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SATolliver

08-27-2001 09:34:51

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I have a homelite gas weedeater. It has worked marvelously for years with little (to no) maintenance. Within the last month, it has started only after major coercion and then only runs for less than 5 minutes. During those minutes it runs fine then it just stops--not hardly even a sputter. It may start again but will no longer maintain. Just because it was the only thing I knew to do, I changed the spark plug. Behavior remains the same. Suggestions? Thanks. SAT

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keith

07-20-2004 10:48:14

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Re: weedeater troubleshooting in reply to SATolliver, 08-27-2001 09:34:51

i am having trouble with my weedeater -- i was using it when it ran out of string. i shut it down replaced the string,now it will not start. thought i was flooded pulled a may of times in the run position ,let it sit over night,changed the plug,checked to see it was firing it is,cleaned air filter,cleaned spark arrester. do you have any ideas. its only 8 mo. old used around the house on small stuff.i called the maker its under warranty. the only shop in my area doing warranty work has closed.i think its a ryan ? -- it came from wal-mart. any ideas.----- ----- ----- ----- -----thank you,ks

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David Lee

06-18-2003 18:52:21

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Re: weedeater troubleshooting in reply to SATolliver, 08-27-2001 09:34:51

Please Help
My weedeater will start and run with the choke half open, but when I give it gas or open up the choke it dies every time.

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BillW

06-23-2003 08:39:52

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Re: Re: weedeater troubleshooting in reply to David Lee, 06-18-2003 18:52:21

Sounds like you need a carb (diphragms & gaskets) Kit. Which carb do you have? Zama or WALBRO? Also ched the condition of your fuel lines & filter. I do stock most every part for your trimmer.
Thanks
Bill Walcott - BRAUCHI BROS - almost 50 years with HOMELITE
700 N 12th Marysville KS 66508 785-562-3539

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MICHAEL

06-02-2003 10:24:12

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Re: weedeater troubleshooting in reply to SATolliver, 08-27-2001 09:34:51

replacing gas line on two different weedeaters, still won't start. One does not have prime pump.
Is there any advice on this repair - such as air in line, or gas line excess in tank. Plugs are good.

Thanks

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BillW

06-23-2003 08:44:01

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Re: Re: weedeater troubleshooting in reply to MICHAEL, 06-02-2003 10:24:12

Sounds like you my need a carb (diphragms & gaskets) Kit. Which carb do you have? Zama or WALBRO? Did you also check the condition of your fuel filter? Also check the spark arrestor on your muffler.
I do stock most every part for your trimmer.
Thanks
Bill Walcott - BRAUCHI BROS - almost 50 years with HOMELITE
700 N 12th Marysville KS 66508 785-562-3539

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ROY MI

08-30-2001 15:12:05

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Re: weedeater troubleshooting in reply to SATolliver, 08-27-2001 09:34:51

the same thing i hard.the muffler was pluged
clean or replace.

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Daniel Woods

06-30-2002 13:01:30

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Re: Re: weedeater troubleshooting in reply to ROY MI, 08-30-2001 15:12:05

Had problem of muffler plugging up on homelite, wouldn't run, anyone know cause, (oil too rich?)and would a little carb cleaner help this? Maybe add a little straight to tank or just add to gas for a while? Am using homelite oil. By the way this is a weedeater. Please reply to E- Mail ([email protected])

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JEFF (Tx)

08-28-2001 13:12:36

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Re: weedeater troubleshooting in reply to SATolliver, 08-27-2001 09:34:51

I HAVE A HOMELITE HAD SIMILAR PROBLEM, THE MUFFLER WAS STOPPED UP WITH CARBON AND BUILDUP FROM OVER THE YEARS BOUGHT A NEW MUFFLER AND IT FIXED THE PROBLEM.

