Fixing A Craftsman Trimmer That Someone Gave Up On.

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Thanks for watching. They had given up, on this trimmer and after working on it, I realized why.

[davidhufnagle]

I've had one of these for 14 years, and it just stopped running. One of my back screws was loose. A couple turns and now it runs. Amazing! Thanks for the video!

[xman]

From a person that knows absolutely nothing about motors, thank you. Mine had the same problem and I was able to fix it myself.

[nick_nt]

Last week I bought two trimmers at a yard sale for a reasonable price, both have identical motors and carbs like in this video but are much older. One of them is having the issue presented on the video, and I'm confident that I can get both of them running like new again. I am thankful to have learned valuable information from you.

[nattofirstofthefermented]

I have a slightly newer model of the same trimmer but with no electric start. Last winter I was doing a long session of blackberry chopping and noticed I ran out of gas really quickly. I blamed myself for not putting the gas cap back on, but it seemed okay. Then it wouldn't start anymore. I blamed my gas mix, which should have also been okay (and has never hurt my chainsaw). It was only 4 months old and I got it so cheap at Lowes that I didn't want to pay anyone to fix it. I watched so many videos and ended up replacing the carb, spark plug, filter, gas cap. Still nothing.

I wish I found this video earlier. I took off the plastic back and sure enough there were signs that the back had loosened and that's where all my gas went.

Thank you so much!

[christopherchang]

I ain’t gonna lie we had one of these and used it to do 8 lawns every 4 weeks
and it lasted 4 years before it finally said No Mas. I ain’t even complaining it definitely did the job but getting it to start was always a hassle, even after installing carbs plugs and filters!
Another great video as always keep up the great content!

[jasonmurphy]

Thank you for your in depth analysis and great advice ! Had a loose cover on my Homelite leaf blower held in by four torx bolts. Tightened them all and it fired on the first try ! Has been running great for several weeks now . Thanks to you I have learned that if a 2 cycle isn’t sealed properly, it won’t run. 😊

[lewiemcneely]

I've never seen this either but I've never been this far into an 2-cycle either as far as internals. Glad you found the trouble! BLESSINGS!

[Cjewell]

Edit- well now I see it's not getting any fuel in the lines or bulb. Now gotta see what's causing that. Maybe replace lines snf bulb or just the bulb?


My craftsman gas trimmer only wants to start on choke but dies when I
Give it fuel. So that's why Iam here. I figure I'll start with the gas and filters. Unless anyone has some suggestions? I figure it's like a car you just have to work down a list of possible causes. I've never messed with a trimmer much but I guess im about to learn. I like fixing my own stuff I've fixed my car, washing machine, dryer and many other things so I'm grateful to ppl like you that make these videos! Some of us don't have a ton of money to blow buying new stuff or money to pay to fix things

[Turningwrenches]

Usually half the time for a 2 cycle equipment is either the carb, fuel issue or the diaphragm on the carb for it non running or somewhat running . Nice work getting it going again 🔧

[tonydavila]

I have that same trimmer with that same Issue (It won't stay on), now I feel confident working with it. Thank's for this Video... 👍👍👍👍👍

[unicornsteaks]

I bought this trimmer and edger attachment about 5 years ago. Always rand the 50:1 premixed fuel. Still running strong.

[jasonlawrence]

I also bought two weed wackers identical to the one in this video at two separate garage sales one last year and one the year before. The first one I got guy said he replaced carb and fuel lines but still wouldn't run and it was for the same reason. The loose screws on the starter. The second one just needed new fuel lines, primer bulb, filter, and carb cleaned. Both have worked great ever since.

[wlcmetomcyds]

i just found a trimmer on the side of the road today in a trash pile, I came to this video for ideas. thanks for the info.

[fordodgeyt]

You and your videos helped me repair an abused mower

[FrankRuiz]

I own the exact same trimmer.. Got it at Lowe's years ago but the only thing I've done differently is I added a Shakespeare bump feed head and I use true fuel every other fill up and for the end of the season.

The True Fuel seems to make my 2 cycle equipment last season after season.

[RussellBooth]

I only experienced a similar issue about 22-23 years ago as an apprentice where Ryobi wasn't giving us much training when it came to servicing line trimmers as a service agent.

My manager who had over 40 years of experience in repairing power tools as well as rewinding electric motors was stumped when a line trimmer wouldn't start, he followed Ryobis advice & replaced the carburettor but it wouldn't start after 8 hours of trying to figure out what was wrong with it.

He said that he may as well let me have a crack at it so he handed the job over to me & I thought to check the gasket which was sandwiched between the cylinder & the insulator block which is fitted between the cylinder & the carburettor on a brand new machine ?

The gasket was surprisingly damaged when it was fitted at the Ryobi factory so I ordered a new gasket, fitted it & the engine started & ran right away !

[ramadinsookhoo]

Hey bro what's up? This was a fairly easy repair and I also learned that even though the trimmer had problems staying running, it was partially the carburetor problem. I am happy to see that you resolved this problem quickly bro.

[diggerman]

Yes, those trimmers blown that o ring constantly and the models without the electric start they tend to eat out the plastic seal with the shaft

[Bolerome]

I have seen this particular problem a few years ago. Almost comical when you finally figure it out. I have one that was very similar to this, that I am working on now, that is more internal.Found out that the rings were sticking, and soon as I pulled the piston one of them broke. So hoping for a solution with new rings. I know exactly what you mean by picking up one that is clean. Sets off all kinds of alarm bells for me. That also make the challenge even more interesting, to know someone else couldn't get it to run. My turn, now. Love watching your videos, very helpful.

[john_duncan]

I just killed mine today. Popped the chain off the pole saw attachment because some metal was near where some vines were. After putting the chain back on the thing wouldn't fire up, So I smashed the whole thing into about 5 different pieces.