Question for you small engine experts
Hello,
I have a Craftsman 2 cycle gasoline string trimmer that’s a few years old, and I’m having no success in starting it. I did get it started earlier this summer, and I did in fact start it today, but only after about thirty minutes of working with it, and after it stopped, I haven‘t been able to start it again. This time, I tried for hours, with no success.
I’ve replaced the fuel filter, the air cleaner, the primer bulb, the hoses and the plug. I know that it’s getting gas, but it still won’t start.
My next step (tomorrow) will be to remove the plug from the cylinder and, leaving it connected to the plug wire, see if I‘m getting a spark across the terminal. Remember, it’s a brand new plug (gapped correctly).
I’m beginning to suspect that the problem may be the ignition module, so here’s my question, and I think that the answer to it may tell me whether the module is good or not.
If the ignition module is bad, will I NOT see a spark? (or can the plug still fire even with a non-functioning ignition module)?
Thanks,
Louis
2 cycle catalic converter
This has happen to me on a lot of 2 cycle motors. The catalic converter gets plugged. It is really a screen at the exhaust port. It gets plugged up with carbon. Just take it out and throw it away. The manufacturers say it is also to keep sparks from starting forest fires.
Good Luck,
Dave