Topic: Pertol Strimmer problem

[Larkshall]

older machines that were built to last.

If the current machines are so poor, I am glad I have an old Wolsely Tiller (how long have they been defunct), I bought it many years ago from a customer I was painting a house for. It seems that if modern two stroke oil is so unreliable, we would be better off with a straight (non detergent) engine oil. My McCulloch strimmer doesn't seem to have any problems.

A big problem these days is ignorance when it comes to mechanics. A large majority of people haven't a clue what to do if something doesn't work. I cycle several thousand miles a year, yet fellow cyclists haven't a clue how to mend a puncture or adjust their gears. They have to take it to a repair shop.

[Eristic]

If the current machines are so poor, I am glad I have an old Wolsely Tiller

At least everyone has heard of Wolsely Tillers. My avatar is not there because it's pretty, that is my clod breaker machine, probably about 35 years old and not even half life expired.

4 stroke engine though.

[Nelson]

Just an idea, but it sometimes works with two-strokes that have been laid up.  Flood the carb (usually a squeeze bulb), full choke, engine switch ON.  Pull it two or three times.  It may "cough", which is a good sign.

Then choke off, pull it sharply again, and it may start.  Let it idle until warm before giving it full throttle.

I conceded and bought a new Ryobi petrol strimmer on Sunday.  Melbourne's explanation is exactly how the destructions say to start from cold.

From my experience with engines (very limited when it comes to 2 stroke) I'd imagine that it's just got a bit bunged up after storing it with fuel in.  New fuel and a few pulls through may be enough to sort it.  If not you'll have to resort to surgery.

[robkb]

Just an idea, but it sometimes works with two-strokes that have been laid up.  Flood the carb (usually a squeeze bulb), full choke, engine switch ON.  Pull it two or three times.  It may "cough", which is a good sign.

Then choke off, pull it sharply again, and it may start.  Let it idle until warm before giving it full throttle.

Sorry, forgot to say - this worked a treat!

Cheers,
Rob ;)

[mikey]

Just an idea, but it sometimes works with two-strokes that have been laid up.  Flood the carb (usually a squeeze bulb), full choke, engine switch ON.  Pull it two or three times.  It may "cough", which is a good sign.

Then choke off, pull it sharply again, and it may start.  Let it idle until warm before giving it full throttle.

Sorry, forgot to say - this worked a treat!

Cheers,
Rob ;)

Rob,

glad it worked for you .... no repairs bill ... have a good season and 'drain' the little devil in the Autumn before putting away

cheers
Mikey

[robkb]

Don't worry, I won't be making that mistake again!

Cheers,
Rob ;)

[Kea]

While everyone is talking about strimmers does anybody have any recommendations? I was looking at the ryobi but a bit nervous about the whole thing mixing the fuel etc.
Is it better then to just mix a small amount then?
Also worried I might chose one too heavy for me.