Model: 79101
Straight shaft trimmer
DOES ANYBODY HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS STRING TRIMMER?
2007-12-10 14:23:26 · 3 answers · asked by David 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Hey this is going to sound like a stupid answer ... take out the spark plug that is currently in the trimmer and the part number should on it. Then go to the store, if a craftsman, go to sears and buy the spark plug
2007-12-10 14:29:53 · answer #1 · answered by Mark 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm gonna guess that you've got a Briggs engine in your craftsman. To start off the term 'died' is a very vague term. If it will crank a little bit but then it hangs in mid-turn then your valves could be out of adjustment. A way to test for that is to turn the flywheel on the top of the engine until you get past the hard spot (which is called the compression stroke), and then try to start it again. Another thing to look at is your new battery. If you didn't get the battery cables tightened down all the way then your starter will only turn at half speed and not engage the bindex gear. You could also have a bad ground on your starter solenoid. If you are adventurous enough and know what to look for you could try to cross-arc the posts on the top of the starter solenoid (usually located on the right wall inside of the engine compartment with a red cable running to the starter) with a screwdriver. If it cranks when you do that, then its likely its a dead solenoid. There's a whole slew of things that can go wrong that might just need professional servicing. Self diagnosis can only go so far if you don't know what to look for.
2016-03-14 06:58:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Or to save some cash take the plug to Home Depot or Lowes instead. They have them in the weed eater and mower supply isle. Good Luck, ;-)
2007-12-10 15:26:27 · answer #3 · answered by Tony 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dude... just go to Sears and they will have them on the wall
2007-12-10 14:27:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