✅Click here for the grease gun ➜ amzn.to/3iEYD6E For more videos like this, check out: 👉How to Adjust or Tune the Carburetor on a Leaf Blower ➜ th-cam.com/video/DWPUYJiF6KM/w-d-xo.html 👉CORRECT WAY To Tune The Carburetor On A Chainsaw ➜ th-cam.com/video/M6T5JoGXcHY/w-d-xo.html 👉How To Adjust Or Tune The Carburetor On A Weedeater ➜ th-cam.com/video/gmhxTvGRtCg/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
Hi Steve. Good video. A hack I do to our fleet of stihl straight shafts is to drill a 5mm hole through the grease nut and tap a thread for a grease nipple. 😁
Hey Steve I found your channel because I'm currently having trouble with a generator. It's a Predator with 3500/4375 peak watts. I live in California and we're dealing with triple digit temps during the day and it only gets into the low 80's at night so I'm doing whatever I can to fix it. I know about motorcycles but not much about Generators. Anyway I'll get to my question. Why aren't the RPM's changing when I plug something in? For example: If I plug something in like my freezer or window AC (5,000 BTU's) it shuts off because the generator won't give out enough power. The only way I can keep them on is by having them at their lowest setting which just isn't enough. Hopefully you will see this soon and reply thanks! ✌️
I tried to explain to the cashier that the beer was a school item and should be tax exempt. 20 cases for the 1st semester is a lot of taxes, and I study hard. LOL
Same with gearbox end trimmers,take out plug,put grease in. Chainsaw cranks and bar tips often forgotten too. Also angle grinders like a little grease now and then and its easily done and all these tools last much longer.Save some cash.And THANKS for the bent shaft trimner info.
I can’t thank you enough for all the informative videos you make. Every video I’ve watched of yours taught me something new and I’m an old man I’m 71 years old. I just want to say thank you Steve you’re the best!
@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon- Ron Lee is right. Every video I watch from your show is educational and very informative. Thank you for educating us. 2 thumbs up Steve.
Steve, Just letting you know. I have an old TroyBilt trimmer that is 15 years old. Runs like new, its 4 cycle. I change oil regularly, and change spark plugs. Only thing ever replaced was the carburetor. Why is a 15 year old trimmer and attachments still working. Simple, I have used all your tips on my equipment for a long long time Bro. Damn you've saved me a lot of money. My friends all wonder why I never have any new gear. I say, This stuff runs why waste cash. Then I link them all to your TH-cam channel. Keep it going my beer drinking friend. Thumbs up times 10!
Hi Steve---this is a great channel for old ladies who are alone and have to search how to do every little thing that needs repairing. Appreciate your help...thanks for not taking 2 years to do a show and tell...it was great. Jesus bless.
Cheers Steve for sharing that's great. My FS38 was 1 year old and lost power wouldn't run at high rpm only idle and bogged down when accelerating so went back to dealer. Charged me for new fuel new plug and new spark arrester in muffler. It just needed the spark arrester CLEANED!! and plug and fuel were only weeks old too. So no dealers for me anymore. I clean spark arrester every season no problem and it's a great trimmer. I've learned lots from you and others on good old YT so thanks very much for sharing cheers.
Steve , what a great way to start my weekend ! I've got about a six pack of jobs and I can't wait to get started , eh that might be a case . I started early ! Love you my brother !
Oh my goodness!! I went to 3 different repair shops today asking why the shaft of my trimmer gets so hot to the touch, now I know!! I asked specifically where does the grease go and all of them told me that there is nothing to grease! I cannot believe how simple this fix is and as a woman, I do appreciate you taking the time to show exactly how it's done for us newbies. Cheers!!
@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon I went back to Home Hardware (in Hamilton, Ontario) today to tell the young man who said 'there's nothing to grease" and had him take apart the demo model FSE 60 trimmer with me and lo and behold, what did we find lol!! I told him I just watched your video and learned this in 5 mins! What the heck!! Needless to say he was a bit sheepish about the whole thing and gave me a free sthil tool to remove the screws. THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart, it made me feel so good to teach a young man something new (and he was wearing a Stihl shirt)!
Thanks. I've learned so many things from your video's. I like the fact that you talk with straight no bullshit information that's easy to follow and understand.
You are the Best! I am an older man who is new to this stuff since we bought a property up north and I have relayed info to many of the older timers that have helped them many times!! TYVM!!
