Echo GT200R Trimmer starts, but won't stay running
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- Опубліковано 17 лют 2022
- I made a mistake in the video, At 10:36 I mentioned that I turned the L screw, But unfortunately I proceeded to turn the H screw instead. I should have turned the screw on top of the Carb, which is where the L screw is. It still made a slight improvement, but I wanted to mention that I had made a mistake.
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Thanks for watching. This Echo trimmer has been in my storage for years, But it still runs, but won't stay running.
This video is meant as entertainment, always practice safety. - Авто та транспорт
I made a mistake in the video, At 10:36 I mentioned that I turned the L screw, But unfortunately I proceeded to turn the H screw instead. I should have turned the screw on top of the Carb, which is where the L screw is. It still made a slight improvement, but I wanted to mention that I had made a mistake.
You’re a stand up guy. I would make way more mistakes.
thank you Andy Becker
Thanks for the videos it has helped me a lot throughout the months that I’ve been working on small engines
no problem
Good idea. Best to always be upfront to admit and mention your mistakes. Good on ya!
Any Echo is a good choice but an older one is the one i would want. I worked on a friends Echo trimmer and it was a pleasure to work on
I see what you mean, new is great, but the older ones were even better
I could not get mine to run, until you showed me the needle locations. Now it will Run and Idle. THx) for vid.
no problem and thank you fleamine.
I love echo products I work at an echo dealer and I have to say there product is are heavy duty robust and easy for the mechanic to work on
I happen to agree with you , always worth fixing these.
Nice repair, good replacement of fuel lines and picking up that the shaft wasn’t in the housing.
thank you Rick Thelian.
I love the older Echo equipment. Fixing this machine was definitely worth it.
Agreed!
I have the same trimmer I have been using it for years and I didn't think there was an adjustment for them ! Wow now I know thanks for that 👍 I would do the repair because of how reliable this machine is !
Glad I could help!
I purchased a similar machine last summer for a few dollars and it was the best decision I made, it has been running like a charm. Prior to that I had purchased a new one for a lot more money and kept returning it to the store since it didn't run well, until I returned permanently and bought the used echo. The used echo parts feel much stronger and better built. Thank you for showing us how to do the compression test, and the rest of repairs.
no problem Pedro Gonzalez
Excellent video. I always try to fix to older machines if not completely worn out. Also Echo is the best out there and easy to work on. Thanks
no problem and thank you Waterman One.
I made a mistake in the video, At 10:36 I mentioned that I turned the L screw, But unfortunately I proceeded to turn the H screw instead. I should have turned the screw on top of the Carb, which is where the L screw is. It still made a slight improvement, but I wanted to mention that I had made a mistake.
I agree with you. Nothing can beat some of the older models.
absolutely
I learn a good bit from your channel , I also like how you narrate everything straight to the point ! Good job !
thank you Derrin Eckelmann.
I enjoy all your videos from all the different small engines you fix and bring back to life. I also agree that echo makes a great product. I am currently having a problem with my Echo SRM 210 straight shaft trimmer. About a week ago I noticed it was not running correctly and noticed the fuel lines and grommet were deteriorated. since I have had this trimmer for many years i figured it was time for some maintenance. So a went down to my local shop and bought new fuel lines and a Zama carb rebuilt kit. After changing all and restarting the Echo trimmer it started up fine. I was actually very lucky that it did not have to adjust any of the high or low screws since it revved and idled fine. But when it is warmed up and I shut it off and try to restart it, but it will not start. I tried chocking and un-chocking the trimmer and nothing. I took out the spark plug and it was a little wet from fuel. I tested for spark and it had spark. The only way I can restart this warm/hot engine is if replace the spark plug with a spare I have that is perfectly dry. It seems that after it warms up and it will not start if the plug is wet. Not sure what is causing the plug to get wet after shut down the trimmer. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
luckily you've given us a lot of information to work with. I'm guessing the engine is flooding, on hot start up. Are you giving any throttle, when doing a hot start? If so, I would try, without the throttle
@@HomeGaragechannel Thanks for your quick response. I have tried it with no throttle and wide open throttle with the same outcome, no start. It appears the engine seems to be flooding when I shut it down . I am thinking it could be something with the carb flooding the engine when I shut it off. Again I appreciate any suggestions.
Larry
no problem,
Echo? Always worth giving it a shot and trying to fix an older model. Just something about their NO QUIT attitude. My echo trimmer is 26 years old now and I only had to replace the metering diaphragm. (Hope I didn't jinx myself.) Awesome video as always, Home Garage.
thank you A Patterson.
