After a season of frustrating trimming, barely keeping it running by feathering the throttle instead of letting it idle, I just happened to find this video. One d socket purchase and a single quarter turn off each screw, and my trimmer is running better than it ever had. Thanks so much for this! Explanation was perfect.

This video was absolutely helpful! Saved me having to purchase a replacement carb, paying someone to fix it, or completely trashing mine. Thanks for your help!

I always tell people to bring me the equipment to check it out before going to the dump. Most times I can fix it if it is like the one you just fixed. To much good stuff ends up in the landfill. I just got a beautiful 21 h.p. Craftsman riding mower the guy was going to cut up and take to the dump because the starter was unable to turn over the engine. I took it and put a cam shaft in it with a compression release that was not broken like the one in the machine. Works great now. He always kept it inside and was super clean. He said he did not want to spend any money on it. Thanks for great video's.

My son and I tried everything except for those small carburetor adjustments. I can't wait to try them tonight to see if I can save myself from having to buy a new trimmer. Thank you!

This is the best video. Explains adjustments before during and after adjustments. Thank you sir

That was easy. A fella in the neighborhood, whom I didn’t know, came by last year. His trimmer need adjusting. I did just what you did. He asked what he owed me, I told I’m nothing, just remember me and recommend me to your friends when they need repair. He gave me $20.00 , and sent me some customers.

Thank you (and everyone one else making repair videos) I was raised to fix what was broken. Today everyone is all for throwing every thing away. Need to stop that mentality and start keeping what you have and fixing it.

Always fix what I got. Keep it out of the trash heap. I hate that we are such a disposable society.

Great video. Very solid explanation. You taught me in about five minutes what I’ve been trying to learn for the past two mowing seasons. Thank you very much!

I have to say that I love your videos my friend. I've been studying about small engines and watching videos for over 2 years now and no one has made me understand the workings of a small engine carb and its adjustments better than you have. I have a poulan pro blower that I've had nothing but trouble with after the first couple months of use and I just threw it in the shed. Ha Ha. Now I feel I can fix it. Sorry for being long winded and thank you.

I was given one last spring. It needed a filter and filter cap plus an attachment. I put it in my parts because I didn't think I would ever get a doner. But about a month ago a neighbor gave me some of his old lawn service equipment. And one was an old Trory -Built weed eater of the same model. I used it for a doner and it runs like a new one. So I gave it to a friend that needed one. Now every time I go over to see him that's all he talks about. Good video!!!

I have to thank you. Ordered the driver off of Amazon adjusted the screw. BINGO she's alive. Many thnaks for $7 bucks saved me $60 or so in repairs.

Ok first comment, after watching about a dozen of your videos, you Mr Home garage is one of the best I’ve seen, the simplicity of your teaching while breaking down every part explaining along the way is amazing thank you my good friend May God bless you always 👍👍👍👍

😎 I just trash picked an identical power head , it starts but does NOT idle at all. It’s on the project pile .

Thank you so much for making this video. It helped me understand the issues with my trimmer's carb adjustments...and SOLVE them in just a minute or two. Knowing which direction to turn the idle screw was key. Most carberators that I've worked with were the opposite of this one. BTW - If anyone reading this has gotten their idle screw out of adjustment...screw it all the way in (not too tight!) then back it out two FULL turns. That puts you in a pretty good starting position. Finer adjustments can then be made to make sure the trim head stops spinning at idle.

I started to buy a new one then saw the ridiculous prices. So I ordered a new fuel tank from troybilt for $15 and followed your instructions. Now it runs like a champ. Thanks for the help!!

Always glad to see a upload

You have totally helped me understand the problem with the trimmer that my recently widowed Mother in-law has. This was absolutely 100 percent helpful. Thanks for sharing and you have a new subscriber.

I just got one of these trimmer for free. Put some fresh fuel in it and adjust the carb and it runs great now. Going to give this one to my sister who just got a house. Another great vid sir always enjoy watching you fix things.

