Hammers are fantastic tools! People look confused when I say I use hammers during oil changes and while doing tire work! Thank you for sharing and stay safe.
Can’t believe your timing. Just picked up same unit from neighbor and it needs the repair to fuel lines this is exactly what I needed. I opted for the repair kit due to lack of my experience. Very pricy. Thanks much
I totally agree with fixing the plate any way you can before purchasing a new one. How frustrating it must be to tell the owner what caused the problem and then to see him do the same thing. Anyway you diagnosed the problem and fixed it. Great job. Thanks for the tips and videos.
ECHO IS THE ONLY OUT DOOR POWER TOOLS I TRUST.. SINCE IVE TRY ALL OF THE NAME BRANDS ..MY BROTHER HAS LOTS OF THEM TOO DATING BACK TO THE MID 1980S ..AND THEY STILL RUN! WE RUN STABLE GAS TREATMENT IN OURS ..AS WELL AS THE ECHO GAS MIX ..KEEP UP ON the maintenance, trust me .they,ll last your 40 yrs or more
Thank you for a indepth tutorial!!! I would have tried to get the metal air filter part back in to shape like you did. Perhaps would have used a press or small c-clamp first to maintian metal choke cover and press in to being flat. That's just me. However, your hammer method did the trick faster. Either way the end result took care of the issue. Much appreciated video!!! 🤩
I now have 3 of the SRM 225s. One of them has a brush blade mounted on and other other 2 are just for trimming. They all seem to be pretty reliable. Just done yearly maintenance on them
Just got a srm-225 echo for free, my neighbor put it next to their garage for the scrap man, the fuel tank was empty and I don’t think it has ran in awhile but I’m hopeful that I can get it going again
100% would have bent the choke plate back as you did...maybe in a vice...no need to buy a part if it can be repaired...I am also cheap like you! (Plus if you are doing it for $ it keeps the cost of your repair down and expedites getting it back to a customer if you're not waiting on parts you're not likely to have on hand)...another great video...cheers!
My srm 225 turns on but dies after about 10 seconds. The screen is clean, I even learned how to remove the brass cap so that I can adjust the carburetor but it still turns off. I don't know anything about this stuff so I just saw a couple of videos on how to replace the spark plug and hopefully that's all I need to fix. I don't think it's a year old yet that's why the screen was clean. How often should you change the spark plug? I guess it depends on how often you use it. Thanks for the videos.
@HomeGaragechannel Thanks for replying. I don't know why I was not notified you had replied but I went and replaced the spark plug which did not look too dirty either. It started up and revved up stronger like new but it still turns off. I even adjusted the carb once again but that didn't help either. Thanks for your videos. My brother in law's trimmer looks like it's in worse shape. His won't even start. I'd like to learn how to fix mine before I even try to fix his. Yeah, I'll see if replacing the diaphragm does the trick. Thanks once again.
100% would have tried to bend it back. I thought of possibly setting the metal piece in a vice and gently pressing it back. That's all I got. lol Thanks Home Garage
I noticed not only are you extremely thorough in your investigation and repair you clean it up to look brand new. What solution do you spray it with and then rinse it off? It cleans beautifully with no scrubbing or hassle!
Thank you…seems like most of the issues with my 2320t are the exact same. Question tho, is it a possibility tht too big of a carb (think it’s from a 25cc unit instead of a 21cc) on said trimmer would cause it to not run at full throttle (potentially to rich)?
I have srm 230, recently had locked on me, piston has small damage on the tip, should I consider replacing the half top with piston n rings? After opening n putting back together I got $100 psi out of it. N runs but dies pretty quickly.
Hey HG watching this video I found two free GT225 much like the SRM's jthe own was having such issues with them both starting he went electric . I pretty much knew from the first look that the fuel mix was to heavy on the oil . He is a neighbor so I told him and he did not care he wanted them gone . Short story dumped old fuel rinsed out with gas then used my premix from husqvarna . One started right up and once the fuel ran threw it ran great the other would start but not go full rpm . I did not see any adjustment screws on this echo carb so I bought a new carb and same thing (I check exhaust screen before all this) compression on both over 120 psi tested to see if I had vacuum leak nope plug is new also . Where do I go from here ?
hmm. the carb is adjustable but they hid them. A new carb, works for a "new" engine but sometimes it won't work without a slight adjustment. Also, failed attempt to start a trimmer will also flood it, making this even more difficult
@@HomeGaragechannel ok it is not flooded it starts on second pull ad idles great just will not get to high speed I have looked all over the carb where would the adjustments screws be at on this carb? I can almost say for certain the high end needs adjustment . You will have to forgive me I work on larger machines lawn tractors and push mowers trying to learn how to fix the trimmers chain saws and such . Your videos are great on all the two cycle engines and mower engines .