Steve.Your The Best Hands Down For Information On Small Engines !!! I am 74 and usually if possible repair all my small engine equipment. Have a fs 45 and did not know about the grease hole ! Just rebuilt the carb. Will for sure grease the lower bearing ! YOUR THE BEST !
@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon I'm just gonna guess , but is it in the maintenance section of the owners manual (that nobody ever reads)? Hiding right in plain sight 😂
@@MrTheHillfolk not in my manual. I’ve used the same trimmer since 2006 and have never greased it. I never heard of this but I’m going to grease mine soon.
Lovin' all the learnin' i am getting from you Steve !! Thanks Steve ... you are one of the reasons i have had no cable tv for 16 years . Love yer channel ... and yer personality. You feel like a friend ...
Your videos are technically perfect, the sound, your close-ups. And I learn things that are important to the life of my tools, and their performance. Keep it up !
Greasing is AWESOME! I replaced my "Locater Bolt" with a Zerk Fitting and a Zerk Cover to help Minimize Grass & Dirt. After 8 years of Ownership, all works Well! Take care Steve, 🤓 -Thomas Port Orchard, Washington
Thanks steve......just checked my echo weed wacker crm 2200 manual and they tell you to check the grease as you noted. Whoda thunk it???? It pays to read!! and to subscribe to steve.
Steve, THANK YOU for this video! My wife just gave me an FS 40 and I'm a firm believer in grease and oil being the cheapest maintenance you can do to anything mechanical!
Thanks a lot for the video dude. I was searching for that hole on my FS50C without success. On the bigger Stihl models is easier because you don't have to remove parts to find it. Thanks a lot!
I have passed on your website to many of my friends who are quite mechanical and also to those who may not be all that good. Your advise has saved me lots of dollars. Thanks
My Stihl straight shaft also has a allen head plug that a tube of stihl grease screws down in to grease the lower bearing. I'd say that grease gun would work too. Great videos Steve!
Thanks for the info I was told by the Stihl supplier where I am that they were maintenance free in the shaft side of things. So much for the experts will have a go over the weekend thanks and keep filming
I just saw this video Steve and I have one of these curved shaft units. I always knew and wondered how this could be lubricated. Thank you so much for all the GREAT videos you put out to help save us from having problems with our equipment and most of all save us money. You are the BEST and usually never beat around the BUSCH! lol
That's another amazing thing you probably need the original instructions for, to be made aware of it. Thank the maker for Steve's giving nature. I bet most people lose RPM, it quits cutting well, they blame the engine and throw the whole thing out, or sell it at the garage sale for 10% of what they gave for it.
Hi Steve hope all is well with you, I purchased a 14”Electric Toro Weed Trimmer model #51480A, assembled and it worked great used it and when it needed to replace the string which I did rewind and loaded it as was illustrated poorly in the manual the string is constantly jamming and or not advancing, to make long story short can you by any chance do a tutorial on how correctly rewind and load string in this Toro machine sure appreciated since I am not only one who is encountering this problem. Thank you
Stop beating around the bush , dive head first into it ! You'll make it, trust me I've done it! Then you will locate the secret greasehole and can give it proper attention.
I read about that grease port in the instructions of my Echo 225 SRM. This is the 5th year, it is still full of clean grease. Even when I poke in there with a dowel rod, it never needs any grease. I guess they got the seals right on this one.
Today I was trying to make one good Stihl fs-36 trimmer out of 2. (It worked, but I had to stop in the middle to order a carb kit and fuel lines.) The best one of the two didn't have a trimmer head, but the other one did so I swapped them out. In the process, I found that little hole for the grease and used my bar greaser to pump it full of fresh grease. Thanks Steve! Maybe I can keep this one running a few more years because I can properly maintain it.
Should be at the the trimmer head a hex bolt. Some have a torx center. It's around 7/16" in size. You do not need to remove the head or the guard on a straight shaft version.
If you didn't know it was there you may be buying a new trimmer sooner then you think. Thanks Steve for the very informative and completely unknown greasing ports.
The Best information I have found anywhere. You are the MAN. I recently repaired an echo timer for a friend and noticed the shaft is getting hot at both ends. Near the head and at the top I guess it's called gear box. It's a echo SRM 225 straight shaft. I put a new carborator, fuel lines, primer pump, vent and filter. Primed it chocked pulled 2 times and it fired right up. Adjusted high speed jet and it purred like a kitten. 2 days later it won't hardly start. Takes a long before able get any rpm's. Boggs down and dies. That's was the problem before a new carb. I went from a happy repair to wth. Give me a cold beer. I'm looking thru your videos for the solution. Any words of wisdom would be appreciated.
