Weed eater wont start

[Outdooz]

Ok i dont know the name of the weed eater or the model.
Theres a spark
Cleaned the carbuator
New gas
Made sure gas was getting to the carb
But still no start!!
I even tried using starting fluid.
What could be the problem?

 

[KennyV]

Is this a 2 cycle engine?
How is the compression?
How old is it... ? :smile:KennyV

 

[Outdooz]

Yes its a 2 cycle. I have the fuel to oil ratio correct to. And i dont have a compression guage. The weed eater worked fine for 2 uses. But then wouldnt start on the 3rd time. So its praticaly a brand new weedeater but 3 years old

 

[KennyV]

Remove the muffler & see if it will try to start.
If you have fuel, compression and spark, all at the appropriate time, the only thing I can think could be a blockage in the muffler may prevent it from starting... :smile:KennyV

 

[Outdooz]

Remove the muffler & see if it will try to start.
If you have fuel, compression and spark, all at the appropriate time, the only thing I can think could be a blockage in the muffler may prevent it from starting... :smile:KennyV

Thanks. Ill give it a shot.

 

[reddragon]

yes....often those spark arresters plug up.....but check for spark and if fine ,then check fuel/carb is next

 

[Edwards saw service]

Ok i dont know the name of the weed eater or the model.
Theres a spark
Cleaned the carbuator
New gas
Made sure gas was getting to the carb
But still no start!!
I even tried using starting fluid.
What could be the problem?

Never use starting fluid! This horrible stuff will dry out your piston and cylinder and could cause damage. Instead use mixed gas in a spray bottle of some sort.

Edwards Saw Service in Glen Mills PA