I though I might post to see if theres a fix for this before I junk it. I made sure I used clean gas/oil mix, good spark and clean carb. The weed wacker will only start if I prime it than almost immediately die. I have to keep pumping it to stay running. So whatever it is that sucks or vaccuums the gas through the line isnt doing its thing. Can anyone tell me what I might replace or duct tape something together to make it work?
Ryobi weed wacker wont stay running
Oct 04, 2004
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just for the heck of it, see if it will run with the gas cap off or loosened. Is is possible that the vent on the tank is plugged?
I will give that a try but I think I tried that, any other opinions?
Check the fuel line - make sure its not kinked, plugged, or cracked - you can get fuel line for a few cents at a farm supply store.
5+ years old most likely needs a carb kit. Cost me $35 for the repair at the lawn center. Most likely $5 of parts but I just did not want to fool with it.
Colbyt
Better yet, check the label. Does it say Ryobi? If so, buy a different brand.
I believe the carb kit consists of needle, spring, and gasket. All of those parts look perfect. What I did notice is that the primer bulb was popping back up really slow after pressing it in. That led me to believe that the bulb was clogged with something. So I poked a needle up in the gas line nipple and it works fine now but still wont stay running. I'll replace the gas line and make a carb gasket and see what happens. Even if its a lousy weed wacker, it would mike a nice RC plane engine!
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