Many KZreadrs need to follow your style: Get to the point, demonstrate with proper dialogue and make the audience part of your work. So well done, thank you.

@adamthelawnguy228

Жыл бұрын

They especially must not skip how to both disassemble and reassemble, cuz ive seen some of the channels just explaining what to do then edited, boom! Next... wth

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate that Doc Palazola.

Your narration is absolutely on point. Good pace, very clear speech. You let the audience see and hear the symptoms without any music or shaky camera. Good video as always, very consistent format!

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

thank you 7eis, I appreciate it.

@mariov3786

Жыл бұрын

The “Bob Ross” of small motor reviving art. Love it!

The way you diagnose and find the problem is strangely satisfying.

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that .

@extrarockersworld8271

24 күн бұрын

Stihl as long as you put the right fuel in it and clean it they will last for years¡

As my trimmer aged I changed from .095 to .080 line,helped an old engine immensely.

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

that's great advice

Great detective work. For sure, I thought the problem with this trimmer was that the carburetor was out of adjustment. I'm sure dad is proud. 😊👍🏿

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

you know I thought was going to be, but he didn't seem that concerned with it working better.

@paulanderson2464

Жыл бұрын

@@HomeGaragechannel With lower power, your dad won't get stones thrown into his legs...but won't get done trimming before lunch...its a tradeoff lol

Clearest fault-find so far!

That was an interesting diagnosis. I can’t believe that little build up would effect the engine that much.

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

I know, I was quite surprised myself, thank you Growing Little Country Homestead.

Awesome patience, I've never seen something like that, that is definitely strange. To answer your question, I'd keep the spark arrestor. I really like to keep my equipment the way its supposed to be. Great video 👍👍 can't wait to see what else you have in store for us..

@soundsforsleep674

Жыл бұрын

lmao . dont listen to this guy

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly Thank you Gary Allen

@garyalensr

Жыл бұрын

@@soundsforsleep674 don't listen to what guy??

@garyalensr

Жыл бұрын

@@soundsforsleep674 I've learned so much from Home Garage, and because of him have been able to fix my own equipment

@lucasbergfors9446

Жыл бұрын

Same here :]

Impressive video because I may need to look at my exhaust a bit closer next year during our growing season. I only found your videos this year and your channel has quickly become one of my favorite small engine repair channels.

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

thank you Paul Castillo.

This exact kind of video is what teaches people the most. Multiple causes diagnosed and even a 2nd look can find the overlooked problem. Good job 👍

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

thank you Kentucky Cornbread.

You narrate a complicated subject well sir. I fixed Lawnboy bricktops in 1985 to keep them running in the field. What is checkers to some is chess to others. Thank you. You put on a great show.

@HomeGaragechannel

9 ай бұрын

thank you I appreciate that

The same exhaust port issue was identified on my fs38, thanks to your vid. Thanks!

@HomeGaragechannel

9 ай бұрын

No problem 👍

Yeah, I never would have clocked that. It's such a small reduction in outlet size, but it made so much of a difference. Great video as always!

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! thank you Uncle Ned.

I probably would replace the spark arrestor with a new one then clean and keep the old one. However this taught me a good lesson to look beyond the obvious. Great find and repair. Thanks for the videos.

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

it taught me the same lesson.

Thanks, same trimmer was having issues like that, and I did that now my trimmer has the power like it’s brand new

@HomeGaragechannel

2 ай бұрын

no problem and you did a great job fixing it.

I was surprised when you took the arrester out the 1st time & did not start without the arrestor for a test. I've seen you test the motor that way before in other videos & do it myself now..Keep up the great videos!!

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

actually I was being kind to my next door neighbors.

Great pick up on the Spark Arrester I’m sure hat last point of blockage and drilling out a little would help will help many persons.....

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

thank you Rick Thelian.

Like the modification you made! I had a flat screen clogged on my echo earlier in the year. I cleaned it up and put a small hole in the screen just to keep it from losing power when I'm out on the job, but I'm thinking now that the better plan is to set aside a day to tear down and inspect/correct half way through the season. Well done on the vid...

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

thank you Paul Anderson.

I havent really seen any stihl trimmers out in the wild, but ive seen them so frequently on your channel, i didnt even know stihl existed until i started watching your videos

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

I didn't know about them until about 7 or 8 years ago, I really wasn't paying the much attention to lawn stuff either. thank you That One Fox.

