leo

[leo]

My weed eater is hard to start and when i do get it started it runs for awhile then it kills and doesn't want to start again. I've changed the spark plug and I've made sure the gas mixture is correct I believe, I add 1 of the pre-measured bottle of gas mix to 1 gal. of gas.

[Mark]

Hi leo, It sounds like your trimmer is having some carburetor problems. Specifically it sounds like it isn't getting enough fuel in the mixture. This is usually caused by debris in the carb. The most common ways that dirt and debris get into the carb are by way of cracked fuel lines, dirty or missing air filters and by old gas being left in the machine for extended periods of time such as over the winter. Old gas will varnish in the carburetor and slowly plug it. You will need a new carburetor to get your trimmer up and running again. It is part #985893001 and is available from http://www.ereplacementparts.com Good luck with your repair! -Mark