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I don't know how a 2-stroke engine can be so mysterious. My Stihl FS76 trimmer starts fine, but then runs erratically, speeding up and slowing down according to its own whims; then dies. I have replaced the plug, carb, fuel line, & fuel filter. Have tried it without the air filter in place. Have...

I have a Black & Decker LST201 20V MAX Lithium Ion String Trimmer/Edger. It seems pretty good, but just does not have enough oomph for me. (I live in the country and have a lot of fairly heavy trimming to do.) Is there another one that is more powerful? Is power limited by the 20V battery? I...

My Honda HRR216VXA propels itself on flat ground, but when I go uphill the wheels stop turning. I have adjusted the cable so they start turning soon after I push on the lever. Is there something else to adjust? Thank you.

The belt on my Honda Easy Start GCV160 came off, probably because there was so much grass crammed up in that area. I took off the blades and belt guard, but could not get the belt off so I brought it in. The guy put the belt on, but said he could not start it without the blades, which I had not...

My Stihl FS 76 trimmer runs ok til it gets warmed up. Then, if I let off the gas for something, when I try to rev it up again it will not. It either falters and does not rev, or it dies. I've replaced the plug and cleaned the air filter. Haven't replaced the fuel filter, but since it runs fine...