Check compression if over 100 psi then most likely a carburator issue. 12.00 amazon special
Check for spark
Got a hyper weed eater won't start
SOURCE: fuel hoses routed wrong on weed eater fuel tank
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SOURCE: fuel hoses routed wrong on weed eater fuel tank
Go to sears.com then parts store then type in model no. You should find a parts breakdown hopefully that will help.
SOURCE: weed eater TE475 - fuel ratio
FUELING ENGINE
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
HELPFUL TIP
To obtain the correct oilmix
ratio, pour 3.2 ounces of
2--cycle synthetic oil into
one gallon of fresh gas.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be
mixed with a good quality synthetic 2-cycle
air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a
ratio of 40:1. Poulan/Weed Eater brand
synthetic oil is recommended.Mix gasoline and
oil at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by
mixing 3.2 ounces (95ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4
liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE
automotive oil or marine oil.
SOURCE: Can,t prime fuel with primer ball on my weed eater
sounds like it has gotten dirt in it, flush lines and tank with brake cleaner, remove primer bulb usually 4 screws and clean under there too reassemble and try again fixes most of the time
SOURCE: Can't get weed eater started. Have an older weed
This is a common problem on older Poulan models. Press the primer button 10 times and pull the starter rope twice, then pull the spark plug and examine it. If the plug is wet that means gas is definitely getting to the combustion chamber. Next thing is to use a compression tester. If you do not have a compression tester but have an AutoZone anywhere near you, you can get a loaner from them. Screw the compression tester into the plug hole and pull the start rope 4 times. If the tester reads anything below 90psi, you have a bad ring and will have to take the motor apart to clean the piston and ring or replace the ring.
Keep me posted on what you find, ok? I can walk you through the procedure to replace the ring if necessary. Good Luck!
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The on / off button instantly flips to off and won't stay in the "on" position, period.
I thought it wouldn't start because of something else until I saw it flip back to off and that's why imine won't start.
Can't replace it because it's ALWAYS out of stock @ Walmart. Help!
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