Hello Hg it,s me again mayve you rember me,but what do i do when my trimmer goes full gas whenever i start it,like i go to it i use the correct fuel start it normaly but when i start it it just goes full gas on any choke position and no choke even if i squezze the handle it doesn,t stop so please tell me how can i fix this problem.
Hey HG, I have a question. I've been using some Tygon-style line in a few of my machines, and for some reason, it keeps getting hard and shrinking so that it doesn't seal anymore where it comes out of the tank. It does this very quickly, maybe even within a few weeks. I do use ethanol fuel, but it still shouldn't be doing this so quickly. I add a fuel additive called quickare, maybe that's doing something? Do you have any ideas what's going on? Thanks a lot!
the additive is only to keep the fuel, usable not from harming fuel lines, and diaphragms, My suggestion, Is to use Real Tygon line, but it's about 3 times the price of the Tygon "like" line.
So replaced fuel lines and bulb and works good HOWEVER started right up but after idling for 5 second it quit. Started up slow to accelerate and quit at idle again. So need your help
iv got a ryobi 4 cycle trimmer that seams like it wants to go full speed but as soon as you press the throttle it cuts out iv tried adjusting the L screw and it dosnt change anything do you know what this could be?
If I was to buy a new one, I think I'd have to go with a echo over the stihl because I just like the design better with the speed feed head and the price difference. All my equipment is free stuff and I gotta say older ryobis have earned My respect. Abd yes I would have tried to fix that plate because well thats all it needed.
@@joshuaguenin9507 I did I put one on one of my old ryobi 740rs but I was just saying if I was to upgrade, which I won't anytime soon, that I would rather buy one that is the way I like it.
I would just fix the metal plate, once I was repairing a Honda line trimmer that my auntie used to own & when I had the fuel lines reversed it wouldn't even run !
@@HomeGaragechannel Ok, thank you so much! And btw good job on the trimmer. I just got a bolens bl110 from my grandpa and she runs great after a carb rebuild and fuel lines replacement along with a good ol' cleaning.
@@HomeGaragechannel Do yo have a video reference for trimmers that die out for no absolute reason? Starts, runs just fine, for no reason.... dies. Starts right back up... dies again within a few minutes
@@HomeGaragechannel I found it lol, it was from watching one of your videos a couple days ago and come to find out(from what you mentioned), the fuel line was on the wrong side! lol I had it on the filler side not the back. Works like a charm
@@HomeGaragechannel neighbor hasn’t run it in years. When I picked it up we noticed the fuel leak. So started with that. Primed and started really good. Looks new
It’s nice to know that it’s not just me who forgets to reconnect the spark plug! Thanks for keeping that in and for the video
no problem and thank you Catcha Cow.
Love my PAS-225! Most reliable trimmer I've had by far.
I would agree with you.
Great fix. I would absolutely fix it like you did. Echo is my favorite brand for trimmers.
thank you Brian King.
Echo does make good equipment
thank you J S LAWN CARE
Hammers are fantastic tools! People look confused when I say I use hammers during oil changes and while doing tire work!
Thank you for sharing and stay safe.
thank you Dwayne Madsen.
Can’t believe your timing. Just picked up same unit from neighbor and it needs the repair to fuel lines this is exactly what I needed. I opted for the repair kit due to lack of my experience. Very pricy. Thanks much
no problem
I totally agree with fixing the plate any way you can before purchasing a new one. How frustrating it must be to tell the owner what caused the problem and then to see him do the same thing. Anyway you diagnosed the problem and fixed it. Great job. Thanks for the tips and videos.
I know right, oh well
I have the same one..Echo is awsome..bought mine at home depot in 2016....never had any issues. I feel Echo is the best trimmer..
thank you Stephen Eggert.
ECHO IS THE ONLY OUT DOOR POWER TOOLS I TRUST.. SINCE IVE TRY ALL OF THE NAME BRANDS ..MY BROTHER HAS LOTS OF THEM TOO DATING BACK TO THE MID 1980S ..AND THEY STILL RUN! WE RUN STABLE GAS TREATMENT IN OURS ..AS WELL AS THE ECHO GAS MIX ..KEEP UP ON the maintenance, trust me .they,ll last your 40 yrs or more
I was kind of surprised you used all clear line as those deteriorate faster than the black ones. Great repair. Keep them coming.
thanks
New base plate = WAIT. Fix = NOW! It’s a no brainer for me. I only replace parts after my repair attempt fails. Great job.
thank you Bruce Coleman.
