PA DETAILER
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Would not turn over yesterday or today no matter what I tried. OVER IT! Just ordered the WORX GT REVELOUTION trimmer. RECHARABLE. This should suit my needs.
DONE with my gas trimmer.
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TTQ B4U
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You'll love it. I picked up a nice straight shaft Milwaukee one a couple of years back driven by their H.O. M18 lineup of batteries and it drives not only a dual .90 diameter line successfully for hours taking out even small brush but a small blade and edger attachment too. Way more power than what I need for my suburban yard but it came to me as a prize I won so I'll ran with it.
PaulMys
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Wouldn't turn over or wouldn't fire? (start).
What brand trimmer is it?
My gas ECHO is 17 years old and starts just like the day it was new.
The #1 reason (by far) that small engines will not start/run rough nowadays is stale ethanol fuel.
If I lived close to you, I'd gladly get yours running tip-top again.
What brand trimmer is it?
My gas ECHO is 17 years old and starts just like the day it was new.
The #1 reason (by far) that small engines will not start/run rough nowadays is stale ethanol fuel.
If I lived close to you, I'd gladly get yours running tip-top again.
Not sure Worx has the most powerful battery system, the Ego seems to be near the top for that. I replaced my gas trimmer and my Ego battery powered has almost too much torque as it pulls itself into the grass when edging. I had to modify how I hold it to handle the torque and make sure it doesn’t pull itself into the grass.
But hopefully the Worx has enough power for you.
But hopefully the Worx has enough power for you.
plus vp smells amazing
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Well there other things to be mindful of as well.
*Primer bulbs. They can get brittle/less pliable or crack.
*In-tank fuel filters. They can clog over time.
*Tank vents. These tiny "choker" (one-way) vents can fail and result in positive tank pressure. The results from this are usually seen in fuel being forced up through the carb.
*Clogged spark arrestors. If not cleaned regularly, these will plug up with carbon and severely affect the exhaust flow.
*Spark plugs. Goes without saying.
All of these can be checked and replaced by someone with even minimal mechanical ability.
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Oh, don't get me wrong. I'm not touting gas over battery power. Not at all.
I'm just pointing out the things that some people might not realize about the gas models.
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I once had to carry a wire brush and appropriate socket to clean exhaust screens on the run, mainly on the Stihl BG 86 blowers.
A few years ago, I was given a bottle of Stihl HP Ultra Synthetic 2-stroke oil and have been using ever since. Using that oil, I have not had to clean exhaust screens as the oil burns off much cleaner, less carbon deposited in the exhaust and even the plastics around the muffler. It's pretty expensive, but the fact I'm not burning time cleaning exhaust screens is worth the premium...............time is money and all.
I have been using Stihl battery gear, namely the hedge trimmers, chainsaw and blower. However, yesterday I went and ordered an EGO 765 blower kit, which includes two 5.0 Ah batteries and a supercharger. Can't wait!
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It is a HOMELIGHT. Think I paid about $ 80. It is not old. And I run the fuel that is premixed. Just a pain. It will run fine for many uses, then it will decide to not start. Saturday was the deal breaker. Even tried the trick of putting the choke wide open, and several pulls, did not work. This usually does. I got a small battery-operated blower awhile back and LOVE IT! I figure the WORX trimmer will be perfect for what I need it for. No more gas and will it start today?
Mower wise, I am still hanging on for dear life with my Craftsman's self-propelled mower. Many wheel changes and normal maintenance items. But it always started and runs great! Got to be 15 years old at least. Next mower I am not sure yet. This property is big enough for a rider. But then again, I would spend the money for a battery-operated self-propelled mower that would cut it all. And they are out there. Strange thing is I swear I am the only one that own's a self-propelled mower! I see a-lot of push mowers! Why would you take a job that is already hard to some degree and make it harder?