Great video, i personally like repairing the older equipment hi e me alot of satisfaction when it's running great and makes me snicker when i see the ads for new equipment that I don't have to shell out the big bucks
me too , thank you Bruce Markham.
Absolutely best decision is to fix if one has the ability to do so. This machine may not have the perfect compression but may still last a long time. Great job. Thanks for the video's.
Great point! thank you D Butler .
I was planning on fixing my own tonight! Great timing!
Perfect!
I would have pressure/vacuum tested the engine before messing with the carb. If your crankcase does have a leak, you only temporarily bandaged it.
I do like seeing people fixing anything old instead of throwing it away. Kudos for giving this line trimmer a renewed life.
I appreciate your time watching and comment.
Absolutely fixing the older one. I did that for a family member that got frustrated and threw his (out of frustration) because it wouldn't start. The carburetor itself was broken in a couple of places. The main problem was the hard molded plastic piece that the throttle cable went into was busted, I probably could have jerry-rigged it but instead I got a $20 Chinese knockoff carburetor and just replace the whole thing. The package came with extra fuel Purge bulbs which it also needed, along with new fuel lines and a filter within 20 minutes or so his old beat-up echo was running like a scalded dog again 👍
nice work! I would have done the same thing as well. thank you Dwayne Collins.
Honestly, I love my echo trimmer for how it starts, first pull, every time. Even though it’s a curved shaft, the fact it runs so good and that I’m not that tall, make it perfect for me.
nothing wrong with a good curved shaft especially from Echo
your videos are so helpful I highly recommend fixing up a Kawasaki line trimmer. they might not be the most powerful but the power out put is shockingly good. keep up the videos
thank you Moo Zuke
Nice trimmer. I like simple repairs like these.
Me too!
Great video, Echo is a great brand and I'd go with fixing up an older model, nice work!
Agreed!
I honestly probably would not be able to do the stuff I do with out this chanel, thank you home garage
no problem and thank you for watching!
Great video. I normally buy new everything, but have got a few free blowers or trimmers like this one that just needed a small amount of fine tuning.
thank you Matthew Bingham.
Good video as always. I had noticed that mark on the shaft was a little odd/off but didn't think anything about it. When you adjusted it and as soon as you started it I could tell right away that that was the the fix... lol
I have to agree on the fixing this if it cost you very little to no money to get this piece of equipment along with fixing it as you know the brand new ones can cost upwards of $1,000.
I agree Rob Kercheval
Once again you are The man 😎 got another machine back in running condition 👍
Thanks 👍
@@HomeGaragechannel you are welcome young man 😎
Awesome tip on the drill bit technique. Can’t tell you how many pick sets I’ve ruined.
Glad it was helpful!
Worth it! Great video
Glad you think so!
Excellent video
Thank you very much!
Usually it’s expected for a trimmer or blower to have around 75 to 100 unless it’s very Smokey or low in power I generally wouldn’t worry about it I rebuilt a pb 250ln echo and it had 90psi after the rebuild
I think rebuilding that pb250ln was well worth it. thank you Hunter 747
Out of all the gas weed trimmer I have, Echo are still my favorite. Echo SRM210 (same as above just stright shaft) is my go trimmer, get more usage than Echo 225. Echo trimmer seem to have the right balance of power, comfort, and weight compared to other trimmer including Husky/Stihl/Hitachi trimmer. Carb+fuel line delivery seems the be the most common issue with Echo trimmer typical of 2 stroke issue, rarely see Echo trimmer with blown engine.
I feel the same way about them. thank you Mickey Kim
In 2020 i bought a new echo trimmer, it's à GT-222ES i love this machine
very nice.
I like Echo products also one of my personal trimmers Is a Echo and I agree I would have tried to get this running also its a nice machine there
I like them as well, very well built and weighted,
(Wow). I learned something watching. Your videos are excellent, with clear explanations, and wonderful up close views of what you're doing. Thank you for making & posting this video. td\.
thank you Tony D.
Good job. Slide those fuel lines all the way up on to the barbs!
absolutely, wouldn't want them to slide off some how.
Great cheap fix! 👍🏻
My dad has an echo trimmer, now i think he should have gotten the multi tool attachment, for one the engine is a little bigger and that’s great for the attachments, but it also has a better reliability. When coming to a more demanding job.
that makes sense.
