Why won’t my Stihl weed eater start?

Why can’t I get my Stihl weed eater to start?

If you’ve used the correct procedure to start your Stihl trimmer and it does not start, the problem is likely related to either the spark, the fuel or the air circulation in the combustion chamber. More often than not, it’s an easy fix, possibly involving replacement of a spark plug or air filter.

What do you do when your weed eater won’t start?

If it is empty or low, the weed eater will not start. If there is enough fuel and it is fresh, lightly shake and swirl the weed eater to ensure that oil and gasoline are not separated. If you are using the weed eater for the first time after several months, you should swap the old fuel for a new mixture.

Why does my weed eater have no spark?

Inspect the boot on the end of the HT lead wire, making sure no debris clogs up the connection point between the plug and the wire. Also make sure the metal tip inside the boot isn’t bent or damaged and the boot is securely fastened to the HT lead wire. … Replace any damaged or frayed wires and repeat the spark test.

How do you start a Stihl weed eater?

Pull on the start of rope steadily. Continue pulling until the engine run as soon as the engine

How do you fix a STIHL trimmer that won’t start?

And before we complete the installation. I like to press the primer bulb after the fuel lines are

Are STIHL weed eaters easy to start?

When it’s not squeezing every last ounce of performance from its upright fuel tank, this straight-shaft grass trimmer keeps the weeds at bay, thanks to its AutoCut® cutting head. This STIHL trimmer also features our Easy2Startâ„¢ technology making starting nearly effortless.

What causes a weed eater to flood?

The correct mixture of air and small squirts of gasoline combine in the combustion chamber to start the motor. Engaging the choke allows more gasoline into the chamber, which can flood the engine if you are trying to start it and it is already warm.

How long to wait if weed eater is flooded?

If you flood your car’s engine, you often have no recourse but to wait 10 or 20 minutes for the gas to drain from the carburetor before the engine will start, but that isn’t necessary with a string trimmer. A simple procedure should get the engine going without any delay at all.

Why is my battery powered weed eater not working?

If you have a battery powered or electric Weed Eater trimmer that won’t start, turn the power switch to the “off” position and check the bottom of the trimmer. If grass or debris has clogged around the trimmer’s cutting line, the trimmer may not start.

How do you test a Stihl weedeater coil?

And one to the spark plug. And when you place that over the game you’ll see the little spark plug


How do you test a coil on a Stihl weedeater?

So I’m going to remove both wires. I’m going to get my meter. Here and set it to ohms. You can see I

How do you check a spark on a weed eater?

If it’s really weak your engine may not start. Now. If your equipment won’t start and you have good

How do you start a Stihl weedeater battery operated?

Here. Well line it up with the grooves on the battery. With the grooves here on a unit stick it in

How do you turn on a weed eater?

If it doesn’t start however repeat. Step one through six step seven is to wait for it to warm up

How do you start a weed eater with a choke?

And how we use this primer bulb. If you hadn’t used it in a long period of time you might find that