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Weed Eater Primer Bulb Not Filling (Why + What to Do)

Last Updated: June 14, 2023 By Guru

If you have a gas powered weed eater, then you probably know what a primer bulb is. You know, the little rubber button you use to prime the engine to get it started. Well, that’s what you are hoping it …

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Weed Eater is Smoking (Don’t Panic – Do This)

Last Updated: June 14, 2023 By Guru

When you start your weed eater, you should expect a bit of smoke for a few seconds, but definitely not for too long. So, if you find yourself working around the yard in a cloud of smoke, like out of …

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Weed Eater Starts Then Dies (I Explain Why + How to Fix)

Last Updated: May 15, 2025 By Guru

Getting your weed eater started doesn’t seem to be that much of a problem. It’s keeping it running that’s proving to be difficult.

Having a weed eater that starts then dies is a definite way to ruin a Sunday morning …

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Weed Eater Head Not Spinning (Possible Causes + Solutions)

Last Updated: June 22, 2023 By Guru

Standing out in the yard with a revving weed eater isn’t going to do you much good if you can’t get the head to spin. You can pull the throttle over and over, but it still won’t solve the problem. …

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Weedeater Only Runs with Choke On (Why + How to Fix)

Last Updated: May 18, 2025 By Guru

The job of the choke on small gas-powered engines is to enrich the gas and air mixture that is ignited to power the engine.

Designed as a way to restrict airflow, the choke is usually operated with a small lever …

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