ECHO SRM-225 , GT-225 Wont Start Easy Fix Carb Repair Kit Primer & Lines
Vložit
- čas přidán 16. 08. 2020
- This ECHO SRM-225 GT-225 wont start. Its runs on a prime but will not continue to run. Will show you step by step easy fix. Will go through carb and install repair kit. Will replace primmer. Will replace all fuel lines and grommet. New fuel filter. Runs like a brand new trimmer now.
Purchase OEM carb repair kit here; amzn.to/3T68WTC
Purchase SRM-225 OEM Carburetor here; amzn.to/3Va2OLN
Purchase GT-225 OEM Carburetor here; amzn.to/3Vfq0IH
Purchase fuel line & primer kit here; amzn.to/3RPjSUh
Try Amazon Prime for Free; amzn.to/3L88YHP
Purchase your Drone here; amzn.to/3DokNro
Military model Train: amzn.to/3FdPz5M
Very cool toy train: amzn.to/3Flm0km
Nice KCS Shirt: amzn.to/3DLCiSt
"As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases." - Jak na to + styl
I came across this video by accident and my honest opinion is... You are the Bob Ross of carburetor rebuild.
All you need is a little bird, rabbit. Or squirrel at the beginning.
Thanks for the good job.
Thats funny. I have the same hair style. : )
Thank you
You Sir, should be a class instructor on items such as this. You thoroughly went through this entire process at an even and manageable pace. Your knowledge and ability to share the pieces and parts names and functions, and along with the above, make you a true professional.
Very well done!!
Glad you liked it! Thank you sir!
Hands down the BEST rebuild video in YT.
Thank you very much. Wrench Drop! Lol.
That's one of the best video's I have ever watched. Very instructive and slow enough for someone like myself to have time to see what's happening. Thanks a bunch.
Wow, thanks!
One of the most complete instruction videos i have ever watched. I took my SRM 225 Echo Weedwacker carburetor apart and forgot how to put it back together. Not to mention how to clean it. This gentleman saved me from buying a new srm 225 @ $219.00 plus tax. His instructions were clear and the video perfect. My weedwacker started on the first pull after following his instructions. Awesome is all I can say and thanks so much!
Thank you. Glad you got it fixed.
You are the man. I lost the "little roller" when I blew out the carb with compressed air. Somehow I saw the little roller fly away and was able to pick it up. I had no idea where it was supposed to go. After looking at several schematics I still couldnt figure out where that damn thing went. I but the carb back together without the "little roller" and of course it wouldnt idle correctly. After watching several videos I was about to order another carb. Then I found your video at 8:54 is all needed. I put the little roller back and bam its working great. Thank you
Thank you
Great video. Step by step carb rebuild. One of the BEST videos I have watched!
Thank you ! 🙂
I’ve watched a ton of carburetor cleaning videos on CZcams but this was one of the BEST AND THOROUGH VIDEOS IVE EVER SEEN. THANKS FOR DOING IT RIGHT. YOU COVERED ALL THE BASES IN CARB CLEANING. GREAT JOB
Wow, thank you very much!
I want to thank you for this video I fixed my SRM225 that wouldn’t start except when primed, tore carburetor apart, cleaned and inspect as you showed ..put back together started first pull and without buying a carb or repair kit.. thank you, USMC Veteran
Thank you !
I have an old Echo that has not worked in years, now that I have seen your video I shall endeavour to persevere and try to fix it, many thanks.
Glad it helped
Excellent video. Step by step carb rebuild. Its the BEST video I have watched. Hope you could have more videos!
Thank you. Will have more soon.
Thank you. Someone gave me a used one of this model last year. I got it running without servicing it but I let it sit over the winter without without winterizing it. Im going to order the little kit and get mine running like new.
Thanks for an excellent video. Your step-by-step demo of the re-assembly was invaluable and easy to follow along. That's literally what I did as as I rebuilt my carb, from the mini roller in the carb bore to the proper oritentation and alignment of the gaskets and side plates. Thanks again.
Thank you Fred
Excellent tutorial with thorough description and demo. Thank you! 👍
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
Your videos were the first I saw when I became interested in small engines almost 10 years ago. Since then I have watched others like Taryl, Bruce P., Donyboy, Doublewide6, etc. But yours, although infrequent, are always welcome because they are so good. Just wish you'd do more. Thanks.
