Free Bolens trimmer fix
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- čas přidán 11. 03. 2021
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Thanks for watching. This was a free trimmer from Craigslist and the fix was the usual fuel lines and carburetor. This time I give you a cost break down and it turns out it was pretty affordable. - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Good fix, It is worth fixing equipment for little money instead of filling the landfills. Thanks
that's a good point.
@@HomeGaragechannel they are very dangrous to work on if they leak due to the mufflers location
Anytime you can renew something is a good thing
you are absolutely correct
Wow, I have that exact trimmer; have used it for almost 10 years, and just replaced it with the straight shaft version. I couldn't ask for a more useful video! Thank you so much for sharing 😊 Last year I replaced the tank and fuel lines as they had turned to dust. Am keeping it for parts for the new one.
no problem and thank you Mark Ash.
@@HomeGaragechannel I have a Bolens BL610 that will not stay running.. changes spark plug, cleaned carb, how can I repair it?
@@terrypavon6885turn the carb screws to see if that works. if it doesnt then something internally went wrong grab a new carb.
I want to thank you for your videos, you really help me work on small engines.After my hart attack i have to do something else for money to come in.You make it a lot easier for me and I appreciate it.Thank you and keep up the good work..
No problem and thank you John Hedger for your story. I really do appreciate it.
That's a good fix for a free trimmer. Your videos are really good. Thank you.
thank you A Patterson I appreciate it
Thanks so much for this video.Was able to replace the carb on existing BL-100. You saved me probably $ 100. Thing runs like it is new again. No other video explained the fuel lines as well as yours did.
thank you I appreciate that
It was a good thing just to get it running. Keep it or flip it depends on your needs and opportunity. Your sensible troubleshooting and the clear narration keep me coming back to your videos. Good work and thanks for sharing.
Yea my guy
thank you Rickey Mitchell
Great fix and well worth the money to fix this little gem. Love your video's.
thank you D Butler.
The "Guru of Grass Trimmers" does it again!!!
thank you Ben Robles
Top video mate and what I like about most is that you mention the cost for the parts you used and the time it took you to di the job.
Keep up the good work.
Thank you Souhail Shamaissem
A major design flaw with these is the plastic bracket/crank case cover. You will notice there is a large piece that protrudes where the carburetor attaches. This eventually cracks due to vibration. I had one with a hairline crack right at the base. That was leaking air causing the machine to run very strange. Drove me nuts.
oh I hadn't heard about that. I'll have to be wary about that.
Fire hazard is extreme
Any time you fix one of these, it's better than throwing it in the land fill. Sadly, most small engine shops charge what it costs for a new trimmer just to repair these. I know many shops now refuse to even work on them. I can usually buy a replacement carburetor with fuel lines, air filter, spark plug and whatever for $12-$14 . I rescue them whenever I can. Nice video.
Thank you and I completely agree with you on the shops .
Fixin is the goal . Great vids by the way most enjoyable to watch cheers
thank you Edward Burke
Fix it all day long.. a nice fix and great video.. hope all is good mate
it's going pretty good here Mick. Thanks for the comment.
I'm glad you fixed it
thank you Paul Burns.
Easiest design ever. Totally worth fixing since the engine is good.
it does have its merits. The engine size and power are its strength.
Interesting and helpful video.
Had to subscribe, I have an old trimmer that I left fuel in and need to rebuild so I have 2, one with line and one with plastic blades.
nice and Thanks for the sub!
Great video, thanks 👍😀
no problem
Lol It's funny that you are repairing the exact same type of trimmer that I purchased on eBay last year. It did not have the bottom shaft, spool cover and the clutch for my project trimmer. Well after reinstalling and fixing everything. It started to have issues with the pull rope mechanism. Actually, the gear started to slip inside the casing. Finally I got that fixed then I started to have issues with starting. At first it would start and stay for some time and then all of a sudden the engine shuts off. Not sure what's really happening? But now after looking at your repairs I think I should inspect the carburetor and see if there is any problem with it. Hey it cost me total of $70 and still not fixed. Your free trimmer is worth the repair for sure! I found out that I could buy almost new for about $89 LMAO! Well lessons learned!
Yes there are some very affordable trimmers out on the market.
Sweet repair
thanks
Absolutely was 100% worth it
thank you Uni Sol
Keep it, It's working fine.
That's the plan!
Absolutely fix it!
thank you Virginia Gonzalez
I got Ryobi 775R which is same as Bolen. After throwing it out in the curb, decided to bring it back and fix the fuel line and carb. Thanks for the great video. Would say these 31cc weed eater has one of worse design and absolute pain to work on it (compared to modern weed eater).
You are absolutely right about the design issues. Thank you Mickey Kim.
It's worth fixing for that small amount of money & I've managed to pull those kill switches apart & clean them out so I didn't need to replace them.
They end up full of dirt & grime therefore they end up having a bad contact !
