Anyone else have this problem, its ticking me off.
The lawn mower starts first go, why do I have to take the spark plug out of the whipper snipper and clean it before it will start.
Its new, its only been used four times and thats mostly because I cant be bothered trying to get the stupid thing to start.
I bought a new one because the old one did the same thing.
2006-11-24 17:27:13 · 7 answers · asked by kate d 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Since most weed wackers are two strokes (ie. oil mixed with gas) type of engines, the gas tends to evaporate leaving behind an gasoline with a greater amount of oil in the mix than orginally was intended. Two tips, mix in small quantities, and use a gasoline stabilizer product added to the mix. I use about the smallest gas can I can find. These two things will help. Try to run it out of gas everytime you use it, since the tank on the wacker is more prone to evaporation than your regular gas can since it has a vent to prevent vapor lock. Good luck.
2006-11-24 17:48:20 · answer #1 · answered by Jim N 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If this is a two cycle engine you will have to add proper amount of oil to the gas or you will ruin the motor. Does it have a priming bulb? This is a clear round bulb that you will have to push probably 10 times at initial start. Then close the choke, hold down on throttle, give a few sharp pulls on the rope. Once it starts place choke in mid position for a few seconds then open choke fully.
2016-03-29 08:15:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In all honesty they shouldn't be. A hard starting motor should tell you that something is wrong. You may have buildup either in the crab, on the plug or numerous other places.
Consult your owners manual for general and routine maintenance. If you are still experiencing problems you should consider bringing to a repair shop.
After the proper repairs are complete the motor should be easy to start. With proper maintenance, it will stay that way.
2006-11-24 19:27:33 · answer #3 · answered by Condar_1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure the air filter is clean and fuel is mixed correct with a good 2 stroke oil and fresh gas,gas goes bad after sitting for as little as a month, even sealed up tightly.. If this doesn't work, you probably need the carburator rebuilt or just adjusted.
2006-11-24 21:54:05 · answer #4 · answered by want2wild 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you may have put too much oil in your mix. if there is alot of oil coming from the exhaust, and alot on the plug, it is typically the problem. be very careful and re- mix your jug of gas. then drain the weed eater fuel. install a new plug don't just clean it, it may be faulty or have the wrong gap. and try again
2006-11-25 02:07:59 · answer #5 · answered by pugsly 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
make sure your mixing the right amount of oil with the gas. I use a little less oil in mine and the plug don't load up as bad. DON"T CUT BACK TO MUCH ON OIL, you can burn the motor up.
2006-11-24 17:36:23 · answer #6 · answered by Les Gramps 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they are quite touchy to start,same as ,chain saws, gas leaf blowers, etc. maybe too much oil mixed with gas ???? your not alone, most small engines are a pain to start.. good luck..ps. make sure gas isnt stale in the tank !!!!
2006-11-24 17:35:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