GAS TRIMMER FAQ

how to troubleshoot a gas trimmer?
1. Make sure the type of fuel that you are using is the correct type for the gas trimmer if the engine will not start. Many gas trimmers use a blend of unleaded fuel and two-cycle ...
what is a gas trimmer?
Most gas trimmers use a smaller two or four-cycle engine. Unlike your car, which uses at least three or four pistons, these engines have only one or two. These little engines still...
how to start a gas trimmer?
1. Fill the trimmer with gasoline and oil following the instructions in the trimmer's owner's manual. 2. Place the trimmer on firm ground, with both the motor and the trimmer head ...
how to compare gas lawn trimmers?
1. Determine your trimmer needs. Do you deal with larger, heartier brush regularly, or will the trimmer typically be used for maintenance and edging around your lawn or garden? The...
how to put line in a gas trimmer?
1. Push the two plastic buttons on the trimmer head together. While pushing the buttons, pull outward. This will dislodge the spool. 2. Wrap three feet of trimmer line around the s...
how to sharpen gas hedge trimmers?
1. Put work gloves on. Rest the trimmer on a sturdy table. Separate the dual blade trimmer blades with a flat-head screwdriver. Make sure there is enough space between the blades s...
how to disassemble a craftsman gas trimmer?
1. Shut the trimmer off and place the Craftsman gas trimmer on a flat surface. Remove the lead that goes to the spark plug from the engine. This eliminates possible accidental star...
how to tune up a gas trimmer?
1. Mix the correct amount of fuel and gasoline for your gas trimmer. If your trimmer does not receive the proper amount of lubrication, it can seize up and stop working. Place the ...
how to compare gas lawn trimmers?
1. Determine your trimmer needs. Do you deal with larger, heartier brush regularly, or will the trimmer typically be used for maintenance and edging around your lawn or garden? The...
how to tune up a gas trimmer?
Video Transcript. I'm Bill Elzey with Showplace Lawns. How to tune a gas trimmer. Tuning is very simple. You would change your spark plug. Take the old one out. Some mechanics will...
how to troubleshoot a toro gas trimmer?
1. Lift off the rubber boot attached to the end of the spark plug. Unscrew the spark plug and remove it from the engine. Replace the spark plug, screwing the new plug back into the...
what is the best gas string trimmer?
The straight shaft string trimmer extends straight down from the power head to the cutting attachment, which effectively puts the head farther out in front of the operator, allowin...
how to change the head on a gas trimmer?
1. Pull the spark plug wire off the spark plug with your fingers. It is best to grab the wire at the boot that covers the spark plug. If you pull anywhere else, you could damage th...
how to clean a clogged gas trimmer?
1. Unscrew the air-filter cover. Remove the air filter from the engine. Wash it with warm water and the dish detergent. Let it dry thoroughly before placing it back in. Replace if ...
what to buy for a gas line trimmer?
Use a gas can to store your trimmer's gas. In order to have the proper gas/oil mixture readily available for refueling your line trimmer, you'll need a one-gallon gasoline containe...
How to Compare Gas Lawn Trimmers
Lawn trimmers are great tools for prepping, maintaining and finishing off the look of a yard. They are an essential tool for any well-manicured lawn. While electric trimmers are av...
How to Sharpen Gas Hedge Trimmers
Hedges and bushes can expand quickly, causing a lawn to look like the unkempt lawn of a haunted house. Gas hedge trimmers cut bushes and hedges down to a manageable size, making th...
how to use a homelite gas trimmer?
1. Put on leather work gloves, safety glasses and closed-toe shoes for protection while using the Homelite gas trimmer. Place the trimmer on a flat and level surface. 2. Wipe any d...
how to repair a gas line on a ryobi gas trimmer?
1. Pour out the contents of your gas tank into an approved container. Start the engine (if you can) and run the throttle until it dies. 2. Locate the fuel line on the carburetor. T...
how to troubleshoot a small gas engine trimmer?
1. Hold the trimmer up by the starter cord. If the trimmer falls under its own weight and pulls out the cord, your compression is low. 2. Use the screwdriver to remove the screws h...
how to mix oil & gas for a ryobi gas trimmer?
1. Fill the gasoline can with one gallon of unleaded fuel. Use gasoline intended for automotive use. 2. Add 2.6 ounces of high quality 2-cycle engine lubricant to the can. You can ...
how to replace a fuel line on a ryobi gas trimmer?
1. Remove any old gas still in the tank. Pour it into an approved container. Start the trimmer and let it run out of gas. 2. Remove the four retaining screws holding the air filter...
which gas trimmers will fit the ryobi attachments?
The arbor bolt on the head connects the head to the gearbox on the end of the shaft. This bolt is at the center of the head, on the inside, and comes in either a "male" or "female"...
how to remove the carburetor on a gas string trimmer?
1. Search for your string trimmer's air filter box. Since the carburetor draws both fuel and air, it will almost always be located underneath the air filter and above the gas tank....
how to repair the gas line on a weed eater trimmer?
1. Switch off the engine. Pour all remaining fuel into the approved fuel container. Start the trimmer again and run it until it dies. 2. Unscrew the air filter cover, which on most...
how to replace a gas trimmer starter rope?
1. Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark plug. Pull away the spark-plug wire by the boot covering the spark plug with your fingers. 2. Remove the four screws that secure th...
how to remove the clutch from a gas trimmer?
1. Open the plastic cover of the gas trimmer by using the screwdriver to remove any screws on the case. Open the case to expose the clutch and center screw that the clutch is on. 2...
how to install a fixed line on a gas trimmer?
1. Remove the spool and its string from the trimmer head. Make sure there is no clumped-up grass inside the head, which can cause problems with the adapter fitting on the head. 2. ...
how to repair a gas trimmer that won't start?
1. Clean the air filter if needed. The air filter keeps dirt and debris from entering the combustion chamber. Dirty air filters block air from entering the combustion chamber. Smal...
how to replace fuel line in homelite gas trimmer?
1. Drain all of the gas from the tank. Start the trimmer (if possible) and let it use up the last of the fuel in the lines. 2. Remove the air filter cover or cylinder cover (depend...
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