this was thebest equiptment in its time . i still have some still working in 2020

All these old machine that have not been run without oil in the gas are just way better than the stuff you buy today. I have fixed a dozen or so different products and all are still running for sure. I use each one once a year and they all still run. The quality of the older stuff is just second to none. Nice job of fixing the green machine made is Japan. Quality is job one their. Peace

It's worth the money and the time

I have one with a Mitsubishi motor and ive had it since 1990ish. Its unreal in quality

Whipper snippers from 80s are a lot better than most of the new ones

I would definitely do everything that I could to fix it. Probably wouldn't use it much but would be cool to have hanging up in the garage

I have been slinging string trimmer weed eater for over 30 years that is the best one ever made you keep it you fix it or you sell it for about 350 in a heartbeat

That Green Machine looks very similar to the Shindaiwa T25

Yep for sure.

I had 1 when I was in the business...best trimmer I ever had

Fix it. If you don't I'll buy it from you I miss my old machine.

That is a shindaiwa t-25 engine , carb on that one is much better than the picky Tk carb found on the shindaiwa. Green machine also made a non split shaft trimmer model 3000ss similar to the shindaiwa with the same engine.

That's a cool old trimmer 👍 I personally would fix it up. Consider it a challenge & you'd be the only one on your block that had a green machine trimmer!

I’d fix it because I know if I take care of it it’ll last forever

I’ve refurbished a few of these and it’s always worth it. The older machines were made better than what you see today. To me, it would be a joy and an investment.

I had 3 of them in the 90s and I still have my shindawa of 25 years and I recently found another one.great tools 👍👍😊.

I would fix it up

There is one for sale near me, but the whole carb & intake looks totally different, more like a Honda 70 look.

Just got one dropped off to me....same model, and in pretty good shape for its age...I say anything is worth fixing...customer said I had a 50 dollar repair window...I say it's well worth it...

I'll buy it.....

Yes, they're a tough old bird. GBWYall!

you can buy a aftermarket Fuel Tank Gromet for the Echo PB-300E from the older type as they use the same fuel tank grommet and that carburetor would be worth cleaning/rebuilding and yes you can get fuel lines and a fuel filter by Tygon or Tygothane as they are the same brand and if that motor as good compression it,s worth fixing and i could get that good old unit going a in couple of minutes

I say fix it, that unit will last you a life time with proper care and maintenance, that was built back when companies to pride in their equipment, this is not a throwaway unit wish i had one for my personal use keep up the great videos

first off, that's a cool old trimmer, and a good diagnose. My suggestion(because of age) is to perform a compression test, if you get 90lbs or better, may be worth saving, otherwise invest minimal and resale to get back your investment. I have picked up various yard finds trimmers and mowers, invested minimum and donated them to public schools that need equipment. Just for the enjoyment of getting them to work again.

You run red armor 2 cycle oil and you should have no issues getting 30k plus run hours out of that engine but you use cheap oil kiss it good buy and the oil mix ratio for that engine is 50/1 mix it’s from the early to mid 80s model

I would remove the muffler and inspect the piston, cylinder, and rings. Then I would remove the recoil spring and clean the rust from it and lube it. As for the grommet, either get a blank one and make your own hole or get a 2 hole grommet and block one hole. The rest you should have. Did you ever fix it?

The pull rope might have been pulled too hard and the spring broke

Fix It! I have one that I bought new I think around 1981. It was the first year of the solid state ignition. The suction line, grommet and filter is all one piece. K & T Parts House carries it. It's the main part that goes bad. Hell of a machine! Good luck!