I have a KM90R with grease hole and just recently serviced on "old" FS46 that I quit using when I got the big one, maybe 10+ years ago. Got it running and couldn't find anything about if it could be greased since no visible grease hole. Thanks for video!!! I've shared with all my FB friends!!!
Hmm, I own an actual Weedeater brand string trimmer and now wonder if it has a similar design and therefore associated maintenance requirement. Sure do enjoy your content my BC friend.
Great job Steve, thanks once again. I maintain gardens for a living 365/yr and a curved shaft weed eater (or strimmer as we brits say) is the perfect light weight and shaped tool for keeping lawn edges looking sharp. Doing this sort of thing just once or twice a year will help keep this sort of machine going for years 👍👍👍
I work on old cars - I have tools . Saw your video I dug a Echo 225 out of the ditch . Used it 4 years- just greased it. Thanks to you maybe she will run a little longer. I used gun grease . I figured any grease it better than none. Thanks for you’re knowledge. Dave
Well, even the newer Stihl trimmers don’t have an option for greasing. They were meant to last “lifetime”. Tsk tsk... An FS55 for example has a different way of greasing, you can turn the Stihl grease tube into the thread and squeeze it in. I don’t think the lower end models would have such capability but I could be wrong.
Does my Husqvarna straight shaft have one of these.? I’m going to ck. I have noticed my weed eater has been making a rough noise for some time. Maybe this is the cause. Thanks for the info.
Thanks for the tip I just removed that bearing on my electric sthil and it has the same hole, and collar with bolt setup. Now I know what that hole is for and why it had dried grease in it. Thanks again!
With the help of your vids I’ve been fixing my ms170 and fs38 (along with various other mowers etc) for a couple of years. You’ve saved me so much money! Just greased the fs38 but I’m wondering…the top end of the shaft near the motor sounds like it needs some grease, and it’s started to rattle and ring like a bell if I shake it while off. Is that possible? If so, any chance of showing that fix? Cheers from Ottawa!
...i drilled a small hole, near the top handle, and shoot a tablespoonfull of 80/90 gear oil down to that bottom bearing. From your comment, i may do the same, only hold the whacker upside down, for a minute, till it runs into the top bearing/bushing- whichever it is.
@First Last I think your pretty much correct I sell these in the UK and I have never known about this grease point and what the dealer doesn't know the customer doesn't know. Sneaky Stihl.
My wife sent me here to learn where this Secret G Spot is. Apparently I've done too much beating around the Busch also. My shaft is curved too, but has thus far been ineffective. I hope this video improves my Busch skills.
Always a hive of activity and font of knowledge at your shop. That thing about beating about the bush? That's an old Aussie saying. But I also realise it is the brand of the beer you were drinking! But that is good. No harm in beating about the Busch! Just means you are genuinely drinking the beer here and now and showing us this grease hole. All good!
Well Dawg my Cats!! I have been watching for a minute and not a youngster by any means. I Love, LOVE these little secrets and not just for the maintenance, my pleasure comes from telling this to a 30ish guy or girl and getting "challenged" on it!!! I can say told ya so or even better yet. NOW where's my six pack?? Steve, I understand the Beating around the Busch being too corny to say, Most of us beer drinkers have had to endure it. Thanks kind sir.
I never waste money on Sthil equipment, I had my 1st Weedeater brand trimmer for 30 years and did little to no maintenance on it other than drain the fuel for winter storage... not bad for a $50 Big Lots cheapy.
Who'd a thunk! Thx. Learning all kinds of stuff. You make me want to go work on my toys. Seriously though I'm so thankful I found you. I used to be clueless and scared to do certain things.
Weed eater?? Did you call that a weed eater? I called a dealer looking for a part and said weed eater and the sale preson came unglued... Omg.. Its a trimmer... A weed "trimmer" still he was even more unhappy with me cause i was laughing to hard... Lmao..
There is a place to lube on the straight shaft and stick edgers. It's a larger cap that you remove and lube it with Stihl grease that comes in a little tube. You take the cap off the grease and the tube screws into the hole where you removed the plug from. Do it every couple of years. You can actually see if it's low on grease.
