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Before you give up on your string trimmer and think it’s reached the end of its life, try to repair it using the guide below. A Cub Cadet string trimmer won’t start when the engine isn’t getting sufficient air, fuel, and spark. This may be due to a plugged air filter, bad spark plug, plugged …

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The quality and age of fuel you put in your string trimmer will affect its performance. It’s important to only use the right fresh fuel for your engine type. Most Cub Cadet string trimmers being used today have 2-cycle engines. However, you will start seeing more 4-cycle engines as Cub Cadet has released several models …

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While performing routine maintenance on your string trimmer can help reduce problems, you’re most likely to still encounter some issues. To help you identify common Troy-Bilt string trimmer problems so you can perform troubleshooting procedures, I have put together tables with links providing information in more detail. Always follow the safety procedures found in your …

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Tune up and service a string trimmer at least once a year. You will need to service it more often when using your trimmer for commercial purposes or more than the average homeowner. Servicing an ECHO string trimmer includes replacing the air filter, fuel filter, and spark plug; removing dirt and debris from the cooling …

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To keep your string trimmer running at its best you should perform routine maintenance and always use fresh fuel. While this will keep your equipment performing well, you most likely will have some type of problem over the life of your string trimmer. To help you identify common ECHO string trimmer problems so you can …

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You notice your string trimmer engine is performing as it should. It begins to run sluggishly and bog down when you press the throttle trigger. A DeWalt string trimmer runs rough and bogs down due to old fuel, a dirty carburetor, a clogged fuel line, a plugged fuel filter, a dirty spark plug, a plugged …

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When you begin experiencing a lack of power from the engine, the performance of your string trimmer suffers. Your trimmer is no longer able to efficiently trim the grass to give your lawn a well-manicured appearance. A Troy-Bilt string trimmer loses power due to a plugged air filter, dirty spark plug, plugged fuel filter, clogged …

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The choke is normally off when the engine warms to keep it running. However, now your string trimmer will only run with the choke lever in the on position. Check the items listed below to find and fix your trimmer problem. A Troy-Bilt string trimmer only runs with the choke on when the engine is …

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Your string trimmer is acting up and won’t stay running. I’ve put together a list of items to troubleshoot to get you back to your lawn care tasks. A Troy-Bilt string trimmer starts, stalls, and then dies when it isn’t getting sufficient fuel, air, and spark. This may be due to a dirty carburetor, clogged …

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It’s difficult to get the job done when your string trimmer continues to run rough and sputter. I put together this guide to help you find the cause of your problem so you can get the task done. A Troy-Bilt string trimmer runs rough and bogs down due to old fuel, a dirty carburetor, a …

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