Great job, Home Garage. This trimmer benefited from a good cleaning.

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

I think so, it really wasn't that dirty to begin with.

great advice, and the spark arrestor was my problem. back to working normal again. Thanks.

@HomeGaragechannel

9 ай бұрын

Glad it helped

Great video especially addressing carb settings. I've had similar issues will all my Stihl products. So every season I clean spark screen, change or clean spark plug, change or clean fuel filter (compressed air), change or clean air filter (compressed air). Checking the primmer pump bulb as well. The gasoline processed today has a higher alcohol content which has a tendency to dry out gaskets and rubber parts faster ..than in the past.

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

thank you OldSchool.

3 of my favorite channels are yours, Taryl fixes all, and Chicanic. She did a video on this (she is a tech for a shop that is a Stihl dealer.) What they found is that a vast majority of the time the owners were using Stihl oil. For some reason, unless you are running full throttle most of the time, the exhaust screen clogs. They almost never see it occur with other oil brands. Go figure. If your Dad is using Stihl oil, tell him to use something else and it won’t hurt a thing. She also said to never run a curved shaft trimmer without a guard. The shafts are not really made to handle the extra load. I hope this helps you.

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

thank you Bruce Coleman, I appreciate you watching and I'll let him know.

Ok I definitely learned something in this video. Thank you for a great tutorial.

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks for sharing. Really enjoyed this video as always 👍🙏👍🙏. I will just clean it just like you did.

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

I always appreciate your time RayFpv thank you.

Great work!! Wouldn't eliminate it, opening hole was well done!!

Thought it was just the type of the trimmer, never ever thought of the build up around the exhaust, another learned!

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

me too, I had no idea either

Had a Remmington did the same thing. The first unit was under warranty, just replaced it. In a year same problem. Adjusted the carburetor with little affect. Viewed your video on a Stihl, found the screen, burnt off the carbon ran great. Realized that the operator is also responsible with his choice of machine and purchased a straight shafted Stihl and my oversized lot became manageable. Thanks

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

no problem 59BigWalt.

Great video as always she’s running sweet now 💪💪 looks like the one man gonna be happy 😃

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

Hope so!

Your video solved my problem, I found the air filter soaked in oil, cleaned and tried with no filter, no change. Then checked spark arrester oiled up and blocked. Burning off the oil and wire brushing fixed it, now running well. Thanks, just a new air filter, first issue in 10 years

@HomeGaragechannel

7 ай бұрын

nice work and thank you

Great find. Never give up

@HomeGaragechannel

3 ай бұрын

thank you!

Excelent work, I probably wouldnt have noticed the carbon build up there . Gas flow in 2 strokes is complex as this video shows , remember the 1970s /80s 2 stroke Grand prix bikes ? with their chambers etc , and heres a demonstration of that here . Top Marks Sir 👍👍👍👍, and no, I would keep the screen after a clean myself .

@HomeGaragechannel

9 ай бұрын

thank you and good choice!

Reminds me when I painted my muffler and I forgot some paper towel in the exhaust hole. I wondered why it was so quiet

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

you're quicker than me, to realize it, thank you 1975 zagato zele.

ty man after years of struggleing with this machine and changed new carburator + setting of carb it works as should be because i was on edge of trowing away this or chop it with axe nerve wrecking machine

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

no problem and you did a great Job fixing it

Nice one. Well done on another nicely put together instructional video.

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

thank you

the area of the old hole, unclogged is about 300 thousandths, with the new hole it's about 450 thousandths of an inch, an increase of about 50%. the radius is squared, making a HUGE difference, that little clog was a big problem. thanks for the video.

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

thank you for your time Thomas Gronek.

you make the best quality videos

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

thanks!

Clean, and modify. Good catch!

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

First, thank you! I have learned so much watching your videos. Since I purchased it, new my Fs 38 never run with the choke off. This year, it didn't speed up at all. I changed the carb, spark plug, air filter, cleaned the spark arrestor.m, it now runs better.... But here's the thing... Since I got it, I operated the choke in reverse. I saw this in this video... Yep, I feel stupid. That might explains why the flame arrestor was caked in carbon.

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

thank you for watching and comment, you deserve the credit for figure out what the issue was.