I'll have to take a look at them
Thanks for the great video. I was able to replace the old with a new carburetor however, it still didn't start. checked spark plug and cleaned it a little bit. Still, didn't start. used some starting fluid, it starts and stops. Now what?.....
now that you know the engine runs, we have to double back on the carb, is the primer bulb filling up with fuel when pressing it?
it,s worth fixing these up and yes i would most surely get them going again no worries as our legendary Ryobi Weed Wasps also are the same engine designs here in Australia and very popular too compared to the stuff sold today mostly Chinese made Garbage unless it,s worth fixing up etc.
Oh I forgot about the stuff that's being made there.
@@HomeGaragechannel it,s ok mate very popular everywhere else with the same engine design and i think Donyboy73 has a video covering this sort of engine design too.
@@Patrick4959 thank you Patrick Stapleton for the info
Always fix the old if possible. Thanks and Blessings!
You got that right!
@@HomeGaragechannel Great minds again!
Got used BL110 Bumper not wanting to come off. Also after changing lines and filter added new 40-1 gas I ran it about 20 to 30 min was hearing it tending to -occasionally bog- but keep running the it cut off. Otherwise, it ran great other than the late bog. Planning to check it later. I do think it might be it was very hot day. Have you done a number trouble video? Thanks.
No I haven't. You just can't turn it?
Fixing or recycling is always preferred.
you are absolutely correct
It was worth fixing, 👍👍.
Thank you Winston Clarke
great video. i have the same issue and even after replacing the carburator it leaks at the rear. runs and dies. super annoying. even with the new carburetor.
that would be very annoying.
Unfortunately I find here in Australia if it’s not one of the popular major brand machines...parts are hard to get !
Could you guess why parts are hard to get there?
The Warbro carburreter used in this trimmer (just like Zama carburetters used in many branded products) is a popular brand.
@@HomeGaragechannel na I not sure I guess no point stocking stuff that won’t sell .
Depending if you can afford a new one I say go for but if not then spending $15 to get this machine back up and running is very good in my opinion
Thank you Ramadin Sookhoo
I mean carb cleaner is pretty usefull, it cleans very well, u can use it as starting fluid, it disolves stuff..
Great question. I do this as a hobby like you so yes it's worth it. However if you were to do this repair for a customer and charge for your labor it would exceed the value of the machine. I usually buy a kit and install it and charge $40 for people who want to fix their trimmer.
you make a good point
@@HomeGaragechannel I try to fix everything and love getting free equipment. I bought the metering diaphragm kit you suggested. Thank you
@@brianking1138 no problem Brian King
For how good and clean this one looks makes me think these are really crap junk that it broke so quickly.
I had same issue with mine , hardly use and after a while won't start. Pushing me towards electrics in many cases.
I follow your videos becuase you show how to easily start so 4 times a year I pour some gas into the air intake and whola
Thanks for watching I appreciate it. Yes this one seemed to be very clean so it must have stopped working pretty soon after getting it.
Hey HG, I got one lately ,exact, but I try to open the carburetor and got one joint broken, Anyway I don't have the tool to adjust the H and. L screw ,,have to get a kit
thats a shame.
If it's your own machine you can cut slots in the adjustment screws with a dremel and then use a screwdriver. You can buy a kit with all the adjustment tools for $20 or less though.
@@brianking1138 I've done it but the kits are much more convenient
Make more free engine fixes
I will definitely try
Good 😌
Repair is the way to go.
thank you WOTT101
Hey my name is Ronald. Nice video. I would love to know the name of that tool to fit the carburetor. Thanks
I do apologize but I didn't catch which tool to use, so I won't be able to help out.
mine has same fuel line and mine was in tank just like yours
it will work that way just won't pick up all the fuel that way.
How do you know how much line to put in the fuel tank so the filter can stay in the tank?
for this type of fuel filter setup you have almost zero line in the tank. Once the filter is on the line you have to push the filter so the stem and the fuel line is sticking out of the tank. I don't care for this design at all.
Generally speaking, the fuel filter needs to sit centered in the lowest part of the tank. That way the operator can run through a full tank of gas without stopping, more or less.
@@999thenewman you're absolutely right.
Is carburator an fuel lines generally the problem? Have several trimmers people have given me. Would rather fix them than throw them away.
no, most often the carb needs servicing.
In my opinion that thing is a god-awful trimmer just by the way it's designed. But as far as cost-effectiveness goes you absolutely did the right thing as far as just fixing it, but I don't know if I would have gone through all that personally for that trimmer unless I plan on selling it..
very well said. I don't like using it but it does have a lot of power.
Mending is better than ending !!! :)
nicely put
The 2 hours is due to recording it or without the effort of recording it took 2 hours?
that is a calculation of not recording and it being a first attempt.
I'm still surprised it stayed running when you put fuel into the carburetor for so long
me there. there must have been some fuel in the engine already or the carburetor
@@HomeGaragechannel but wouldn't the fuel be old or stale or no good?
@@smallengines1018 it depends on when the last time it was started
@@HomeGaragechannel yeah
I used a magnet to hold small parts,, find them always,,,
yes that's a great idea. I usually have to get the magnet once I've dropped stuff.