@@123livewire Only thing special about stihl grease is the price.I use Moly grease on the driveshaft and transfer case, but you could use any good quality lithium grease as long as it's done that's the main thing.
Thanks man 😀👍! Been trying to figure out how to grease my sthil for some time now. The manual gives no info. I have the ms 38. It just so happens that I also have a husqvarna 455 rancher that my father got for me in 2012 as birthday present so your other secret grease hole video is of great help and value too. They will both help me get many more years of service out of my equipment. Love learning how to maintain my things! Thanks again! May you and yours have a most wonderful day! 😁
Hey Steve just got an extremely used and abused ferris zero turn mower. The deck doesn't lift with the foot pedal. completely froze up. about half of the zerk fittings won't take grease. What are your recommendations/tricks to be able to get grease to go into these clogged fitting. Thank you. Love your knowledgable videos
I didn't know that... Your laugh is infectious bro... Not many videos have 5k upvotes and 15 downvotes that's an awesome ratio XD Keep it up man! Eating, drinking and being merry are literally the only reasons to be alive!
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Hi Steve. Good video. A hack I do to our fleet of stihl straight shafts is to drill a 5mm hole through the grease nut and tap a thread for a grease nipple. 😁
Hey Steve I found your channel because I'm currently having trouble with a generator. It's a Predator with 3500/4375 peak watts. I live in California and we're dealing with triple digit temps during the day and it only gets into the low 80's at night so I'm doing whatever I can to fix it. I know about motorcycles but not much about Generators. Anyway I'll get to my question. Why aren't the RPM's changing when I plug something in? For example: If I plug something in like my freezer or window AC (5,000 BTU's) it shuts off because the generator won't give out enough power. The only way I can keep them on is by having them at their lowest setting which just isn't enough. Hopefully you will see this soon and reply thanks! ✌️
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Similar to my Singer Sewing Machine.....which takes 3 in 1 oil tho.Tee
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That’s why you’re the professor and we are the students. Every day is a teaching day. Great tip for keep the tools in top notch condition.
Very true!
Thanks Prof
I tried to explain to the cashier that the beer was a school item and should be tax exempt. 20 cases for the 1st semester is a lot of taxes, and I study hard. LOL
I try to stick to a few beers I highly like. They are Corona, Modelo, Michelob, Coors Lite, and Bud Lite Lime...
Same with gearbox end trimmers,take out plug,put grease in.
Chainsaw cranks and bar tips often forgotten too.
Also angle grinders like a little grease now and then and its easily done and all these tools last much longer.Save some cash.And THANKS for the bent shaft trimner info.
I can’t thank you enough for all the informative videos you make. Every video I’ve watched of yours taught me something new and I’m an old man I’m 71 years old. I just want to say thank you Steve you’re the best!
You are so welcome!
@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon- Ron Lee is right. Every video I watch from your show is educational and very informative. Thank you for educating us. 2 thumbs up Steve.
Probably why my 4 year old FS38 drive shift just broke right at that bearing. Wish I new that a couple years ago...
Great video
Thanks 👍
Steve, Just letting you know. I have an old TroyBilt trimmer that is 15 years old. Runs like new, its 4 cycle. I change oil regularly, and change spark plugs. Only thing ever replaced was the carburetor. Why is a 15 year old trimmer and attachments still working. Simple, I have used all your tips on my equipment for a long long time Bro. Damn you've saved me a lot of money. My friends all wonder why I never have any new gear. I say, This stuff runs why waste cash. Then I link them all to your TH-cam channel. Keep it going my beer drinking friend. Thumbs up times 10!
Right on
One of the best small engine doctors on the internet.
Thank You...
Just started following you right now and I can’t wait to watch the rest of your videos this is gold thanks!
Welcome aboard!
Hi Steve---this is a great channel for old ladies who are alone and have to search how to do every little thing that needs repairing. Appreciate your help...thanks for not taking 2 years to do a show and tell...it was great. Jesus bless.
Thanks 👍
Right on soul sister!
Old Stihl fs36, and Tanaka tbc23d are happy to have received much needed grease thanks to you. 🍺
Right on!
As always, great content,excellent presentation, doesn’t waste time with needless fluff and no crap background music. Steve’s videos are the best.
Wow, thanks!
