I'm having a tough time with my gas-powered 4-stroke weedeater while maintaining my yard in Southern Kentucky. The grass here is pretty thick, and it often takes me over an hour just to get the weedeater started. I've even resorted to pulling the starter cord up to 60 times without it firing up! I'm looking for suggestions on a model that can handle thick grass without the hassle of the pull-start mechanism. Any recommendations?
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I don’t have experience with weed eaters specifically made for Kentucky fields, but I really like my Greenworks 40V trimmer. It's lightweight, easy to use, and works great on tougher plants. Plus, you just squeeze the triggers to get it going, which is a game changer compared to pull-starts. They do have higher voltage options like 60V or 82V if you need more power, which might be worth considering!
There could be several reasons for your struggles. First, make sure you're using the right blended fuel and that it's mixed properly; shaking it helps. Check if the spark plug is clean and make sure there's no clog in the exhaust or air intake. Those can really throttle your weedeater's performance.
It sounds like you might be making some common mistakes with the starting process. Are you sure you're using the choke correctly? My older weedeater starts in just a few pulls, so it really could just be a technique issue. A proper tune-up can also go a long way in fixing starting problems!
Yeah, definitely get it serviced. Sometimes it's just a simple fix that can save you a lot of headache!
Great tips! Also, if it has a primer button, make sure to pump that a few times before starting—it can help it fire right up!