How to Replace Trimmer Line
Become a line reloading expert with this article's steps for replacing line in three different trimmer head types: single line, double line, and Speed-Feed heads.
How to Winterize Power Tools and Machines
This article explains how to properly winterize power tools and machines for winter storage, increasing the life and performance of seasonal tools.
Lawn and Garden Machines and Power Tools
This article lists the major categories of lawn and garden tools and machines, explaining the basic applications, types, and features of each.
How to Remove a Trimmer Clutch
This article explains how to remove the clutch from most line and string trimmers. Tips are provided for removing tricky clutch drum screws.
Discussion
Discussion for the Weed Eater RTE115 Electric Trimmer
After an hour of continuous operation the RTE115 simply stopped. Has the motor burned out? What can we do to check/fix it? (There is still power from the source, so we know it is not a blown fuse (etc.) in the garage outlet.)
My weedeater just stopped while I was using it. I had been using it continuously for about an hour. Could it be the switch, momentary or something else? How do I test to locate the problem.
My Weedeater Fl20 starts fine, runs for a few moments then starts sputtering and dies. What do I need to replace? I have cleaned the filter, replaced the fuel line and replaced the fuel with a 40-1 mix.
It sounds like your Carburetor is plugged. The carburetor can become clogged by dirt or other debris. If fuel is left sitting in an unused trimmer for more than a couple of months the fuel will begin to breakdown and go bad. As the fuel breaks down it will start to become gel like as well as begin to coat the internal parts of the carburetor with a varnish. The gel and varnish will plug the carburetor so that fuel can no longer flow through it. To get your trimmer running again you will need to either rebuild or replace the carburetor. When you replace the carburetor it is always a good idea to also replace the air and fuel filters. This helps ensure that more debris won't clog the new carburetor.
I hope this helps with your repair!
-Mark
Reply: Fl20 Weedeater
mark s
My mower did the same thing, after going through a bunch of messing with the carb and filters, I found that if I loosened the gas cap it would run. Long story short I replaced the gas cap and it worked fine, had to do with proper venting. Hope this works for you. Mark S.