That is a rebranded shindaiwa t25 I know as your unit is the same as my t25 except for the color mune is all red

When have you ever seen a trimmer make it 20 years... Are they usually maybe only last five... And yes that is a very heavy duty machine.. that's worth every penny.. I would personally go and find the grommets a full carburetor and you got fuel line and a fuel filter along with an air filter and work on it... That is worth every penny fixing

I’ve been wrenching on all kinds and models of shindaiwas for around 22 years now so I know a thing or 2 about shindaiwas and I a love them except for the new units since echo bought shindaiwa out and cheapened that brand since owning that great company it is a crying shame but yes a t25 pull cord unit will fit this model you can buy it on eBay for around 30 to 40 dollars not sure the exact price

Please if it stops running I want it

Yes that unit is totally savable the engine parts are very common the fuel tank is I believe still made and I own a green machine backpack blower the secret is you got to know eBay for some of the parts like maybe the drive shaft or the hub on the front but as for the engine that company is three manufacturers for motors they used homelite for the really cheap ones and that was the early days and then they used zenoah and shindaiwa Andrew you have there looks to be a zenoah g2d judging by the shape of the cylinder and the ignition coil cylinder piston rings it's all readily available because my backpack blower has the same engine on it and I found that out earlier too so you should be okay the air filter box is easy to get that carburetor is so cheap that it's probably better just to get a new one I think they run like 10 or 12 bucks almost the price of a kit but totally worth saving

That unit appears to have provided good use at one time so is a good candidate for a test of skills; probably not cost effective. I have one from the mid-70's; like new. Like new because it never worked properly right out of the box; scammed by the dealer. Very costly lesson; was almost $300; top price back then. Was never able to find parts for mine. That grommet looks like something you can find usable at the auto store HELP! display.

A rewarding challenge is worth the effort!

Definitely keep it

Fix it and post an update

I think I would def fix it. The quality of that trimmer seems excellent. Well made and it still started after being 20+ years old. That’s def awesome.

Today I was trying to lock up my string trimmer here’s how this morning I was trying to start my string trimmer. it wouldn’t start. so I checked the gas tank.and my dumba** was trying to start my string Trimmer with no gas.

Hi again, Mine I believe is an earlier version which is the same as a T25 Shindaiwa. Easier to find parts!

Fix it, thanks for the informative videos.

That trimmer lools like ita from mabey 78-84 but other than that yes you should fix it I had trimmers that had way to much damage but I repaired it anyways if I can do I so can you :)

Fix it they don't bulid em like they use too

Well id fix it because I have parts in stock from repairing these for forty yrs of business. So my cost wouldnt be any ,for myself but parts id charge plus labor to sell after repair ..

$30 to fix it? You can do it for less than that andthe grommet is no problem just buy a 2 port one and blank one hope, easy fix, do it.

That is more than 30 years old and definitely worth saving. Looks similar to an old Shindy and is definitely well built. Japan makes the best 2 stroke engine hands down.

the trimmer is unique enough to justify being repaired and probably would run another 20 years.me and my old dad have been through two dozen trimmers in the last two or more decades but his original old trimmer still runs.

You forgot to put a primer bulb on it

If you can't find a single port grommet then you can always use a rubber blanking off grommet, pierce a small hole in it & feed the fuel line through it, that's just my suggestion. Yes,I'd fix it up !

That trimmer repaired would still be better than most trimmers available for residential use.

Fix it! Plus a $4 shoulder strap. You can get $100 for it after. Nice find. Please clean the spark arrestor.

If it’s for sale

Heck i got a similar one of those strimmers for £25.00 it was a beast when going but like you say parts hard to come by, which is a shame. Hate having to throw something away, which only needs a part you cant get. i like you videos , short to the point and informative , Thx from the UK

Fix it,best machines ever.It's a Swindaiwa t25 for parts.