Definitely worth fixing. There's a reason you don't see these on the curb as often as newer, cheaper models. Tool like this will last forever if you take care of it. Also, maybe these older Echos just run a little different than I expected, but it sounds like it needs a little bit more carb adjustment. Seemed to be bogging when trying to rev it under load. Might wanna play around with that LSN a bit more.
yes you are right, I was going to revisit it, when mowing season came back around. At the time of repairing this one, it was very cold, so I would like to retune it, when it gets warmer.
@@HomeGaragechannel Makes sense, that should certainly help get a more accurate tune. Not like you need it in the winter anyway, lol.
agreed.
While you were working on the carburetor you mentioned the adjustment screw on the throttle shaft as the high speed screw, but that is the low speed adjustment, and the other screw on the side of the carburetor is the high speed adjustment.
I made a mistake in the video, At 10:36 I mentioned that I turned the L screw, But unfortunately I proceeded to turn the H screw instead. I should have turned the screw on top of the Carb, which is where the L screw is. It still made a slight improvement, but I wanted to mention that I had made a mistake.
I really like Echo. They seem kind of overlooked amidst the pro crowd going after Stihlvarna & backyarders grabbing up the less expensive hardware generic brands
Echo is my choice too
I've got a really old Echo SRM-302B-DX, it's nearly all made from metal, all the covers and even the guard.
I like those, is yours all orange then?
@@HomeGaragechannel Yes it is, with a silver muffler guard, it came in a job lot of non runners and it now works great and cleaned up nice, in very good condition. I've also got a really old Robin brushcutter that I've had for about 20 years (at least 30 years old) that I still use. Only ever put a new recoil spring and on/off switch on, never even cleaned the carb.
very nice, I really like the design of those.
It’s definitely worth fixing it🙏👍🙏👍🙏
thank you RayFpv, I appreciate it .
Hey bro I personally think that fixing an older trimmer is better than buying a used newer model because I believe that they perform better than most of the newer models.
thank you Ramadin Sookhoo.
@@HomeGaragechannel you're welcome bro. My Stihl 025 chainsaw will be 32 years old this year since my dad (God rest his soul) bought it and it's still going strong. My Stihl 280 trimmer is approximately 20 years this year and my BG56 leaf blower is about 5 or 6 years old. I never had any major issues with any of these tools just a minor servicing now and then and that's it. I believe that once you take care of your tools / equipment they will last you a lifetime.
Love the echo trimmers, interested to see if the compression changed any after running it a little.
I might have to check that, thank you for the suggestion.
The L screw is the one on top and the H screw is under the purge bulb. You might see if the compression is higher now. I’ve noticed that 2 cycle engines that sit for extended periods don’t have enough residual oil in them to get a good reading. Seems to be running ok.
thanks
@@HomeGaragechannel Love your vids. You are straight to the point and no BS. The camera work is awesome and I like that you film outdoors. Thanks from Wichita Kansas.
I appreciate it Andy Becker
I’d fix one of those old Echos any day!
I completely agree with you
Awesome
thanks !
I’ve got that exact model, as well as an extremely old and rare SRM200 from the 1980s or 90s. The SRM 200 though is in desperate need of a carburetor adjustment, could you do a video on how to adjust the idle screws on a walbro carburetor to get it running properly?
I can, but the adjustment will not apply to your specific machine, Due to variables like wear, and condition .
Good idea to fix it. If you still want a new one you could sell this one or give it away.
thank you Lambert Klein, still making my mind up.
Looks like a keeper to me...didn't really cost nothing to fix...and you've had it how long ?....lol..
See you on the next one Cheers 🥂🥂🥂🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
thank you Rodney Brand.
Cool! So when you bypassed the purge bulb is it choke on - engine off? Thanks
the choke is off, you're just using the pump on the carb, to move fuel up to the carb
Great Video. Do you have any repair videos on riding lawn mowers. I have a poulan pro and when I go to start it I hear clicking sound. Battery is charged and mower has GAS.. Thanks for your assistance
I do have some, try using an automotive jump pack, to help "jump" it. and if it works then the battery is good, but not strong enough to start the engine.
