Use an Ink Pen to Fix A Weedeater that dies
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Thank you for watching. This weedeater starts and runs but when you squeeze the throttle it dies. The easiest thing to do is adjust the carburetor using a special tool. But what happens if you don't have one? Well you can use an ink pen as a makeshift carb tool.
I did not think there was a chance in hell this was going to fix my weed eater. I was just getting ready to buy a new one when I decided to give it a try, 2 seconds with a pen and I'm golden. Thank you very much!
no problem
@@HomeGaragechannel
Thanks for the video. I was thinking that it was the H screw that needed adjustment because that affects the high throttle. But you adjusted the L screw for low throttle or idle. Any more words on why that was the problem instead of H screw? Thanks again
What size of carb tool would I need for featherlite fl20?
I totally agree
I was really heading to buy a new one 😄. I felt real like 😑!!!! A freakin pen !!!!!
@@RaspyOB174because L is for low speed, H is for high speed. Only adjust the H if your Wacker doesn't rev to full revs.
My dad showed me the pen trick also but he would heat the end with a lighter and it makes it fit perfectly. Great video.
Thats a great way too. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it
This tip worked perfectly!
I did a carb replacement on an older trimmer. The new and original carbs had th SAME issue as shown above. I bought a new trimmer and ran it for 3 or 4 seasons before it started having this issue. battled it for a couple more years as i only used the trimmer 4 or 5 times each season. Played with choke setting (very finicky setting) once I got it started. Finally found this video and fixed the issue in 30 seconds. SO much frustration just washed away! Thank You!
thank you Mike McEvoy for the comment.
Great video, I had this problem and using a bic pen worked. I put on a bunch of new parts for my weed eater and was so pissed I couldn’t get it started. I didn’t want to buy another tool that would take weeks to get here and this worked wonderfully, thanks for the vid!
thank you Scott Dockstader for the comment I appreciate it
I just unscrewed the two screws holding the primer bulb without disconnecting the gas line. Lifted up and saw a dirty screen filter. Took a q-tip to absorb the excess gas which also removed 99% of the dirty particles then used compressed air to blow out the rest. Screwed it back on and cleaned the air filter and now it runs like new. Gotta love UA-cam
absolutely
@@HomeGaragechannel .
Thank you again for the video, demonstrating how to fix this sort of problem. Of course, I'll give this a try to fix my collection of weed eaters for selling, thank you.
Thank you for the comment I appreciate it
Great idea using the pen👍 I have thrown a couple away after taking all the usable parts off them due to low compression.
That all you can do. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it
@@HomeGaragechannel You could replace the leaking part to fix low compression.
I was given a mid 1980s WeedEater 1400 model in really good shape that would not start. Pull/push only for choke... no bulb at all. I found fuel lines deteriorated and the metering diaphragm needed replacement. The carb is tricky to get out and confounding for an amateur, but the metering diaphragm is easy to feel as a bit stiff and not pliable when exposed. I will install a new one and try again now that new lines and filter and correct fuel mix is ready. Spark plug was decent but replaced. A service shop job would easily be $50-70 and I can do this myself . 2-cycles are not real complex, but you need some understanding and patience... And this guy is methodical and clear as he explains step by step. On a mid 1980s model 1400.... the adjustment screws are marked H, L and are slotted ! So no problem other than a long blade small flat tip driver is needed ... Start at all the way 'in' just lightly and then back out about 1.25 turns each screw and go from there to adjust for smooth and barely rich running at L (idle) and H (full power).
Thank you Doug H for the comment and the Information I appreciate it.
Thanks for the pen tip....after an hour and a half looking on line for ways to adjust screws....finally.....thanks again
Glad it helped
That’s the best video I’ve see out of many,I needed to see the tip of the tool,and you made it clear.Also the make shift pen is also great tip.Thank you.
thank you starship gus I appreciate that.
Great video. Just used this trick to get my trimmer working.
thank you Shaun McDonald.
I was outside all day running in circles… after 3 minutes this got me rolling again… thank you
thank you Ed Dumont.
Good little fix mate I have a full set and very cheap
Thank you for the comment I appreciate it Mick.
