Free Ryobi Trimmer fix 

Your channel is seriously underrated. You should have your own TV show by now. Really good stuff on here. Btw I’ve been able to fix all the small engines I own because of you!!

In the past I have always rebuilt the carbs but now the new ones cost about the same as a rebuild kit. So now I would buy new carb as it saves time and reduces human error. Thanks for the video especially about the bubbles going back to the tank.

Hi: I usually try to fix the factory carb first. One time then if it fails, time for a new one. Usually only takes 15 minutes or so to fix it unless it needs the ultra sonic cleaner. Thanks what a great find.

Great video, gave me the help I need to repair my trimmer. Thank you very much!

I have alway6s struggled with these carbs too. I am glad I am not the only one!

Those types of carburetor are known as "rotary carburetors". They are said to be a high quality of carburetor which is why you find them on higher end machines/models. I always given them a good blast in the ultrasonic cleaner. (Often 3 or 4 30min cycles). All of these little 2-cycle cube carbs are PITA due to the near microscopic channels and orifices housed in the body of the carb. The reason why the machine sounds weird is because there is no implement attached so the motor is not ruining under load. When tuning the carburetor always make sure the trimmer head has the line extended as far as it will go before getting trimmed by the guard. This will put a load on the motor in order to tune it correctly.

Nice video! I’ve had that exact same Ryobi 25cc powerhead/trimmer for about 4 years right now, never had any carb or engine problems with this. Best Ryobi ever made!

Great Work mate. I found that doing 1 fuel hose at a time was the best way to not get them mixed up.

ive used these whips commercially for over 5 years. i love them. yes ive had to completely tear them down and re build a couple times, but for the price? you just cant beat these great tools. thanks for the video!

Cut my first pro yard in 83. This little Ryobi earns my respect. My custom version is really good, and when it finally dies the parts will just go on the next one. I do like this little sucker...

Consider yourself fortunate that a Chinese knock-off carburetor worked. I've never been that lucky.

Thanks for the explanation.

I have this exact engine and I only used it once. I changed to a 40v expand it engine and just put this gas one up. I might give it another go because of this video.

Hmmm,I could go either way on this one. You can get a cheap new carb for the price of a rebuild kit. But I would disassemble the carb to see what it looks like anyway, if its a bit dirty I probably would give it a good cleaning and see what happens. Great vid!

Thanks for your demonstrarion.

Man I wish you lived close to me, we think alike. LOl Good video .

Great video, thanks! :)

It all comes down to the customer, I always check with them to see if they are ok with me replacing parts.

COuldn't start my Ryobi trimmer and last thing I checked was the 2 stroke Oil..... 50 to 1 mix...... how delighted was I just a bit of oil and working again!!!! ps.... I did half of your checks first - very useful

cool trimmer

I agree $15 for new carb, extra primer bulb, and fuel line is a good deal and you got a sparkplug as well. I would go that route too

That trimmer has been in the sun for to long from the fading of front plastic

you are a domain expert on these small engines! The truth about getting carb kits is 50-50. That is, trying to get OEM parts that are same in material quality and correct fit parts may difficult based on my research. Go for a new carb.

Most of the time, the fuel lines are clogged or flooded. Mine has both. I thank you on this how to video. Also the fuel filters are likely corroded as well.

I've had good luck with 2 stroke carbs. But sometimes it's cheaper the get a kit like you did then to buy all the little bits and save the carb.

I see a new machine almost every video

Mine has been great for 7 plus years. Especially for $150!

Amazing video!! How far should the return line go into the tank? Thanks 😊

I have one just like this, it runs okay, but it’s not my favorite. The two trimmers I love are My echo Srm 200 and 210 trimmers

When cleaning or replacing a carburetor, I would go ahead and clean the air filter if needed. Also, check spark plug for carbon and clean as needed. Replace if needed. Check spark gap and adjust if needed.

I replace carburetors as well cuz I don't have the time to rebuild and the one you have sounds like it needs a carb adjustment with the new carb.. for very low amount of money you can buy carb adjusting tools especially made for those types of carbs..

Very well layed out. Mine isn't getting fuel, it seems like there's air getting in-between the tank and fuel line.

I got the black Max version of this Yesterday for $37 at Walmart I would say a great deal

I have the same trimmer, maybe a little newer version. I had to replace the carburetor last summer, I couldn't find a rebuild kit for it anywhere... ebay, amazon, etc. But after market carbs were available when I was looking last year.

Just drill a small hole into the exhaust, that’s what I do with all my equipment. It’ll also increase power and RPMs because it lets your engine breathe better

I would simply replace the carburator as it's often a better idea than a rebuild since they are very easy to get etc now days

Thank you for sharing. I would have at least taken the carby apart to see how it looked. May have been ok. Cheers

Yeah, I always run it through the ultrasonic first. Its free and gives a good chance to easily look at the part numbers in case you do have to use the part number to order :)

Probably did the right thing,you can rebuild that carb ,if needed,might of got lucky and started right up when primer bulb replaced

I have that same trimmer but a home lite but it's not a full crank

Did you know Walbro are now selling ethonol resistant primer bulbs? the only downside is they are black so you can not see if theres fuel in them.Also the barrel type of carburettor has hidden adjustment screws in them, But to answer your question, it is probably better to just replace the carburettor if you can pick a new one up cheap. I have replaced the diaphragm,and it did not work, re stripped and ultra sonic cleaned and reassemble and fitted the carb, still not running right, so replace with a new one, so i ended up removing and refitting the carb 3 times, as opposed to just repacing it from the start. But you never know a $2.00 diaphragm, might have got the machine going again, as opposed from spending $15 on a new carb.

