Never too old to learn. In the past years I have changed spark plugs, filters, carburetors, and other parts in order to get a failing 2 cycle to run. I never found much information about the spark arrestor,, In the past I have thrown away several good yard tools not knowing that this was my culprit. When you cranked that echo, the sound told me you were on to something. I cleaned my Echo Weed Trimmer's spark arrestor and she ran like a new one. THANKS SO MUCH....

Thanks for the video. After buying a new carburetor and fuel lines, I was ready to toss mine to the curb. Now it lives to die another day.

Bless people like you! I have no mechanical background but from your video I was able to get my Echo PAS225 back up and running at full speed in less than 5 min. Thank you!

Best vid on this sub I've viewed, did same to my 2 Echo trimmers today and they pepped right up, Thanks!

I hadn't thought about the exhaust port spark arrestor as a potential problem. Thanks for the video.

Love when guys like you don’t over complicate things and keep instructions simple 👏👏👍

Many thanks. Almost trashed my Echo SRM 225 after replacing carburetor, sparkplug and filters until I watched your video regarding the spark arrester and the lack of power. Works like new!

Thank you! Really helped. Got my weed eater up and running in no time!

thank you! excellent. I didn't have this problem but will know what to do when it happens. my echo seems to have one issue after another so I know this will come up eventually. I would never had known to take that piece apart. Your knowledge is very appreciated.

Thank you. You saved me taking mine to the shop. wish i would have watched this before I bought a replacement carb.

thank you, sir. I watched several other guys fixing these, and they were all about the "hidden" hi/ lo speed adjustments, but none talked about this spark arrestor. I bought a kit, changed filter/ carb/ gas lines and still my echo had a VERY VERY hard time cranking up and staying lit. I watched your vid and bam! The spark arrestor was carbon cake... a little wire brush action and this thing is singing now..

Buddy, you are absolutely DA MAN! This was exactly my problem. I was in the process of buying another week trimmer. Thank you very, very much for taking the time to post this video and help others!!!

Perfect!!! It took me about 10 minutes to pull the VERY clogged screen out and my 16 year old Echo-200gt started like it was a kid again. Thanks for the video.

I have a newer model ECHO trimmer that's doing the same thing. Now I know what's wrong with it. Great E/I vid. Thanks!👍

Ive got the exact weed eater and have had for atleast 10yrs and its amazing!! Just replaced carb and runs like new. Other than that basic maintenance and its a beast!

Nice demo, really love the way u explain, with a quick diagnosis of the problems, I Will try it thinks u

Thank's brother you are a life saver I was about to buy a new one this is the repair I needed to do

I love the angle that you shoot from when starting the weedeater, etc. I try to show new employees how to do it but they seem to have a hard time getting it. I'll just have them watch this! So simple!

My SRM-225 had this exact problem. Easy peasy fix, running like perfect and enjoying a cold one in celebration. Thanks!

Fouled spark arrestors used to be the last thing I’d look at with a customers tool. Now, I see it more and more so I actually check it first! Saves me time

Thank you this helped us fix our echo PAS

Thanks for the video, I'm going to check my weed hackers spark arrestor, as it has the same symptoms as your unit.

Thanks exactly what I needed to get my 1 year old pas225 running right.

great job! I've ran into that several times on 2 cycle equipment, I usually just leave them out.

I wish my problem was this simple, but thanks for the video. It still helped me.

This is exactly the help I needed! thanks.

Solved my problem on both my machines. The one I replaced a year and a half ago and the newer one.

OMG thank you so very much for this post! I just bought a brand new Echo SRM-225 in March and shit a month or so ago it just started acting sick. Not even enough power to then the dang thing when it was on full blast! But I followed your suggestions here and I'm very happy to say today I was able to knock out the weeds in about half the ranch... T mm w will be the other half lol. But seriously thank you so much, your awesome.

Need to check this on all of my 2 cycle stuff. Another great video, thanks!

Thanks .., i just fix my Toro weed eater with this video.

Very Good Video. I will try this fix to se if i can get my trimmer back to run as before. thanks.

You just saved me a needless trip to the repair man, if you’re ever in Australia I owe you a couple of beers brother!!

Just fixed mine, thanks for the helpful video!

Great job. I believe this is what my problem is. Great video as well.

Your the MAN!!!!!! My work horse is back🤙

Hi. Thank you . Took my spark arrester out of my pole hedge cutter , burnt the carbon off - and guess what ! it’s back to full power. Brilliant. most grateful for your video . mike in Southampton uk

You saved me a trip to the maint guy! Thanks!