Thanks for the video! Just about to throw out my trimmer, but your help saved the day, and I saved time and money.
no problem and nice work.
I've got 18 yrs out of two of these weed eater brand W. Eaters and the 2nd is still going strong and it gets used about an hour a week. Replaced fuel lines a few times spark plugs air filter pull string and string head and primers. Basic routine repairs that happen to all after a given time.
nice, you got your monies worth on them
@FJBsaidcornpop I have this weed eater bought it used I started it and had it on full choke and started trimming forgot to put it on run as it indicates in the instructions it smoked then died now it won't start what could be the problem it wasn't major smoke but it did let out some smoke
I have the same Weedeater
I picked out of trash. I ended up using a electrical wire butt connector with needle nose plyers to turn. Adj screws but I also had to replace gas lines .
Good work. If you we take care of them they can last. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it
I have 3 new weed whackers because of this..lol.i literally used a new on 3 times and it started dying when squeezing throttle..
That's some luck. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it
In my case, the issue was that the rear main seal, or oil seal was having some loss of compression. I noticed that the bolts that hold the back plastic seal, were loose and needed tightening. In addition, the seal was not seated and the gasket for that seal was as well loose. That solved the issue of a stalling engine for the weed eater.
fantastic diagnostic work and thank you Nune Cookie for the comment.
I just found the same weed eater during big garbage day, brand new! doing the same thing when pressing the gaz, did this, IT WORK! Free weed eater hell yeah
thanks for the comment and nice haul.
I came here to find the location of the adjustment screws and as a bonus got a tip tor the tool, thank you.
no problem and thank you Bob Loblaw.
Thanks, the pen trick worked for me and ordered the tool just in case, thanks again, appreciate sharing the knowledge!
Glad it helped!
Back at the end of the '70s I bought my father the weed eater brand weed eater. After it was a couple years old My father every spring would have to take it to the shop to get it worked on and it would last throughout the summer. If I'm not mistaken it lasted close to 20 years before my father went and picked himself up a new one.
Touch on what you were saying about the special screwdrivers. If you are a prime member you can get a good set of these specialty screwdrivers for less than $10 and comes with either a bag or a case to put them in. After watching a lot of your videos and some from other UA-camrs is how I found out that you could adjust the carburetors. I was always told that they're sealed because of the government.
Let me say this about the set I purchased from Amazon. For the price the quality of those screwdrivers is unbelievable. I can honestly say I don't know how they are able to stay in business selling them at such a ridiculous price. My only complaint was with packaging. Every one of the screwdrivers which I purchased the 10 pack were all wrapped up in individual little baggies. I felt as far as the environment and recycling that was a little too much. I know that they don't want them banging against one another in transit but I would say they could come up with something better. I had a nice little pile of plastic once I filled up my case.
Like always I did enjoy your video and as always I made sure to hit the like button. Look forward to watching another video.
I appreciate your insight and the information. Thank you David Frank
I had big trouble with gas powered , which led me to start buying premixed fuel. I've learned a lot from tearing them up. 😁😁. I hope to successfully repairing one someday. 🤗🤗😂
Good luck with it
I was given a weed eater because it would start and die, hope I can get it to run
Thanks for the video
no problem and good luck. If you remove the carb and find the black metering diaphragm hard and not extremely flexible, I would just replace the carb as they aren't expensive for an aftermarket one.
@@HomeGaragechannel ok,thanks
@@davehall2160 no problem
I've ran a Murray weed eater with a OEM carburetor on it and a curve shaft Craftsman weed eater with the same carburetor on it as well and the same thing to another Craftsman weed straight shaft string trimmer
very nice, what kind of fuel do you use?
Nice tip to use a pen. I had not seen that before. Good job brother.
Thank you Dave for the comment. It was just an idea.
use mild heat to soften the pen end and THEN press it on!
I use to use a feather light weed eaters but they don't last me very long but I get my money worth out of them when I use to run them then I ran Bolens weed eaters and I ran Craftsman weed eaters as well and I ran Echo Husqvarna and Stihl
I agree with you
Nice idea. Most weed whackers I work on have the old walbro carbs that have 1 flathead adjustment screw . Why they changed it I don't understand.