Very informative! I believe I just learned more in 6 and a half minutes than I have the last 6 years! Thank you!

I learned so much from your videos and help who i can with these small engines because of your channel i fix all my neighbors yard equipment alot for free he doesn't have much money so he gave me his old shindaiwa 22t it's been out side next to his house for at least 5 years the gas was horrible in the tank anyway I rebuilt the carb new fuel line starts right up now this thing is so lite I might make this my weekend user. I do enjoy fixing small engines. Now I can't pass one up in the trash pile. Thank You

I guess I'll wait on the Single D tool. Mine races once it starts and backing out the idle screw didn't do anything. I backed it all the way out and had no change. It runs as though the trigger is pressed. Great video.

I agree with trying to fix the machine first and then moving to new carburetor if necessary. Looks like it should work great now. I can't believe it such an easy fix. I will try that next time myself. Thanks for the tips and the video's.

That fixed the problem! Mine wasn't even the same Troy-Bilt product, but the adjustments worked perfectly. Thanks very much for posting that.

Thanks for the video. I didn't have the specific D tool . So i found a piece of ice maker supply copper tubing , i think its 3/16" ID. Wallowed it out then put a needle nosed pliers to make the flat spot. Barely fits in the spot but worked well. Quarter turn ccw of the air cleaner side adjustment screw. In 5 minutes, I had it running better than ever.

I've had a Troy bilt trimmer that I bought new 12 years ago. I've replaced the shaft, gas tank, and carb. I've got great service out of it and it still works good. Plus, no fuel mixing.

Thanks it worked. So you know I used a small flare blade screwdriver to turn the adjustment screws. Didn't need that special tool.

Just did this to my Troybilt an hour ago. Runs great now.

Just ordered the carb adjustment tool kit. I'm having the exact issue as in this video. My trimmer hasn't run in 2 years and haven't had the time to mess with it. Excited to get it going again. Thanks!

Saved me from buying a new one out of frustration, thank you! Exactly what I needed.

God bless you for raking the time to share this 🙏

Another good video - muchas gracias! I've watched so many, I pretty much know what you are going to do before you do it, but still enjoy watching your videos, they are always well presented.

Great video explaining what the adjustment screws actually do and which one does what is great information to have for somebody like me! Now I don't have to turn them back and forth so much trying to do it by ear

Expert video I have the same exact problems I’m buying the tune tool tomorrow thanks for posting

Thank for the video. I was trying to fix my weed eater so this is how I ran across this video. I called a repair shop and the guy said he doesn't work on them because it cost more to fix it than what I probably paid for it . Well that being said I'm here learning how to fix it myself. So thanks again and I'll be checking your others

This and your other channel are among my favorites! Thanks for your hard work

Well done. You have no idea how many trimmers like that you can find in the dump, a little seafoam couple tweaks of the screws and like brand new money

I don't pay for anything new until I know I can't repair the old. Thus I watched your video. I'll know soon if I can salvage it. Mine is acting just like that one.

Thanks I’ll try these adjustments, As I have 5 or 6 of little Troy bit trimmers & constantly switching from one to the other to find one that runs decent to finish the yard work. Had one that I had replaced the primer bulb & fuel lines earlier & it ran good, not perfect but good enough for about 1/2 hour then cut off & would only stay running at top speed when it was chocked. After trying a few things, I grabbed another old troybit weed eater, had to clean the carb & replace the bulb on it as well, as it’s been sitting for a year or more. And it did the same thing, would only run when fully chocked., I was not sure what the carb screws adjusted. I’ll try these tomorrow

Awesome! Direct, to the point and most importantly…on point! Much thanks!

Thanks! I am going to buy a Single D set and see if I can fix this puppy myself. Girl Power!

Great video! My troy bilt is doing the same thing. Gonna track down one of these Single d’s and give it a try!

Nice tuning. This trimmer definitely has some life left in it.