I guessed it correctly. I've seen in on my nephew's trimmer. He bought a new exhaust box & spark arrester.

It gives me some experience. Thanks...

@HomeGaragechannel

2 ай бұрын

no problem

thanks 👍😊👍👌 love to see more Videos Dave thanks

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

You got it!

Great channel. Great videos. Definitely subbed! Many thanks! 😊 Answering your question, I'd keep the arrester screen and just clean it if necessary.

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

thank you Matt Waters

I live were there's lots of trees therefore high chance of forest fire. I always clean the spark arrestor. I would never think of throwing it away!

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

thank you Steve Everett.

Good catch👍 I noticed it right away, when you first pulled the screen. Definitely odd! While I know the primary purpose of the spark arrester screen is to prevent fires, I like them to keep bugs out of the muffler and to keep them from making their way into the cylinder!

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

thank you Aaron Powell

@cravenmoorehead5636

Жыл бұрын

Lol

I knew i should not have sell it for only 100$ 😮‍💨 very enlightning video!

@HomeGaragechannel

11 ай бұрын

thank you

Amazing how much a change in exhaust diameter affected it. All great learning material and I have fixed a few issues on stuff since starting to watch your videos. Thanks.

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

thank you Tamiya Fan.

That was very interesting lol. Never seen that happen before. I have an fs55r from 2011 and it has never had that problem. Still starts right up and works great! The only problem is the recoil starters. They just go out after several months of use so it’s best to replace the entire recoil assembly. I had to replace 3 of them.😔

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

thank you Brother's Lawn Equipment for the information

great video! I really like how you diagnose these machines. As for the spark arrestor, I would absolutely repair/replace it, I would not go without. There is too much danger of fire! It's there for a very good reason.

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

you are absolutely correct, the risk of a fire is a very scary one.

Just did a full service on my fs55 and cut the arrester off weren’t needed back in the day I never had issues till they started installing them.

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

those pesky spark arrestors.

Ugh! I wish I would have seen this two weeks ago when I was working on the fs55. I did make sure the arrestor was clear. I did NOT check the diameter of the opening. It did not have a guard like your father’s and I realized that he was running the machine with the line that waaaay too long and it was overheating the engine. I adjusted the carb with the correct length line and he said it was working without bogging down. Lastly, your father’s machine is so clean, I thought, “I bet he cleans it with a toothbrush!” Lol. Thanks for doing these videos.

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

lol... he does have a toothbrush in a jar in the garage, and now I know why!

@apatterson8128

Жыл бұрын

@@HomeGaragechannel The apple didn't fall far from the tree... Have a good night. lol

Brilliant! Thank you.

@HomeGaragechannel

11 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

Wow, i have an fs 56 and it also shakes. Now i know what to do, thank you!

@HomeGaragechannel

2 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

great catch of the cause

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

thank you JuiceBanger1

Svaka čast dobar je trimer ❤❤

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

strinjam se

your the best thank you!!!

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Top video,thank you! Hvl.

@HomeGaragechannel

10 ай бұрын

thank you

There is the throttle cable adjuster as well. (Hex bolt) ... just to make sure that we have the full open Throttle

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

thank you

Where I live the folks aren't quite as litigious as the worst parts of the country, but I still wouldn't want to do something that a jury could easily be convinced was negligent. So, my spark arrestor screens stay in place. Thank you for sharing and stay safe.

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

thank you Dwayne Madsen

Great video as usual. I had exactly the same issue with a 12 month old Stihl blower. Unfortunately the mechanic never asked if I want the screen left on (cleaned) or thrown away.

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!

@philliphall5198

2 ай бұрын

Really we have to put the screen back by the laws

Nice job 👍

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

I wish I could delete videos that were poor quality but you don't have to worry about yours. Well done - looks like you've done training or productions before. Keep up the good work.

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, floydrturbo1 I will

I always clean the spark arrestor screen even it isn't plugged. I do it like that just so i know that it doesn't cause any issues later. On any trimmer I buy i stick with the original size that comes with it

great job!

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I love using Sea Foam in all my small engines .

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

nice, might have to give it a try

Wow thank you

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

No problem and thank you

Had this issue on my Stihl KM55R. In my case I heated the screen with a torch as hot as it would go then pulled the screen off the attaching nut. Not something you could advertise doing, but an option for those of us without liability concerns.