They change it to try and stop people working on them due to environmental reasons.
Thank you Ben Turner for the comment I appreciate it
@@themowerman I believe you are correct. Thanks Mick
That’s awesome. Now I know what to do next time, thank you 😌.
You’re welcome 😊
This is a small world when we look at it. Here is a crazy story. That machine is old as dirt. So happens 4 days ago guy next door put exact one in trash. Said he brought a Bolens curved shaft ( junk ), at Walmart. Said thing all at onece started and dies ( old machine ). Well, not that I need more projects or junk, but I took it lol. 2 days later returned it. Says what is this. I said a working weedeater. One pull fires up and runs. Verdict- course people in their bad gas. Lines all white and carb clogged. Now I did ajust carb first ( with the tool because much easy way to do it ). And that brung it back to life. However, I suspected more to the story is why it acted up. So I rebuilt carb and changed them nasty lines. Any event yes, the pen trick is where I started. That got old and got tool. Good vid.
Thanks and good work. I appreciate the comment.
Finally found a fix with this video. Thank you!!
Glad it helped!
Great info. Question, can a bad coil stop the engine from powering up.?? Is not advancing.. ?? Same symptoms.. No adjustment on these carbs. Can get to low, not the High. Thinking coil is not advancing. What ya know. ??
The coil unfortunately doesn't advance in timing. I would consider replacing the carb, spark plug and clean the spark arrestor screen.
I was just given a poulan P1500 in really good shape. It just needs a rebuild kit wich cost 35$ and it will be like new again.
good luck with it. I hope you get it running again.
Genius. Worked like a charm.
glad it worked out.
I call them bic lighters because when they run out of gas, you cannot get them to ever run right again. Generally after a few years the fuel lines rot and fall off. I pick them up all the time and fix them up. For a few dollars I can replace the lines , then resell then.
Oh they are bic pens. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it
It worked! Thank you!
you're welcome and thanks for the comment I appreciate it
I have a carburetor off a trashpicked weedwacker with a dead ignition system. The bic pen didn't _quite_ work, but the larger "gamebit" bit in my chinese screwdriver set worked a bit better.
nice adaptation
This is a awesome tip fixed mine in about 10 minutes thanks
Glad it helped
Works. You rock!
Thanks for the comment I appreciate it
I wish mine had the exposed screws like this one. It has a Walbro barrel style newer carb. The high speed is buried under the primer bulb and takes a “micro d” tool that I was very lucky to find. The low speed is on top of the barrel like usual but I almost didn’t see it because it is very small and just looked like a brass plug.
yes they can be a pain getting to the screws. If you replace the carb with an aftermarket one the screws are uncapped for easy access. thanks for the comment I appreciate it.
Mine was an Echo 2620T. I got it last year and it was set pretty rich on the high but I wanted it to break in and it wasn’t overly annoying. I thought the carb would have the plastic and brass plugs like the 225’s do with the slotted screw behind them but it didn’t and I couldn’t see anything with my 50 year old eyes.I couldn’t find any vids on it but finally found a post on one of the forums about the “ micro d” tool made by Echo Shindaiwa. Only found one store that sold it ( they’re not supposed to) and kinda expensive. I have always loved 2 cycles and have played with them since I was a kid and had a Cox dune buggy 40 years ago.
Nice buggy. Yes sometimes they don't even come with the hidden screws anymore so you might want to buy an aftermarket one because they will have the screws uncapped.
Never t6hrew anything away but maybe gave away after a fix and the pen is a GOOD idea! Blessings
I thought so, just figured It would work in a pinch
@@HomeGaragechannel A-PLUS!
Hey man I just learned something a big thumbs to you I will remember that one
Thanks and no problem
@@HomeGaragechannel h
Thanks for the great video. Unfortunately mine will run just fine but dies out of nowhere after a couple minutes then starts right back up and dies again after another couple minutes.
I'd check the vent in the fuel cap, or your tank vent. If that's okay, I'm going to say carb.
You can use a piece of fuel line for the same bodge. It's tricky but will get you out of a pinch
Nice I hadn't thought about that.