Stihl has all was been my choice of small chain saw or trimmer
they are definitely better than most things out there
So on the metering diaphragms how can you tell when ordering them which ones has the short stem in the center versus which ones have the longer Center stem? What different part numbers
sure, if it's hard to tell from the Picture, just ask the seller,
Could you pls tell me the O.D. of the replacement line you used in this Vid. I've heard the cheaper fuel line kits sold online they don't use qlty fuel line so I'd like to assemble my own but I'm not sure what size the lines are ereplacementparts says the return line is 3mm x 6mm and the pick up line measures 3mm x 5mm very confusing as to which size fits best. I'm not trying to have constant fuel leak issues I'd like to do it rite the first time. Any advice is appreciated. Thnx
the fuel line O.D. I used was 3/16"
Yes I agree HG fix the the old one..👌
thank you Steven Chandler
what is the proper spark plug gap that you would suggest for a brush cutter? love your videos!
well I think it's subjective but somewhere between .025" to .030" would be okay with me.
@@HomeGaragechannel thanks!
Echo stuff is the best. i have a bunch of it.
thank you Shaffer Small Engine Shop, and I've been enjoying your channel lately too.
Great video plobem I have tintan strummer works well then after 15 minutes stop you know why
I would look into the fuel cap, or the tank vent. Otherwise, try replacing the spark plug, as It may be failing.
I thought the high speed adjustment is below the primer bulb
I think you're right!
good job friend congratulations. a question how old is this machine?
I would only be guess, but probably over 15 years old
@@HomeGaragechannel a true relic. If I had one I wouldn't sell it.
Hello i have a question about one of my weed wackers. It’s a Stihl fs 131r and it won’t stay running even with a new carburetor. I changed the fuel filter, checked the fuel line for any air leaks but it’s all well and the seals are not leaking as well. Any ideas on what i should check?
so it starts, and then immediately dies, or does it idle for a bit and then dies? I would confirm that the Fuel is fresh, and if it's not, mix up a fresh batch. I would check the spark arrestor screen for a blockage, Then remove the air filter, for a test run
@@HomeGaragechannel it literally stays on for like 1 or 2 seconds, the fuel is fresh, spark arrestor is clean, and even took the air filter off and nothing
What type of 2 stroke oil do u use ?
it's not name brand, but it's full synthetic, I get it from my big box store locally.
Does anyone know if i can change heads on this model i want a bump feed head?
yes you can
what does the h screw do
it's for adjusting the fuel delivery "while" holding down the trigger. meaning it's for fuel adjustment at High engine speeds.
"I just don't like spending money," wish my wife felt the same.
I hear ya.
Mine starts but the throttle doesn’t work. Any ideas ?
does the throttle move and then return back to its normal position or is the throttle stuck? if it's stuck, then it's either a cable problem or the throttle plate on the carb, is stuck closed.
Where could I get parts for echo trimmers?
at Ereplacmentparts dot com
Mr. Home garage, i got a question, if engine compression is low(or not good enough), will it cause the engine not to hit the high rev? Its a gt-225(echo curved sharft trimmer) btw, recently new carb and spark plug
it can. It would have to be around the 60 PSI range. Have check the spark arrestor screen?
@@HomeGaragechannel yes i cleaned recently
then I'll go with the compression being the problem.
@@HomeGaragechannel if it is, theres no fix, unless getting a new engine?
it's either that, rebuild the top end of this engine.
What editing software do you use?
I recently bought a Mac mini, about a year ago, and I was going to use Final cut, but I realized the iMovie, had all the features I needed.
@@HomeGaragechannel You do a great job!
Yep fix it up than buying one brand new as it works out like a better deal etc.
I completely agree with you
How do you find all the free yard equipment
I search the "Free Sections" of popular websites.
@@HomeGaragechannel can you name some just so I can get a start on it. I love working on small motors. Thank you
craigslist, Facebook
@@HomeGaragechannel appreciate it
no problem
It’s hard to beat a $2.10 trimmer!
you got that right.
The engine will behave differently if it has no load on it as you can see here, as soon as the trimmer head got working again it sounded like it was slightly bogging. Although I am sure that you know this.
you are very perceptive,
Yes sr
thank you Robert Yearian.
@@HomeGaragechannel yes sr
Hey
hey
I'd go with the cheaper older model if the compression was good to very good. Otherwise, I'd go with a new Echo with a 5 year warranty.
great choice!
FIX IT ! Echos are worth fixing
yes you're correct about that. thank you Paul E. Maurice.
I'm first again
wow very close between you and Appleex.. both say the comments came at the same time.
@@HomeGaragechannel wow
first
thank you Appleex
Good vídeo, I hace learned some
thank you!
Still like the old Echo sound.
me too!