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 …
String Trimmers
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 …
It’s hard to get all of your yard work done when the string trimmer won’t stay running. I’ve put together a list of common items that can cause a trimmer to die so you can get it up and running again. A STIHL string trimmer starts, stalls, and dies when it isn’t getting sufficient air, …
Your string trimmer won’t give you that power to get the job done. I’ve put together a list of items to check so you can get the performance you need out of your trimmer. A STIHL strimmer runs rough and bogs down when the engine isn’t receiving sufficient fuel, air, and spark. This can be …
A STIHL string trimmer only runs with the choke on when the engine is getting too much air or too little fuel. This could be caused by old fuel, a puncture in the fuel line, a plugged fuel filter, a bad carburetor gasket, a dirty carburetor, or a plugged fuel tank vent. Follow the safety …
It’s hard to get the job done when your string trimmer isn’t giving you sufficient power. A STIHL string trimmer bogs down and loses power due to a fuel restriction caused by old gas, a plugged fuel filter, a clogged fuel line, a dirty carburetor, or plugged fuel tank vent. It may also be due …