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Husqvarna Strimmer

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  • 31-05-2017 7:45pm
    #1
    maxpet
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭


    Been working ok up until this year. What happens now, when I start it,starts ok and runs for
    maybe 5 to 10 minutes and then will died and won't start until it cools down.
    What I've checked:

    Air filter - Cleaned
    New Spark Plug
    Rebuilt the Carburettor
    Checked the exhaust was clear
    Compression test - 150 PSI
    Fuel Line - removed to check if blocked
    Fuel cap - left loose to make sure no vacuum on fuel line.
    New petrol + mix

    One thing I have notice is, if you start it and let it run, after maybe 5 minutes the
    head will start to rotate slowly .

    Just wondering has anybody got any ideas??


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    #2
    Hocus Focus
    Registered Users Posts: 754 ✭✭✭Hocus Focus


    Overheating is indicated. It could be caused by:
    Lack of lubrication, have you put in the correct proportion of oil?
    Lack of air. Have you cleaned/replaced the air filter. If this is blocked it's similar to running with the choke on.
    Check your spark plug. If it is black and oily, a clogged air filter is the likely cause. If it is white it indicates that your carbuerettor is set to too lean a mixture. In normal running, a spark plug will have a light tan colour.


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