Why does my Trimmer die at full throttle?
It starts fine and responds smoothly to the throttle but approaching full throttle it cuts out. I’ve tried changing the fuel for carefully measured fresh mix. The air filter is clean and afaik there is no fuel filter to check. My barn is fairly open and I wonder whether water has got in, but it strikes me the symptoms are wrong.
Can a two stroke engine go to full throttle?
I’ve got a two stroke strimmer (new last summer). It starts fine and responds smoothly to the throttle but approaching full throttle it cuts out. I’ve tried changing the fuel for carefully measured fresh mix.
How to repair your trimmer when the engine will idle but?
Locate the adjustment screws. To adjust the carburetor, start with both screws backed out 2 turns from the closed position. One should be idle mix and the other should be high speed. Start the engine and let it warm up for 5 minutes. You may have to keep the throttle open a bit. Slowly turn in…
What to do when engine RPMs surge up?
To adjust the carburetor, start with both screws backed out 2 turns from the closed position. One should be idle mix and the other should be high speed. Start the engine and let it warm up for 5 minutes. You may have to keep the throttle open a bit. Slowly turn in the low speed jet, until it starts to die, then back it out another 1/4 to 1/2 turn.
Why does a 2 stroke engine die at full throttle?
The reason for this is it being a 2-stroke engine. Most 2-strokes are not very efficient and will burn part of the air/fuel mixture as it’s leaving the exhaust port. You’re most likely just seeing the burn. – Pᴀᴜʟsᴛᴇʀ2 ♦ Aug 16 ’18 at 17:01 With trimmer power problems, I always check the spark suppressor screen on the exhaust. Esp with 2-strokes.
It starts fine and responds smoothly to the throttle but approaching full throttle it cuts out. I’ve tried changing the fuel for carefully measured fresh mix. The air filter is clean and afaik there is no fuel filter to check. My barn is fairly open and I wonder whether water has got in, but it strikes me the symptoms are wrong.
Locate the adjustment screws. To adjust the carburetor, start with both screws backed out 2 turns from the closed position. One should be idle mix and the other should be high speed. Start the engine and let it warm up for 5 minutes. You may have to keep the throttle open a bit. Slowly turn in…
Can you see the cylinder at high throttle?
Also the cylinder can be seen through the exhaust port and at high throttle it glows orange. Is that normal? Anyone got any ideas? Dismantle the carb perhaps?