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12 May 2025

Common Weed Eater Issues and How to Fix Them

Weed eaters, also known as string trimmers or edgers, are a popular tool for trimming lawns and gardens. However, like any other tool, weed eaters can experience problems.

Some common weed eater issues include:

  • The weed eater won’t start. This can be caused by a number of things, such as a faulty spark plug, a clogged fuel filter, or a dead battery.
  • The weed eater is running rough. This can be caused by a dirty air filter, a clogged carburetor, or a damaged spark plug.
  • The weed eater is leaking fuel. This can be caused by a cracked fuel tank, a loose fuel line, or a faulty fuel pump.
  • The weed eater is not cutting properly. This can be caused by a dull blade, a bent blade, or a clogged cutting line.
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07 May 2025

Weed-eater bogs down or wont start

You grab your trusty weed-eater to get started on that overgrown grass that’s been put off for weeks. It starts up just like normal, but there is one problem. Each time you press the throttle the engine bogs down, shut off, or perhaps won’t even start. This could be one of several issues or maybe a combination. Though it may seem like a frustrating situation, you might wanna hold off on taking it to the repair shop.

In this article, I’ll be outlining a few common problems that may cause your weed whacker to bog down and possible solutions. These solutions should not take long and require little knowledge of small engine repair.

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