Ryobi string trimmer starting problem
#1
03-05-16, 12:47 PM
Ryobi string trimmer starting problem
My string trimmer will run briefly (2-3 seconds) and then stop. I have to wait a while and try again. I'll start it again, run briefly (2-3 seconds) again and stops again. What is wrong? Do I need a new carburetor?
#3
03-05-16, 03:16 PM
While a new carb may fix the problem, there are things to check before you do that.
1-Make sure fuel is in the tank.
2-When was the fuel filter in the tank changed?
3-When was the spark plug changed?
4-When was the spark arrester cleaned?
5- If the engine was running fine before this problem, I would get a repair kit that included the 2 diaphragms. Make sure the diaphragm/gasket sequence is correct.
To provide more help, will need to know the current carb manufacturer and model.
Good luck.
1-Make sure fuel is in the tank.
2-When was the fuel filter in the tank changed?
3-When was the spark plug changed?
4-When was the spark arrester cleaned?
5- If the engine was running fine before this problem, I would get a repair kit that included the 2 diaphragms. Make sure the diaphragm/gasket sequence is correct.
To provide more help, will need to know the current carb manufacturer and model.
Good luck.
#4
03-05-16, 05:51 PM
I've just now changed the fuel lines. Only a year old but what the heck... Haven't changed a plug or an arrester (not even sure it has an arrester). I'll get some fresh gas and try in the morning. Thanks for the responses.
#5
03-06-16, 10:12 AM
Ok, I put some fresh gas in and it fired up. I let it run so it warms up. As it warms up it starts to die down. I flip the lever to open the carburetor and it it cuts off. What's wrong now?
#6
03-06-16, 11:49 AM
Member
At least 90% of the time it's going to be a carb. issue.
Last time I looked for parts to rebuild one all you could buy is the whole thing, not the parts to rebuild it.
Last time I looked for parts to rebuild one all you could buy is the whole thing, not the parts to rebuild it.
#8
03-06-16, 06:40 PM
Member
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Keep in mind you've bought the cheapest brand on the market and it's not going to last very long before spending to much money on it.
Buy a higher end Stihl brand and use it for a life time.
You gave use no model number so no idea what the cost would be.
Keep in mind you've bought the cheapest brand on the market and it's not going to last very long before spending to much money on it.
Buy a higher end Stihl brand and use it for a life time.
You gave use no model number so no idea what the cost would be.