Thank you for a indepth tutorial!!! I would have tried to get the metal air filter part back in to shape like you did. Perhaps would have used a press or small c-clamp first to maintian metal choke cover and press in to being flat. That's just me. However, your hammer method did the trick faster. Either way the end result took care of the issue. Much appreciated video!!! 🤩
oh yes the press idea , is an even better idea! thank you Mr G.
I now have 3 of the SRM 225s. One of them has a brush blade mounted on and other other 2 are just for trimming. They all seem to be pretty reliable. Just done yearly maintenance on them
very nice collection
Hey bro what's up? Nice simple repair video bro. A couple of smacks from a hammer and boom, you're back up and working again.
you got that right, a smack, for a smack.
Nice job, I fix anything I can before purchasing new items. Thanks
that's a good idea
I had mine for 10 years but lost it in the garage fire. Got a new one hopefully it’s still as good as the old one.
as far as I know, the new ones are still good too.
Great that you saw that carb plate was the issue
thank you Robert Mailhos.
@@HomeGaragechannel you are welcome young man 👍😎
Nice repair and preventive maintenance👍🏻 I definitely would've done as you did and bent it back.
thank you Aaron Powell.
Just got a srm-225 echo for free, my neighbor put it next to their garage for the scrap man, the fuel tank was empty and I don’t think it has ran in awhile but I’m hopeful that I can get it going again
nice hopefully you can get it working
I agree no matter what brand if you take care of it then it will usually last and work good for a long time.
agreed
You did it the way the majority of people would of is my guess, another great video.
thank you Ed Rodrigues for your time and comment.
100% would have bent the choke plate back as you did...maybe in a vice...no need to buy a part if it can be repaired...I am also cheap like you! (Plus if you are doing it for $ it keeps the cost of your repair down and expedites getting it back to a customer if you're not waiting on parts you're not likely to have on hand)...another great video...cheers!
thank you Kirk Leaper.
My srm 225 turns on but dies after about 10 seconds. The screen is clean, I even learned how to remove the brass cap so that I can adjust the carburetor but it still turns off. I don't know anything about this stuff so I just saw a couple of videos on how to replace the spark plug and hopefully that's all I need to fix. I don't think it's a year old yet that's why the screen was clean. How often should you change the spark plug? I guess it depends on how often you use it. Thanks for the videos.
sounds like a carb replacement would be the next choice for me.
@HomeGaragechannel Thanks for replying. I don't know why I was not notified you had replied but I went and replaced the spark plug which did not look too dirty either. It started up and revved up stronger like new but it still turns off. I even adjusted the carb once again but that didn't help either. Thanks for your videos. My brother in law's trimmer looks like it's in worse shape. His won't even start. I'd like to learn how to fix mine before I even try to fix his. Yeah, I'll see if replacing the diaphragm does the trick. Thanks once again.
hey quick question, what chemical or spray do you use before you rinse it with water?
I use a degreaser from Harbor Freight.
Great quick repair 🙏👍🙏👍
Thank you RayFpv.
100% would have tried to bend it back. I thought of possibly setting the metal piece in a vice and gently pressing it back. That's all I got. lol Thanks Home Garage
thank you A Patterson.
I was given a 225 and a 230. both from the same person who didn't want repairs. both had hardened metering diaphragms.
very generous of them.
I noticed not only are you extremely thorough in your investigation and repair you clean it up to look brand new. What solution do you spray it with and then rinse it off? It cleans beautifully with no scrubbing or hassle!
thanks, I use the only degreaser Harbor Freight sells.
Gotta love them Echos
Absolutely
How did you learn to work on small engines? It seems you have professional experience. Great video btw.
no professional experience, just watching videos on here for a long time.
I'd do just like you did and you know if you can't fix something with a hammer it has to be an electrical problem. BLESSINGS!
Thank you Lewie McNeely
@@HomeGaragechannel U 2!
You can clean a trimmer like this? Is that Simple Green you are using?
no it's a degreaser
do you find thrown out equipment and just store them until you've made all the videos on a piece you could?
that's typically the idea. find them, keep them fix them, and keep making videos, then sell them.
