Preparatory Work - Tips for a Review
Grass trimmers (€ 33.48 at Amazon *) are usually equipped with a 2-stroke engine. The engine needs a mixture of petrol and oil as fuel. The exact mixing ratio can be found in the manual. Please check in advance that there is enough fuel in the correct mixture in the tank.
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Read the operating instructions to find out how the startup process works. Please follow these instructions twice. If the grass trimmer still does not start, either the engine is flooded or the spark plug is dirty. Read here what to do now.
Engine flooded - this is how it starts again
If you pull the starter rope more than 10 times when trying to start your grass trimmer with the choke open, an excess of gasoline will accumulate in the combustion chamber. The popular parlance refers to the problem as 'the engine drowned out'. What to do now:
- Close the choke (starter flap)
- Pull the starter rope 20 to 25 times to create a flow of air through the engine
- Set the engine lever to full throttle and at the same time pull the starter rope
- Release the throttle and pull again
You can also support your efforts by using a starter spray before attempting to start.
Spark plug dirty - how to solve the problem
If all starting efforts fail, subject the spark plug to a thorough check. Loosen the spark plug cap and unscrew the spark plug. Clean all contacts with a dry cloth. Before you put the cleaned spark plug back in, wait a few minutes so that the remaining gasoline evaporates.
If the spark plug head is completely sooty, cleaning can no longer do anything. In this case, replace the unusable spark plug with a new one.
If the striking grass trimmer with a clean or new spark plug cannot be started either, consult the nearest service workshop. Probably there is a more serious problem that requires the skilled master craftsman.
Tips
The correct use of a grass trimmer includes important safety precautions. Wear work gloves and protective goggles even during repair and maintenance work. If your efforts are successful and the engine suddenly starts, nobody should be near the rotating mower head.
