Mikem10974
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I have a 2 y/o Ryobi weed wacker. It wasn't priming.. ordered new carb fuel lines and plug. Installed all and still having a no priming issue. Any ideas before it goes to service center?
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Weed wacker
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BlakeTheCarGuy
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You did use fresh gas right? And nothing is blocking the fuel is it?
Kscardsfan
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Something is blocking the fuel from the tank to the primer and carb. Check that first.
MarvinBerry
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This guys got the right plan of attack...
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Mikem10974
Member
New fuel lines & new fuel filter were installedYou did use fresh gas right? And nothing is blocking the fuel is it?
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Mikem10974
Member
New fuel line and new filter installed at the same time...Something is blocking the fuel from the tank to the primer and carb. Check that first.
IndyGarage
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I had one where the fuel feed line inside the gas tank got stiff and broke off. It's a plastic tube with a weight on the end that is supposed to sink to the bottom of the tank no matter what the orientation. You might check that
seber
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Did you replace the priming bubble. I do that annually.
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Mikem10974
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It came on the new carbDid you replace the priming bubble. I do that annually.
Larryjones
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Make sure the weighted filter isn't hanging up and not making it to the bottom of the tank. Check that you didn't get the lines messed up, that the fuel is going to the fuel port on the carb and not the over flow.
Kscardsfan
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Really good advice.Throw it out and either
1. Buy a new Stihl gas powered
2. Buy a new Stihl battery powered
d.mcfarland
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Remove the gas cap and see if you can prime it.
really easy to do, done it myself a few times...Make sure the weighted filter isn't hanging up and not making it to the bottom of the tank. Check that you didn't get the lines messed up, that the fuel is going to the fuel port on the carb and not the over flow.
paulsomlo
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Yep - I'm about to toss my 2nd gas powered weed eater and go cordless.This guys got the right plan of attack...
larry4406
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My wife is quite pleased with her 36V Makita trimmer.
kelpaso1
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Most weed eaters are throw away. If they start and run for 3 years your doing good. I quit working on those junk things years ago. I bought myself an electric one a couple years ago and it works EVERY time i plug it in.
Duke74
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Did you replace the lines for the primer bulb as well and the ones going to the carb. If there is the slightest bit of air sucking, the bulb won’t prime.
xlowxyotax88x
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I have a few Stihl products that the bulbs were rotten on while asking my FIL if he had any he asked why, and said you don't need it, 15 years later I don't prime anything. Choke, pull it and it'll fire
paulsomlo
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I ordered the 18V Makita, along with the blower, battery and charger - I'll pick them up at HD in a few hours.My wife is quite pleased with her 36V Makita trimmer.
Voi
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I ordered the 18V Makita, along with the blower, battery and charger - I'll pick them up at HD in a few hours.
Which model did you get? I have the XRU08z and XRU13z. Same trimmer but differ in the arbor size and rotation direction. They've been great.
paulsomlo
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I ordered the kit with the XRU23z, this one: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Makita-...Cordless-Combo-Kit-2-Piece-XT287SM1/314835763Which model did you get? I have the XRU08z and XRU13z. Same trimmer but differ in the arbor size and rotation direction. They've been great.
The XRU23 shows as 2 pounds lighter than the XRU12, not sure what accounts for that difference, but that was significant enough to sway me. The XRU12 does have 3 speed ranges vs. 2, a reversing function, and the shaft splits in two for transport. But not worth the extra 2 pounds to me.
Voi
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I ordered the kit with the XRU23z, this one: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Makita-...Cordless-Combo-Kit-2-Piece-XT287SM1/314835763
The XRU23 shows as 2 pounds lighter than the XRU12, not sure what accounts for that difference, but that was significant enough to sway me. The XRU12 does have 3 speed ranges vs. 2, a reversing function, and the shaft splits in two for transport. But not worth the extra 2 pounds to me.
Nice. That seems like a good deal. Look forward to hearing how you like it. I'm not looking for another trimmer but we've thought about picking up a second blower to go with our X2. I'm sure the 18V would be sufficient.
paulsomlo
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I picked up the combo today, tried it out. I'm really surprised at the amount of power; I did some trimming along a fence, also knocked down some tall grass, about a foot and a half high, no problem. The trimmer is quiet, light weight and powerful.Nice. That seems like a good deal. Look forward to hearing how you like it. I'm not looking for another trimmer but we've thought about picking up a second blower to go with our X2. I'm sure the 18V would be sufficient.
The blower, although it's light, is much more powerful than I would have thought. I used it to blow some of the grass off the concrete, after trimming. Anything within 8 to 10 feet just goes flying. I don't think I'll be using my push broom much anymore.
And no more wondering if the trimmer's going to start, or if it'll keep running, or fuel running down my arm, or mixing, or the noise and smell.
BigSteve63
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Silly question, but have you made sure that the fuel and return lines are on the proper spots on the carb? Will not prime if trying to **** air from short, non-submerged return line.
Steve
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jg4660
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I was skeptical about electric to replace my 30 year old Stihl FS74 which still runs great. Snagged a Dewalt on a deal at Xmas time and i'll never go back...i get a solid 45 minutes of use on a 5AH battery.