Cheers Steve for sharing that's great. My FS38 was 1 year old and lost power wouldn't run at high rpm only idle and bogged down when accelerating so went back to dealer. Charged me for new fuel new plug and new spark arrester in muffler. It just needed the spark arrester CLEANED!! and plug and fuel were only weeks old too. So no dealers for me anymore. I clean spark arrester every season no problem and it's a great trimmer. I've learned lots from you and others on good old YT so thanks very much for sharing cheers.
You're Welcome...
Steve , what a great way to start my weekend ! I've got about a six pack of jobs and I can't wait to get started , eh that might be a case . I started early ! Love you my brother !
Have fun!
Oh my goodness!! I went to 3 different repair shops today asking why the shaft of my trimmer gets so hot to the touch, now I know!! I asked specifically where does the grease go and all of them told me that there is nothing to grease! I cannot believe how simple this fix is and as a woman, I do appreciate you taking the time to show exactly how it's done for us newbies. Cheers!!
Glad I could help!
@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon I went back to Home Hardware (in Hamilton, Ontario) today to tell the young man who said 'there's nothing to grease" and had him take apart the demo model FSE 60 trimmer with me and lo and behold, what did we find lol!! I told him I just watched your video and learned this in 5 mins! What the heck!! Needless to say he was a bit sheepish about the whole thing and gave me a free sthil tool to remove the screws. THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart, it made me feel so good to teach a young man something new (and he was wearing a Stihl shirt)!
Thanks. I've learned so many things from your video's. I like the fact that you talk with straight no bullshit information that's easy to follow and understand.
You're Welcome...and Thank You...
You are the Best! I am an older man who is new to this stuff since we bought a property up north and I have relayed info to many of the older timers that have helped them many times!! TYVM!!
You're Welcome...
I didn't know that was there
Thank. I'm 68 and learn new things everyday, I know a lot about everything.
You're Welcome...
Your sense of humor makes these videos fun to watch.
Thank You...
I have an Echo GT 225. Does this apply? Or is it just for Stihl?
Steve.Your The Best Hands Down For Information On Small Engines !!! I am 74 and usually if possible repair all my small engine equipment. Have a fs 45 and did not know about the grease hole ! Just rebuilt the carb. Will for sure grease the lower bearing ! YOUR THE BEST !
Wow, thanks!
Hi Steve. I have worked with those trimmers for twenty years. No one has ever showed me this until today. Thanks so much.
Glad to help
@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
I'm just gonna guess , but is it in the maintenance section of the owners manual (that nobody ever reads)?
Hiding right in plain sight 😂
@@MrTheHillfolk not in my manual. I’ve used the same trimmer since 2006 and have never greased it. I never heard of this but I’m going to grease mine soon.
Lovin' all the learnin' i am getting from you Steve !!
Thanks Steve ... you are one of the reasons i have had no cable tv for 16 years . Love yer channel ... and yer personality.
You feel like a friend ...
Great to hear!
I almost fell off my chair laughing when you unloaded the 'beating around the bush' line. Very well done Steve,
Right on Johnny....
Clear, easy to follow video Steve! Thank you!
You're welcome!
Your videos are technically perfect, the sound, your close-ups. And I learn things that are important to the life of my tools, and their performance. Keep it up !
Wow, thank you!
i always comeback to watch any videos from Steve's.
COOL! Thank You...
Greasing is AWESOME!
I replaced my "Locater Bolt" with a Zerk Fitting and a Zerk Cover to help Minimize Grass & Dirt.
After 8 years of Ownership, all works Well!
Take care Steve,
🤓 -Thomas
Port Orchard, Washington
Good idea man!
Hey neighbor!
Thanks steve......just checked my echo weed wacker crm 2200 manual and they tell you to check the grease as you noted.
Whoda thunk it???? It pays to read!! and to subscribe to steve.
Right on
Steve, THANK YOU for this video! My wife just gave me an FS 40 and I'm a firm believer in grease and oil being the cheapest maintenance you can do to anything mechanical!
You're Welcome...
Can you use 3 in 1oil or does it have to be grease?
When you say Grease, I think of a thicker lubricant rather than an oil. Thank you for your time.
Thanks a lot for the video dude. I was searching for that hole on my FS50C without success. On the bigger Stihl models is easier because you don't have to remove parts to find it. Thanks a lot!
You sir are just a badass. Saving Americans money day by day.
Thank You...
Canadians.
All peoples
Jesus, never knew this needed doing....Steve I owe you a beer
Awesome Steve! Thanks for teaching an old dog a new trick...
Any time!