I appriciate the information. I will not buy a new one. I got it to rev up, but it no longer Idles and died at high rev. I only use, premiexed sythethic fuel.

It depends home, if you’re going to use it in weekly basis o more often buy a new, if the old trimmer is free and has a minor problem try to fix it. You’re the magician home congrets

thank you ! my TB is doing exact same thing.. gonna order a D screw driver and adjust carb !! thsnk you thank you thank you

Fixing mine lol That's why I'm here to learn this. Thank you

a few months ego I bought one of these brand new under the Craftsman name, it worked ok but took forever to start. Also I think I was using too old of fuel besides the carb needing adjustment from factory. I ended up returning it a week later (and the extra TrimmerPlus attachments) and buying an Echo PAR (without the extra attachments) with the same money. I technically have less now plus Echo attachments are more expensive if I need them again but this starts every time I don't forget to switch back the off button. I could've given it a better chance with the tuning and new fuel...

Yes, I would try to Fix it. I only paid less than 60 dollars for it, 2 years ago. But its still like new. Just need to adjust the carb, same trouble as your.

I picked up 2 of those junk Troy bilt weedeaters that a guy had let a shop work on, I even went as far as putting new carbs on them, won’t run or idle, and I’ve been working on small equipment for years, ain’t just a simple turn on the mixture screws. 😂😂

Awesome repair video @Home Garage yes always good to do the basic on the carburators out there and i adore a good trimmer engine and all to use and work on in general and i would tackle this repair more than likely it's a good way to get start into it and here in Australia we Aussies do all kinds of repairs on stuff like this and even our Victa trimmers have the odd issue too but never hard to figure out

You do a great job with your videos !! Thx

I just remember something very helpful..... NOT running, turn each screw in count how many turns it makes. If you start at say 12 O'clock each half turn ins one. IE from 12 to 6 in one. Once all the way in. a STARTING POINT IS counter clockwise 2.5 TURNS. which is really 1 complete turn plus 1/4.turn. Do that to H and L and you'll find from there you'll only need a very small adjustment after that. I JUST did that worked like a charm, like brand new money

Thank you so much 💯 ! Just acquired this same weed eater . This video is priceless.. Appreciate it.

I had the same problem now I know how to fix it. Great explanation. Thank you for your time . Liked and subscribed

Love your videos i learn how to fix machines by your videos good work keep it up 😘

Sure, if it can run it's worth a fix. A=PLUS and Blessings!

Great video as always! I would fix it, something like that isn't terribly hard. I do need to get a set of those nut drivers sometime though.

Good job good job explaining thank you very much and it works great the way you explained it

nicely explained, thanks!

Sure it was worth fixing was not much wrong with it even if you had to put a carburetor kit in it it was worth fixing great video be safe

Good job

Always try to fix. Worse case, you learn something about your equipment or the extent of your capability. I learned a few shots of carb cleaner and some adjustments has my weed eater running better than it has in years, only using what was on hand! Will come here more frequently!

Last Spring 2021 I had this problem with my Troy Bilt trimmer, I replaced it with a cordless Dewalt Trimmer. An easy fix, I would like to sell or give away the Troy Bilt trimmer.

Very helpful. I really do hate this trimmer but trying to just get through another summer with it because I’m selling my house and won’t need it any longer. I just ordered the carburetor replacement kit and I’m glad it came with the adjustment screw driver thingy because i ALWAYS ALWAYS have issues with it dying or some other issue and your video was very helpful in showing how to make those adjustments. Hopefully with the new carburetor, it’ll be less of a pain in the ass. DONT BUY THIS TRIMMER, IT SUCKS!!

Great & simple instruction, straight on point ! No Drama"

Thank you 👍🏼

Thank you!

Noticed ''jump start'' feature, i assume you can use say a drill and 3/8 drive to spin it over, good idea, why do more not have that????

Mine was running then just died outa nowhere. I might have to try these

I would most likely fix it for resale like you did.