Very helpful one of my trimmers is exactly like this I’ll have to take a look at the muffler

Thank you really like the video it helped me a lot and got to the point right away

Old video but it saved my marriage all the same. Thanks!

This was helpful. Exactly the problem I had and fix I needed. AND, didn’t even have to buy a new screen for $7 - $11!! Thanks!

This helped so much wit my hedge trimmer thanks

That was the problem. Runs great again, thanks.

Always a good idea to empty gas, clean, lube and inspect any small engine machines before storing for winter. Nice to start easy in spring and avoid these types of issues. Tools can last a lifetime

Thanks. I cleaned mine and it works better. Now I do not have to replace my 25+ year old echo gt-2000.

It seems like you made this video with MY weedeater. I think I have found my problem. THANK YOU!!!!

I found an srm 225 and found the same thing clogged. I took off the muffler and left it in a container filled with simple green and had a cleaning brush removing the dirt and grime. Works. I still did a tune up on it though. Can't beat free.

Thanks for the comment. This was the first one for the year for me. Funny thing is that the gas is mixed appropriately for this engine. It may have been ran half throttle a lot.

Good video,very helpful. Thank you

Thanks my friend for the video Gog bless you

Here’s some things I noticed when you started it up: 1. You didn’t let it warm up at all 2. You went full throttle, which can clog it up even more

Im about to try this, my weedeater is acting the same exact way. Thank you sir for posting this video. By the way you've got a new suscriber👍

Thanks. I will take apart and check out.

Thanks for the info, bro! Worked like a charm!

thanks for this! i have a stihl, had the same problem. fixed in no time thanks to you. peace and blessings upon you

Thank you for your help!

Great Video!! Nicely Done!!

Thank you! I wish I would have watched this before buying a new spark plug and a bunch of mechanic in a bottle.

You are a lifesaver went straight to the problem. You must be a echo genius LOL

Good job amigo

The exact solution for the problem I'd been having. Thank you

Saved us time and money, thank you!

Good friend and neighbor brought his Echo up and you couldn't hear it run, just like that one. I was used to hearing a saw or two like that so I let him use my tools on the tailgate of my truck to fix it so he'd know what to do next time. If they can't breathe out, they can't breathe in. Thanks and Blessings!

Dood, you deserve more subs great video

Good work. 2 stroke has only two speeds idle and wide open. Anything less than wide open will clog the screen. Biggest mistake is not using non-ethanol fuel with premium mix.

Thank you man this was very helpful for me

Why didn't I think of that? Good video!

This happened to a chainsaw I was working on and posted a video. I let the spark arrestor soak in some dishwashing detergent for an hour, then used Brillo pads and a wire brush on it to finally clean it up. Wish I had thought of the torch idea.

Thanks for the amazing video, you are a good teacher. I had same problem with my echo. Keep up the good work

Great video!

Subscribed!

Having a issue with my echo weed eater with it trying to start but won’t start, so I fully disassembled it and cleaned the carbon build up off the cylinder, cylinder head and spark plug electrodes but I’ve never thought of checking the spark arrestor. Next time I’m in class I will check to see if that’s the problem. Thanks for the helpful video!

Thanks for commenting. Its very much a hobby that I greatly enjoy.

Great video

Amazing!

I took the screen out and put back together it worked immediate full throttle high rpm. Torch cleaned screen in seconds... thanks man. Seriously

Burned the gunk off with a lighter, works like a charm now. Great video

Nice job👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Thanks again for your help, it saved me some money in my pocket.

You are freaking awesome man!!!!! And the video and steps Pro.

Well son of a gun I learned something today never knew there was such a thing called spark arrestor that fixed mine I was fixing to throw a damn thing away thank you

Awesome!

thank you this was very helpful

Perfect, thank you so much..........

Great video thanks!

Thanks for the help

Great video. My echo is working

Thanks for the video, I’m having the same issue with my srm- 225 after installing a new carb..just completely bogs down then stops..gets really hot as well.

Awesome video it does help a lot... very clear explanation.. 👍👍

Spot on.thanks

Nice job.👍👍👍

Headed out to my shop to remove mine. I bet it's my problem. Thanks !

THANK YOU FOR SHARE YOURS TIPS

It's creators like you that make the community worth being a part of. Us old farts that are on low budget income depend on channels like this to survive. Would be a shame to watch and not support by Subscribing and giving support to your channel, thx old Bear over at Bears Rod Shop,

Great information. Not sure why you put completely reinstalled the cover to see if that was the problem.

GOOD VIDEO BUD...!

Thank for the info you rock

Most appreciated

Good cameras work..good informative video

Gracias señor 👍🏼👍🏼