Shows some people see their yard care equipment as indestructable, which is not the case. I would have done your trick.
you make a good point, maybe they feel the same way, about how "great" it is that they don't need to even secure it, in their truck.
@@HomeGaragechannel hopefully you charged them for the repair
I have three different trimmers. None of them has a spark arrestor. I live in Sweden so i guess it's different components in different markets.
yes it looks like the rules are different there. thank you Dodgy Malaka for the information
The plug boot was off a simple boo boo 😊
Try to fix knowing I could buy another if needed.
I would definitely try to fix the plate first. As you've mentioned about yourself, I'm cheap!
nothing wrong with that.
Hi what did you use to clean the weed wacker im just instead because mine is very dirty
for the dirty spots, I'm using LA Awesome cleaner, and for the really oily spots, I used the degreaser from Harbor Freight .
Thank you…seems like most of the issues with my 2320t are the exact same. Question tho, is it a possibility tht too big of a carb (think it’s from a 25cc unit instead of a 21cc) on said trimmer would cause it to not run at full throttle (potentially to rich)?
to be honest, I'm not sure.
After installing fuel lines started and ran normally but died at idle after 10-15 sec. Echo dealership said replace carburetor. Do you agree?
with the information I've been given, yes.
I have srm 230, recently had locked on me, piston has small damage on the tip, should I consider replacing the half top with piston n rings?
After opening n putting back together I got $100 psi out of it. N runs but dies pretty quickly.
I would replace it.
What do you use to clean the equipment. It come up so shiney.
I use a degreaser from harbor freight. Just don't leave it on there too long.
Yes you fixed it like I would have.
thank you Gary Lollman.
Hey HG watching this video I found two free GT225 much like the SRM's jthe own was having such issues with them both starting he went electric . I pretty much knew from the first look that the fuel mix was to heavy on the oil . He is a neighbor so I told him and he did not care he wanted them gone . Short story dumped old fuel rinsed out with gas then used my premix from husqvarna . One started right up and once the fuel ran threw it ran great the other would start but not go full rpm . I did not see any adjustment screws on this echo carb so I bought a new carb and same thing (I check exhaust screen before all this) compression on both over 120 psi tested to see if I had vacuum leak nope plug is new also . Where do I go from here ?
hmm. the carb is adjustable but they hid them. A new carb, works for a "new" engine but sometimes it won't work without a slight adjustment. Also, failed attempt to start a trimmer will also flood it, making this even more difficult
@@HomeGaragechannel ok it is not flooded it starts on second pull ad idles great just will not get to high speed I have looked all over the carb where would the adjustments screws be at on this carb? I can almost say for certain the high end needs adjustment . You will have to forgive me I work on larger machines lawn tractors and push mowers trying to learn how to fix the trimmers chain saws and such . Your videos are great on all the two cycle engines and mower engines .
here's a link to a video I made, and the carb adjustments I had to make, the carb is practically that same. ua-cam.com/video/FAnk9lIUe3U/v-deo.html
@@HomeGaragechannel ok it starts and idles fine do you think the exhaust itself might be clogged up ?
Found adjustment they really do not want you messing with it
How do you buy your metering diaphragms in bulk. Amazon? And what is something else other than fuel lines that should be bought in bulk
thanks, yes I buy the bulk packs off amazon, along with fuel lines, primer bulbs all three varieties.
@@HomeGaragechannel thank you. You got me started on small engine repairs because of your videos. I appreciate the help
Hi can you tell me the size of the common fuel line for trimmers? 3mm inside dia? thanks
the OD is 3/16" not sure about the ID.
Hello Hg it,s me again mayve you rember me,but what do i do when my trimmer goes full gas whenever i start it,like i go to it i use the correct fuel start it normaly but when i start it it just goes full gas on any choke position and no choke even if i squezze the handle it doesn,t stop so please tell me how can i fix this problem.
If It was mine, I would check to make sure the throttle works, and if it does, I would check to make sure the carb was installed correctly.
Hey HG, I have a question. I've been using some Tygon-style line in a few of my machines, and for some reason, it keeps getting hard and shrinking so that it doesn't seal anymore where it comes out of the tank. It does this very quickly, maybe even within a few weeks. I do use ethanol fuel, but it still shouldn't be doing this so quickly. I add a fuel additive called quickare, maybe that's doing something? Do you have any ideas what's going on? Thanks a lot!
the additive is only to keep the fuel, usable not from harming fuel lines, and diaphragms, My suggestion, Is to use Real Tygon line, but it's about 3 times the price of the Tygon "like" line.
