Fixing A Homelite Trimmer That Won't Start 

I never ever question anybody about what they spend on their equipment because that may be all they can afford, but if you drive up to my shop in a $100,000 truck or car and question me about how much it’ll cost to fix their “ cheap “ equipment then you best get in your vehicle and drive off quickly. You can spend that much on your vehicle because you need a reliable one, then you should think the same way when it comes to your equipment. Another bang on video my friend.

Another good one there, my friend. As usual, your presentations are very well done and I have learned a ton from you.. I really enjoy your videos so thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

I just got one of these from the garbage, looked almost new. had this same weed wacker maybe two years ago and it worked just as good as a higher end one and was stoked to get this one running up to par. Thank you for sharing this!

Great video, excellenty narrated ,.clean clear and precise 10/10

Awesome job 👏🏼

Definetly worth the 5 bucks just for the new repair knowledge. Every motors different. Cheers.

It’s always a good idea to fix up a cheap trimmer. I’ve been collecting throw lawn equipment this year. Hopefully I can get to fixing them soon.

Thank you for your video I was able to fix my Homelite trimmer that was not starting after 2 years in storage. Took me 20 minutes of my time and no money. Great Saving ☺

I really enjoy your vidoes you talk about carbs an the different ways you clean them. Every time I get trimmers or aney thing I ushely just get a new carb I don't have the best luck with cleaning them lol

I agree with your comment about keyboard warriors about being forced to repair a carb vs replacing it due to ability levels. Some people might not even have the time, so if it's a carb issue, replacing it is a 5 minute journey. People should be able to do what works best for them and their situation. Which is why I love your channel, you're not telling people what to do, but offering options, and telling them to do what works best for them. Also agree about ultrasonic cleaners. They take awhile, and I never had any problems using a can of carb cleaner and some manual cleaning.

Great job .

Another good fix. $5 saved $$$ for a new gas trimmer. I was looking for a new gas trimmer and everything I found after going to the 3 big home improvement centers in my area were all electric. I went to a farmer supply and found what I was looking for, but it was very expensive. So I can get the very expensive gas trimmer or the no-name very cheap gas trimmers from online. You will easily make your money and time back from selling it.

It was definitely worth it. Great video 👍🙏👍🙏

Thank you. I'm struggling with a Homelite 26CS and your video is very encouraging. New Subscriber to your channel.

Hey Home Garage, Taryl Fixes All has a new video out today that covers Briggs and Stratton mechanical mower start, which I referred to as kinetic spring start that winds tension when the engine brake is applied. It is indeed a limited alternative instead of the traditional pull rope or electric start. You will finally know what I was trying to describe.

Hello.i watch all the videos on youtube about the machines you make. for me it is very interesting to make such machines and i hope someday to do only this work because i like it very much but i need more experience. your videos help me when i watch them

Gotta love the “air filter “.

My Homelite was a freebee and all it cost to get it going was a new primer bulb and straightening the shaft out where it had been wrapped around a tree. It might've been smaller/cheaper that that one and was older for sure. As long as it does the job. Blessings and happy weekend.

Yes well worth it especially if you get satisfaction and have a win

Like I said in one of your other videos, even though I have my Husqvarna trimmer, I still have my cheap snot green Poulan P1500 trimmer that is basically the same model as that Homelite. Still runs great after all these years. Just feels a little awkward using it with its curved shaft after using the straight shaft Husqvarna. It even has the original fuel lines, carb, and spark plug, and I just had it out back using it a few days ago.

I have 2 like that just given to me. All they needed was fuel lines and a carburetor cleaning and adjustment

Yes I've got 3 just like it. Won't ruin your shoulder joints like heavier brands.

Great Video! Just wanted to know what did you spray on the body to clean it and then rinse it off. Thanks!