Yes I’ve thrown out several because they wouldn’t run. Now after watching this video I regret it. I almost threw out a Stihl but I’m glad I didn’t. After a few adjustments it’s going strong.
very nice Tom G. and thanks
Pen trick is pretty cool. Thanks.
No problem! Thanks for your time.
Or you clean the spark arrestor if that doesn't work and adjust the carb if that doesn't work throw in the trash because it will need a carb you can check amazon
Thank you for the comment I appreciate it
Thank you for the comment I appreciate it
I got a carb, fuel lines, 3 extra primer bubbles, spark plug and...
..2 air filters and 2 fuel filters for 16 bucks on amazon and it was here the next day!!
I picked up a basically new looking ryobi that runs but dies. Paid $5 . Using your lesson to adjust it tomorrow
Hopefully it works. If not a carb is only about $10.
I bought a new Ryobi 4 cycle, maybe I used it a total of 5-6 hours and am experiencing the "die off when full throttle" effect. I'll try that adjustment screw thing when the sun comes up.
I was skeptical about the pen use. But my wife "donated" a Bic. I slightly ground down the side of the plastic pen tube to fit easier into the carb. Unbelievable - I now runs excellent after about half a turn on both. Frustration GONE!
nice work.
Awesome video and informative. What does the black pin carburetor screw adjust? Thank you
can you reference a time stamp in the video so i can see what you're talking about?
@@HomeGaragechannel in this video you didn't mention it but it's the black philips head screw directly above the one that you adjusted with the pen. Thank you
The Featherlite is a great weedeater, - they are Poulan - Husqvarna based if you trace back far enough, and a very good performer. I have 2 here in New Zealand. One of them is having the exact symptons as on this video and I have tried this same procedure as well as clean spark arrestor but makes no difference. Will try a carb kit next, although carb looks good inside.
Yes the carb is usually the culprit. An adjustment will help but rebuilding or replacing it usually takes care of it
Genius. Trying the pen trick.
good luck with it!
I have a Ryobi and this is recently the problem I had with it after switching the bubble.
I have the same one. I hope you have more videos.
I sure do
Thank you for the video !! Can turning the L screw too much make it run lean ??
yes It can, I wound't turn it too much.
I jave two trimmers one which wont start. The other has the same issue you had. I bet this will fix both. I ordered a $10 toolkit off amazon. I’’m post another comment after.
excellent. The one that starts and had running issues, has high success rate but the one that won't start, if you can't get it started, will need servicing or be replaced.
FML I recently got rid off mine an it was doing the same now I have a homelite straight shaft that I'm semi rebuilding off to Bunnings tomorrow new primer bulb sparkerlater plug an grease an then will have a new best hahah
good luck to you
Now there is a useful hack!
I thought so
I have the same set of those carburator adjustment tools great video thanks
Thank Tammy Deluca for the comment I appreciate it
Pretty much the same symptom is a broken gas line in the tank .I would try to pick up the screen first look to see if the line didn't rot off if the lines are Ok then by all means adjust the carb but it your putting 87 ethanol gas in it chances are the gas lines are shot
Thank you for the comment I appreciate it
@@HomeGaragechannel I just wanted to point out it isn't always the carb before they get themselves in the realm of the unknown look for the simple things first before advage guy goes cranking on the adjustments with no clue what they do
@@David-kq9vp gotcha thanks for the help
Thanks.This saved me money.
Glad I could help
Wouldn't though it away l would fix it and enjoying your videos
Thank you Frank Hopper
Working on tuning up an FL25C right now. CanadianTire sells fuel lines in a kit but I need to go back and get another 8" or so of 3/16" (the 1/8" isn't tight enough for the primer-bubble return line back into the gas tank. I'll definitely be trying the Bic Pen adjustment as I don't have the splined tool you refer to. Thanks and will let you know if I can get it working again.
Got her working again! Great. Thanks for the Bic Pen tip.
No problem and it works better than expected
@@jeffchapman8992 nice work. Glad it worked out for you
Same as a Stihl dolmar
My last 2 new ones out of the box I had trouble with...one or two uses and the same schit...going back to electrics and buying a new one if it pukes on me....I Think thats the whole industry...my first weed eater from Menards lasted 8 years....the ethanol in fuel should be outlawed....tried making my own e-free gas but it got real messy and lots of byproduct. The ready mix fuel was about 7 bucks a quart then...not sure what it costs now...
ethanol gas has definitely not done small engines any favors.