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

yes that works well too, thank you BlownF150

Great video brother, if I had a dime everytime I was about to give up, then fixed It, I could retire. Always seems like that's when the answer comes

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

thank you John 6:44

Sorry I’m a bit behind on your videos need to just watch them right as you post them but I haven’t been doing that since a month ago now But now I’m watching them so hopefully I’ll be up today to on your videos

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

thank you Freedomfro Choas7

Very Interesting !

@HomeGaragechannel

3 ай бұрын

thank you

Great vid. Don't get them spark screens much hare in the UK. Only super high brands have them. Most don't tho 👍

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

thank you Harry Finch[:

Great video, that is very strange that the exhaust outlet port got restricted instead of the spark screen, I would keep the spark arrestor in my equipment.

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

I know right, I've been trying to explain that one too.

Great video, run a deflector keeps line at a minimum length letting Rpm’s build cutting down on spark arrestor build up

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

thank you Chad Hyatt.

same peoplem with my fs40 just drilled the muffler and worked like new

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

nice.

A leaking crankshaft Seal can cause similar symptoms as well & no,I wouldn't remove the spark arrestor since I live in a rural residential area over here in Australia & someone go jailed simply for using an angle grinder a few years ago when it was summer time & we were in a drought period, that caused a huge fire 🔥 because the sparks flew off the grinding wheel & caused a fire !

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

yes you are correct

Hey, great vid’! I’m having the same issue with my Stihl blower. Will definitely check the exhaust. Cheers! One thing I noticed….you pulled apart the carbi’ but didn’t check the needle and spring under the diaphragm. They get a ware line on their rubber seat. Might not be enough excess fuel to show on the plug but enough to carbonise the exhaust port. Just a thought. Thanks again. 🍺👍

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

thank you jezman9 I was very certain the carb, was not the issue, otherwise I would have remove the needle for an inspection

Very good video

@HomeGaragechannel

4 ай бұрын

Thanks

Clean and mod

Enjoyed the video. I know its a year old but this is my first time seeing it. I dont know how you could have taken the spark arrestor out and not seen it was dirty. We live and learn. I would have cleaned it even if I thought it was clean.

@HomeGaragechannel

2 ай бұрын

that's a good idea.

I have a husqvarna 525rs and Kawasaki kbc27a and I’ve never ever once in almost 10 years, had any issues with starting or anything else. I always run them out of fuel if they sit for too long tho. Cool vids thanks.

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

Wow. Excellent work on that nice trimmer. Beautiful max speed & throttle response. Also, even better that you're helping your dad. (He's blessed to have you). Thank you for making & posting this video. God [Bible] Bless you and your dad. 🙂

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

I never take out the spark arrestor, Mostly I burn them like you did or replace them. If the customer wants to remove it, ok. I don't want the liability. Thanks for the video. Check the clutch for vibration, maybe a spring broke.

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

thank you Waterman one

This exact issue happened with a friend's weed eater it was an old fs 120, I was messing around and got to found out that the exhaust was clogged with just like the video you make, so I did a simple clean I and try putting it on, and it was working as new, sad issue is that he recently spent couple hundred of dollars for it to be maintained but they didn't resolve the issue, it was just a simple exhaust clean up.

@HomeGaragechannel

11 күн бұрын

was it taken to the shop for work then? That was an expensive trip.

Good video , clearly taken and a good description of methods used . I have a leaf blower sh86 which stopped suddenly . Checked spark , which is good , replaced plug , checked off/on switch which is also good . I removed and checked carb everything looks ok but when I attempt to start it , it only fires once , and will not run . Any thoughts would be excellent . Thanks in advance .

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

sure, from the "single Fire" situation, I would check the compression I have a feeling it might be low.

I would have totally looked past the spark arrester tip being clogged rather then the screen part. I've got the same trimmer and ultimately made the decision to remove the arrester entirely. That dose make it louder then with it but no more clogging.

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

I completely understand your reasoning. thank you Steven Davis.

I am in forest fire country and near a national park so it is spark arrestor in for me also. Our last fire was from a cars catalytic convertor lighting up tall grass then the wind carrying it. We are in drought right now.

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

thank you Wayne Essar for the information .

