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Post by Jarhead ☠ on Jun 1, 2020 16:14:24 GMT -5
Look at my newest find! My boss asked me to take a look at an old trimmer he had just laying around. Totally clogged with oil buildup but I got it going in 3 pulls (gas in carb throat) adjusted for new gas and she starts right up. I offered him a new Craftsman 4 stroke (it was a freebie on the side of the road)and he said sure.   |
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ST-200
Jun 1, 2020 19:39:49 GMT -5
Post by riseandrun on Jun 1, 2020 19:39:49 GMT -5
I thought I had some old Homelite string trimmers...I’ve never seen this model before. Nice job getting it running. Any idea f it’s age?
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Post by Jarhead ☠ on Jun 2, 2020 4:14:20 GMT -5
If the serial number is the same as saws I'll check today but my boss said it was his fathers.
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Post by blythkd on Jun 2, 2020 7:43:41 GMT -5
We used to sell lots of them in the 80's. Pretty sure the model was done by the late 80's. They were pretty powerful at the time, basically a Super 2 engine IIRC. They were pretty solid back in the day. About all we ever did to them was carb kits, fuel lines and filters and spark plugs. I never cared for the handle bar and shoulder strap. I put a teardrop loop handle on the one I ran at the shop. Good machine.
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ST-200
Jun 2, 2020 9:03:08 GMT -5
Post by onlyhomelites on Jun 2, 2020 9:03:08 GMT -5
Nice score!
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Post by rowdy235 on Jun 2, 2020 17:19:58 GMT -5
Very nice! Have to wonder if that unit shares some of the cowling with the pumps of that same era. Hardly ever see those type of trimmers in my area
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Post by blythkd on Jun 5, 2020 22:57:17 GMT -5
Very nice! Have to wonder if that unit shares some of the cowling with the pumps of that same era. Hardly ever see those type of trimmers in my area There were definitely some similarities in the first top engine string trimmer models and the waterbug pump. Pretty sure the starter housing was the same, air filter and cover, and maybe the fuel tank. Those little waterbug pumps were pretty rugged too. Good little engine for the money. |
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Post by Jarhead ☠ on Jun 10, 2020 15:04:28 GMT -5
If the serial number is the same as saws it appears that the trimmer is 1986.  |
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ST-200
Aug 15, 2021 16:35:50 GMT -5
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Post by Flipped81 on Aug 15, 2021 16:35:50 GMT -5
I've got one brand new in the box. Never assembled or used
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Post by Jarhead ☠ on Aug 15, 2021 16:47:35 GMT -5
Post some pictures if you're looking to sell it.
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ST-200
Apr 30, 2022 10:49:51 GMT -5
Post by Gray Luders on Apr 30, 2022 10:49:51 GMT -5
Advice on whether a modern gas/oil mixture is feasible with an ST-200?
16:1 is plenty smoky!
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ST-200
Apr 30, 2022 11:02:12 GMT -5
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Post by undee70ss on Apr 30, 2022 11:02:12 GMT -5
Advice on whether a modern gas/oil mixture is feasible with an ST-200? 16:1 is plenty smoky! 32-1 is what’s called for. You can even use 50-1. Be sure to adjust carb for the mixture you want to use. |
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ST-200
Apr 30, 2022 11:08:31 GMT -5
Post by grayluders on Apr 30, 2022 11:08:31 GMT -5
Thank you!
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