I have this same trimmer it will idol whith the choke on and will not take eney fuel only idol put when you take the joke off it shuts of completely.what can I do I have 4 of these that different folks gave me pretty much same problem.all help would sure be appreciated
The carb is slowly reducing its fuel delivery over time most likely cause the diaphragm is beginning to harden. You can either replace the carb or rebuild it. Or you adjust the carb for more fuel to tie you over this year.
@@HomeGaragechannel it will idle with the choke all the way down but when I move it up to the next setting and give it throttle will die soon as I do that .iv been watching your videos I went yesterday and got me some of those bic pins I was going to try that and see how that went and I really do thank you for your come back
Hey can u help me to adjust the valve on a cub cadet push mower 173cc /6.76 ft-lbs OHV thanks
I would have to make a video for that. It's not hard but easier to show than write down.
Thanks for your help
I have same issue in effco hedge trimmer TG2650xp
Very difficult adjustment urgent make video for this brand 🙏
Thanks, if I can get the same brand, I will.
@@HomeGaragechannel i will wait thanks
no problem
I wonder if the access vibration would cause the L and H screws to move slightly. Most cases is that true?
No I don't believe so. They are not easy to turn.
I tried adjusting the carb screws-didn't help! Took the carb apart and inspected, blew it out-didn't help! Put in a new spark plug-didn't help much! Are there points and condenser on this model of weedeater?
no there are no points or condenser
Thanks dor the video man! Mine kinda do the same thing but mine idles and if I go slowly with the trigger it works but if I do it fast it dies
it could definitely do with a small turn on the screw close to the engine on the carb.
@@HomeGaragechannel thanks man
@@kazekagetilo no problem
Does that Brand trimmers head always spin? I have one I’m repairing and before I rip the clutch apart I wanted to see, it sounded like in the video the head on this one was constantly spinning too
to keep cost down, cheaper trimmers do NOT have clutches so the trimmer head always spins. You can test this out by removing the spark plug and turn the trimmer head by hand in the correct direction and someone standing at the engine could watch the piston move up and down.
@@HomeGaragechannel thanks for the clarification, that’s what I was thinking but wasn’t sure.
@@Outdoorsful-living anytime and thanks for your time
No but want to use my featherlite as a outboard for my mini boat....can I add a clutch and what kind to my featherlite...
I've never added a clutch to a weedeater that didn't have one. It would probably be easier to just get a different one that already had a clutch to begin with
Many thanks bro
You are very welcome.
Awesome thanks I'll try it
no problem
had this problem , along with fuel issue. seems to run out of fuel. checked lines ,ok replaced carb, ran better, adjusted mixture screws, and started to act the same way as it did befor I replaced the carb, what did I do wrong??
Did you examine the fuel filter?
@@HomeGaragechannel all new filter, fuel lines and carb and even spark plug. adjust mixture runs nice then just boggs and shuts down, will restart and just repeats the symtoms.
@@HomeGaragechannel gas cap leaks from the vent, would this have any affect towards my issue. ??
@@josephfreeman6083 did you check the spark arrestor screen?
@@josephfreeman6083 yes its only there to allow air to vent into tank. If gas is leaking then it could prevent that from happening
This machine looks just like my mcculloch but different color,mine has on/off switch above the throttle lever,i've heard that mcculloch arent very good ? & most ppl say theyr'e crap,never had any problems with it so far 😊😊
Excellent I hope it keeps working for you. Thanks I appreciate the comment
@@HomeGaragechannel so are they really as bad as popular opinion suggests?
In my opinion they aren't bad machine at all. I'd like to have one if I could find one.
@@HomeGaragechannel im in victoria australia & i got mine from bunnings which is a hardware retail chain australia wide,mine is about 4+ years old & doesnt get used a lot.
@@neilfroggycrompton2466 thanks for the information.
