New String Trimmer?

[Creamer]

I was looking for a power pole saw and looked at the Ryobi 40 volt system. It was a string trimmer that I could buy the saw head for. I bought thought I would try the string trimmer. Not much of a trimmer - might work in a suburban setting but the head RPM was too low to have much cutting ability. Even edging grass along my sidewalk I could only go a third or less the speed that my Stihl does. Get in any tall grass and it wrapped around the head. Get stuff that was bent over and thick and bogged right down. I was not impressed but then of course I am used to a Stihl F100 which will cut almost anything.

 

[jwstewar]

Yes, the fuel overhaul kit I bought actually came with 2 filters, so I installed the one that was on the fuel line already. I saw the gasket kit and it was like $6, so I figured for $18 I would just get the new one. It is supposed to be the same manufacturer and model number as I currently have. We'll see when it comes in, I will for sure hang on to the OEM one.

Someone mentioned above to check the muffler. I'll do that probably tomorrow night as I do consulting on the side and I have an appointment tonight.

Well when the first carb came in, it looked similar to the original, but it was definitely aftermarket. I was PO'd at the guy for lying, I demanded a return. I then ordered another one that show the Zama box. It came yesterday. It is a Zama, I compared it to the new, aftermarket one. They are very similar, but there are differences. Now as to whether or not it would make a difference I don't know. The new Zama matches the original perfectly. I put it on last night. Took about 10 minutes - took longest to get the throttle cable off. Put the new carb on, pulled 2 or 3 times and it fired right up and runs like new. I used it 10 or 15 minutes last night before the rain moved in.

 

[kcflhrc]

The Cub Cadet string trimmers are junk. I have abused my Ryobi for years and it just keeps on going.

 

[SARG]

I have an Echo PAS-265 has been a great unit, I've had it a little over 9 years. I used it last Sunday, used it for about 4 hours or so. Ran great, no problems. Tuesday I go home and the wife said it is acting funny. I take a look, it starts right up, but won't rev up. I take a look and the air cleaner is dirty, even removed though, it still won't really rev. I get online and order new fuel lines, primer/purge bulb, and new air cleaner (after market for all). Change it all out (the grommet for won't fit, so have to reuse the original, so will purchase OEM from now on), I notice the fuel filter is gone. Looks like it broke off in the tank, but can't see it even after tipping and draining the tank. Put it all back together same issues. Take the carb off and clean it without disassembling it. Put it back together, same issue. At this point, I figure something got in the carb from the fuel filter breaking off. I start looking online, I found a Zama carb for it on eBay - which is the manufacturer that made the one that is on it for $17.99. Decide for $18 it isn't worth messing with trying to clean the old one. It is supposed to be here later this week. Hopefully that fixes it.

I'm going through the same crap with a Husky 125L ... replaced the carb... filter & fuel lines with no improvement ... even slotted the adjustment screws so I could adjust them with a common screwdriver. Still no good. Thank goodness I bought two Stihl units last year when the Husky started acting up.

 

[scdeerslayer]

I'm going through the same crap with a Husky 125L ... replaced the carb... filter & fuel lines with no improvement ... even slotted the adjustment screws so I could adjust them with a common screwdriver. Still no good. Thank goodness I bought two Stihl units last year when the Husky started acting up.

What are the symptoms? Not revving to full revs? I had a Husky chainsaw doing that a couple of years ago. It needed a carb rebuild anyway so I got a gasket set and did that, replaced all the fuel lines, primer bulb, and filter. Still had the problem. Bit the bullet and bought a new coil and that fixed the problem.

 

[SARG]

What are the symptoms? Not revving to full revs? I had a Husky chainsaw doing that a couple of years ago. It needed a carb rebuild anyway so I got a gasket set and did that, replaced all the fuel lines, primer bulb, and filter. Still had the problem. Bit the bullet and bought a new coil and that fixed the problem.

I see the module is under $20. so I'll give it a try.

 

[kenmac]

Except you would have trouble finding one today that ran as well as that old one did.

if the husky fails. I have a maruyama to back it up

 

[outinthetalgrass]

You guys doing heavy brush areas you don't know what you're missing unless you try one of the push trimmers. The heavy line and quiet 4 stroke engine with large wheels is a great combination. Sears Craftsman 22 in. 6HP High Wheel Trimmer - YouTube

The red spiral .155 line sold by sears works great and doesn't break too often unless you hit a lot of thick stalks or hang it up in fence. I use the green .080 spiral on my hand held trimmer.

I use my little homelight around the house but for everything else it's the push trimmer or doesn't get trimmed.

I second the push trimmer. I gave up on hand held trimmers last year, and don't plan on going back to one.
Trimmer Mower: 6.75 Briggs and Stratton (string trimmer) | DR Power Equipment

 

[Thall303]

I have a DR push trimmer and like it, but it is not all that sturdy and I'm not sure how long it's going to last.

 

[4570Man]

I've never found much use for a push trimmer. I cut nearly everything they could with ride on equipment.