Do you have to reuse those plastic unions on the fuel line or do you need them?

Good video. I have the same tool and it is hard to restart after running and then replacing the string. My machine is like new. I think I chose poorly.

When you order parts for a project how do you know your ordering the right part and where do you order from .as always great job i really enjoy your your video's so much so that i want to start playing around with small engines myself👍

Hey man could I get the model number for the carb and intake kit and the cord replacement please. thanks to your video I figured out the problems on mine

That's the same thing I have to do to my bullhorn trimmer; replace the carburetor...

Hi, at 4:06 there is a square part in the fuel line. What is this for?

Hi ! I have replaced fuel lines and carb . Mine will start for a few moments and then bog down . The attachments such as the jet fan and the weed eater do not spin / run . Any suggestions ?

I would do what you did and just replace it with a cheap import carb. Where do you get your replacement carbs from?

I don’t have much luck with carb kits. You can spend $20+ on a kit, then take the time to clean and rebuild the carb only to find you still have an issue. I find it cheaper and faster to simply replace the carb.

Is there any adjustment screws on the new carb?

How do you know that the aftermarket fuel line is Tygon?

I’m surprised you didn’t replace the air filter. I saw debris on the surface.

Hello! I need your help I'm working on a poulan chainsaw 35cc 16" i've replaced cylinder head, piston and carburetor. Of course aftermarket parts. Starts right up, sounds good on full speed, but when its cutting revs up and down. (Only when its cutting) idk if that has anything to do with a teeth that is bent or what. Any suggestions?

I'd rebuild it unless the main jets check valve was leaking fuel or the carburetor was all corroded !

I have a Ryobi exactly like the one you are fixing and I changed the carburetor and I changed the spark plug but still is not working properly I followed the right way of start it but it turns off when I press the the accelerator. What else could it be?

i'm still having a problem with it not starting i replaced the carburetor but i'm still not getting any spark to started it where do i go from here the spark plug is what i replaced at the end of last fall

Do you know where the fuel adjustment screw is on this model?

Good video. What size star drive did you use to remove the carb?

I just replace them. The time it takes to rebuild is worth more than $15. The kits usually come with extra line and Bulbs that can be used on another project. I am not a fan of Ryobi gas powered equipment .

Do you work on snow blowers

I have the same trimmer and I think it needs a carb adjust as it dies at idle but runs great with throttle. Any tips on adjusting this carb?

Hi I have problem with this trimmer when I first got it. It was starting and running but first when I tried started. It won’t start back up. I don’t know if it’s the spark plug and I tried checking the spark plug. It was good and I tried to pull it. It many times and it still won’t start.

Late to the party here, but what if the weed-eater works fine when it's on half choke, then as soon as you switch over to run, it shuts off? What could be causing that?

With an aftermarket unit

Hi. My 2 cycle ryobi weed trimmer will not start. I changed the fuel lines. new carburetor. cleaned the muffler and screen. Lastly.I replaced the spark plug. I basically rebuild the engine. Can someone tell me what I missed other than taken it to a technician? Thanks.

Just put in a new carb and it still doesnt start. Any sugestions?

What if spark plug is wet with fuel is that good

Nice fix HG but why didn't you clean the shit out of the furl tank? Good video ✔✔

Does anyone know some good points to lubricate as preventative maintenance on this machine, and what lube to use?

If my success rate with that model carburetor was 50/50 I would just get a new carburetor but I'll take the old one apart just to see what the old girl's problem was 😉

Replace it. It’s not worth trying to fix. Hey question, what do you do with all the junk/parts machines that you get?

I have the same model, and it is kind of crappy. It has never ran right, always is hard to start, and the attachments shift around a lot.

the very first thing once the Ryobi starts "acting up"....DUMP the ethanol unleaded gas!!!!! then....go to a gas station and purchase a gallon of NON-ETHANOL gas.....then purchase or add (if it came with the Ryobi kit)...that 2.6oz of oil with fuel stabilizer......mix that hocus pocus solution up.....then add THAT to the empty Ryobi tank...... Then lower the arm to "run" first....and hold onto the accelerator with your other hand....all this after priming that bulb approx 10x......and crank the engine 5 times, you hear that? it wants to start.....so then position the arm to the neutral (1/2 way)....then pull again........WALA!!!!! then, position that arm totally to let the engine run!!!! I think if it wasnt for my coworker suggestion, Id probably be killing my motor on my Ryobi....

I got ryobi trimmer, and tried everything, i changed carburator and hoses,cleaned gas tank, put new spark plug, check compression and it still won't start

Why dos d injin sound like that .very rough

Good video, but surprised you did not clean or replace that nasty dirty air filter.

What does the name of the app

It would probably run better if it was fine-tuned with an attachment.

Whats that rattle i see it has a rattle or I'm i just hearing things

Most times your are $$ and time ahead to replace the carb.

I'd just replace it.

It cuts grass cha ching !

I tried every single step to this and my trimmer still won’t start!!! Can anyone help me!!!!!

Replace

there cheap enough carb kit 10 bucks whole carb 15 just put new one on

This are a pain

They have a place but very cheap.. Two strokes are a pain to be fair.