Weed Eater Garden - Recent Questions, Troubleshooting & Support

Check your drive belt that it has not slipped off the drive cog under the motor. Also check the alignment of the motor with the handle on the right side (speed, reverse, and neutral lever).. This lever tilts the engine to engage the drive belt.. there is no transmission in this machine.. just how the belt engages by its angle when you push the lever forward and backward.. If the engine is running, it must be either the belt to drive the unit or the angle has been messed up somehow..

Check your drive belt on the bottom of the engine.. that is what drives the machine forward.. if it has slipped off or broken, it will not go.

overhaul the carby replace the pump diaphragm

There is a tension adjustment on the body.. flip your mower over and you can see it better.. do not over-tighten it though because it needs slack to let the 1-2-3 to change on the fly.

http://www.ereplacementparts.com/poulan-fl1500-type-blower-parts-c-16962_31724_31728.html Here's the parts breakdown

the carburetor is clogged. it needs to be cleaned. if it will run on choke that means that it is starving for fuel but if it runs at all it is an easy fix. just take the carburetor apart and clean with carburetor cleaner good and it will run like new. good luck

http://www.ereplacementparts.com/weed-eater-fl20-type-gas-trimmer-parts-c-17589_17626_18076.html Its a pretty simple process. Here's the parts list

Most weed eaters are opposite to conventional thread. So they are CLOCKWISE to take off

It should run ok after warming up. After starting it, let it run for a minute or so and then try gradually opening the choke. You might try increasing the throttle setting at the same time. After the motor is hot, if you have to have the throttle setting increased in order to keep it running it means the idle setting needs to be increased, usually by turning a screw to keep the fuel valve from closing so much, or that there is a problem with the fuel flow......like a clogged jet or fuel passage in the carb.

Check your drive belt that it has not slipped off.. also check your drive lever on the right side (speeds, neutral, and reverse). The mower uses this lever to angle the motor against the belt to move it.. It is most likely the belt or the angle misaligned if the engine is turning...

search What is the correct spark plug gap? The spark plug gap on all products is .025-inch. What type of spark plug does the unit take? The size of the plug varies from unit to unit. On trimmers, blowers and hedge trimmers is RCJ-8Y or RCJ-6Y. Follow the spark plug recommendation and replacement procedures in the operator's manual if you are doing the work yourself.

If it has a spark plug try a new one.

Purchase precut pieces of string. Check the dealer or or big box store for the correct part. The precut string is easily clipped in. Remove the old piece by pushing back and lifting up on the piece until it comes loose. Put the new piece in the slot and pull it forward to seat it. Repeat for the other side(s)

you mean the spindle assy ???

low and hi speed mixture screws one adjusts for proper idle one adjusts for proper high rpm operation turn them in or out to get the best throttle response and proper wide open throttle rpm's

You can get a manual from the Weed Eater website.