Great machine 👍👍👍, the same weedeater I have that one , shindawa, same weedeater

nah don't throw it away bro

I have a vintage green machine power unit (backpack leaf blower). It has a 37cc engine was told to use a 20;1 ratio on gas/oil. When I did so, it blew out blue smoke during most of the run time. I think the ratio has too much oil. I don't want to ruin the engine. it's a fun machine to run - cool! can you tell me what the engine size is on the trimmer you had and if compared to my 37.4 cc - what is the mix instructions on yours? or alternatively any suggestions for me. yours sounds great and so did mine till this mix - and one new spark plug and gas tank replacement... thank you - Deb from MN or did anyone else ever own a green machine power unit (leaf blower) with the 37.4 cf engine who can give me ratio and/or OEM spark plug model and gap (in case it was changed from stock....) thank you

My question, why would you take something that is not made anymore and think you are going to fix it without getting new parts or waiting for them?

Could you use a three hole grommet and silicone two of the holes?

please fix it

I have an (HMC) Green Machine S25H String Trimmer from mid 1980s and having trouble finding parts. Any suggestions or cross-references would be greatly appreciated.

I owned a couple of Green Machine trimmers even older than that one. One of them had a TK slide carb on it. Good machines! I could have that running for less than $10…..

I'd try to fix it. Check your local hardware store for a rubber electrical grommet. You might be able to make one work although the hole in the center might be too large for the fuel line.

Send it to me.

Fix it buddy. You got the time.

Fix it

If it is just a need to get a few replaced parts and not much else to repair, you already said it was a pretty well built older machine. Repair it and then use or sell it.

Well as you know whats causing the problem as a project i would use some off the market items to get this fixed just for my own piece of mind

Good machine 👍👍👍👍 and super powerful 💪💪 love it ❤️❤️ super nice 👌

If all parts still available,keep it

I found a green machine backpack blower and the thing is amazing. Would this be worth it? To me, yes it would, but you would never be able to sell it for a good price because a normal homeowner doesn’t know how great these things are. In my experience some minor thing will eventually brake within the first month and by the end of the rebuild you will have a great product which cost you 60 bucks to fix.

Keep it because of its age, and it run. That thing is a work horse. They don't make them like they use to

My buddies dad has a 78 he bought new back then. He's looking for a carb if you know of any1 who has one

What carb is on this. I have a couple with the tk carbs and would like to convert due to the throttle mechanism

Those were made by shindawa. I've got a big snapper also made by shindawa that's 41cc

FIX IT! Mines got the original everything spark plug etc etc. Ive never touched the carb,starts up easy after winter shutdown. Great machine. Just lost the clutch on it but will fix it if i can. Anyone know a suitable clutch for it ? Cheers.

I would attempt to fix it. It’s more like 30 years old to 35

Hi from iraq why all trimmers have the same design.

YES

Using substitute parts, can end up to be more costly, after a few months,

There's plenty of places where you can buy universal rubber grommets for the tank. I have a green machine 2810 that I replaced grommets on using this site: rubberpartscatalog.com/home/products/rubber-grommets/military-grommets/AN931

I'd fix it no question I have one identical to it and it's a tank love that old thing itll start when nothing else will

Just picked up one of these at a garage sale for CHEAP and it fired right up. The throttle lever is broken and plan on replacing it with something more durable (22411-14320 Shindaiwa) as it seems the old slid carburetor requires quite a bit of force to compress the throttle valve spring. Short video of it running on my Instagram@ (trip_zeros)

What else can you use the power head for. I have one. Can I modify a husqvarna attachments to fit it. It was a combo unit.

I would fix it if it was a customer that has gave it to me. I might if I was planning on flipping it. If it didn’t work I would just rob the new parts off the string trimmer.

I found one too .. trying to get it running as well... thanks for the good info...

Interesting. Who made It? Husq, stihl? Cc's?

It a cool old trimmer, but can never be a original working trimmer. It’s a wall hanger.

Did you keep it?

Fix it then sell it on Craigslist. Wording would be "Vintage string trimmer...." blah blah blah.

No that’s a awesome trimmer just no

Even if it wasn’t fixable, you could treat it like an antique piece. I know a guy who owns two vintage fire trucks that don’t run anymore, but he still keeps them as a part of his collection