20 Most Recent Homelite Consumer Products 4.0 Amp, 13 In. Trimmer - Page 4 Questions & Answers

sounds like it was put for a while with fuel in it ,,that hard ball keeps getting harder because it cant flow thru the system, that yellow knob adjusts your choke flap just to be set not pumped is going to have to be cleaned with carb cleaner

HI,

problem can be solved.

Follow this instructions on how to fix it and see if it will help out.

Slide up the rubber spark plug boot off of the spark plug using the screwdriver; be careful not too damage this fragile wire. Check the wire and boot for any damage or loose connections.


Take out the spark plug with the socket wrench. Clean away all of the deposits using a little gas, the toothbrush and a rag to wipe it off. Check your user's manual for specific gap recommendations and make sure your spark plug has the proper gap.


Fit the spark plug back into the rubber boot; don't connect them yet, and let them hang beside a metal point on the engine. Pull on the starter cable and look for a small spark across the gap with the metal. Replace the spark plug if there's no spark and repeat test again.


Pull off the starter cover and inspect the starter, coil and other ignition systems parts for any damage. Test the starter to see if it is still good. If any of these parts are damaged, take it to a professional to have them replaced if you're unsure how to fix them.


Checking for compressor:

Hold the trimmer up by the starter handle. If the trimmer gets pulled down from the engine's weight your compression is too low. Check the starter cord and recoil spring for proper tension and replace if they're damaged. If the saw starts, re tune the carburetor.


Take off the engine's side cover with the screwdriver and remove the air filter. Slap it against your palm to get some of the dust off; replace if it's too dirty to clean.


Unscrew the muffler cover and take out the spark arrestor screen. Clean the screen or replace it if it is heavily covered in dark carbon deposits. Inspect the muffler for any damage or other clogs in the exhaust port. Put all of the parts back together and try restarting the trimmer


Checking for bad fuel delivery:

Empty the gas tank and spray a little carburetor cleaner inside. Wrap the rag around the toothbrush and scrape the tank clean.



Disconnect the fuel line from the carburetor and pull out the old fuel filter and fuel line from the engine. Replace both of these parts. Check the primer bulb for any cracks or leaks. Replace the return side of the fuel line and primer bulb if damaged.

Fill the saw with fresh gas using a 50:1 gas-oil mixture. Set the choke to first position and pump the primer bulb seven times. Pull on the starter cord until the engine pops and dies. Move the choke to position two and pump the primer bulb twice; restart the trimmer and let it idle for a few minutes. Start the trimmer on the third position and throttle the trigger.


Disconnect, remove and disassemble the carburetor if the trimmer still won't start. Soak all of the carburetor parts in a carburetor bath for a night. Scrub them with a heavy wire brush to clean them fully. Replace any worn parts with a carburetor kit.

Note:

If your trimmer still isn't functioning properly, but will start, try retuning the carburetor.

Most trimmer problems are gas related so always store the trimmer according the manufacturer's recommendations.

For the purchasing of the center spring, you can go to this site for purchase. homlite.com.

Take care.

Throw the trimmer spool in the garbage and get a Gator head. It will be the best $20.00 you ever spent.

I do not know what type of service you want to do to it. It is considered a throw away unit. If it has any major problems the cost of repairs exceed the cost of a new one.

it is the carburator if you take off the carburator their is two plates one on each side one is the pump and one is the inlet which has a screen the screen is probably clogged other side is the needle and seat but you will probably fine its the screen

Itsman

You may consider installing a new spark plug. 2-cycle engines foul plugs pretty regular. I'm guessing you are using old gasoline??

