved me a lot of money and time.
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Do you have a video on adjusting a tiller carb? I’m new to working on small engines and you’ve become my go to. Currently I’m working on two tillers, both have new carbs, one bogs and the other only runs with the choke on. Thanks!
Tuned my new carb I got off eBay for my craftsman, (the way you said to.) This thing runs and purrs like a kitten. Thank You!!!
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+Steve's Small Engine Saloon my stihl fs 110 r is running at half choke.. What can I do to fix it?.. is it adjusting the carb?
You had me at "this job will take about half a beer". The process worked well for me. I couldn't get the plastic protectors off, actually cracked one trying, so I left them on and accessed the screw through the hole in the protector. They must have changed something on my model. My Stihl is now running like a champ.
Steve, You’re the best I’ve ever seen or heard. Thanks a bushel. Very helpful to me.
Wow, thanks!
Thanks man, very clear and easy to follow. Appreciate you big time
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Thanks for this video. I bought a brand new cub cadet trimmer last year and it never ran great. Always had to have it part choked. Now it runs like it should! Super easy to follow your instructions Steve. Thanks so much:)
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So while you are adjusting the HIGH speed screw you want to start the engine and hold the throttle trigger in as your adjusting the screw correct? And opposite with the LOW speed screw?
The tutorial for getting the trimmer back on track after adjusting the L and H screws worked like a charm! 1 and quarter turn ! Thanks Steve!
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I bet I've watched this video 10 times myself over a few years. THANKS - AGAIN Steve. Raising a beer to you buddy - Keep Rocking.
Right on! Cheers to that, buddy!
This is the best tuning video on TH-cam!
Thanks Hawg..
Lifesaver! I needed a refresher course. Thanks a million!
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Hey Steve just tried your fix to repair cracked gas tank on a Stihl FS36. Did like you said and used a soldering iron- PERFECT FIX!! Thank you
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Thanks Steve! you saved my Stihl fs38. It was crap until I pulled those caps and followed this video.
Right on buddy!
I did this same thing to my cheap snot green Poulan P1500 trimmer. It’s 9-10 years old and still runs like a beast. I just picked up a Husqvarna 128LD because I wanted to upgrade to a straight shaft trimmer, but that little $79 Poulan is still a screamer. But I did a little creative engineering and used an electrical spade connector on the end of a small screwdriver to get the H/L screws adjusted.
Good explanations for the carb tuning. Thanks for doing these videos.
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I adjusted my weed eater your way a year or so ago and it's been running great. I didn't think much about it until recently when my brother in law used it at my parents house. After doing about a fifty yard by 10-15 foot wide swath along the side of the driveway, (he looked like he was swinging a scythe, making it look so easy) he came over to where I was working and asked "What in the world did you do to that weed eater? It's a HOSS!".
It's really not a Hoss, it just thinks it is. It's a 25cc trash picked Murray engine that I put a cheap new carb on, replaced the boom with a Troybilt attachment type, put on a Shakespeare Max Load PRO Bump Head (the most expensive part in the whole set up) with .080 Ugly Line. It's a sweet combination but your carb tuning method made a HUGE difference. Thanks!
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I finished a six pack of beers already trying this.
WOW...
Overachiever!
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Sometime more prime is required!
Bloody awesome mate! I’ve been through at least 700hrs and 3-4 tune up and she’s running like a dream now after having a heap of drama with an aftermarket carbie
I'm not one to leave comments. But in this case I felt I had too. This was such a well explained and easy to follow video. Watched numerous other videos on this subject and none of them come close to the quality and simplicity of Steve's. Well done sir and thank you!
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Thank you for making this video. Actually Thank you for making all your videos. I have been watching your videos because I would like to learn how to keep my equipment running. Today this video helped me. My fs55 wouldn’t stay on and a quick adjustment of the idle and I was back in business. Thank you.
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Legend mate
Old man gave me one of these saying it was cactus so i cleaned the carby and followed this n now hes right pissed haha
Thanks for all the great content. I've been watching a bunch of your videos today and getting schooled up on tuning everything. You mention not to tune a weedeater the same way you tune a chainsaw. What about a hedge trimmer (I've got an Echo HC-152)? Tune it like a weedeater or like a chainsaw? Thanks for any help you can provide and keep up putting out great content.
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Steve, I have the Stihl 45C trimmer. It's 6 years old and would hardly run. Bought the tune up kit for it and followed your direction to the T and bro, this thing runs and handles better than when I bought it! Same for my Poland Pro chain saw. Your the man! Thanks so much! Love your channel.
That's awesome Danny....