Earthquake M605 Trimmer setup, and working review with a surprise in the bushes.
Earthquake M605 setup and working review. Needed another tool to work on the property. Zero turn is too big for the up close work. Also much easier then a handheld trimmer. Great tool that family has even borrowed for clearing overgrown yards.
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Just purchased Earthquake trimmer after watching your video and very pleased needed a trimmer to do the yard at my cabin it worked great. thanks for making the video
@imperfectfarm3436
2 ай бұрын
I appreciate that, still loving it and it started first pull this year and went right to work.
Man. It's hard to start because you have the cutter engaged !
@imperfectfarm3436
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I figured that out later. Used to my mower that needs the handle pulled to start.
I had no idea these type of machines existed….am thinking bout purchasing. Thank you for your review
@imperfectfarm3436
3 ай бұрын
I still love mine, pulled it out of the shed and it started on second pull.
Good video, thanks
My Earthquake was the best purchase I ever made in my own personal war against weeds, baby trees, and prickly vines. It goes everywhere and doesn't mind bedrock sticking up out of the field. The worst thing that happens is you replace the cable, which is easier to do than a weedwacker.
@imperfectfarm3436
Жыл бұрын
Yeah I am happy with it. I use it mostly for cleaning up the fence line and getting to tight places that the mower can't fit. Oh and rough terrain.
FWIW: I bought one in 2015 from Menards. Other than usual maintenance (oil change, spark plugs, lube) and one cable line to the clutch, it has performed beautifully. Starts every year, keeps my fence line clear. I'm 70-year old female and have no trouble starting or using it. BTW: he said he was going to read the instructions, then didn't.
@Danesft
21 күн бұрын
There's a diagram on the side of my mower saying exactly how to string the line AND its in the instruction manual. Once again, he should read the manual.
@imperfectfarm3436
14 күн бұрын
@@Danesft I'll look on the side of the mower, I've done it enough now to remember how to do it. But that is a good tip thanks.
Bought one this year... Starts easy, trims well, and has enough power to do what I need it to do. Paired with my Stihl fs56rc, my rock pile of a yard hasn't defeated me, yet lol
@imperfectfarm3436
3 ай бұрын
Yes still love mine.
You don't hold the handle down to start it, that engages the trimmer lines. Mine works fine.
@imperfectfarm3436
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I am used to a lawnmower requiring that, I realized it later after thinking about why do I need to hold it since the cutoff switch is separate.
ibve got that almost exact same one, but it is a bit older, and with a viper 150cc engine, so a teeny bit smaller, but it runs great and I love it. Hope you do too, what is ur 11 month follow up?
Would you have any idea how to change the mower head?
Be careful operating around loose wire. It can violently pull the trimmer from your hands with enough force to break an arm.
Nice, it's a giant weed wacker.. Also great at finding metal wire..😂
@imperfectfarm3436
Жыл бұрын
Yes it can be used as a metal detector as well.
@Josh47X
Жыл бұрын
@@imperfectfarm3436 Metal Collector!
How does this compare to a 50cc brush cutter? I am really considering this type of mower for efficiency but something is holding me back. Will I be able to push it on rough terrain or does the terrain need to be flat?
@imperfectfarm3436
2 ай бұрын
I push mine over rough terrain and it works well. There have been a few times that I could see a self powered one would be nice, but then you get more cost and heavier to handle. I don't have much that is flat and even around here.
I got rid of every one of those stupid gas cans like that and went back to the old ones. They spill less.
I get a lot of grass wrapping around the inside between the shaft and mower head. Have to stop frequently to get it out. Do you have this problem?
@imperfectfarm3436
Жыл бұрын
Yes that happens to me as well. I did lower the drum to make a lower cut and it closed that opening. Seems to work better now and stays cleaner.
@Danesft
21 күн бұрын
I've used mine for going on 9-years. Everytime I replace the trim line I go ahead and clean out the weeds wrapped around the shaft. It's almost always after I run through Johnson grass...
I'm looking at the Earthquake string mowers now. Please tell me the reasons you decided on the Briggs and Stratton engine over the Viper engine? TIA
@imperfectfarm3436
11 ай бұрын
I wasn't comparing engines in this decision, however my model does have the Viper. I was looking at reviews comparing the string mowers based on feedback and also price. I had looked into the DR string mowers and comparable but more expensive. This does everything I need, I do wish it was self propelled but that would have pushed it beyond the budget as well. I did get a spool of Cyclone Desert Extrusion CY155S3 .155" x315' Commercial Line that is so much better then the type that comes with the model.
@michaeldavis6550
Ай бұрын
@imperfectfarm3436 Briggs & Stratton today are junk & have plastic carburetors. Who makes viper & is the carburetor plastic as well?
Where can I purchase the cord? I have that machine and need new line! Thanks much !
@imperfectfarm3436
Жыл бұрын
This is what I bought and it works really well. Cyclone Desert Extrusion CY155S3 .155" x315' Commercial Line Red
What do you need to wear rubber gloves for it’s really not needed
@imperfectfarm3436
Ай бұрын
Mainly for dealing with gasoline, don't like the smell on my hands.
Out of curiosity, how often do you have to adjust the belt?
@imperfectfarm3436
9 ай бұрын
I've never adjusted the belt, hasn't been an issue.
😢😮 how much it's the Trimmer I want to buy one to ahhhhhhhhhhh!????
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Take 2 lol
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is this face mask a mandatory when you use EARTHQUAKE trimmer? Just asking for a friend...
@imperfectfarm3436
10 ай бұрын
No, however I have had bad grass allergies and the mask helps contain some of that. I actually just mowed today with my zero turn and wore goggles, hearing protection and a mask. I probably looked like an alien but with being end of season it kicks up so much dust that it creates a dust cloud.
😢😢 remember children safety first don't play with flammable gas ⛽...
Do not buy this this is a scam they have it set to low on rpm and won't tell you how to adjust governor
@imperfectfarm3436
Жыл бұрын
Hmm. How do you mean? The RPM's were more then enough for cutting down anything except mature blackberry vines, they more or less were like cables and just wrapped around the spindle.
@twagner6155
Жыл бұрын
Governors have been on small engines since the '60's at least. The governor lever is there to limit the revs because small engines are not made to rev too high so you can avoid destroying the engine. It's on the left side if standing at the handle. You can take a wire and add a few more RPM by putting one end of the wire in the spring hole and the other end in something that won't move, pulling it back toward the handle. Mine is fine where it is and works.
@braddemoss8208
Жыл бұрын
I have this exact model, and I’m delighted with it. The RPMs seem to be more than enough for Rose Of Sharon, maple, mimosa, and elm saplings as well as overgrown grass and thistle.
@imperfectfarm3436
Жыл бұрын
@@braddemoss8208 I'm still loving mine, it can get it to places the mower or zero turn just can't.
@markcollins5026
Жыл бұрын
@@twagner6155man, I zip tied the governor on my minibike for a little more top speed, that was 3 years ago and still runs fine !