We used to have one of these, but it was the Troy-Bilt version. The engine is so strange how it is designed, it is also pretty ugly looking at the back
you're right. I'm not particular about my trimmers but this one gets to me somehow. It's just strange
@@HomeGaragechannel they do look odd, but the 31cc units are fantastic machines. They have loads of power.
@@rileysindt6689 I completely agree with you
someone got lazy with this trimmer since the screws are gone. and if this trimmer was mine i would do the same thjng just install two screws run through the carb and done.
you make a good point.
Always worth fixing older "crap", because the newer stuff is worse "crap". Myself I stick with Echo "crap", Because it seems a little less "crappy".
Nicely termed
Where can i buy this carb kit? thx
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@@HomeGaragechannel Awesome
Since you got this far guess i would fix it
thank you Martin LeBlanc
do you have the carb number for the choke built in the carb i have one like that but i need the number
no I sorry but I don't have that number
@@HomeGaragechannel did you do a video on a craftsman trimmer just like that one with the same engine ?
@@SamOverby I did a video over 4 years ago with a craftsman that had a semi auto choke on it? is that the one you're talking about? Do you know the model and serial number on the trimmer you're looking at. That would be very helpful.
@@HomeGaragechannel its the exact same one from 4 years ago you did
@@SamOverby I no longer have this particular trimmer anymore so I don't have a model and serial number to search with.
I got the St 275 to run I had to clean the exhaust Port because it was completely clogged with carbon
that sometimes happens. did you check the spark arrestor screen for a clog too?
Yes this spark arrestor screen is is as big as a piece of yellow cheese
Yes I got it clear
@@weedeaterkid666 excellent work
Also I can't find a metering diagram online for a Ryobi cs26 any suggestions?
if that trimmer was yours then would you put 2 screws instead of all of em? if it was mine i wouldnt care to do the entire assembly since if it broke on me i ll be like who wants a free trimmer something like that.
I don't remember what I did with this one, I'm pretty sure that I replace the screws before selling them.
@@HomeGaragechannel yea. some people are like why is the screws missing on this machine and replace em but others be like eh who cares its just 2 screws.
👍👍👍👍
thanks
For us guys Fix Fix Fix
Thanks for the comment I appreciate it
What makes the carb leak? Worn needle and seat?
Usually a metering diaphragm that's pressing down on the rocker arm when not in use.
I don’t recommend Bolens weed trimmer do you recommend Bolens weed trimmer?
no I think you could do a lot better for not that much more money
Wow that diaphragm was really bad that time.
Yes its was pretty bad.
If you Fix it it will run
not always unfortunately.
this has to be complicated line routing of all times.
yes it's not fun at all.
I always think it's better to fix if you can instead of giving these companies money for their ridiculous prices!! Just my thoughts. Besides it's always better to give our tools a second chance if able
very well said
For that money i would fix it, but like you i am not a fan of that style of strimmer, great strimmers when working ok, 2 hrs messing about with it, you can see why it was put out on the curb .
Yes I can see why
I found one of these
nice!
@@HomeGaragechannel however I'm a bit confused on the routing of gas lines. I have new parts.. all new parts kit .please help
@@HomeGaragechannel when I ordered the whole kit, carburetor,lines,filter,ect ect, the gas lines are too thick . Especially trying to feed it in the return line. What size should it be on bolens 100 model weedeater?
Those mtd 31cc engines are a cancer in my opinion! Never had any luck with them.
I completely agree with you
Good fix, but it's still a crappy trimmer. Nice job!
you're absolutely right, thank you Tim S.
If you know you can fix it you just gotta do it what can you say its like a bad habit he he !🤷
I like this habit
Check the spark arrestor on the muffler clean it or take it out replaced all fuel lines should of been as far as you should of went till you played with it more messing with the carb is last thing. You play with also taking out the fuel adjust needle valves and squirting carb cleaner in it and I like the fast how you clean the carb screen but that how far I would of went if it was more buy a new carb here in Arizona we can't get parts for these weed eaters not even carbs
thanks
Run it till it's done. Then buy a professional series Stihl or Husqvarna.
makes sense to me.
@@HomeGaragechannel I run the heck out of both my stihls and Husqvarna and they're not phased by the very hard work that they do daily. Not even a little bit. As long as they have string in the cutting head, grease in the gear head and fuel and oil mix in the fuel tank they are ready to rip through whatever you need them to and they don't back down from much of anything green and growing.
I hate bolens they have the worst design for a starter I had to fix the starter three times before I trashed the thing. I can't believe that they still sell it at lowes .maybe they revamped the design but I know the model I had was flawed
you are right. They are a weird design.
You haven't added in your cost of labour so $14.50 is not a true cost of repair if you are going to sell it.
it's different for each person, I would charge more than that.
Buy a new trimmer if its a Bolens.
I hear that.
bolens just aint a good brand.
A lot of people feel the same way