While performing routine maintenance will help minimize issues developing in your string trimmer, there will probably be a time when it just won’t stay running. I’ve put together this guide to help. A Husqvarna string trimmer starts, stalls, and then dies when it isn’t getting sufficient fuel, air, and spark. This may be due to …
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It can get frustrating when you continue to pull on the starter cord and the engine won’t start. When this happens, you need to look for items that can prevent air, fuel and spark required for combustion. A Homelite string trimmer won’t start due to a plugged air filter, bad spark plug, wrong fuel mixture, …
Selecting the right gas and using the correct fuel-to-oil mixture will not only help keep the trimmer running well, but it may also keep you from damaging the engine. Homelite string trimmers use a gas and oil mixture at a ratio of 50:1. Unleaded gasoline with a minimum 87-octane rating and maximum 10% ethanol content …
It’s hard to get the job done when the engine bogs down and doesn’t give you enough power to trim the weeds. A Husqvarna string trimmer loses power due to a plugged air filter, dirty spark plug, plugged fuel filter, clogged fuel line, dirty carburetor, bad fuel tank vent, plugged spark arrestor, or old fuel. …
A Craftsman trimmer won’t start due to a plugged air filter, bad spark plug, dirty carburetor, bad starter recoil, plugged fuel filter, plugged spark arrestor, wrong fuel, wrong oil, old gas, or a flooded engine. Keep reading for additional items that can cause the starting problem. Follow all safety precautions in your operator’s manual to …
Craftsman offers string trimmers with 2-cycle and 4-cycle engines. Knowing the type of engine on your string trimmer will keep you from adding the wrong fuel and potentially damaging the engine. String trimmers use unleaded gasoline with a minimum 89-octane rating and a maximum ethanol content of 10%. If you are unsure what type of …
A string trimmer helps give you that finished manicured look to your landscaping. When it acts up and won’t start, you need to look for items that will keep the engine from getting sufficient air, fuel, and spark. A Husqvarna string trimmer won’t start due to a plugged air filter, bad spark plug, plugged fuel …
Most Husqvarna string trimmers use a 2-cycle small engine. However, Husqvarna has introduced models with 4-cycle engines to the market as well. Knowing the type of engine on your trimmer and using the right fuel will keep you from damaging the engine or causing other fuel-related issues. Husqvarna string trimmers with 2-cycle engines require a …
Own a chainsaw long enough and you’re likely to run into issues. Routine maintenance can minimize problems and help you identify small issues before they develop into bigger ones. I’ve put together this guide to help you determine the cause of your Husqvarna chainsaw problem. Here you can find simple charts with causes and solutions. …
Fuel plays a big role in how your leaf blower performs. Using the right type of fuel and caring for it properly can reduce fuel-related issues that develop when using old gas or the wrong fuel. Troy-Bilt leaf blowers use gasoline with a minimum 89 octane rating and maximum ethanol content of 10%. Always refuel …