If your weed eater is having trouble starting and smells of gas, its engine is probably flooded. Check the spark plug and if it is soaking in gas, it is confirmed. Fortunately, fixing a flooded engine is easier than you might think. Use a wrench to pull the spark plug out and squeeze the throttle … Read more
Sometimes a weed eater will start only to shut down moments later. Or the machine will not start at all. No matter what weed eater or string trimmer brand you use, this can happen every now and then. This troubleshooting guide shows you exactly what to do. The most common reasons why weed eaters keep … Read more
Many weed eaters have an automated feeding mechanism so you can focus on work. Sometimes though the feed line will not function. This can be frustrating, but there are ways to fix this. Before you attempt this, wear protective clothing and be careful when handling gas or electric weed eaters. Take all safety measures. The … Read more
If your weed wacker or string trimmer does not produce spark, there is an issue with the ignition system. There are different types of string trimmers, but we can narrow the possible causes to just a few. This guide explains what the reasons are and the best ways to fix them. Run a spark plug … Read more
Summer is the best time to do some lawn maintenance, but the risk of fire is also at its highest. Before you put that weed eater to work, you should take all steps necessary to avoid fires. Weed eaters or string trimmers can cause a wildfire, but with the right approach you can avoid this. … Read more
Does your weed eater sometimes (or often) stall when you squeeze the trigger? You turn on the engine and it is fine, but then it dies out when you try to use it. As you might have guessed, this is indicative of some kind of engine trouble. In this post we cover the most common … Read more
Whether you call them weed eaters, weed wacker or string trimmer, there is no question this is a great tool for cutting weeds. But how long can you expect the cutting line to last? Is the string meant to last for years or do you have to replace it regularly? That is what we answer … Read more
Weed wackers or string trimmers are powerful tools, but by using an attachment you can expand their functionality even more. The question is, are these attachments universal? Can you plug attachments made by company A into a trimmer made by company B? Most weed wacker attachments are not interchangeable. If the attachment is made by … Read more
Does your weed wacker refuse to rev? You got the engine idling, but when you try to power it up the machine dies out. No doubt there is a problem here, but you do not have to take your weed wacker to the repair shop yet. In most cases, you can fix this issue. This … Read more
Have you ever seen a weed wacker turn on but suddenly die out when it gets hot? The machine starts out normally, but as soon as you trim, everything comes to a halt. Anytime a weed wacker or weed eater stops due to heat, there is some sort of engine trouble. To figure out the … Read more