No tank replacement is nessesary if its not cracked. Only the lines need replaced, The lines are oversize from the holes so the tank is sealed. If one line is bad they all are bad.

usually there are to holes for fuel lines and it has a gasket in them and then the fuel lines

A 50:1 ratio with 89 Octane fuel can be used in all ECHO 2-stroke equipment, provided the oil is ISO-L-EGD and JASO M345 FC/FD certified. ISO-L-EGD and JASO M345 FC/FD oil must be used with a mid-grade (89 octane) or premium gasoline in all 1997 and newer engines.
A 50:1 Ratio = 1 US Gal. 89 Octane + 2.6 fl. oz. ECHO POWER BLEND OIL
Echo Power Blend Universal 2-Stroke Oil can be used in all of our 2-cycle air-cooled equipment ever made. You may also use this oil in any other brand of 2-cycle air cooled equipment, but it should always be mixed at the 50:1 ratio whether or not it was a 32:1 or 16:1 etc. machine. This oil is the highest quality 2-cycle oil on the market today. There is no need to have more than 1 tank of fuel for your 2-cycle equipment any more.
Use only fresh gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 89 through 93 (mid-grade to premium) at all times. The gasoline suppliers blend mid-grade and premium gasoline with greater amounts of detergents and anti-oxidizing additives to keep the engines clean. Lack of these detergents and additives in a 2-stroke engine will cause a heavy build-up of varnish and gum deposits on the piston surface and ring grooves. Regular unleaded 87 octane or lower gasoline may not contain enough of the detergent additives that are needed in a 2-stroke engine to keep varnish, gum, and tar deposits from forming. Use of 87 octane fuel may shorten the life of the engine.

ALL TWO-STROKE OILS ARE NOT EQUAL!
ECHO POWER BLEND OIL, is manufactured exclusively for ECHO, Inc. and meets the (ISO) International Standards Organizations highest performance rating of ISO-L-EGD for Air Cooled 2 Stroke oils and is JASO M345 FC/FD REGISTERED. Years of research and testing have resulted in an oil that is fully compatible with fuels containing 10% ethanol and can be used in all air - cooled, outdoor power equipment 2-Stroke engines at 50:1 ratio. ISO-L-EGD and JASO M345 FC/FD rated oils must be used with a mid-grade (89 octane) or premium gasoline in all 1997 and newer engines. Always look for the JASO M345 FC/FD square logo and registration number to ensure you are using the highest quality 2-stroke oil for your ECHO product.
ECHO POWER BLEND OIL is made for high revving, (7,000 RPM and up) air-cooled 2-stroke engines that are E.P.A. and C.A.R.B. emissions certified. Make sure the oil has a EGD and FC/FD certification. Oils that meet ISO, EGA/EGB/EGC and JASO FA and FB are of lesser quality, designed for applications such as water-cooled boat engines, low RPM lawnmower engines, or snowmobile engines and should not be used in ECHO Engines. Prior to 1997, oils were not manufactured to these higher standards. Some or most of the oils were simply 30 or 40 weight 4-stroke engine oil with minimum amounts of additives. ECHO POWER BLEND OIL is the highest quality 2-Stroke oil available and will provide maximum protection against engine wear and carbon buildup.

check your gas and oil mix remove the plug take some carb cleaner spray in plug hole pull start replace plug pull start if it fire you mix is wrong.....Good Luck

I have always had great luck with echo and stihl trimmers. If you keep up maintenance on them, they always seemed very reliable to me. I have a couple of each and have had them a long while and they still do a good job. Hope this helped and best wishes.

On your current weedwhacker; clean or replace the in-tank fuel filter, clean the spark plug, and clean out the screen at the exhaust port and see if that helps.

Did you look at the muffler? With the two stroke oil, it will tend to get clogged up and restrict the exhaust flow. Exhaust flow restriction equals intake restriction. Just scrape the build up off the exit of the muffler. this is common.

Here is the Pdf file that show the break down and shows the fuel lines for you. Hope this helps!

Go here: http://www.odref.com/poulan/pdf/snapper/all/s31sst.pdf
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The entire cap does not come off. You push the buttons in on each side and only the very top of the cap comes off.