Weed eaters for tall people?
caliman707
13 years ago
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Comments (1)I would start inspecting the governor spring /lever for damage (which is under the air filter)- which is also a good time to wash and re-oil the filter. If all seems ok, pick up a 299637 diaphragm kit 270344 intake seal . Pull the carb and tank to clean and install the new parts and fresh fuel. Gasket goes above the diaphragm. Occasionally, the intake tube itself gets loose or cracked....See MoreShaft lenght on a Weed Eater FL20
Comments (2)There's really not much you can do with the Featherlite. Only comes with one shaft length. Almost all other consumer curved shaft weedeaters are the same overall length. Your options are to look at a straight shaft (with gearbox at the end) or a higher end curved shaft such as Stihl FS-46 or the Tanaka TBC-225 which have shafts 6" longer than usual....See MoreNeed proper extension cord for 10 amp weed eater.
Comments (14)"NOTE: When operating cordage close to it's rated ampacity be sure it's in free space. I had one coiled up on a reel to run the freezer in the garage. I found that it had permanently stuck itself together in the coiled shape." Ron is correct, however, the coiled up extension cord - whether on the ground, or on a reel, is now an inductor and will heat up (and may melt) very quickly under load. It's not as much an issue with "free space" to cool the wire as much as it is a need to eliminate the inductive effects caused by the extension cord being in a coil....See MoreWhat weed eater is a crowd favorite?
Comments (6)For a new purchase I'd recommend an Echo SRM225 or Stihl FS56. Both are straight shaft, full crank machines and retail for $200 to $220. Echo is sold at Home Depot and independent dealers; Stihl only through dealers. Strongly recommend a dealer, even if a few $$ more. If you buy from H-D, service will still be handled by an independent, and they'll know you didn't buy from them. While contractually they can't refuse, they can and will put you at the end of the line, especially when busy. I know you want to go cheaper, but you get what you pay for. The $100 to $150 machines are typically Homelite, Weedeater, or other brands sold in Big-Box stores. They will have curved shafts and half cranks, no clutch and other cost saving features. Also, any service would be by an independent, and they don't have to take you if they don't want. Some will refuse to work on cheapy trimmers. They consider them "throw-aways". Don't get me wrong. All of my equipment is second hand. My "go to" machine is an Echo SRM2100, basically a 15 year old ancestor of the SRM225 I mentioned above. I also have an old Homelite SX135 which I bought for $5 and I can't seem to kill it. I know it's cheap junk, but it runs and runs. My best machine is an Olympyk 400. Straight shaft, solid steel drive, bicycle handles, etc. Can be fitted with a brush blade and wood cutting blade. Got it second hand very reasonable, but would sell for more than $400 today. I can only justify the extravagance of three machines because I can do my own work and will often buy a parts donor for a few bucks to keep things going. If you're not real mechanically inclined, I suggest you focus on one machine and get a good one. You don't need a $300 or $400 professional, but at least get a high end prosumer machine like the Echo or Stihl. You'll be much happier over the long run....See Moreyungman
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