Home garage those home lites quite finicky with the carburetors I use to have a home lite yard broom leaf blower great machine

yes it was most surely worth fixing up that cheap as chips grass trimmer and as for the filter housing assembly i,d simply make a bit of foam to help protect the engine too as those mesh screens are a hazard for it waiting to happen plus dead easy to make etc.

much better to have correct tool , but i have sawed across those mixture screws , then used flat blade screwdriver .

I have this exact trimmer except it has a straight shaft instead of a curved one and I did the exact same repair to it but it needs a new carb and I’m looking to see if I can find one in my country

Very much worth putting 5 bucks into to get it useable again.

If it's not a major problem such as a scored cylinder & piston then I wouldn't have a problem spending $5; on fixing it up !

Capable man. 👍👍

Just sub today to the channel. This video is what I was looking for. I’m curious though I’ve had one of these trimmers and find that the trimming head spins even at idle. Would I need to adjust the idle screw for this? Also I’ve never given the trimmer a good cleaning is it okay to spray it down with simple green and hose off ? Thanks again for the help

when you clean the outside of all the engines do you use normal soap and water?

I have an older Homelite that I got at a second hand store for ten bucks. Got on amazon, ordered a new carb for it because I right away found out if didn't even have a gasket between the carb and engine. I spent about 20 bucks to fix it up and it's been running great for four years now. A total of $30.00 bucks or so. I've seen people buy far more expensive trimmers and have nothing but trouble with them. If Stihls are so great, why do you see dozens of videos here in YT on how to fix them? Are Stihls made by Ford or something? You get a cheap Homelite going right, and take only a little care of it and it will just last. You can have your Stihls and other fancy-smancy brands.

Why do so many people hate the curved shaft ones? I have one with no problems at all. I just spray lube into the the upper part and the lower part once a year. Good to go.

Have a Homelite weedeater that wouldn't start replaced carburetor, fuel line, fuel filter, spark plug. It started and after shutting it down tried to start it the next day and won't start.

I changed my oil in my mower after 2 cuts, will that hurt it or was it a good thing I changed the oil

I think there is a filter that goes in the plastic cover. I have a bollings trimmer (spelling?) that looks like that and foam has a filter in the cover.

Hey bro what's up? This trimmer looks like it would be a good back up trimmer. My only problem is that it has a curved shaft instead of a straight shaft

Hi Home Garage i have a stihl fs 450 and the carburetor is leaking gas what could be the problem?

I have a homelite timberman 45cc chainsaw i have it running however it does bog down when i squeeze the throttle and i can find any place that carries the carburetor that i need, any suggestions? i just got the saw today for free so that helps

Hello. I am trying to get a craftsman weed trimmer started. I wanted to ask if it was okay if I used straight gas without the oil mix just to see if it will start before I go spend the money on the mix and another gas can. I will shut it off right when it starts just want to make sure I can at least get it to start.

Also what would happen if you started a old engine but it has problems and it has a new problem it leaks the fuel and oil mixture on the floor dose that means the engine does work but with more problems because I have a 1944 generator I gave up fixing it and I thought it was so bad of a problem but it was the spark plug and the thing that is attached to the spark plug

hey man i have a question i have this featherlite weed eater that doesn't start the best but still starts but wont idle for long i have tried adjusting the fuel on the carb do you have any ideas? thank you

I have one where the magneto is broken how do you disassembly

Question I have a similar Homelite trimmer and although it has spark it won’t even attempt to start with abit of fuel directly in the cylinder could you tell me what this could mean ?

What was the most funny problem story about the engine or problem or they used it for something that it was not meant for

I have a Murray 2500, new carb and spark plug and no Start still,why?

Homelite a division of Textron Jacobson lawn care equipment company

is homelite good

How to remove the cover from the engine

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Easy $100 on market place

For me, it is worth it only to flip it. I wouldn't want that trimmer and would have just passed on it. While that one was an easy fix, investing more money in it, if it needed more work than you did, would make it not worth the risk for me to pick it up. It is one thing to overspend on a repair if you're fine with it not selling and keeping it, but it is another if you don't at all want to keep that machine.

Need magneto name and part number