Shindaiwa T260 Trimmer

[TrimmerGuy]

I was wonder I got a Shindaiwa T260 at a pawn shop for $10 not working. It needs the following

Ignition Coil
Fuel Lines
Spark plug
Starter Spring and rope
Possible Carb rebuild

Piston still looks good

Is this Trimmer worth fixing?

Here is picture below. If you need to see more pictures tell me

 

[Parkmower]

Are you sure it needs all that or is that what you were told?
If your capable to do the repairs it's worth keeping.

 

[TrimmerGuy]

After taking it apart I ended up finding those problems :smile:. Today I went to a repair shop and asked about buying the parts, the mechanic said that they don't even make parts for them anymore he said mine wasn't worth fixing.

 

[Parkmower]

I'd check for spark. If you have spark everything else can be done. Fuel lines, spark plug, cleaning carb, no biggie. I'd try to fix the recoil myself if possible. How's the head that holds the string? If that's shot you can get universal replacements but they run around $50. And then that's gettin to be too big an investment.

 

[TrimmerGuy]

Thanks for the reply, I started working on the recoil today so I can check for spark. The trimmer head is still good condition. Tomorrow I'm going to put the new fuel lines in.

 

[Ric]

If I'm not mistaken Shindaiwa is made by Echo so you may want to check out part supply through them you can also check at /Lawn Mower Parts, Small Engine Parts & Much More! | PartsTree.com - Briggs, MTD, Toro, Cub Cadet, Husqvarna, Troy-bilt...

 

[TrimmerGuy]

Thanks for the link! I'll be getting some parts off of there. I got the fuel lines in today and cleaned some dirt out of the engine.

 

[Duffer72]

Google Shindaiwa, you can get parts and a manual for it no problem.

I would recommend staying away from that dealer as he has already shown you what type of business he is running by telling you parts are NLA

 

[reynoldston]

It looks like it needs a lot of work. Now after you fix it how is the rest of the trimmer? I think if it was me I would which what I was spending and don't get over your head, because what can you buy a new trimmer for. What do you want a worn out used trimmer or a new one for about the same price? I don't think they are that expensive. Or Yes it is nice to say I fixed it??

 

[reynoldston]

I just went on the Sears web and new trimers start out at less then 100 dollars.