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Topic: Need help with my weedeater
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kwalger
Gearhead Posts: 212
From: Richmond, Texas
Registered: May 2004
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posted 03-08-2005 11:24 PM
   
Ok, I didnt drain the gas out of my weedeater over the winter, nor did I add fuel stabilizer. It actually started up and ran for awhile, then died. It starts back up and runs for a minute then dies again. I drained the gas/oil mix out of the little tank and found some sludge. Any suggestions on how to clear out the lines and fuel system. Do I need to add some additive or system cleaner...Anyone with experience with small engines?
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73trials
Gearhead Posts: 1130
From: New Orleans, La. M&M member # 1752
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 03-08-2005 11:37 PM
What brand is it? I ask because around here, weedeater is a generic term for any string trimmer. I've got some experience with Echo & RedMax trimmers. ------------------
Erwin
'73 H-code vert
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kwalger
Gearhead Posts: 212
From: Richmond, Texas
Registered: May 2004
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posted 03-09-2005 12:31 AM
It's a "Homelite" brand, "Zip start" weedeater.
It looks similar to an Echo..two lines , to and from the gas tank. pump primer..pump primer got real hard to prime, almost like it was a balloon getting ready to pop as I tried to prime it, but it would start , then die. I assume some fuel was going in, but I'm getting some blockage[This message has been edited by kwalger (edited 03-09-2005).]
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73trials
Gearhead Posts: 1130
From: New Orleans, La. M&M member # 1752
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 03-09-2005 01:18 AM
There's a fuel filter in the tank, at the end of the fuel pickup line. If you can reach inside with something to pull it out, you can see if the filter is plugged. If thats not it, you'll probably have to remove, disassemble and clean the carburetor. It's not too hard on most of 'em. ------------------
Erwin
'73 H-code vert
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kwalger
Gearhead Posts: 212
From: Richmond, Texas
Registered: May 2004
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posted 03-09-2005 09:06 AM
Thanks Erwin,I think I can handle that, doesnt sound too difficult
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lyle29464
Gearhead Posts: 962
From: Mt. Pleasant S.C.
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 03-09-2005 08:37 PM
If you pick up a product at a johnson outboard dealer called 4+2 fuel conditioner and follow inst It will clean all the junk out of any 2 stroke. ( takes a few days)
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