I have a trimmer with a walbro carb..After running for 20 mins or so the adjusting screws vibrate inwards..then starts to bog down..then a quarter turn out on both screws and its fine again for about another 20 mins of run time, until they vibrate in again..I've been carrying the adjuster tool with me..any ideas on a correction? or than a carb change?Thanks
I've never seen adjusting screws that loose before, and most times they vibrate away, from what the are screwed into. I would consider replacing the carb.
The idea is good, but you don't show which screw you are adjusting, what direction you turned it or how much
very true. its hard to determine how much I'm turning because the pen doesn't positively lock to the screw. if i used the correct carb tool then i could safely say how many turns im making.
I have a echo gt225 weed eater and the bulb won't suck in gas can the plastic white peace be bad
possibly, I would replace the carb and fuel lines and fuel filter and that will definitely fix the issue
I got one on the way carb that is.
@@johnharkins2162 okay, let me know how that goes.
I’m about to throw away 2 trimmers because of this problem. I hope it works 😩 if not I got to go buy a new one ((again))
Hopefully it works out for you
What needs done if you have to keep it at full throttle or it will die?
I would suggest replacing the carb. That's the easiest way.
@@HomeGaragechannel what might you suggest for MTD/Troybilt mp479 from looking around the past couple weeks, they keep putting on worse carbs that aren't adjustable. Is there a better one to put on than a direct replacement?
@@jackpelton if you're asking about replacing the carb for a different one that is adjustable I'm sorry to say I've never done that.
@@HomeGaragechanneltry simply adjust the idle screw
awesome tip.
Glad it was helpful!
Works awesome cheers
thank you!
I have the exact opposite problem with my weed eater could this fix that too
Its worth a shot
Get the right mixture tool. It lasts longer. Keep it on you while you do yards to adjust the mixture as needed.
Yeah but you can't use it in an emergency as a pen.
This is the same problem I'm having with my chainsaw. It idles fine but doesn't rev. I'll screw with the carb when the parts I ordered come in
Thanks let me know how it goes
@@HomeGaragechannel Will do! I'm excited to get her fixed. My dad said if I could get 'er running I could have it. I'm sure you can figure out the rest, lol.
@@QuackDealer21 I hope so
Hi can you plz tell me where I can buy parts in South Africa in Pretoria for my sthil bush cutter I need piston ring and carburetor gasket
unfortunately I cannot.
Use an exacto knife to trim the inside of the pen for a better fit.
thank you for the tip
Why the custom screw head anyway? Prevent idiots (example: me) from screwing the adjusts up?
yes you are correct
@@HomeGaragechannel Nailed it!
Speaking of which, this is quite common on old radios. The radio stops working, the person opens it up to try and fix it, finds and tweaks the alignment points, and screws it up even more.
It uses gasoline or gasoline + oil ? thanks u
Gasoline and oil mix
Yes someone did and I got the weed eater off side the road and it ran
nice haul
I trash pick trimmers, replace the rotten fuel lines and rebuild the carburetors and scavange parts off them. I've been running the same trimmer for 30 years now, lol.
very nice work!
Yes I had 2 brand new troy-built trimmers that I could not get running through one away and gave the other one away
we can't save them all.
Mine has seized any suggestions on how to unseize it.?
Do you mean the engine or the screws?
I have a weed eater every time I use it It dies after 10 -15 mins.and the motor is so hot can see smoke in spark plug,Thats why I can’t finish my lawn.
are you mixing your own fuel or using premixed fuel from a can? also your carb seems to be running lean so it needs more fuel. its basically sounds like its overheating.
I'd like to find how to make the string recoil???
are you saying your pull rope won't retract backing the cover?
Yes I have
thank you Mary Scott
Saw this right after ordering the tool lol
the tools are worth it.
Mine has opposite problem. Won't idle (stalls) but will run with the throttle depressed.
usually if that happens, it means that theres not the right amount of fuel being delivered to the engine , either too much or too little, I would suggest replacing the carb as it's the easiest way. otherwise you might be fiddling with the screws for awhile with some frustration.
@@HomeGaragechannel It's a brand new carb off of Amazon. Sounds like not enough fuel at idle; I'll try adjusting the metering screws once I find a bic pen. Thanks again!
no problem