Thanks Steve ! I never new about this. Every season it’s getting grease! Always learning something new. Thanks buddy !!
Any time!
I have a perversion towards hidden holes. 🤣 Thanks for this tip!
I learn so much from this guy! He should have a T.V. show! Hell, he could have his own channel on power equipment!
Sounds good to me!
I have passed on your website to many of my friends who are quite mechanical and also to those who may not be all that good. Your advise has saved me lots of dollars. Thanks
Wow, thanks
My Stihl straight shaft also has a allen head plug that a tube of stihl grease screws down in to grease the lower bearing. I'd say that grease gun would work too. Great videos Steve!
This guy's awesome for making this video for everyone so that the curved shaft trimmers can live longer more rewarding lives. They need love too
Thank You...
I have an Echo, does that apply to all trimmers?
It depends on the model and when it was manufactured
Thanks for the info I was told by the Stihl supplier where I am that they were maintenance free in the shaft side of things. So much for the experts will have a go over the weekend thanks and keep filming
Thanks for the info!
I just saw this video Steve and I have one of these curved shaft units.
I always knew and wondered how this could be lubricated. Thank you so much for all the GREAT videos you put out to help save us from having problems with our equipment and most of all save us money.
You are the BEST and usually never beat around the BUSCH! lol
Right on Dave! Thank You...
I also ordered one of those plastic hand grease guns like you showed from your website and got it today. Thanks again!@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon
Would you be able to use a syringe to push grease in the hole?
Easy, clear, consice,, comprehensive instructions.
Thankyou Sir.
You are most welcome
That's another amazing thing you probably need the original instructions for, to be made aware of it. Thank the maker for Steve's giving nature.
I bet most people lose RPM, it quits cutting well, they blame the engine and throw the whole thing out, or sell it at the garage sale for 10% of what they gave for it.
Hi Steve hope all is well with you, I purchased a 14”Electric Toro Weed Trimmer model #51480A, assembled and it worked great used it and when it needed to replace the string which I did rewind and loaded it as was illustrated poorly in the manual the string is constantly jamming and or not advancing, to make long story short can you by any chance do a tutorial on how correctly rewind and load string in this Toro machine sure appreciated since I am not only one who is encountering this problem.
Thank you
2:40 he really was going to go for the beer
😆 I noticed that to, that little bit of hesitation😂🤣😂👍👍
LOL! Force of habit...
Stop beating around the bush , dive head first into it !
You'll make it, trust me I've done it!
Then you will locate the secret greasehole and can give it proper attention.
Saw this years ago, and just now did it to my FS38. Thanks Steve!
You're Welcome...
I read about that grease port in the instructions of my Echo 225 SRM. This is the 5th year, it is still full of clean grease. Even when I poke in there with a dowel rod, it never needs any grease. I guess they got the seals right on this one.
My dad gave me one of those grease guns for chain saws. Didn't know it also worked on weedeaters. Thanks.
J Parra
... that grease tool also works on older Mercedes door hinges and u-joint fittings where there's no room to get a normal grease gun tip.
You're Welcome...
Hi. I am hoping you can show me the secret grease hole for a Cub Cadet SS470 Gas Trimmer. Love your channel. Cheers, thanks. 👍
Will this method work on an Echo curve-shaft trimmer?
Thx
Today I was trying to make one good Stihl fs-36 trimmer out of 2. (It worked, but I had to stop in the middle to order a carb kit and fuel lines.) The best one of the two didn't have a trimmer head, but the other one did so I swapped them out. In the process, I found that little hole for the grease and used my bar greaser to pump it full of fresh grease. Thanks Steve! Maybe I can keep this one running a few more years because I can properly maintain it.
Question Steve, is there a way to greese that end on a straight shaft?
Should be at the the trimmer head a hex bolt. Some have a torx center. It's around 7/16" in size. You do not need to remove the head or the guard on a straight shaft version.
On the straight shaft trimmer. Can the same grease gun be used?
Priceless information yet again. Many thanks.
Very welcome
If you didn't know it was there you may be buying a new trimmer sooner then you think. Thanks Steve for the very informative and completely unknown greasing ports.
