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Make sure you have compression and spark before starting the carb

amzn.to/3Sr4ssx. Just double check the size. I’m not sure what model you have. There is dimensions in the pictures

Yeah. 110v. Works good for what I need it for. Lots of deck repairs, brackets, handles, etc

Thanks for the feedback. When there’s outside noises it affects the pickup of my voice. I have a mic but I don’t like using it because it doesn’t sound natural. Maybe I’ll try a few vids again with the mic.

That’s a tough one. Stripping that screw is a major ordeal. I would search Amazon/harbor freight or anywhere you can think of for a long skinny stripped bolt extractor. Another option I’ve seen ppl try is hammer a flathead into the bolt head to try and make new groove and turn it that way. I’ve also seen this done with a slightly larger torx T-handle

This question was asked before and I was unable to find that part sold individually. I can’t guarantee a fit but I suggested trying something like buying a kit like this amzn.to/4fj4Q6e with various sizes. Or check local hardware store/tractor supply.

Did you read the description? Here is a link to a step by step tutorial. Thanks for commenting though. String trimmer pull cord repair ua-cam.com/video/nu-LJt4dAko/v-deo.html

Are you talking about the painted deck or the plastic engine cover?

I usually pressure wash the deck, top and bottom, careful not to get too close to peel the paint or stickers. Then I use a cleaner/polish like Honda spray cleaner and polish. If the plastics have lost their shine, I’ll use a torch on low setting and heat up the plastic lightly to bring back the original color. Sometimes this doesn’t work, just depends on the type of plastic.

Glad to hear! Thanks for commenting

Does it have spark and compression?

@@SHONEY21Z I will check later. Thanks for responding.

Let me know

One day it’s going to be the abs

@@SHONEY21Z right eh, a bad switch. 😊

Haha

Other than the gas tanks getting rusty, they really are solid set ups, there no float, needle, seat, fuel lines or adjustments. Occasionally they need this gasket and diaphragm replaced and the primer bulb, but it’s such a simple fix. Thanks for commenting!

thanks for feedback!

With the attachment off are you able to spin the cable?

Did you watch the other video in the description?

Forgot to say, we're in New Zealand

It’s a great all around saw. Little on a heavy side but lighter than the big saws and can do the work. Thanks for sharing!

ua-cam.com/video/nu-LJt4dAko/v-deo.htmlsi=UpWK242h2lIGxF0L did you watch this vid for all the steps? My guess is maybe put a washer in wrong sport or not at all. Might have to pull it apart again and see if there’s any scratches where it’s dragging and see if every hint was put together right

And thank you sir for commenting. Glad I could help. Every like and comment helps the channel!

Good guess!

I can’t complain. Slightly more power would’ve been nice

Watch the video in the descriptor pinned at the top of the comments. Thanks

Sorry to disappoint

Thanks for watching! From one repairman to another 🍻

Sounds like the spring broke or came undone. I can’t remember exactly. It was either a t25 or t27 torx or a hex bit

@SHONEY21Z thx I have tons of tools just not enough T bits. Every now & then I can turn it to start and stop. Now it simply spins, I've had faith in echo products, this plastic nonsense is a fail for me.

Welcome. Glad it helped!

The link is in the description. Here it is though. ZAMA RB-29 Replacement Repair/Rebuild Kit Carburetor Repair/Rebuild Kit Replaces ZAMA RB-29 for Homelite ST155/175/285/385 Ryobi 700/740/780 ZAMA C1U carb (affiliate) amzn.to/3yfC4Tc

It’s on there

Here’s the link. ua-cam.com/video/tsWItT5BPRA/v-deo.htmlsi=xguaalfv_bDLyGQv

And I put the video there because that’s what the YT algorithm works.

I’ll check it out when I g eat home and see if I can adjust the timeframe of the video promotion so it’s easier to see

There’s a small hole in the metal handle that it clips into. (It’s the part that usually breaks) then the u shaped parts goes around the bar

Thanks for watching 🍻

That’s a great tip and how I did it in the current video im working on. It’s a 1970 craftsman rototiller with a 6hp Tecumseh vertical shaft engine. I’ll try to get that video out in the near future. It would start with starting fluid but wouldn’t stay running, carb was immaculate checked compression, 25lbs. CLT had 65-70% loss. Needed a valve job.

No problem. Glad I could help.

It’s a T15 torx long handle to get the clutch bell off. There’s a link in the description the tool at Amazon.

@@SHONEY21Z Thank you! I appreciate the video and the prompt reply to my query. I bought a set of long-handled torx wrenches at amazon and it includes the necessary size. My weed whacker is not the same model as yours, but it is very similar and your video helped me muddle through the project. I pulled the thing apart, put new line on, wound it up, etc. etc. It retracts nicely in its plastic housing until I reattach it to the weed whacker and pull the cord against the resistance of trying to turn the piston. Now when I pull the cord, it is not engaging the engine. It just makes a ratchet-sounding noise like it is slipping; clearly it won't start the engine this way. Any ideas? Might the part that catches the engine be worn out? I can't see that it is, but I don't have a lot of experience at this. Thanks.

It sounds like the paws aren’t engaging. Sometimes they get stuck and need lubrication and sometimes it’s assembled wrong and somethings hanging up

Does it have spark when it cuts out?

