This might be a dumb question, so please bare with me, lol. Sooo, I have two 2 stroke weed whacker that use a 40:1 fuel ratio, so that's just what we keep in our 2 gallon mixed gas can. However, I just bought another new weed whacker that takes a 50:1 ratio. Wellll, I wasn't paying attention and I done went ahead and just filled it with the 40:1 mixture. I didn't realize my mistake until the weed whacker was basically full. Now, it's newer sooo I already figured I'd struggle a lil bit to get it started for the first time regardless of the ratio mixture. But, after pulling and pulling and pulling and pulling the string and adjusting the choke every so many pulls, I CAN NOT get it to start. It doesn't even seem like it wants to start. Occasionally it will sound like it wants to start, but it just doesn't. I originally thought it was because the carb needed adjusted, but even after trying to adjust it enough to get it started to finish adjusting it properly, it still will not start. Is it because of the 40:1 fuel ratio I put in it? I would think that because it's a 50:1 and I used a 40:1, it wouldn't be a huge deal. But, maybe I'm wrong? Orrr should it still run with the 40:1 I put in it?
Using a 40:1 fuel ratio in a weed whacker designed for a 50:1 ratio might cause some issues, but it shouldn't prevent the engine from starting entirely. The 40:1 mix is slightly richer in oil, which can lead to more smoke and potential fouling of the spark plug, but it should still run. Here's what you can do: Check the Spark Plug: Remove the spark plug and check if it's fouled with oil or carbon. Clean or replace it if necessary. Drain and Refill: Drain the 40:1 fuel mix and refill the tank with the correct 50:1 ratio. This ensures the correct mix for your engine. Prime and Choke: Ensure you are following the correct starting procedure: prime the engine, set the choke, and pull the starter cord. If the weed whacker still doesn’t start, it might have another issue such as a clogged carburetor or fuel line. I had the exact same issue with a petrol weed wacker I was fixing a few years ago. I basically had to give it a clean from the inside out. Thanks
@PurchaseReviews Thank you soo much for your detailed response!! I genuinely appreciate it!! I really didn't think that it would prevent it from starting. I have primed it and pulled the string over and over and over while using the choke in all 3 positions. I'm only 35 years old and I just legitimately could not pull on that string anymore. It's unbelievable how big of a workout that is, lol. I wasn't able to mess with it today as I needed to cut my grass which takes a good 5-6 hours and has occasionally taken over 8 hours. I just used the 2 weed whackers I've been using. I use 2 different ones because one has string on the head and I put a different head on the other one that has metal teeth on the end for thicker brush and the thicker weeds. That way I can just grab the weed whacker I need at the time instead of having to take the head off and put the other one on every time. I'm really trying to get this one fired up so that I can put an all metal brush blade on it. Then I'll be able to start pushing back my woods line that's been starting to take over my yard. I'll keep you posted on the progress!! Again, thank you for your quick response and the best answers and advice I've been able to receive from the 20 other places I've looked for answers!!
Ethanol and oil do not mix well together. Ethanol is a polar solvent, and oil is non-polar, which means they can separate when mixed. This separation can cause inconsistent lubrication, potentially leading to engine damage.
I love the small detail of using containers you can see the fuel mixture occur. Great content!
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I just eyeball it, if the engine nags, oh well, my wife nags all the time
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Regular (unleaded) octane fuels in Australia are (91 RON)
This might be a dumb question, so please bare with me, lol.
Sooo, I have two 2 stroke weed whacker that use a 40:1 fuel ratio, so that's just what we keep in our 2 gallon mixed gas can.
However, I just bought another new weed whacker that takes a 50:1 ratio.
Wellll, I wasn't paying attention and I done went ahead and just filled it with the 40:1 mixture. I didn't realize my mistake until the weed whacker was basically full.
Now, it's newer sooo I already figured I'd struggle a lil bit to get it started for the first time regardless of the ratio mixture.
But, after pulling and pulling and pulling and pulling the string and adjusting the choke every so many pulls, I CAN NOT get it to start. It doesn't even seem like it wants to start. Occasionally it will sound like it wants to start, but it just doesn't. I originally thought it was because the carb needed adjusted, but even after trying to adjust it enough to get it started to finish adjusting it properly, it still will not start.
Is it because of the 40:1 fuel ratio I put in it? I would think that because it's a 50:1 and I used a 40:1, it wouldn't be a huge deal. But, maybe I'm wrong? Orrr should it still run with the 40:1 I put in it?
Using a 40:1 fuel ratio in a weed whacker designed for a 50:1 ratio might cause some issues, but it shouldn't prevent the engine from starting entirely. The 40:1 mix is slightly richer in oil, which can lead to more smoke and potential fouling of the spark plug, but it should still run. Here's what you can do:
Check the Spark Plug: Remove the spark plug and check if it's fouled with oil or carbon. Clean or replace it if necessary.
Drain and Refill: Drain the 40:1 fuel mix and refill the tank with the correct 50:1 ratio. This ensures the correct mix for your engine.
Prime and Choke: Ensure you are following the correct starting procedure: prime the engine, set the choke, and pull the starter cord.
If the weed whacker still doesn’t start, it might have another issue such as a clogged carburetor or fuel line.
I had the exact same issue with a petrol weed wacker I was fixing a few years ago. I basically had to give it a clean from the inside out.
Thanks
@PurchaseReviews Thank you soo much for your detailed response!! I genuinely appreciate it!!
I really didn't think that it would prevent it from starting. I have primed it and pulled the string over and over and over while using the choke in all 3 positions.
I'm only 35 years old and I just legitimately could not pull on that string anymore. It's unbelievable how big of a workout that is, lol. I wasn't able to mess with it today as I needed to cut my grass which takes a good 5-6 hours and has occasionally taken over 8 hours.
I just used the 2 weed whackers I've been using. I use 2 different ones because one has string on the head and I put a different head on the other one that has metal teeth on the end for thicker brush and the thicker weeds. That way I can just grab the weed whacker I need at the time instead of having to take the head off and put the other one on every time.
I'm really trying to get this one fired up so that I can put an all metal brush blade on it. Then I'll be able to start pushing back my woods line that's been starting to take over my yard.
I'll keep you posted on the progress!! Again, thank you for your quick response and the best answers and advice I've been able to receive from the 20 other places I've looked for answers!!
@OhioBoii330 You are welcome, anytime 😊
@@PurchaseReviewsNO 50/1 best mix ratio 4,5/ 1 mor oil is god ☝️sintetick oil end fresch fuel no problem 👍👌
Ethanol?
Ethanol and oil do not mix well together. Ethanol is a polar solvent, and oil is non-polar, which means they can separate when mixed. This separation can cause inconsistent lubrication, potentially leading to engine damage.
@@PurchaseReviews wondered why u had some there?
@@goldeneagle99 nope, it’s just regular unleaded fuel.
24€ for 5 litres of tge already Mixed. This is a cheaper method