I've thrown out hundreds of line trimmers and a lot just needed a carby clean and fuel hoses , about 3 years ago a mower shop would charge $120. to service a line trimmer and even though I like the old Ryobi line trimmers and the Stihl FS36 which has a Ryobi engine.
I must have given away at least a hundred working line trimmers by now.
When I advertised $5. snippers that needed a carby clean there wasn't much interest.
I also know of a few mower shops that just throw old line trimmers into scrap metal.
It just doesn't make sense to fix line trimmers these days unless it's for yourself .
These days you can buy a new Honda GX35 35cc 4 Stroke Engine with the same power as the 322l Husqvarna for less than $150. with free postage Then buy a second hand trimmer from a tip shop for $5. to use the Honda motor on.
The Honda will always start cold in 2 goes of the starter cord and one after it's been run.
Old trimmer carbies don't always clean up internally at home unless you have a ultrasonic cleaner so most times it's easier to buy a new cheap carby on eBay.
I have a few newish 52 cc 2 stroke line trimmers , one was thrown out in the new box with the chain saw attachment looked like it had been used once ,they seem good enough and last ages.
It sort of depends on what you plan to use the snipper for as when I use one close to the house I just grab my electric corded Ryobi and that starts every time first go and can trim hedges with the different attachment without the exhaust blowing in your face.
