Weedeater Featherlite

Hi All,

My three years old Featherlite trimmer SST25 is not working properly. I do not know what the reason is. It starts well but afterward it does not stay running. In short, it runs intermittently & that is quite weird. Need suggestions

Thanks

Paul

Hello Paul, the dual cycle engine, which let the Featherlite trimmer keep going needs 3 important elements in order to operate easily like a spark, air circulation, and clean fuel. The engine does not start smoothly when these components are missing, however it might run for the short period if just the fuel flow or airflow is limited. It is not tough to restore the air circulation nevertheless when fuel flow is limited, it is suggested to take apart the carburetor & clean it.

Hello Folks,

I am suspecting fuel leaks from my three years old Weedeater Featherlite RTE115C. What should I do? Someone, please guide who have faced the same issue.

Regards

Greg

Hi Greg,

It is possibly due to floating regulator in the Weedeater’s carburetor bowl, which has stuck open because of something that went through the fuel filter while jamming the control device open. Furthermore, this would let you overfill the Weedeater’s carburetor bowl thus, leading to dripping out a carburetor & zero backpressure on your Weedeater’s priming bulb. Take the carburetor separately in a neat & clean environment. Afterwards wipe out the parts down & check for unwanted items & put them back together. I hope that provided information will help you.

Hi,

I wanted to ask that why there is a small & large fuel line on my Weedeater Featherlite FL20. Do both lines should have a separate fuel filter? Moreover, do both lines have to be drawn-out to the end of the Weedeater’s fuel tank? Kindly help

Thanks in advance

Malcolm

Hi Malcolm,

Well, small fuel line is known as a suction line & it should have a fuel filter. You can put a small fuel line over a hole & into the container in such a way that filter lies straight on the end of the container. On the other hand, large fuel line is known as a return line & it should not need a fuel filter. You have to push the large fuel line nearly 1” into a fuel container. While other end of large fuel line links to the fitting directly on the priming side of Weedeater’s carburetor.

Hello Folks,

My three years old Weedeater Featherlite SST25C trimmer is producing a lot of smoke. I have tried the different ways to get rid of this frustrating issue but all in vain. Need help on urgent basis.

Regards

Richard

Hi Richard, whenever you notice that your Weedeater Featherlite trimmer is producing smoke, do take it seriously, as it is time for detailed investigation. You can put the blame on faulty oil and fuel mixture especially when you add an excessive amount of the oil. In case, you are unsure that you have mixed the oil & gas properly, unfilled the gas container immediately & fill it with new oil and fuel. Another possibility is an unclean air filter. Clean or even replace the unclean air filter if required.

Hi,

The priming bulb of the Weedeater Featherlite FL20 is not filling the required gas. It does not seem to be damaged & fuel line is also clear. The filter is brand new. What could be a reason behind this problem?

Thanks a lot

Nick

Hi Nick,

Hello, according to the provided information & resting upon an OEM of the Weedeater’s carburetor it seems like the poor fuel filter. It is also possible that primer check controller has jammed & the carburetor needs cleaning and soaking. I hope this information will help you. Good luck

Hello All,

The engine of my Weedeater Featherlite FL1500 is running improperly. Moreover, it also accelerates wrongly. What is the matter? Someone, please help.

Regards

Louis

Hi Luis,

A damaged or dirty spark plug will always cause an engine of Weedeater Featherlite to runs improperly. You can clean or even replace this sparkplug if required. The broken, kinked or clogged fuel lines also cause this problem. Replacing or cleaning fuel lines & replacing unclean filters will resolve this issue. Some other reasons behind the poor performance of engine are inaccurately adjusted carburetor, carbon buildup, and lower engine compression. Call a qualified Weedeater Featherlite professional to investigate the problem in a better way.

Hi Guys,

I purchased a Weedeater Featherlite RTE115C two years ago. When I used it last night, its pull cord suddenly came out & would not pull back. I tried fixing the pull cord, however now it is not starting. I have replaced a sparkplug. Need your help and suggestions to fix the problem.

Thanks a lot

William

Hi William,

The reason could be due to a waterlogged carburetor. In order to clean it, put a trimmer flat. Now, push a throttle button to ‘run’ & pull a string two or three times for clearing the excess gas. This process can be longer in case of more flooding. When all the extra gas is completely cleared, try holding the choke. Now pull the string. If the problem persists, then you have an issue with the carburetor. It is better to adjust the carburetor.

Hello Everyone,

My one-year-old Weedeater Featherlite FL1500 has no power to run properly. How can I fix this issue at home? Your kind suggestions will be much appreciated.

Thanks

Kurits

Hi Kurtis,

Whenever you feel that your Weedeater Featherlite FL1500 is not getting the required power, you should know that this issue is generally caused by something, which stops the needed fuel/gas from reaching a carburetor. Well, before you investigate the other reasons causing your Weedeater Featherlite to lose its power it is recommended to confirm that Weedeater’s power plug is ‘on’. Be careful and do not operate the Weedeater Featherlite when you suspect that fuel lines are broken.

Hi,

I have a Weedeater Featherlite FL20, it gets flash, and its priming bulb is also full. I have dried out its cylinder in order to ensure that it is not waterlogged. Weedeater is getting gas directly into a cylinder however; it fails to fire. After trying all the possible things, I am unable to make it work. Need your suggestions.

Regards

James

Hi James, dual stroke motors generally have three reasons when they failed to start like gas, compression, and spark. Keeping in view the above-mentioned description, I guess you Weedeater have a compression problem. While cranking over dual stroke motors do not loose air. Well, you can clean the air filter and muffler cover. Do check the compression as well by simply pulling the Weedeater off a ground where you are working with the help of starter cord. You can have a low compression when the Weedeater drops easily from its particular weight. It is always better to call a qualified mechanic for conducting the compression test.

Hello All,

I bought a Weedeater Featherlite XT114 one year ago. From last few days, I have to face an issue whenever I tried to run it. Weedeater starts well but when I push a plug from haft in order to run, it suddenly dies. Please help!

Thanks a lot

Ben

Hi Ben,

When engine sit & even become quite old, all the fuel, which is left in a carburetor, will turn to latex & varnish, therefore causing this & some other related issues. Moreover, any gasoline, which left in the gas container for approximately, more than thirty days, has to be discarded, as it will also start turning into varnish. In order to rectify the problem, you have to clean the Weedeater’s carburetor along with the remaining fuel system.