Mower wise, I am still hanging on for dear life with my Craftsman's self-propelled mower. Many wheel changes and normal maintenance items. But it always started and runs great! Got to be 15 years old at least. Next mower I am not sure yet. This property is big enough for a rider. But then again, I would spend the money for a battery-operated self-propelled mower that would cut it all. And they are out there. Strange thing is I swear I am the only one that own's a self-propelled mower! I see a-lot of push mowers! Why would you take a job that is already hard to some degree and make it harder?
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Just a couple months ago, I hit the same point.
My trusty 4-cycle gas trimmer (yes, they did make those for a while) which had been struggling for a while simply wouldn't start one day. Nothing I did could bring it to life and I wasn't really in the mood to tear the engine down and troubleshoot it for a weekend. I noticed several of my neighbors have Ryobi electric trimmers, so I asked to borrow one just to get the job done that day.
I loved using it and with the Ryobi I was able to do my entire yard to include sidewalks, driveways, landscaping, and both sides of over 300+ feet of fence with only half the battery. I was sold. Later that week, I picked one up for myself.
I actually like using it much more than my old gas trimmer. There is no starting process, it's lighter and much more maneuverable than my old gas trimmer. I finish the trimming faster and am less tired than when I did the work with old gasser.
My trusty 4-cycle gas trimmer (yes, they did make those for a while) which had been struggling for a while simply wouldn't start one day. Nothing I did could bring it to life and I wasn't really in the mood to tear the engine down and troubleshoot it for a weekend. I noticed several of my neighbors have Ryobi electric trimmers, so I asked to borrow one just to get the job done that day.
I loved using it and with the Ryobi I was able to do my entire yard to include sidewalks, driveways, landscaping, and both sides of over 300+ feet of fence with only half the battery. I was sold. Later that week, I picked one up for myself.
I actually like using it much more than my old gas trimmer. There is no starting process, it's lighter and much more maneuverable than my old gas trimmer. I finish the trimming faster and am less tired than when I did the work with old gasser.
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I like my battery trimmer, that said, it works fine for a small city yard like mine. You would need a dozen batteries to do my folks yard.
My pops has a 2-stroke Shindawa that has been rebuilt twice and is only a few years younger than myself.
My pops has a 2-stroke Shindawa that has been rebuilt twice and is only a few years younger than myself.
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I tried an early EGO trimmer and it didn’t have the power that I wanted so I returned it and got a Honda gas after previously having a Kawasaki gas trimmer. But the latest string trimmer from Ego has more than enough torque to handle what I need and it came with a 5ah battery that has more than enough power to trim my yard and use the same battery with the Ego 765 blower. The 5ah batteries are significantly more powerful and longer lasting than the 2.5ah batteries I had previously (as you’d expect from double the rating).
But as you say, every situation is different. But with the 5ah batteries, I’d say that would be closer to a tank of gas and would have plenty of time to recharge a battery if working with a pair.
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EGO here, switched to electric about 4 years ago now
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That's my experience with the 4ah batteries on my Ryobi. It has every bit as much power as my old gas trimmer and it will last twice as long as I need. I borrowed my neighbors edging attachment and the motor has more than enough torque to tear through the edge of my lawn and cause all sorts of damage if I'm not careful. Another neighbor with a similar Ryobi has a head on it with solid plastic blades that seams to make short order of softer common weeds you get in a yard. It won't cut down saplings like a proper brush blade on a gas trimmer, but still pretty effective.
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Minimal mechanical ability checking in here. :laughing:
Paul - Do you have a site you recommend for picking up genuine parts? Gotta get off my back side and (finally!) pick up a few things for the snowblower, but wanna make sure I go somewhere reliable.
I like Partstree.com as they have part diagrams for various components so you can identify the exact part you need. Many others have popped up that copy Partstree.com but they are one of the originals. Jackssmallengines.com is another one I’ve used. But once you know the manufacturer part number for the part you need you can search on that to find a place to order, which is sometimes needed if you have several,parts to order and they aren’t all in stock at one place.
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Nailed it, dgage!
In addition, you can find a lot of OEM parts on Amazon. (Fulfilled by other sources).
But do your homework. Many parts are the same price as other sites, or even a little cheaper. But some parts on Amazon are 2-3x the price!!