@@HomeGaragechannel ok thanks, I'll look into the real tygon!
no problem
What cleaner did you use to clean the string trimmer?
it's a degreaser from Harbor Freight.
I would have used the hammer also to try to straighten out that bracket to fix the choke lever nice echo trimmer
thank you Turningwrenches85
@@HomeGaragechannel your welcome.
is it OK to run Truefuel in an Echo trimmer or a Stihl trimmer or do I have to use some other mixed fuel?
I wouldn't have a problem with it.
Great tips
Glad you think so!
So replaced fuel lines and bulb and works good HOWEVER started right up but after idling for 5 second it quit. Started up slow to accelerate and quit at idle again. So need your help
does your primer bulb fill up with fuel? did you confirm the direction of the fuel flow before starting it?
@@HomeGaragechannel yes fills up fully
I used kit so it was a plug and play install air filter looks like new spark arrestor was clean
iv got a ryobi 4 cycle trimmer that seams like it wants to go full speed but as soon as you press the throttle it cuts out iv tried adjusting the L screw and it dosnt change anything do you know what this could be?
thank you LJ, I would adjust the valve lash, and if that doesn't work, replace the carb
@@HomeGaragechannel I will try that thank you for your help
no problem
Came out great 👍
thank you PeterBocca.
If I was to buy a new one, I think I'd have to go with a echo over the stihl because I just like the design better with the speed feed head and the price difference. All my equipment is free stuff and I gotta say older ryobis have earned My respect. Abd yes I would have tried to fix that plate because well thats all it needed.
you can buy a speed feed head and put it on almost any weedeater
@@joshuaguenin9507 I did I put one on one of my old ryobi 740rs but I was just saying if I was to upgrade, which I won't anytime soon, that I would rather buy one that is the way I like it.
I see your point.
that's true.
thank you G Machine.
I would just fix the metal plate, once I was repairing a Honda line trimmer that my auntie used to own & when I had the fuel lines reversed it wouldn't even run !
was it a 4 cycle then?
What brand of degreaser do you use? I need some of that stuff.
it's the degreaser in the big bottle at Harbor Freight.
@@HomeGaragechannel Ok, thank you so much! And btw good job on the trimmer. I just got a bolens bl110 from my grandpa and she runs great after a carb rebuild and fuel lines replacement along with a good ol' cleaning.
no problem and good work on the bolens.
Install the echo speed feed bump head, then do the bolt bump mod, and this turns into a monster beast of weed eater.
very nice!
I can't find a carburetor for a echo 2520 blower do you know were i can find one.
did you look on amazon?
@@HomeGaragechannel yes i only one's for echo 250l
It'll be on marketplace within a month. I'll be getting that one soon lol
you never know.
@@HomeGaragechannel Do yo have a video reference for trimmers that die out for no absolute reason? Starts, runs just fine, for no reason.... dies. Starts right back up... dies again within a few minutes
no I don't but there are only a few reason for that to happen, carb, tank vent, or an engine issue.
@@HomeGaragechannel I found it lol, it was from watching one of your videos a couple days ago and come to find out(from what you mentioned), the fuel line was on the wrong side! lol I had it on the filler side not the back. Works like a charm
nice work and thanks for the watch
Gracias.👍👍👍
no problem
why dosent mine not work it has lots of conpressshon and park it has fuel but it wont start
it could be flooded with fuel from attempts to start it, next time try staring it without the choke and full throttle
Square peg, Round hole, 🔨 beat the tar out of it!
Al Bowman.
Forgot to mention did complete service. Plug, fuel filter, spark arrestor. Didn’t touch carb. It’s a PAS 225
how did it run before you but the parts on?
@@HomeGaragechannel neighbor hasn’t run it in years. When I picked it up we noticed the fuel leak. So started with that. Primed and started really good. Looks new
fantastic job!
thanks again.
Great video, I would've just used a hammer to fix the metal plate like you did.
I like using the hammer, lot of frustration is released, thank you WildeFox.
I usually replace any part that's broken
that's the best choice.
Some people don’t care about their equipment at all. A huge shame!
I know right.
Echo srm 225 run great for 20-30 minutes and then start to run rough and lost power
I'm guessing the carb is out of tune.
I would have done the same thing as you did hitting it with a hammer it's. Quicker and cheaper. Than going to. Run down that. Little plate .
thank you Micheal Bridges.
👍🏾
thank you William F.