When Free Isn’t Easy: Repairing a Weed Eater That Won’t Start!

I picked up a free Featherlite XT200 Curved Blade String Trimmer by Weed Eater, but this little trimmer managed to keep me humble.
I hope I didn't bite off more than I can chew with this little trimmer, as it's the first 2 stroke mini-engine I've worked on, with a diaphragm carburetor.
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Join me in my journey learning how to repair, and resell, these little single piston engines.
Electrician, turned small engine repair, and Canadian UA-camr.
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chapters;
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:48 - Beginning Diagnostics and Disassembly
00:04:45 - Carburetor Disassembly
00:09:03 - Subscribe
00:09:13 - Back To Video
00:12:45 - Ultrasonic Cleaning
00:16:14 - Carburetor Reassembly
00:21:07 - AND Plans Change
00:22:17 - Test Running Trimmer
00:23:40 - Carb Kit Came, But Plans Change
00:24:23 - Carburetor Amazon Kit
00:25:53 - Air Filter Reassembly
00:27:12 - Carburetor Install
00:29:43 - Air Filter Oiling And Install
00:31:01 - Rear Cover Removal
00:32:36 - Handle Disassembly
00:32:53 - Engine Removal
00:34:38 - Muffler Removal & Cylinder Inspection
00:37:05 - Cleaning The Engine
00:38:05 - Pull Rope Replacement & Housing Cleaning
00:44:09 - Gas Tank Cleaning
00:45:16 - Start/Stop Switch & Engine Reinstall
00:48:27 - Handle Reassembly
00:49:41 - Reinstalling Fuel Tank And Rear Cover
00:50:39 - Routing Fuel Lines
00:54:50 - Adding Fuel & Testing Purge Bulb
00:55:51 - Outdoor Testing
00:57:33 - Cutting Some Grass
00:58:53 - Final Thoughts
00:59:19 - END

[@toddosterhout9866]

Great job Mike! I would turn the idle down slightly. The head shouldn’t spin at idle

[@Mike-anic]

Thank you! It was a really exciting moment when the engine fired off..
I don't think there's a clutch on this particular model, as the head even turns when just pulling the cord, and springs back when turning it by hand .