How to Fix a Trimmer That Won't Start!

Scratching my head about how much time I wasted, it was the coil for me, replaced after your video, thanks, I guess at least everything else got a real good going through. 👍

When changing coil packs make sure to rotate the magnets one side is slightly wider so rotate 360 degrees as not to have binding issues when snugging up.

Thanks buddy. Got mine sorted out after watching this 👌

I just had enough of petrol line trimmer. Going to get an electric one next and save me all these hassles.

Thank you from England. Great troubleshoot, worked for me. 👍👍👍👍👍

very detailed and good troubleshooting tips

Going to be grabbing a new coil for my 110, couldn't get it to start yesterday. I will aslo grab a carb kit too. hopefully its just the coil.

Ain’t nobody else hear fart plug 😂😂😂 I needed that laugh

It was ok. I see how you do a few things that will help me fix my old weedeater. Thanks

Thanks for the video. Just got a free string trimmer that doesn’t run. Already has a new carb and still no life so onto spark

Excellent video! I've just ordered a new coil for my old strimmer, had the same problem. Thanks!

Stihl fs 130 bike handle trimmer. Very hard to start. Tried everything. Problem was that throttle cable had stretched so much that when start position for trigger was engaged there was virtually no opening of carb. Only adjustment i found is a ratcheting slide in handle accessed in small rectangular opening on top of handle. Small screwdriver pushed in and pried away from safety handle will tighten it up by moving cable shroud. Carefully take handle apart to see what i am talking about. 1-2 pull starts now. I ordered new cable.

I’ve heard from a lot of saw shops complaining the new moderne of saws and weed eaters the ignition will burn up if you pull the starter without it connected to the plug. Just how did a weed eater that hasn’t been used develop electrical problems hanging on a wall if that’s all it takes all of the equipment at the stores would be bad wouldn’t they

Nice video, Brother, I’ll have to check my coil now. Simper Fi.

Roger Roger, we have clearance Clarence, what's our vector victor?

I don’t use starting fluid on a two stroke!! Only good mix!

I liked this video when I heard you say "clearance . . . Clarence".

"The coil" is an electromagnet is it? It's a coil of copper wire around a magnet which is positioned close to the big finned metal fly wheel (sorry, don't know the technical term!) which is turned by pulling the starter cord. This in turn generates the current for the spark plug. & It looks like you just bolted off the old one to have it tested & bolted on a replacement? I am pretty well experienced with the use of 2-stroke garden machinery but not so much in diagnosing & repairing anything more than a worn out spark plug or pull cord. This video was very informative, great job showing the diagnostic procedure with disconnecting the earth connections on the coil. I will try that next. Then a new plug (the old one sparks but very very weakly), I know my fuel is good as it's fresh. So maybe I'm looking at getting a new coil.

I have a few of these style of trimmers I gad bought from a guy, none ran. Did the same thing and turns out most had a spark issue, was able to salvage 6/10 of those trimmers. Just had to move parts around on them.

My 25yr old Ryobi 2 stroke won't start. It was smoking for a minute or so before it stopped on a hot day and for months wouldn't't keep turning over if your finger left the throttle. Needed to give it 100% gas to cut