Thank you very much. I do plan on more frequent videos and maybe trying some live.
I'm working on some Kawasaki stuff right now. It just takes time to get it shot and edited.
I made several videos that never got uploaded because they failed my quality control test. 🤔
Now that the busy season is winding down I will do better. My goal is 1 new video a week.
Thank you again.
I haven't even started my 2nd attempt at fixing my srm-225 but this is hands down , the best video for fuel /carb related repair,... Informative at a speed you don't havevto keep backing up 10-20 secs to see what was done or what went where, how ot fit, why and precautions.... Im confident you ve helped me Thank you sir!
Wow, thanks!
Im actually excited to start on this project after watching this video.
Picked up a carb kit, grommet and fuel lines at a local garden tool retailer. Used your step by step easy fix and bang, runs great again. Parts cost 20 bucks. Happy I found your video, well done.
Thank you. Glad you got it fixed.
Thank you for taking the time you really help a newbie. One of the best videos I have watched. Thanks again!
You are so welcome!
Just like the other comments, this is a great video with a good pace. The instruction on disassembly and reassembly is exactly what I needed and explaining the proper condition of diaphragm and gasket was priceless for me. Thanks
Glad you liked it!
Thank you
Just what I needed for a guide, thanks a bunch.
Thank you
i like the way you honestly show us step by step on how to repair a carb thanks a lot!
Thanks for watching!
Instructions are easy to follow. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Great video & perfect amount of detail too!
Thank you
Your instruction is a master class...I love how you explained everything in a very straight forward and simple way...DIYer should subscribe to this channel...
Thank you sir!
Mr. Glen - Just want to say thank you for the great video. You provided the confidence to try this on my own. My Echo 225 was getting a little harder and harder to start every Spring, and this year, it was done. My plan was to just bite the bullet and purchase a new unit, but poked around CZcams first for possible fixes and I ran across your Carb-cleaning/rebuild video. It inspired me! Now, I wasn't brave enough to take it apart, but buying a replacement carb wasn't prohibitively expensive, so I got a new one, and replacement fuel lines, etc. Everything proceeded smoothly with the exception of the grommet that holds the fuels lines to the tank - that grommet seemed just a little too big, but after awhile, I managed to wrestle it into place. After putting everything back together, it started right up - Yeay!! However, I'm not convinced I succeeded - after using it for about10-15 minutes, it started smoking from the exhaust, which it's never done before. Since my knowledge of small engines is limited to your video, I'm not sure what to do. I suppose I could keep using it, but I'm afraid that I'm damaging something permanently. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!
Thank you very much Douglas!
Too much smoke is either too much oil in the gas ( fuel mix problem) or too much fuel getting to the cylinder (carburetor metering problem, soaked or clogged air filter, choke engaged either partially or fully). In any case, you’re not doing damage. Remove the air filter, then make sure the choke can be fully opened and closed with the lever. Go through the start up process and see if the problem has cleared. If the problem did not clear and if you didn’t buy an OEM carburetor, you should replace it with an OEM and try again. Other than that, it’s going to be a trip to the shop. Good luck.
I think a person like you should be a heart surgeon!. GREAT VIDEO!!!🩺🩺🩺🩺
Ha! That's funny. Thank you.
Best carburetor video I have seen thank you
Thank you sir!
Very professional!
Thank you.
Very much appreciate your sharing your expertise. You're very knowledgeable and an excellent communicator. My SRM-225 has been a bear to start since the day I bought it, brand new. Here's hoping I can get that sorted out at long last. Thank you again! Am subscribed to your channel now. Looking forward to viewing more of your videos.
Great to hear!
Amazing video,thank you so much!
Glad you liked it!
Thank you.
After watching this excellent video, I went and bought a new carb
LOL. Hope it was an OEM carb and not cheap knock-off.
Thank you
Absolutely great!!!!
Thank you sir!
Thanks for the detailed explanation, good video.
Thank you.
This was an awesome tutorial!! After watching 7 other videos to start with at the end I still only knew as much as I did before i even watched them!! Then I came across your video Mr Glen and I must say you are a great teacher! I really enjoyed that you where so in depth on everything from start to finish!!!! Hands down my vote goes to you!! Thank you
Thank you very much. Glad it was helpful.