GOOD LUCK

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Jhill

08-29-2001 08:53:15

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Re: Re: weedeater troubleshooting in reply to JEFF (Tx), 08-28-2001 13:12:36

Lots of good tips here. Make sure you have fresh gas. Todays gas is only good for 30 days without a stabilizer then it deteriorates and can contributes to all the problems the other guys are talking about. Also remeber Homelite Weedeater etc are discount brand equipment and only built to last a few years not on same level as Stihl

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bob

08-28-2001 11:51:50

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Re: weedeater troubleshooting in reply to SATolliver, 08-27-2001 09:34:51

Ive got two hanging in garden shed and they both have bad ingition modules . Seems like every ime warranty run out they go bad ,. Cost too much to install. fianally bought Sthil and can,t complain

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U.P. Pete

08-28-2001 06:32:07

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Re: weedeater troubleshooting in reply to SATolliver, 08-27-2001 09:34:51

Check and clean the air cleaner

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Nolan

08-28-2001 04:59:29

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Re: weedeater troubleshooting in reply to SATolliver, 08-27-2001 09:34:51

First do the basic diagnostics. Next time it dies, check to see if you do indeed have spark. If you do, you can reasonably well assume the ignition circuit is working correctly. This leaves you compression and fuel.

The fuel pump system on those carburetors is very fragile. The slightest bit of gum, and they stop functioning correctly. A carb rebuild kit costs about $10, $2 for new line, and about $5 for the fuel tank clunker. I'd pull the carburetor inlet side, clean it, and put it back together. Often times, that will get you running again. Check the line and the clunker of course, but don't replace them unless they show clear signs of needing it.

Then we get to compression. Not really worried about your cylinders being damaged from a seizure or abrasion (you'd feel it in your pull cord), but a fracture in the crankcase gasket...that's another story. It does happen, and when it does, the engine becomes a hard starter and frequent staller. Examine closely around the crankcase and cylinder base gaskets closely. Use carburetor cleaner on it when its running and see if you detect a vacuum leak.

If you cannot do the work yourself, do not bother sending it to the shop for repairs. The cost to fix it will nearly equal the price of purchasing a new one.

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Tony

08-27-2001 19:42:12

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Re: weedeater troubleshooting in reply to SATolliver, 08-27-2001 09:34:51

We had a weed eater that lasted probably 10-15 years. got to the point where it was getting pretty hard to start, decided we had gotten more than our moneys worth out of it and got a new one, still got the old one if we need it, seems like that's a possible solution too

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walt

08-27-2001 19:21:58

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Re: weedeater troubleshooting in reply to SATolliver, 08-27-2001 09:34:51

My guess fuel filter in the tank. Pull the hose out, then the filter. Soak with carb cleaner blow thru with air compressor..

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RB/CT

08-28-2001 06:06:41

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Re: Re: weedeater troubleshooting in reply to walt, 08-27-2001 19:21:58

Walt has good advice. Check the fuel filter. A friend of mines weed wacker, the plastic fuel line to the filter in the tank collapsed, and the line and filter had to be replaced. Some don't have filters but this is rare. Good luck.

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Ray,In

08-27-2001 20:49:14

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Re: Re: weedeater troubleshooting in reply to walt, 08-27-2001 19:21:58

Walt is on the right track. I'd add to it, replace the gas line. A good friend owns a small engine repair shop and he is replacing gas lines every day. The plastic lines are deteriorating from the "new gas" we are forced to use. The replacement line he installs is a light green in color; it must be the correct OD to seal the passage from the tank or you'll have a gas leak.

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Mac

08-27-2001 11:44:06

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Re: weedeater troubleshooting in reply to SATolliver, 08-27-2001 09:34:51

I'd start with the obvious first, vent hole in gas cap, Fuel filter, gas line inside tank.. Then may be the spark arrestor screen in the muffler. Is fuel contaminated?

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John Campbell

05-09-2004 20:59:39

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Re: Re: weedeater troubleshooting in reply to Mac, 08-27-2001 11:44:06

How do you troubleshoot the cap's vent?

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