i have a ryobi line trimmer and to start it you have to swich the choke from full to half to off and back. once started it runs for a while and then just cuts out as though it is flooded. then you have toi go through the process of trying to get it started again. does anyone have any idea why this could be? we have changed spark plugs and are useing the correct petrol.
2007-09-13 15:55:31 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Sounds like it needs a new air filter.
2007-09-13 16:10:39 · answer #1 · answered by getrdone 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible that there is water in the fuel. You may check this by looking inside the tank. The water will appear in the bottom of the tank as bubbles like you would see in vegetable oil. Also, you may have a leak in the fuel supply either the line from the tank to the carbuerator or the primer bubble on the side of the motor. Otherwise you could have a cracked float or diaphram in the carbuerator. There could be any number of things, it's all just a matter of trouble shooting by process of elimination. Check the spark plug to see if there is excessive oil build up. Check that it is properly gapped when replacing it. You will need a spark plug gap tool which is available at any automotive store. Look in your owner's manual for gap settings and other suggestions and pictures to find specific parts.
2007-09-13 17:20:57 · answer #2 · answered by YB 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ryobi Line Trimmer
2016-10-01 10:17:23 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be you have a clogged fuel line. I doubt it has a fuel filter, but look in the manual and see. I have found that sometime the air filter gets filled with fuel because of the choking, so maybe you want to check that and buy a new one. Take the old with you. You can also take a paper towel or old rag and kind of squeeze the filter with the rag so the rag absorbs the excess fuel. Buy two filters. That way you don't have to run to the store if this solves your problem. Use the grade of fuel that the manufacturer recommends. Look in the manual for troubleshooting tips. I don't think the air filter would cause it to stall. Good luck.
2007-09-13 16:13:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I may be mistaken, but I don't believe those carbs have a float. I think they have a vacuum operated diaphragm. Before you start pullin the carb apart just remove the spark plug, crank the engine over a couple times and let the fuel evaporate for a few minutes. While you're waiting for the fuel to evaporate take a look at the small plastic fuel line that goes from the tank to the carb and make sure it's connected and not leaking. Then put the spark plug back in and it should start fine. Good luck
2016-03-18 05:33:01 · answer #5 · answered by Jane 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If everything else is correct like clean properly mixed fuel, clean air filter, and clean muffler, I would suspect that the carburetor needs to be cleaned and rebuilt. It has a diaphram carburetor and the parts deteriorate over time. A rebuilt kit is about $15.00 and is fairly easy to install. It comes with directions. Also, there is a fuel filter, it is inside the fuel tank on the end of one of the two hoses. You can make a hook on the end of a wire and fish it out. It you rebuild the carburetor you should also replace the filter.
2007-09-14 05:04:41 · answer #6 · answered by renpen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the can of gas you used to fill the fuel tank for water or dump the fuel from the line trimmers tank into a clean glass jar and check it for water, the water will show like large bubbles in the gas, looks like a lava lamp.
If you see that then you have...WATER IN YOUR GAS!
Dump the gas and get fresh and remix and refuel.
If that doesn't do it you have water in your carb filter, the screen is a micro screen (super fine) and when it gets water in it it makes the gas turn to like jello in the filter, pull the filter and chuck it, the only thing they do is make mechanics wealthy and drive users nuts.
Have at it!
2007-09-13 16:26:29 · answer #7 · answered by groingo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like parts in the carburetor are getting old and worn out. You may need to buy a carburetor rebuild kit. That should solve it. Gasoline eventually destroys the cork or rubber parts in the carburetor.
The idle/ high speed adjustments also wear and don't control the flow like they should.
Have you replaced your filter? If it is clogged, air can't get in and the engine will flood.
Source: Used to work on them.
2007-09-13 16:22:01 · answer #8 · answered by ohiohillbilly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ryobi Brush Cutter
2016-12-16 11:57:33 · answer #9 · answered by chipman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a 2 stroke engine then it sounds like the gas to oil mixture is not right. If it is (2 cycle) check the mixture ratio on the bottle of 2-cycle oil. And be sure to shake the gas can well before refueling.
2007-09-13 16:11:24 · answer #10 · answered by engineer_retired 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
petrol line trimmer cutting hard start
2016-02-02 09:43:35 · answer #11 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