Outstanding video - thanks so much! You have a unique talent for sharing your knowledge and I hope you will continue to let us all benefit from that. Thanks again.
Thank you! Will do!
You had your comments turned off on another video for the kohler governor. I had engine surging and I'm about to do the fix tomorrow Thank you!
This video is really helpful. 10/10.
Glad it helped!
Excellent teacher you rock 👍
Thank you! 😃
I like the way you install the fuel line in the grommet.
Thank you
Excellent video. Unlike other videos it is very detailed. Thanks
Thank you
Glen does all my work that I can’t do. He is so busy sometimes he will say. Well it’s gonna be 3-4 weeks before I can get to it and I’m perfectly fine with that because I know he’s the best. Lucky to have him here in Texas. Thanks for the video Glen. You are the man! Keep up the good work.
Wow! Thank you very much sir!
Thank you! Very helpful!
You're welcome!
awesome video! strait to the point!
Thank you
great, very detailed instructions, thsnks!
Glad it was helpful!
I have a GT 225 that's been sitting for at least two years. Thanks to your video, I should be able to save a lot of money getting it going. The cost to repair it is enough that It's almost enough to justify buying a new one. Thanks from a new subscriber.
Thank you
Just like the other comments, this is a great video with a perfect pace. The audio and the camera angle and clarity were spot on. The instruction on disassembly and reassembly is exactly what I needed and explaining the proper condition of diaphragm and gasket was priceless for me. Many thanks.
1
Thank you very much!
Great video! Thanks
You're welcome!
Thank you! Without your video I know I wouldn't have been able to put my carburetor back together! That tiny little roller had me stumped!
Glad I could help! Thank you
Same here. Was actually working on mine and was having trouble reassembling. Watched your video and saw the tiny roller. Went and a luckily found on the floor. 😂@IFIXIT4U
Another great video thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching
What a great video. Very detailed instruction.
Thank you!
Very well explained, detailed, and to the point. I didn't feel like you wasted my time like many of these vidios.
Thank you very much!!!
You're welcome!
Good video. It will help out a lot
Thank you ! : )
That was excellent
Thank you!
Very good teaching
Thank you
Excellent DIY video. My Echo PE 225 has been a pain to start from day 1. I was a little surprised since my Echo Blower always a 1 start pull, obviously different engine. I did get a cheap knock off kit from Amazon and replaced the trimmer carb, air filter and spark plug but only starts slightly easier. I may follow your guide here and work on the original carb instead.
Thank you
great informational video, very well explained
Thank you
Thank you sir for a great video
Welcome!
Awesome outstanding educational video.
Thank you 🤗
Cheers, great video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Got mine going 2day,,, CHEERS FOR YOUR HELP.!
Thank you for this video! I will subscribe
Awesome, thank you!
Excelente video thank you
You are welcome!
I have one this video helped me alot
Thank you
Great video great details
Thanks 👍
Great video. Your expertise is unmeasurable. Do a video on SRM266 won't start even though a new carburator has been put on.
Thanks.
Thank you George. Watch this video on an Echo blower. Note the the compression test and spark test in this video. Same test will apply to your trimmer. If you already ruled out a fuel problem this should help.
czcams.com/video/mjdBZSlxZA8/video.html
Good job....
Thanks
I need to do this same procedure to my echo weedeater. You did an awesome job explaining this
Thank You Sir.
Glad it was helpful! Thank you sir!
My Echo is an SRM 230. Do you sell the same parts for it that you used in this video? Thanks.
Yes I do. But I only ship the carb repair kit right now. See my web site. Thank you
very good video man,,,, good detail given, thanks
Glad you liked it!
Thanks so much. You could teach a college course 💪🏿🙏🏿✊🏿
Thank you .
Great video..
Thanks!
Good video. I replaced the tank filter line etc awhile back. Was going to order the repair kit and can get the carb and kit for $15. FYI Order tonight.
Glad it helped. Thank you.
Nice video
Thanks
Very informational, I was just given one of these and its has some miles on it...And I was wondering how to do exactly what this video showed us...Sub'd right after you started it the first time! Thanks again
Great to hear!