The Best information I have found anywhere. You are the MAN. I recently repaired an echo timer for a friend and noticed the shaft is getting hot at both ends. Near the head and at the top I guess it's called gear box. It's a echo SRM 225 straight shaft. I put a new carborator, fuel lines, primer pump, vent and filter. Primed it chocked pulled 2 times and it fired right up. Adjusted high speed jet and it purred like a kitten. 2 days later it won't hardly start. Takes a long before able get any rpm's. Boggs down and dies. That's was the problem before a new carb. I went from a happy repair to wth. Give me a cold beer. I'm looking thru your videos for the solution. Any words of wisdom would be appreciated.
I have that exact weed eater I will be performing this service soon .. So the straight shafts don't have that bearing???
Thanks Steve! ALWAYS valuable information from your channel!!!
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Good idea 💡 I learn something everyday from you Steve ..legend 👍🏻
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You are a hero to the homeowner.
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As always youve educated me on something that I never knew. Stay safe
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I have a KM90R with grease hole and just recently serviced on "old" FS46 that I quit using when I got the big one, maybe 10+ years ago. Got it running and couldn't find anything about if it could be greased since no visible grease hole. Thanks for video!!! I've shared with all my FB friends!!!
Hmm, I own an actual Weedeater brand string trimmer and now wonder if it has a similar design and therefore associated maintenance requirement. Sure do enjoy your content my BC friend.
Yeah I commented on that, I like Steve's videos but you would think a pro wouldn't call it a weedeater if it's not
@@dwaynecollins4974 it sure as heck eats weeds.... So, it's a weed eater.. lol..
My Stihl FS80 is whining at higher RPMs so I will definitely try this. Thanks Steve!
Great job Steve, thanks once again. I maintain gardens for a living 365/yr and a curved shaft weed eater (or strimmer as we brits say) is the perfect light weight and shaped tool for keeping lawn edges looking sharp. Doing this sort of thing just once or twice a year will help keep this sort of machine going for years 👍👍👍
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I work on old cars - I have tools . Saw your video I dug a Echo 225 out of the ditch . Used it 4 years- just greased it. Thanks to you maybe she will run a little longer. I used gun grease . I figured any grease it better than none. Thanks for you’re knowledge. Dave
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Is that on all weedeaters or just that brand
Well, even the newer Stihl trimmers don’t have an option for greasing. They were meant to last “lifetime”. Tsk tsk... An FS55 for example has a different way of greasing, you can turn the Stihl grease tube into the thread and squeeze it in. I don’t think the lower end models would have such capability but I could be wrong.
That’s why you don’t buy an overpriced Stihl. Especially the “residential” grade.
@@andybecker2693 They work just fine...
Thanks for the tip. I just inherited an FS36. Watching you tune up video next.
Does my Husqvarna straight shaft have one of these.? I’m going to ck. I have noticed my weed eater has been making a rough noise for some time. Maybe this is the cause. Thanks for the info.
will it work on my wifes concrete mixer ? how about my ar-15 ? how about looking at it ?
Thanks for the tip I just removed that bearing on my electric sthil and it has the same hole, and collar with bolt setup. Now I know what that hole is for and why it had dried grease in it. Thanks again!
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With the help of your vids I’ve been fixing my ms170 and fs38 (along with various other mowers etc) for a couple of years. You’ve saved me so much money! Just greased the fs38 but I’m wondering…the top end of the shaft near the motor sounds like it needs some grease, and it’s started to rattle and ring like a bell if I shake it while off. Is that possible? If so, any chance of showing that fix? Cheers from Ottawa!
...i drilled a small hole, near the top handle, and shoot a tablespoonfull of 80/90 gear oil down to that bottom bearing. From your comment, i may do the same, only hold the whacker upside down, for a minute, till it runs into the top bearing/bushing- whichever it is.
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I just had to replace the bearing on my weed eater. Cause i didnt know to grease the bearing. But now i know and will do. Thanks
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Thanks, Steve. I enjoy all your videos and learn a lot from you.
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Straight shafts have a bolt on the head gear drive too. Greasing it would be a good idea too.
Mr. Gregg T I have a lawn service and I’ve never had the bearing go out before the motor did.
Fivespeed 302 I own a landscaping and gardening service company too and it’s happened twice. The gears where the head attaches has given out
The grease hole on my Stilhl is easy to get to, but I had forgotten about it till I saw your video, Thanks for the reminder !
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Never knew this existed and explains why the bearing on the end of the drive shafts always fail after a few years.
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@First Last - that is not planned obsolescence
@First Last I think your pretty much correct I sell these in the UK and I have never known about this grease point and what the dealer doesn't know the customer doesn't know. Sneaky Stihl.