Great instructional video. I had the exact same issue; I bought the single D tool and the adjustments went just like the video. I also realized the pre-mixed fuel I got was under-mixed (40:1 instead of the Troy Built 20:1 ratio...) UNFORTUNATELY, the next day the thing would not start at all. I tried to put the carb adjustments back but no luck. Is there another video for the new issue? Seriously, the thing used to start (then stall), then was running like a champ after the adjustments.

Thanks for the video! I’m going to try that with mine...it bogs down when you squeeze the throttle.

Great video. This helped me tremendously. Thank you!!!

Thank you good video.

Depends. Sometimes its an easy fix like you did, but as cheap as the carbs are nowadays, I would have just spent the 15.00 or so and bought a new carb and installed it. Replacing the machine while it still in good running condition would be a big waste of$$$$.

I bought mine used and discovered this behavior after the fact, so I am inclined to try and fix it. I should have researched the brand more though, seems to be cheap based on every review and probably paid too much. O WELL. great helpful video though!

You also can use a pointy knife to turn it I just did

For your own stuff yes . For a customer a new carb.

I know I’m late to this video, but does anyone know a good starting point (counter clockwise turns) from the needles being seated closed? I got a new carburetor, and am tuning “from scratch.” I had assumed 1/1.5 turns out, but that doesn’t seem to be close. Thanks for an awesome video!

I would fix it because that’s what guys like us do. I would put it up for sale though. Curved shaft trimmers are uncomfortable for me to use.

Good for me

Yes.

to those just landing here, this is 2-cycle

Great video 👍🏻👍🏻

I have the TB80ec trimmer. It was given to me with less than 2 tanks through it. It wouldn’t stay running. I converted it to a rc airplane engine. The carb adjustment was the issue. But now it seems to need adjusted every time I run it. Any ideas why? Thanks in advance !! Great video👍

Mine doing the same except it dies when pushing the trigger/gas. I have to feather it to keep it going

I have this exact weed eater, it wont prime. Ive took apart the carb and cleaned it. Nothings working. Cant find any carbs for it either

I have a very similar model Troy-Bilt and am having the same issues--the trimmer will cut off once I move from 2nd to 3rd position. However, I noticed that when I try to depress the bulb, it doesn't "bounce back" to its original position which makes me think it's not taking in air to reinflate (if that's how these things work). Is this likely to do with the gas filter you mentioned in the video or am I overlooking something? Regardless, thank you so much for this video. It's always difficult finding a solution 1:1 with a problem. This seems pretty darn close though. This is also my 2nd TB trimmer after the first one "died" from a similar issue.

It surprises me how many of your videos I've seen where there is straight gas in the tank or barely any mixed gas!

My father had Husqvarna 128 D weed trimmer it runs for a while when it get too hot and it quits running still full of gas in it

I adjusted my weedwacker with new carb,it bogged down when choke off and throttle up. After adjusting worked fine now ,won't start. What else can I do,new filter,and fuel lines.spark plug.

Hello... I have a TroyBilt TB525C. I was using this trimmer with an edger attachment yesterday and after a while, the trimmer got very hot and it shut off. It has done this before but I was able to let it sit for some time and then it would start back up. I let it sit again but now I can not get the trimmer to start unless the choke is on. When I take the choke off the engine dies? Could overheating cause carburetor damage?

What kind of carburetor adjustment tool do you need for a Remington trimmer

What happens if the gas cap leaks fuel will it do the same thing

I was wondering can you tell me if that Troy turns clockwise or counterclockwise I'm looking for a weedeater that turns clockwise

What if you adjust the carb and it still won’t idle

Most of the trash-bound units I've seen have recoil starter problems -- rope hanging out, etc -- plus whatever the original problem was. People have spent way too much effort trying to pull-start a non-starting engine. Two issues or more for a low-value machine = no thanks. The more worthwhile 'projects'-- more premium units -- rarely reach that stage to begin with. Not quite a catch-22, but almost.

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That carb probably needs to be cleaned before adjustment