You almost gave up! What would be fascinating AND a great troubleshooting reference would be a video highlighting easy to miss things such as this!

@HomeGaragechannel

5 ай бұрын

hey that's a pretty good idea!

I was expecting a mud dauber issue once you mentioned the problem

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

I've only ever heard about the mud dauber problem and now I can see why it's such a problem.

Ill have to try this on my 10 year old fs55r

@HomeGaragechannel

2 ай бұрын

good luck

Thank you for the video. It looks like you turned the High jet screw a lot (reduced fuel) to get the engine to rev.

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

yes you're right, the screw was too far out

@cravenmoorehead5636

Жыл бұрын

That was the actual issue.

Personally I'd keep the spark arrestor screen unless there is a problem with it more than once

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

you make a good point.

@gmachine8478

Жыл бұрын

@@HomeGaragechannel however I'd just cut off the screen I would keep the other part so it isint so loud

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

that makes sense, thank you G Machine

@danieljones6805

Жыл бұрын

I would never remove the spark arrestor. It was put on the engine for a reason, and imagine how you would feel if you started a wildfire because of a bit of hot carbon set fire to dry grass.

@gmachine8478

Жыл бұрын

@@danieljones6805 that's how I feel too

Hey bro what's up? I was amazed to see how something as small and looked so insignificant would turn out to be such a big headache.

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

I know right , first time for me too.

@ramadinsookhoo6141

Жыл бұрын

@@HomeGaragechannel your dad took good care of his trimmer bro. I've never seen carbon build up on the spark arresta screen so little bit yet caused some serious problems especially with the low power.

Way to go!

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

thanks!

It sounds just like it's a load on the engine like there's like weeds caught around the head or something

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

nice, I've had that happened to me before, thanks

@engineresurrector2414

Жыл бұрын

Will technically you could argue that there is a load on the engine, because the exhaust is struggling to get out, which will rob some power as the piston has to work in order to force the gases out

@michaelwalsh90

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I was sure it was a problem with clutch or resistance along shaft or in strimmer head. Nice job opening exhaust tip. Great compression reading too, do you know what it would have been new?

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

I see your point.

You're the best

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

thanks

My first thought is check the muffler and exhaust port for blockage of carbon. A lot run them at slower speeds, they are designed to run at w.o.t., this can cause the carbon buildup to happen faster

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

yes very usual suspects on this engine. wasn't expecting the tailpipe blockage though.

The screen on my 85 is still clear so no problem BUT I have an MS440 Magnum saw that always slobbered and just had one 1/2 inch hole for the exhaust. No blockages and the muffler has no baffles. I drilled another 1/2 inch hole beside the original and it seems to run better. Screen is clear here too and no buildup from the piston on out. The 'H' jet is bottomed out so that's not the problem. I got the saw because of having straight gas run in it but a factory certified Stihl teck put another Stihl top end on it so it's right as far as no knockoff parts. I think it runs better but not as good as it could but I can live with it. Just something to think about. Another Stihl carb is $145 and that ain't happening. More of the same. Thanks, happy weekend and Blessings!

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

more exhaust flow, never hurt an engine.

@lewiemcneely9143

Жыл бұрын

@@HomeGaragechannel Years ago the golf carts had Kohlers on them with a muffler the size of a big can like green beans were packed in commercially with a small outlet hole, like an expansion chamber. They ran and were quiet. I wonder if Stihl was trying that principal on that saw but it can't breathe in if it can't breathe out. Just my take on it.

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

it's a good possibility

I would hang onto the screen as it's part of the original design and serves a useful purpose just make periodic removal and cleaning part of the routine maintenance of the machine.

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

That's a great idea!

wow that really surprised me. as soon as i saw what the trimmer was doing i instantly thought spark arrestor. wow was i wrong. also i love the action shots to see how the trimmer cuts after the fix. my question is have you ever given up on a machine and why

@HomeGaragechannel

Жыл бұрын

good question, i gave up on a ryobi 4 stroke, and the reason was that the repair wasn't feasible because it was a design flaw. a new block would have been needed.

Great video. I have FS55 which I bought brand new 2 years ago and it also completely lost power... I'm trying to figure out what might be the problem. Mine does not seem to have any spark arrestor/spark screen at all.

@HomeGaragechannel

2 ай бұрын

I would do a compression check just to make sure the engine is not worn out