Weedeater Tune UpYour weedeater tune up starts with a spark plug. Remove the plug and assess if it is a new one you need or if you can clean it. With the price of a new one, it's probably just as well to get one, but cleaning it, will save you money. You can use some varsol, some emery cloth and a small wire brush. Remember, gasoline is a fire hazard. And is not recommended as a cleaning agent. Be careful you don't crack the diode in the center. You can check the gap with a guage. Get the specs for your machine to ensure accuracy. Remove the air filter and clean it, along with all the parts on the exterior of the machine that are dirty. Check to see that the cutting line head is not damaged and there is enough line to last a while. If not remove the head and wind enough on, to last a few cuttings. Each manufacturer it seems, has their own way to wind new line so it is really necessary to access the instructions for your particular machine. The handle and deflector should be checked for damage and replaced if necessary. Don't bother with the gas left over from last year, If it has sat over the winter, your better off discarding it. (in a safe and responsible manner) Start with a fresh mixture. The mixture should match your manufacture's specs. If you don't have them you can probably find them online. Only keep approximately three months mixture of unleaded gasoline and high quality 2 stroke (air cooled) engine oil on hand. The manufacturer of my weedeater recommends a 50:1 ratio. A major problem you'll find during your weedeater tune up, is the gas itself. If it is left in the machine during winter storage, it stales and can gum up the carburator. This can cause rough running and eventually the machine won't start. You'll have to disassemble and clean all the parts associated with the gasline in this case.
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