Oh and by the way, your video on rebuilding the carburetor was AWESOME !!! MOST INFORMATIVE video I've ever watched. It's what you could call "Carburetor Repair for Dummys".. LoL 😂😂 Well done sir..
Thank you!
Plenty of Information on this video Bro , keep up , I have the same issue with the 225 that is 3 y older
Thank you
Very well done. What about the ‘non-adjustable “ screws.
No need to create more work. The problem was aged and rotten rubber components. Problem fixed.
Its normally not necessary unless someone has been tampering with them. Keep it simple.
Thank you
Excellent instructional video!!! Do you happen to know if they make a spiral metering diaphragms for echo products, like walbro does for their carburetors? It seems that would eliminate hardening of conventional metering diaphragms over time?
Echo like many other OEMs buy carburetors from ZAMA, Walbro and others. Echo does use Walbro on some products.
And the spiral metering diaphragm is offered on some of those carbs. Unfortunately carb failure and problems are not limited to just the metering diaphragm. And while I agree this is an improvement to that specific part in the carburetor. I have seen no improvements in service life of the carb. Because you can engineer a diaphragm to last longer but you cannot fix the human factor. Most carb and fuel related repairs are from what the customer pours in the fuel tank or what he leaves in the fuel tank for months. The carb also has the fuel pump diaphragm, primmer bulb and primer check valves that has not been improved.
Thank you for your comment
@@IFIXIT4U Thanks for the quick response. I understand about preventive maintenance on these small engines. I started running ethanol free in them and also run them dry for the winter season, but was just hoping for one less thing to worry about...thanks again.
What is the adjustment on the high fuel mixture screw and low idle screw settings ?? Like 1 1/2 turns, etc.... ???
THANK you so much for your video! I have a Husqvarna Weed eater as well. Had to change fuel filter on that junk as well. I ate sh@t to do that. The Echo much more easier. I wouldn't ever buy Husqvarna
Thank you
Can the needle and related parts be left on the carburetor while replacing everything else ?
Good video. What size fuel line you use in grommet. 1/8 x 3/16
Tygon 07-156 , I.D. -.117 , O.D.-.211 , Its a little harder to get in there but it will hold good and wont leak.
Thanks
Be very mindful of that tiny roller on the pin that rides on an inclined plane on the rotating throttle core and causes it to raise as the throttle is opened , its very easy to lose if you are not aware it's there after you pull out the throttle barrel asembly as it can pop of its pin when wen tilted or when you blow out the carburetor with compressed air , good luck finding it , the rotating throttle core has an inclined plane that rides on this tiny roller and raises against the internal return spring "raising the metering mixture needle that is in the very center of the rotating throttle barrel. if that roller is not in place it will throw the fuel mixture way off making it very unlikely the machine will run and the throttle arm will also catch on one of the screws making the throttle bind.
This is covered in the video at 8:36 and again at 10:32 , thank you.
@@IFIXIT4U yes recognised , I was given a Gt-225 that would not run, but that had been worked on before the carburetor was pristinely clean had new properly installed pump and metering diaphragms but still had an extremely lean mixture and would not run unless the choke was 98 % closed. something seemed funny with the throttle barrell valve it's lever was binding on a case screw , now I know to be aware of its presence as that tiny roller was missing and there was just a pressed pin there ..thank you
Say Bubba, loved the fart at the end😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Great video and very informative. 👍
Thank you. I forgot about that. Lol.
You have the part number for the rebuild kit?? Awesome video by the way.
Your carb could take a different repair kit. The kit I used in this video is OEM ZAMA RB-188.
Thank you
Can you use standard carbeurator cleaner/spray to clean it vs the foam stuff?
I would not. You can damage carb with it.
Great video I did exactly what you said bought the exact same OEM rebuild kit , when I got everything back together, it started up perfectly but when I hit the throttle it bogs down and dies. What do you think it is? Thanks
Sometimes I have to back back through a carb again. Not often but it happens to all of us. Boggs sounds like not enough fuel. If you replaced the fuel lines, fuel filter and primer? I would probably go back through the carb and double check everything. Maybe soak the carb overnight in seafoam. Make sure the carb primer circulates the fuel good. Also check your spark arrestor on the muffler. I would just start double checking everything. If all else fails you may need a new carb. Good luck and Thank you.