@SHONEY21Z yes, spark was OK. Good news is a new carby fixed the problem, running as good as new! I was worried about low compression as a relative had borrowed it while I was away and they're not the kind to worry over minor details like oil ratios;(

⁠glad it worked out. Sometimes these carbs just can’t be repaired. Or would take way too long to repair (like what vintage small engine repair) does on UA-cam. Just easier to get the new carb sometimes.

Takes a lot of practice haha. But I still struggle with it sometimes. Gaskets falling all over the place, studs not line it up with the block. It’s a mess

@@SHONEY21Z Yup. I’m new enough at this that I’ve only encountered one machine with studs like this so far. When I get into more of them I’ll be fabricating temporary mounting studs whose ends will accept a flathead screwdriver to make it much easier to position all the pieces before replacing each temporary stud with the permanent ones. I’ve done this with wooden dowels so far but purpose built studs will work better for me on a regular basis.

I’ve found that putting everything onto the studs first is the easiest way. Could be a better way but this works for me.

I use two chopsticks as temporary studs, install everything, then replace each chopstick with a carburetor mounting screw.

The part isn’t sold individually. You’d need to buy the whole starter assembly for around $25. You could try to match it from a kit of end cap clips like this one from Amazon. amzn.to/3KSrGDZ

String trimmer pull cord repair ua-cam.com/video/nu-LJt4dAko/v-deo.html Did you see the link in the description to the step by step video?

Was the plastic gear on the pump chewed up? Is the plastic gear on the new pump chewed up? If so, it’s because the metal worm gear on the crank shaft has shifted. You would need to use a long socket big enough to sit over the crank shaft but the same size as the worm gear, then lightly tap it down (closer to the engine) to put it back in position. Doesn’t need much. For some reason they can push outward with use.

@@SHONEY21Z First pump plastic gear was chewed up but second time when it stopped working pump gear and everything else was all in good shape. Also oil lines was clean. I wondered how close worm gear "spirals" should be together 🤔 i tryed to see that gear your video but hard to tell is it different than mine...

Idk if the models are exactly the same or not. One thing I would check is if it has oil and if it does, empty it and look at the duckbill check valve inside the oil tank. It’s against the far wall looking into the tank. Make sure it looks to be in good shape and not broke/malformed.

@@SHONEY21Z oil is ok. Thanks reminding me. I will check duckbill 👍 I also have old jonsered chainsaw. I have owned it 30 years and never had issues with bar oil. It has clutch driven oil pump and also adjustment. That husqvarna crankshaft driven blastic oil pump is kinda new thing to me 😅

I prefer the stihl system personally. Easy to work on and pretty solid built

Check the linked video for a more in depth video

Rock the piston back and forth while pulling. If that doesn’t work, probably have to pull the exhaust off. The rope is likely pinched between the piston/cylinder and sticking out the exhaust port. Appended once or twice to me. Gently force in the right direction usually pushes the piston down enough to free the rope.

@@SHONEY21Z how do I rock the piston back and forth. Through the spark plug hole ?

@@dgjunior68is the clutch still attached? If so, use a wrench on the clutch to move the crank back and forth. By pulling the back cover off, you can see the crankshaft and see what direction you would need to go to get the piston to move away from the spark plug hole.

@@SHONEY21Z YES it is. i had tried that turning it both ways but it is really t in there tight. pull chord won't move either. I will try again tomorrow. thank you.

Let me know how you make out

Glad I could help!

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Thanks for the sub!

I've been using the TimeMaster for several years now. I have a yard that is just on the edge of requiring a riding/zero-turn mower. The TimeMaster has a about a .3 gallon gas capacity and can run about an hour. That being said, for the size of mower it is, the engine is pretty small. One of the things most owners do is eventually change to a stronger engine.

The Timemaster is a gas guzzler with a pretty small tank. And if I let the grass get a little high or it’s a little damp, the Timemaster struggles to mulch and bogs down. I usually cut 2x a week in spring and it’s fine but if I miss and it’s more than 6 days, it struggles and l it is def underpowered in that instance.

@@SHONEY21Z I run a Craftsman YS4500 With a B&S 21HP Intek. I bought it after having a heart attack and couldn't do the push mower thing any more. I got the 21 HP so I could mount a snowblower on the front of it, so I have been running it year round for about 13 years now. I've kept up the servicing on it myself and even made a few modifications (no not ABS lol) and it seems to be running as good now as when it was purchased. I can now do the push mower thing again and have a Mastercraft that Canadian Tire sold quite some time ago (as a friend of mine would say, "It's old enough to vote."). It have a Tecumseh LEV100 engine on it and the guy that gave it to me said he thought the carb neeeded a "kit". I took it apart and cleaned it and after an oil change and cleaning the air filter...It is alive...well it runs good enough to mow the little patch of grass in front of the house (not big enough to call it a lawn). Will run it till it dies, then it can go top the scrap trailer down the road. lol Cheers from New Brunswick, Canada (eh) 🇨🇦

Did you look at the description? I made another video more in depth. Thanks for watching!

Good point. 3 or 4mm pull cord is recommended

Yeah it helps to clean with the blade off, I usually just pressure wash the bottom with the mower on it side anyway, but for demonstration purposes, or for ppl without a pressure washer, I showed using a screwdriver, (brush works too) to get the bulk grass clumps out to protect the deck from rotting

@@SHONEY21Z that's for the video,you were straight forward with everything

No problem 👍

Nice score! Hope the video helps. Check for spark and compression and if it’s got it, fix it up!

It was a fun bike to work on. Other than a little slip in the clutch, it really runs great!