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David Rogers

09-13-2001 17:47:11




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i have a homelite trimlite weed eater. it has a 25cc engine. i bought it from my neighbor. it worked fine for about 3 months. i think i have the proper gas/oil mix. when i try to start it, following the directions, it fires up and then just dies no matter how much gas i give it. no small engine shop where i live works homlite weedeaters b/c they say they can't get parts. does anyone have any suggestions? i live in vero beach, fl 32962, just in case anyone knows of a shop close that will help me out. thanks!

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Teej

09-16-2001 17:10:51




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 Re: weedeaters in reply to David Rogers, 09-13-2001 17:47:11  
Before you spend a lot of time and money on it, remove and take the muffler apart. Inside you'll find a fine screen,(unless someone already removed it) most likely plugged with carbon buildup. Either clean it, or through it away, and re-assemble the muffler. All the screen does is prevent any sparks from exiting the exhaust.

This commonly occurs with 2-cycles. Sometimes small critters make a nest blocking the exhaust openings too.

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Greaseman

09-15-2001 14:26:28




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 Re: weedeaters in reply to David Rogers, 09-13-2001 17:47:11  
I had a Homelite Super XL chainsaw for years and it ran nicely until I ran it with 87 Octane then it scotred the cylinder and set up the engine--USE 92 OCTANE OR HIGHER otherwise it will kill the engine.



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Vern

09-15-2001 21:46:54




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 Re: Re: weedeaters in reply to Greaseman, 09-15-2001 14:26:28  
Sounds like you didn't have enough oil in the gas. I have been running a Stihl on 87 0ctane gas/oil for about 8 years with no problems.



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Greaseman

09-16-2001 15:29:52




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 Re: Re: Re: weedeaters in reply to Vern, 09-15-2001 21:46:54  
I thought about the oil/gas ratio also, but then I found out from a Stihl dealer that it is a well known fact that the "newere" SXL's need the higher octane gas. Since that little discovery my elder--smarter brother has been running the higher octane and never had a problem.



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John in MA

09-15-2001 22:15:16




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 Re: Re: Re: weedeaters in reply to Vern, 09-15-2001 21:46:54  
Ah, that's because you have a Stihl. The old Homelite Super XL models had stratospheric comression ratios. I have a SXL-924 and it's over 5HP--a real ache to pull start. They also ran on a 16:1 mix.



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tlak

09-15-2001 04:15:49




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 Re: weedeaters in reply to David Rogers, 09-13-2001 17:47:11  
If you still need repair help the homelite site has a service locater at the bottom of the page that I linked.



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walt

09-13-2001 18:37:46




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 Re: weedeaters in reply to David Rogers, 09-13-2001 17:47:11  
If it runs for a few seconds, then dies. Fuel Starvation. Look inside the gas tank, a small filter is connected to the fuel line. Pull it out and clean it, if you have an air compressor, blow thru it. Most weedeaters have two screws on the carb marked H and L. Close the L, then open 1 turn. Close the H, then open 1 1/4 turns. Once started, adjust the H back and forth till it maxes out. If the carb has clogged, then it needs cleaning.

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F14

09-14-2001 03:46:24




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 Re: Re: weedeaters in reply to walt, 09-13-2001 18:37:46  
Munged up exhaust will give similar symptoms on those little 2-stroke engines. Had mud daubers build a nest in the exhaust of mine.

Disassemble the muffler and scrape/torch all the crud off the screen while you're at it.



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JD790

09-15-2001 21:39:49




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 Re: Re: Re: weedeaters in reply to F14, 09-14-2001 03:46:24  
I would throw the weed eater away and hire that gal with all them goats to come in an ravage the land of noxious weeds! She claims they leave behind the native plants. Big deal I heard! goats will go! From Colorado or Wyoming I think!
I can't remember where I read it but out west they are using this method to control noxious weeds on State and Federal lands. Homelight sales are down.



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zaphod

09-16-2001 07:29:10




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: weedeaters in reply to JD790, 09-15-2001 21:39:49  
Maybe that is why John Deere is going to end the Homelite line.....

I have one of these weedeaters, too. Mine always seems to run o.k., but the tank started leaking. I had to put an o-ring around the grommet. Getting parts from homelite is just ridiculous.

I bought a 4-stroke Ryobi this year. Much better for tall stuff. More torque, and less wrapping because you can run at lower speeds and use it like a scythe. I always hated 2-stroke anything. First company to come out with a 4S chain saw gets my money, hands down.

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Homer Simpson

07-22-2002 11:02:14




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: weedeaters in reply to zaphod, 09-16-2001 07:29:10  
I spilt beer on my Weedeater weedeater it screwed up the throlte please send me a new one



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billybob

07-22-2002 10:51:11




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: weedeaters in reply to zaphod, 09-16-2001 07:29:10  
i gots a weedeater to and it aint not runnin



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Ben

09-18-2001 16:59:36




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: weedeaters in reply to zaphod, 09-16-2001 07:29:10  
Makita will introduce a new 4-stroke chain saw early next year. Its being developed in Germany under the Dolmar name. I saw a proto type of this machine and meets new CARB requirement and has plenty of power and torque. Retail someware in the $400-$500 range



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John in MA

09-18-2001 18:35:17




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: weedeaters in reply to Ben, 09-18-2001 16:59:36  
Do you know how powerful it is? My best saw weighs 25 pounds, and it's a 2-stroke. I can't picture carrying the weight of a 4-stroke that size.



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