How Does A String Trimmer Work? — Lawn Equipment Repair Tips

String trimmer won’t start, runs poorly or line won’t feed? This video provides information on how a string trimmer works and offers troubleshooting tips to assist you in diagnosing and repair.

Here is a list of the most commonly replaced parts associated with each string trimmer symptom:

String trimmer won’t start: spark plug, carburetor, rewind pulley and spring, fuel filter
String trimmer engine stops after a few seconds: spark arrestor, carburetor, fuel filter, air filter
String trimmer runs poorly: carburetor, fuel filter, air filter, spark plug, spark arrestor
String trimmer head won’t spin: clutch, drive shaft, trimmer head, throttle cable
String trimmer head won’t stop spinning: clutch
String trimmer string line won’t feed: trimmer head, trimmer line, trimmer housing

All of the information provided in this string trimmer troubleshooting video is applicable to the following brands: Craftsman, Echo, Homelite, Mantis, Poulan Pro, Ryobi, Stihl, Toro, Troy-Bilt, Weedeater.

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