Working on the upkeep and maintenance of your garden can be quite fun and therapeutic, but all this fun can quickly go down the drain if you have faulty machines on hand. When it comes to lawnmowers and trimmers, the one rising problem that commonly occurs is that of the machine bogging down. No matter how careful, sometimes these things are inevitable.
In most cases, the issue pertains to the fuel setting. However, there may be other unlaying causes of a trimmer that is bogging down. Fuel Tubing and Fuel Insufficiency can also be a reason why your strimmer could be bogging down so it’s worth checking out these potential issues before sending it off for a repair.
In this article, we will be discussing some of the most common ways to avoid such a dilemma.
Work on Your Fuel Settings
1. Fuel Insufficiency
A majority of times, when an individual goes through such an issue, the problem lies in the settings for the fuels. A major reason why your trimmer might be bogging down is that it might be out of fuel. Like all other machines, trimmers also need to have a sufficient amount of fuel in their system in order to function well. Ensure that the trimmer doesn’t have an insufficient amount of fuel in it, or it will be bogged down on your sooner or later.
First off, start by taking a look at the fuel chamber. This will help you make certain whether it is a fuel-related issue or not. You can use even the moving machine a little to figure out where there is any liquid stored up in the chamber or not.
2. Fuel Tubing
If there is a sufficient amount of fuel in the tank, then the next thing you should look out for is the tubing. Faulty tubing can deprive your machine of getting enough power, as a result of which it might start bogging down. Moreover, another precautionary measure to take when it comes to fueling is to try not to use a fuel that is around 3 months or older. Older fuel can be more harmful to you than beneficial as it won’t be able to move and flow smoothly as a new one would.
Another trick to ensure that the fuel is working fine in the tubing is to mix it well. As it is common with oil when mixed with gasoline, oil would form a separate layer so remember to mix it well before you pour it in the tubing. This way, the smooth flowing of the liquid can be ensured, and you can avoid issues of it bogging down.
Alternative Solutions
Maybe you checked the fuel settings, and everything is in fine conditions; what next? Before you freak out, we would like to tell you to hold up. As is with the case with machines, there are often other things that be the fault. Down below, we have some more steps you can go through to figure out why your trimmer keeps bogging down.
1. Engine Condition
The next most common issue could be the engine. Take a look at the electrical system to find out whether it is in fine condition or not. A damaged electrical system will cause various problems along the way. However, with engine settings, there is not much you can do. To detect the problem, you can keep your ears open if you hear sputtering sounds, then it’s time to call a professional to take a look at your machine.
2. Screw Settings
Another easy way to fix your bogging trimmer without any hassle is to work the settings of the screws. There are two different types of screws on a trimmer the high and the low ones. Take a look at the screws and make sure that they are in the right positions. If not, then you can simply turn them around in opposing directions and find the position that suits best for your machine. According to our advice, it would start functioning as soon as the setting is right.
3. Air Filter Adjustments
Another way to work on the bogging issues is to check the setting of the air filters. If you have left your filters open for too long, then as a result of the excessive amount of air, your machine could end up choking.
Moreover, open-air filters can also be a victim of getting dirt or debris stuck in them, which would be a hurdle for the engine to start. Ensure that there is no excess air in the filter, which can be done by keeping it closed at all times. Moreover, you should also keep it clean from dirt or debris by regular maintenance.
Take a minute out to clean, reinstall and work on the maintenance of the air filter. Once you do that, you have the chance to get your machine working again. All you have to do is turn your trimmer on and see whether it runs properly for a moderate amount of time without stalling or breaking down. If yes, then congratulations, you have done the fixing.
4. Spark Plug Settings
Many times, people complain that their filters are clean, there is enough fuel in the system, yet the trimmer would still keep bogging down. What does one do in such a case? Well, don’t worry. Another trick is to check the spark plug. Dirty spark plugs can cause hindrance to the proper functioning of the engine.
However, unlike other problems in this list, the solution for this is a very easy one. Take a bowl, put a little gasoline in it, and make use of a wire brush to clean the spark plug. Once cleaned thoroughly, put it back in the socket to see if it works or not. Another problem with spark plugs is that they get cracked. IF that is the case, then you should replace it. The replacement will be cheap, and you won’t even have to get a professional to do it for you.
And there you have it, folks! Those were some of the major reasons why a trimmer might bog down often and the solutions for what to do to get out of such situations. Keep up with the maintenance of your machine, and you will be good to go.