Another Great Video, I sometimes grease the Cable but never the Bushing/bearing...
My wife sent me here to learn where this Secret G Spot is. Apparently I've done too much beating around the Busch also. My shaft is curved too, but has thus far been ineffective. I hope this video improves my Busch skills.
Been running mine for years, and never knew about this one. Thank you. Guess I'll go give it a shot or two,
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How convenient of them to put it under everything like that. They were designed to be forgotten and not known about. Thanks for the info Steve!
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Always a hive of activity and font of knowledge at your shop. That thing about beating about the bush? That's an old Aussie saying. But I also realise it is the brand of the beer you were drinking! But that is good. No harm in beating about the Busch! Just means you are genuinely drinking the beer here and now and showing us this grease hole. All good!
Ok, Steve is there the same hidden grease point for those of us with the strait shaft "Weed-eaters"?
@Jay Smith really, my Toro had no grease at all in either the trimmer or brush heads. I think they have Magnesium gears @ the change of angle....
Is straightshaft the same.Thank you for sharing your work.
It needs a hole drilled from the outside to line up with the grease hole.
Well Dawg my Cats!! I have been watching for a minute and not a youngster by any means. I Love, LOVE these little secrets and not just for the maintenance, my pleasure comes from telling this to a 30ish guy or girl and getting "challenged" on it!!! I can say told ya so or even better yet. NOW where's my six pack?? Steve, I understand the Beating around the Busch being too corny to say, Most of us beer drinkers have had to endure it. Thanks kind sir.
I never waste money on Sthil equipment, I had my 1st Weedeater brand trimmer for 30 years and did little to no maintenance on it other than drain the fuel for winter storage... not bad for a $50 Big Lots cheapy.
as long as you dont use them , any brand will do !!
Good advice Steve! I’m gonna try it. My FS38 gets really hot right at that point! Thanks for your help 😊
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What is wrong with me? I don't own or even like string trimmers but I watched this entire video. ;-)
Who'd a thunk! Thx. Learning all kinds of stuff. You make me want to go work on my toys. Seriously though I'm so thankful I found you. I used to be clueless and scared to do certain things.
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Weed eater?? Did you call that a weed eater? I called a dealer looking for a part and said weed eater and the sale preson came unglued... Omg.. Its a trimmer... A weed "trimmer" still he was even more unhappy with me cause i was laughing to hard... Lmao..
Thanks again, Steve :) saving our machines
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Well that’s interesting, how ‘bout the straight shaft ones?
Mind outta the gutter boys
Hard not to with that one
There is a place to lube on the straight shaft and stick edgers. It's a larger cap that you remove and lube it with Stihl grease that comes in a little tube. You take the cap off the grease and the tube screws into the hole where you removed the plug from. Do it every couple of years. You can actually see if it's low on grease.
My FS105 has a screw the same as this one, but it's in the head of the trimmer.
@@123livewire Only thing special about stihl grease is the price.I use Moly grease on the driveshaft and transfer case, but you could use any good quality lithium grease as long as it's done that's the main thing.
Great job explaining things! Keep up the good work.
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Ah, you almost grabbed the beer instead of the drill.
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@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon just pick up the beer and take a drink as though that's what you intended.
Thanks man 😀👍! Been trying to figure out how to grease my sthil for some time now. The manual gives no info. I have the ms 38. It just so happens that I also have a husqvarna 455 rancher that my father got for me in 2012 as birthday present so your other secret grease hole video is of great help and value too. They will both help me get many more years of service out of my equipment. Love learning how to maintain my things! Thanks again! May you and yours have a most wonderful day! 😁
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The 4 thumbs down comes from clowns who never did this and seized the bearing Lol
Hey Steve just got an extremely used and abused ferris zero turn mower. The deck doesn't lift with the foot pedal. completely froze up. about half of the zerk fittings won't take grease. What are your recommendations/tricks to be able to get grease to go into these clogged fitting. Thank you. Love your knowledgable videos
Steve, I get so many great tips from your videos. Thanks so much.
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Thanks for the class again Steve . STAY SAFE !
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I didn't know that... Your laugh is infectious bro... Not many videos have 5k upvotes and 15 downvotes that's an awesome ratio XD Keep it up man! Eating, drinking and being merry are literally the only reasons to be alive!
Thank you so much 😀
Awesome info. quit using the curve shafts because they froze up. Now I know why. Stay safe. Get better beer..