WEEDEATER TIPS
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Whether you own a RYOBI,POULAN ,CRAFTSMAN OR some other type weedeater. They all seem to suffer from the same problems over time.Since the are two cycle engines, which means you must manually most of the time have to mix oil and gas together.This mixture must be as close to the reccomended formula on the two cycle oil container you are using for optimum results.It is a good idea to keep a container for this type of fuel marked, so it does not wind up in the puishmower or riding mower. Carbon in the exhaust will cause your weedeater not to perform or idle up over time, as a matter of fact there is a screen inside muffler, called a spark arrestor that will become clogged over time.The exhaust port will actually close up with carbon, causing a back pressure,thus the weedeater may idle, but not rev up. Leaking fuel lines, or dry rotted fuel lines, whereby carb would be sucking air instead of fuel is another common trouble. Diaphram in the small carb will cause it not to run after primed gas runs out,usually a kit will have to be bought just to get diaphram. Most importantly the spark plug should be changed frequently on older models,since fouling will become a problem. Carb mounting bolts will actually work loose, causing it to suck to much air,must be careful tightening,because some will strip out of threads on cheaper models.Also cylinders on some of the cheaper models will work loose. AN investment in a set of long handle allen wrenches is a good idea before you start to work on one. In some cases the whole replacement carbs will be three quarters the price of a new weedeater, although a carb kit can be purchased for nine to fifteen dollars.