As an owner of a string trimmer, you can’t just keep using it without performing regular maintenance. Not only will this help minimize problems, but it will also help you catch small problems before they develop into bigger more costly ones. To help you identify common Honda string trimmer problems so you can perform troubleshooting …
String Trimmers
When your string trimmer won’t stay running, it’s best to troubleshoot your string trimmer before you replace it with a new one. It may be a bad maintenance item or a simple fix. A Honda string trimmer starts then dies when it isn’t getting sufficient fuel, air, and spark. This may be due to a …
You’re not getting the power you’re used to when using your string trimmer. Keep reading to find out what can cause the engine to not run at full throttle. A Honda string trimmer loses power due to a clogged air filter, dirty spark plug, plugged fuel filter, clogged fuel line, dirty carburetor, bad fuel tank …
The engine requires a sufficient air and fuel mixture along with spark to ignite this mixture to start. A Honda string trimmer won’t start due to a plugged air filter, bad spark plug, plugged fuel filter, clogged fuel line, dirty carburetor, faulty recoil starter, plugged spark arrestor, plugged fuel tank vent, or old fuel. Keep …
When your string trimmer runs sluggishly it’s best to begin to look for items that restrict air, fuel, or spark. A Honda string trimmer runs rough and bogs down due to a dirty carburetor, clogged fuel line, plugged fuel filter, dirty spark plug, plugged fuel tank vent, clogged air filter, plugged spark arrestor screen, or …
You aren’t able to keep your string trimmer running unless you engage the choke. A Honda string trimmer only runs with the choke on when the engine is getting too much air or too little fuel. This may be the result of a fuel restriction due to a dirty carburetor, plugged fuel filter, clogged fuel …
Honda string trimmers on the market today use 4-cycle engines. These types of engines have separate fill ports for gas and oil. Unlike string trimmers with 2-cycle engines, gas and oil are NOT MIXED for these types of engines. Old gas is often the root cause of a starting or running problem. Purchasing the right …
You were able to start and run your string trimmer for a while, but now that it shut down you can’t get it started again. A string trimmer won’t start when hot due to a flooded engine, wrong choke setting, dirty carburetor, dirty spark plug, faulty ignition coil, plugged fuel tank vent, or vapor lock. …
It’s important to keep up on maintaining your string trimmer in order to keep it running at its best and to extend its useful life. However, this doesn’t mean your string trimmer won’t be problem-free. I’ve put together this checklist to help you the next time you run into an issue with your string trimmer. …
After the engine warms, you find you are not able to place the choke in the off/open position without your string trimmer shutting down. However, you are able to keep it running by keeping the choke on or halfway on. Finding and fixing the problem is necessary to get your trimmer to perform at its …