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re: OT small engine experts: Help — updated
Posted on 5/27/21 at 7:48 pm to FenrirTheBeard
Posted on 5/27/21 at 7:48 pm to FenrirTheBeard
Scrap it and buy a 40V electric one.
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Posted on 5/27/21 at 7:57 pm to AUCE05
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Scrap it and buy a 40V electric one.
Everyone down voting and so would I a few years ago. Battery powered tools are finally good quality and I made the change.
Don't have time to fix shite all the time.
Posted on 5/27/21 at 8:07 pm to AUCE05
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Scrap it and buy a 40V electric one.
How much run time do you get out if one charge? I hate weed trimmers and this is one change I would consider but I have a lot to trim. It takes me over an hour. Is it going to last that long?
Posted on 5/27/21 at 8:09 pm to Sao
That boy's a regular Eli Whitney with a small engine, I tell you what.
Posted on 5/27/21 at 8:12 pm to Sao
Was waiting on this GIF 
Posted on 5/27/21 at 8:24 pm to MadDogs
I actually think mine is a 58V. I bought a combo from Costco and it had a blower and trimmer. Two years ago. I have never ran out of a charge on one cut.
Posted on 5/27/21 at 8:35 pm to MadDogs
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How much run time do you get out if one charge?
I got the Kobalt 80 volt. Gets one hour of run time, which is just enough for me. Has pretty good power as well.
Posted on 5/27/21 at 9:02 pm to FenrirTheBeard
Adjust your high/low idle using your ear tuner.
Posted on 5/27/21 at 9:12 pm to AUriptide
quote:
Don't have time to fix shite all the time.
I like fixing shite
Posted on 5/27/21 at 9:21 pm to FenrirTheBeard
Try non-ethanol gas.
Posted on 5/27/21 at 9:21 pm to AUriptide
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Don't have time to fix shite all the time
Buy a quality professional product. Don't put ethanol gas in it. Put Stabil in your gas can.
Thing will last longer than that 40 volt battery will keep a charge and it won die half way through edging the fence line.
This post was edited on 5/27/21 at 9:30 pm
Posted on 5/27/21 at 9:23 pm to FenrirTheBeard
Have you been using ethanol free fuel?
Posted on 5/27/21 at 9:25 pm to Eightballjacket
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Have you been using ethanol free fuel?
Lawnmower, weed eater and boat only use ethanol-free
Posted on 5/27/21 at 9:32 pm to BHM
If this dude is on a quarter acre lot a battery powered weed eater is a smart choice
Posted on 5/27/21 at 10:17 pm to FenrirTheBeard
I have one of these that I bought from some baw for $50. I leave it in the rain and everything. Use something like trufuel and it's indestructible. I have an ego system but usually grab the echo instead.
Posted on 5/27/21 at 10:27 pm to MadDogs
I have the Stihl battery powered weed eater and I trim around the house and both sides of my fence on about half a charge. Maybe 500’ total. I also have a dewalt 60v that is great. It lasts about the same time but uses a bigger line so it is more in line with a gas trimmer.
To answer the OP question, usually there is a filter somewhere and it might be partially blocked. Most small engine problems are either burned pistons or fuel related (carb, bad gas or clogged line/filter)
To answer the OP question, usually there is a filter somewhere and it might be partially blocked. Most small engine problems are either burned pistons or fuel related (carb, bad gas or clogged line/filter)
Posted on 5/28/21 at 10:00 am to FenrirTheBeard
Edited OP
Posted on 5/28/21 at 10:40 am to FenrirTheBeard
I have a WORX weed eater… and honestly it works great, I can do my entire yard front and back on one battery… and once you buy a worx you can get the string refills for just shipping cost which is like 8 dollars… but you get 6 of them which easily last 1.5years of string
Posted on 5/28/21 at 3:10 pm to Jh22586
I have a WORX trimmer as well. Works good for my small yard. I wasn’t aware of the free string. Will check the website for deets.
Posted on 5/28/21 at 6:00 pm to FenrirTheBeard
If you've tried the simple stuff, it's the fuel mixture screw. The EPA mandates these be accessable by "mechanics" only but you should be able to do it. Don't buy a new carb. Look for the funky looking screw.
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