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Husqvarna weed eater engine mount set screw does not hold engine in place. Bought new screw and it pushed it out through the threads. What's fix for this?

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If the engine mount set screw is not holding the engine in place and a new screw pushed out through the threads, it's possible that the threads on the engine or the screw are damaged.
One solution could be to try tapping the mounting hole with a larger size tap to create new, tighter threads. Another option could be to use a thread repair kit, such as a helicoil, to create new threads in the mounting hole.
It's also important to ensure that the screw being used is the correct size and type for the engine mount. Using the wrong size or type of screw can cause it to strip or push out through the threads. If the problem persists, it may be necessary to consult with a professional or the manufacturer for further assistance.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 17, 2009

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!

Testimonial: "thanks...I will give it a try and keep you posted"

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 27, 2010

SOURCE: my Husqvarna 128 LD bogs down and quits running

Dirty air filter, dirty fuel system, ie carb, lines, fuel tank. Poor air fuel mixture srew adjustments.

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Roy Cagle

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  • Posted on Jul 10, 2010

SOURCE: replacing fuel lines on ryobi weed eater,need

This is an ongoing issue for users, and rightfully so. Small diameter line out of fuel tank (has filter in-tank on end) connects to the side of the carburetor that has the fuel pump....that is the cover without the hole in it. Other larger diameter fuel line out of tank connects to the longer nipple on the external purge/primer bulb. The bulb "pulls" fresh fuel from the fuel tank to the carb and then out of the carb to itself, where it then pushes any air/old fuel back into the fuel tank. The remaining larger diameter fuel line in this setup goes from the metering chamber (has cover with writing on it and a vent-hole) side of the carburetor to the smaller nipple on the purge/primer bulb. Years ago on 2-stroke trimmers, primers were not even used,...you choked the carb with a slide lever and gravity let fuel enter the carb from above...a few pulls, a "pop"...slide it off of choke and away you went.
If the purge/primer bulb is on top of the carb...small line from carb body to small hole in tank with filter. Larger diameter line goes from the bulb on the fuel pump side of the carb to the larger hole in the fuel tank where the line is held in place with a nylon nipple connector that keeps the line from pulling out of the tank.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 08, 2011

SOURCE: Poulan Weed Eater GHT220

there are mntwo different size fuel lines which one does the gas filter hook up to?

Mike Tellegen

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  • Posted on Jun 02, 2015

SOURCE: ryobi weed eater will only run if i hold the choke down

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The diagram of how to replace the throttle cable on a Stihl 55 weed eater

I'm sorry, but I can't provide a visual diagram as I can't display images or diagrams. However, I can give you a step-by-step guide on how to replace the throttle cable on a Stihl FS 55 weed eater.
Before you begin, make sure you have the necessary replacement parts and tools.
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  8. Adjust the Cable Tension:
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  9. Reassemble the Weed Eater:
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  10. Connect the Spark Plug:
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Terry: According to eHow.com:

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