[Shop-talk] Echo string trimmer

[Eric Murray]

On Fri, Jun 11, 2010 at 05:25:26PM -0500, Pat Horne wrote:
> Thanks for all the replies. Most of them didn't go to the list though.
>
> I've received replies ranging from "Yup, sounds like ignition" to  
> "definitely Carb". The first thing I am going to check was simply "reed  
> valve" I forgot all about the reed valve on 2 strike engines!

Most of the utility two-strokes I have taken apart have
been piston port.

I'd look at ignition.  It might not be the coil, it could
be the trigger.  Just check that the plug fires whe
you pull the cord.  The kill switch could have shorted out too.

Also check to see if it starts now.  If the fuel tank vent
becomes clogged the engine can stop just like its out of fuel.
But opening the gas cap will let more air into the tank
and it'll run fine again.... for a while.


Eric