06-11-2014, 03:08 PM
Sounds a bit like a fuel blockage - did you change the in-line filter when doing the other work?
One thing that can totally shag the engine is if someone ran it without the mix, i.e. with no two-stroke oil - this can cause "dry" damage to the liner and consequential loss of compression - happened to me once when a jobbing Gardner used neat unleaded - cost a small fortune to fix
Blocked exhaust is also a possibility... I would also check, clean & reset the plug and probably just replace it anyway, just to be sure.
Are you getting a good strong spark?
My chainsaws & hedge cutters are Stihl - top make. Wouldn't get anything else - strimmer/brush cutter isn't - its a cheaper brand but crucially has a Honda engine and has now lasted 12 years...
One thing that can totally shag the engine is if someone ran it without the mix, i.e. with no two-stroke oil - this can cause "dry" damage to the liner and consequential loss of compression - happened to me once when a jobbing Gardner used neat unleaded - cost a small fortune to fix
Blocked exhaust is also a possibility... I would also check, clean & reset the plug and probably just replace it anyway, just to be sure.
Are you getting a good strong spark?
My chainsaws & hedge cutters are Stihl - top make. Wouldn't get anything else - strimmer/brush cutter isn't - its a cheaper brand but crucially has a Honda engine and has now lasted 12 years...
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