@@IFIXIT4U i did tear it down again but it bogged down again. So I realized that it was a air/ fuel problem so I drilled the plug out for the adjustment screw ( located right in the middle of the fuel lines) i turned it counter clockwise about 1/16th of a turn. And it runs amazing now! Thanks for the quick reply. I appreciate it
Great video. My GT225 won't start even when I primed the motor. I did confirm that I am getting spark. Could it still be the carburetor? The fact that it doesn't start when primed makes me doubt. Any thoughts. Should I still go ahead and replace the carburetor anyway.
If your issue was the carb, it would have hit on the prime. Follow my diagnostic tips in this video. Its a blower but the same engine. Thank you
What DTC (engine trouble codes) are typical for this unit?
I think SOL & WTF are the most common , sometimes we see a J/K and a LMAO.
Thank you
Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I have a question for u or anyone else that might be able to help... When my SRM-225 runs for a full spool of line I'll stop it, refill and it and it WILL NOT RESTART.! Seems like hours before it will restart. Thanks and God Bless
Could be ignition coil.
@@IFIXIT4U ...I'll look into that. Thanks
How much are you saving rebuilding vs. buying a new carb?
This carb repair kit is 14.00 dollars. The oem carb from echo is 50.00. China knock-off carbs are cheaper but unreliable. I've always had better luck with the original carb. In most cases its just rotten diaphragms.
Thanks
Would u happen to know why it bogs down as u turn the trimmer sideways because if I trimming fence line it runs fine but when I turn it sideways as I start to edge my sidewalk it bogs down
Sounds like a fuel issue. Maybe fuel pickup filter getting above fuel level. Also carb issues can cause that. Old tired fuel pump and metering diaphragms in carb can do that. Good luck.
By the way, I followed your link to the kit at Amazon, the SRM 225 is not on the list of models the kit can be used on?
Thank you. I updated the links.
On my PE-225 the cold start switch won’t move up into the cold start. Any ideas?
Usually what happens is the wing bolt is over tightened and crushes the air filter. The the wing bolt then over extends to the point that it interferes with choke/cold start. The choke will hit the bolt and will not close. Loosen the bolt and check choke to confirm. Replace air filter and snug down, do not over torque.
Thank you
they sell a whole carb kit with fuels lines and plug. It would be cheaper and faster to just do that, its like 12 bucks on amazon.
Those cheap china knock-off carbs are unreliable. I have had bad luck with them. Your factory OEM carb is much better. Your better off just fixing your original carb.
Thank you.
Will this work on a PAS-225?
Yes. Same engine. Thanks
Wow, finally somebody I can understand (I'm from North Florida). Looks like Tygon Fuel Line. What size are using that it fits the two different sized barbed nipples? Thanks!
I have better luck with this fuel hose. Its better than echo's oem line. Oregon # 07-156. Yes it is Tygon.
I.D. .117in, O.D. .211in, Wall .047in.
Fits tight but will not leak.
Thanks
@@IFIXIT4U Great Thanks!
Why will cleaning that with Berryman B12 Chemtool ruin that carburetor?
Check valve located in high speed nozzle is non metallic. Usually plastic or rubber materiel. When that is damaged by strong solvent you just ruined the carb. Seen it many times.
Thank you
@@IFIXIT4U - Thanks for the reply. Well that sounds like a good explanation. I'm not mechanic, as you can tell. B12 is carburetor cleaner...I guess that's just for automobile carburetors?
Naphtha is no slouch on harshness. I used it to clean AK parts that had years of carbon buildup, that I couldn't get off any other way.
Can that high speed nozzle be replaced if damaged?
I would replace the carb.
I Clicked on the link for the carburetor kit from Amazon and srm 225 was not listed.
It is the correct repair kit. Not enough room to list all models this kit fits. Thank you
@@IFIXIT4U ok thanks!
Where to buy the parts you installed?
Carb kit and diagram available here. smalleng.com/products
Thanks
I clean the carburetor but no prime meaby litte gasket inside?????
Always install a new repair kit when you clean the carb. Make sure lines are hooked up correctly. The white primer block may be bad if it still wont prime.
Thank you