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Why Will My Weed Eater Not Start?

A line trimmer helps manage your lawn and garden by chopping down weeds and tall grasses with a plastic cord, which spins at a high speed to cut weeds effectively. Weed Eater is a brand of line trimmer made by Poulan. Maintaining your lawn may be more time-consuming without a line trimmer, especially if you attempt to start yours and discover that it won't start up. There are multiple reasons that cause a line trimmer not to start.

  1. Switch Not On

    • Although this may be a simple solution, you may overlook whether you have turned the switch on. This does not apply to all trimmers, because some do not have switches.

    Spark Plug

    • Check the spark plug on the trimmer to see if it is wet on the tip. If so, the plug may need to be replaced. When replacing it, ensure that you gap it at .025 to avoid the same issue in the future.

    Fuel

    • Consider what type of fuel you are using. Ensure that your fuel mixture is fresh and has not been sitting for months at a time, especially over the winter. Use a fuel stabilizer for maximum efficiency.

    Engine Flooding

    • If you attempt to start your line trimmer unsuccessfully too many times in a row, the engine may be flooded. You will smell fuel if this happens. Allow your weed eater to set for at least 15 minutes to give the fuel time to vaporize before trying again.

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