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razil
razil Posts: 15,041
edited April 2011 in Not Sports Related
I used too light a mix on the trimmer and its having issues staying running, getting power, could it be the spark plug has been damaged by my mixing issue?

(another one for my 'followers')

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  • Miserableoldgit
    Miserableoldgit Posts: 21,458
    #Iblameitontheroyalwedding
  • razil
    razil Posts: 15,041
    ha ha, can't use that carpet anymore by the way, they've banned it on t'allotment..
  • ozaddick
    ozaddick Posts: 2,852
    I dont think the plug would be stuffed, maybe remove and give it a wire brush and see how it looks. I'd suggest draining the tank, and filling it with a slighlty richer mix. If the plug looks ok, and your still having problems, the carby may need a clean.
  • razil
    razil Posts: 15,041
    ok tried emptying tank, haven't checked the plug yet, how does one clean the carb?

    many thanks for you expertise
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,700
    I find if I start working down the league tables, I can last more than 2 strokes. If its 2 stokres you want, then have a look at the New Bird on Countdown thread.
  • razil
    razil Posts: 15,041
    fnar fnar
  • razil
    razil Posts: 15,041
    OK dug out the manual online, here's what is says

    Engine stutters, lacks power or stalls under load

    1. spark plug soiled - clean and regap or replace
    2. air filter dirty - clean or replace air filter
    3. carb needs adjusting - contact authorised agent

    hmmm
  • IdleHans
    IdleHans Posts: 10,981
    very possibly crud in the carb - blow it through with an airline
  • Algarveaddick
    Algarveaddick Posts: 21,166
    Best double entendre thread title in a while...
  • razil
    razil Posts: 15,041
    hmm ok interesting, but what does it mean?

    :)

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  • razil
    razil Posts: 15,041
    [cite]Posted By: Algarveaddick[/cite]Best double entendre thread title in a while...


    ha ha not intentional..
  • DaveMehmet
    DaveMehmet Posts: 21,614
    Carbs are not that difficult to adjust (the ones on cars aren't anyway)

    There should be a nut or screw that adjusts the mixture somewhere. You may find it's a case of trial and error though.
  • Algarveaddick
    Algarveaddick Posts: 21,166
    Well, a "double entendre" is... - oh sorry, you were replying to another post Raz...
  • razil
    razil Posts: 15,041
    I intentionally left that vague to give you that handy opening - ooerr matron
  • razil
    razil Posts: 15,041
    [cite]Posted By: DaveMehmet[/cite]Carbs are not that difficult to adjust (the ones on cars aren't anyway)

    There should be a nut or screw that adjusts the mixture somewhere. You may find it's a case of trial and error though.

    trial and break it you mean

    :)
  • razil
    razil Posts: 15,041
    edited April 2011
    http://www.drapertools.com/products/manuals/45576ins.pdf

    manual
  • ozaddick
    ozaddick Posts: 2,852
    I dont read manuals raz, it's against all DIY rules mate!
  • razil
    razil Posts: 15,041
    [cite]Posted By: ozaddick[/cite]I dont read manuals raz, it's against all DIY rules mate!

    yeah its not too helpful anyhows..
  • ozaddick
    ozaddick Posts: 2,852
    if at first you dont succeed, hit it with a hammer.
  • IdleHans
    IdleHans Posts: 10,981
    if that doesnt work, use a bigger hammer

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  • razil
    razil Posts: 15,041
    edited April 2011
    Oh sorry I was working from the shouting as many expletives at it as possible to make it work method..

    (darn it, just noticed there is a section on how to do those various maintenance tasks..)
  • Plaaayer
    Plaaayer Posts: 9,002
    DifferentStrokes.jpg
  • razil
    razil Posts: 15,041
    RTFM dear boy, RTFM!
  • March51
    March51 Posts: 3,256
    How old is the fuel you're using? Petrol goes 'off' over a period of months and this can cause mis-firing, poor starting etc. The mixture should be around 50 to 1 and to test for a spark get the missus to hold the plug whilst you pull the string: something shoul happen!
  • razil
    razil Posts: 15,041
    ha ha, well the original fuel was old however I got some new stuff and used that after draining it - no difference
  • tangoflash
    tangoflash Posts: 10,786
    as a 2-stroke italian scooter rider, it sounds like you may have mixed a bit rich? this causes the plug to get coated in oil and unable to fire. I'd suggest cleaning the plug, checking there's a spark and if that's all good, try it on just petrol with no oil (will be okay for a very short test). if that works, add your oil mixture and away you go.
  • razil
    razil Posts: 15,041
    edited April 2011
    If I had to speculate its more likely the mix was lacking oil rather than the opposite as I dilluted the tank by adding normal petrol, this was when the problems started although that coincided with a considerable period of disuse, the mix I use is one of those 100ml to 5 litre can normally.
  • T_C_E
    T_C_E Posts: 16,423
    [cite]Posted By: March51[/cite]How old is the fuel you're using? Petrol goes 'off' over a period of months and this can cause mis-firing, poor starting etc. The mixture should be around 50 to 1 and to test for a spark get the missus to hold the plug whilst you pull the string: something shoul happen!

    Oh yes! she'll get a belt, if she's holding the HT lead. And you'll get a clump : )
  • March51
    March51 Posts: 3,256
    I'd be running too fast mate, even with my 'trouble'!
  • 12th Man
    12th Man Posts: 49
    2 stroke small carb always suffer from crap in fuel, sticky stuff.
    Spray carb inside with loads of WD40, let it dry out, this should get crap out of the jets. make sure you WD40 spark plug gap and wire brush.
    Should normally do the trick.

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