Gasoline trimmers are absolutely indispensable for the elimination of weed thickets in the backyard, as well as for harvesting hay. Yes, as a grandfather “Lithuanian,” they also showed themselves to be indispensable assistants. There is only one problem: even the old braids had to be repaired after the season.
What to do when the gas trimmer is broken? Repair in a service center is not cheap. Is there a chance to somehow rectify the situation on my own?
What not to do
It is known that prevention is much preferable to treatment, and therefore do not forget to care for the instrument so that it does not need repairs. First of all, after every 15 minutes of work, you need to give the device at least ten minutes of rest. In addition, there is no need to mow grass above that specified in the instruction manual.
If prevention didn’t help
What should I do if the gas trimmer still breaks? DIY repair is a good option! Immediately make a reservation that we will talk more about engine failures, since almost everyone can fix a broken rod. In extreme cases, it can simply be fixed with some kind of tire and clamps.
Ignition
So, if there are problems with the fact that the tool does not start or stalls immediately after starting work, you must first pay attention to the state of the ignition system. Try to turn out the candle and examine it. In the case when the device is completely dry, something must have happened with the supply of the fuel mixture.
Is the candle wet? Completely “showered” with gasoline-oil mixture? Your gas trimmer, the repair of which we are trying to describe, has problems with carburetor adjustments. This often happens when non-specialists tried to tune it. If you do not have experience, we strongly recommend contacting a service center, as you can burn the entire piston system with your actions.
However, not everything is so bad: if you break the rules of a cold start while trying to pump up the fuel mixture all the time, this can easily lead to an overload.
Another thing is when the candle is covered with a thick layer of black soot. In this case, the gas trimmer, the repair of which we are describing, was exposed to a poor-quality fuel mixture. Maybe the thing is again in the incorrect adjustment of the carburetor, which produces too saturated a fuel mixture. Just replace the candle.
Fuel supply
Often, the lack of gasoline entering the combustion chamber is explained by the fact that a lot of dirt has accumulated in the gas tank, which simply clogged the supply hose. Disconnect a fuel hose. If fuel does not flow from it, then a clogged fuel filter or breather is to blame. The latter can be cleaned with a needle, and the former is preferably completely changed every three months.
Among other things, the repair of Patriot gas trimmers often requires replacement and an air filter. Being clogged, it prevents the formation of a normally enriched fuel mixture.
And one more thing: often a muffler clogged with soot is often to blame. It must be dismantled, washed in kerosene or burned on a burner. This is especially often done by those for whom repairing Husqvarna gas trimmers is an everyday task.