How long should the string be on a weed eater?
You need to leave about six inches of string hanging from the spool when you are done adding your new string. You should use a heavy-duty pair of scissors to snip the string. Then replace the cap. Make sure that the cap is locked into place.
How do you remove a spark plug from a weed wacker?
To remove yours, you may need a 5/8-, 3/4- or 13/16-inch socket. Set the weed wacker down on a flat surface and locate the spark plug wire. Most models have a standard black wire and tubular boot, but yours may have a rectangular rubber boot that conceals both the wire and plug.
What to do if your Weed Eater has no spark?
Hook the test plug onto the HT lead wire’s boot and clip the test plug to the cylinder, which keeps the circuit properly grounded. Pull firmly on the starter rope and check for a blue spark. If a spark occurs, the problem was with the spark plug.
What do I need to replace spark plug on lawn mower?
Replacing your lawnmower spark plug is pretty straightforward and one of the easier lawn mower maintenance tasks. The only tools you’re likely to need are a ratcheting socket driver, a spark plug socket, and a gauge. Make sure the engine is cool before you attempt to replace the spark plug.
How do you fix a broken spark plug?
Wear leather work gloves, put the trimmer on the ground and always disconnect the HT lead wire from the tip of the spark plug when troubleshooting. Unscrew the spark plug from the cylinder and replace it with a new one if the tip looks black, bent or broken in any manner. Set the new plug aside while further testing the ignition system.
How to repair a stripped spark plug on a weed eater?
Measure the diameter of the stripped spark plug to determine the size of the tap that you need. Coat the tap with grease and insert it into the spark plug cylinder on your Weed Eater’s engine.
How can I tell if my weed eater has a spark?
A test plug allows the operator to test if the spark is traveling from the ignition module to the spark plug. Hook the test plug onto the HT lead wire’s boot and clip the test plug to the cylinder, which keeps the circuit properly grounded. Pull firmly on the starter rope and check for a blue spark.
Can a gas Trimmer have a stripped spark plug?
While a gas-powered trimmer offers increased portability and a bit more horsepower, they do have the drawback of occasionally requiring engine maintenance. One problem that occurs occasionally with gas-powered trimmers is that the threads that hold your spark plug in place become stripped.
Wear leather work gloves, put the trimmer on the ground and always disconnect the HT lead wire from the tip of the spark plug when troubleshooting. Unscrew the spark plug from the cylinder and replace it with a new one if the tip looks black, bent or broken in any manner. Set the new plug aside while further testing the ignition system.