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cathy_3
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hired a whacker plate and it runs on unleaded

it will only go  phutt phutt phutt

whats wrong??? CAN ANYBODY PLEASE HELP??

if it does go properly its only for a few seconds and then cuts out

weve let it stand encase it was flooded but its not helping  

got to take it back tomorrow and the jobs not done

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  • libra10
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    Mr Libra says he thinks that the main jet in the carburettor may be blocked. Take carb. off, remove bowl from bottom of the carb(where the float is). There is a jet in the bottom of the carb, unscrew with screwdriver. When out, check that you can see through the jet. May be blocked, blow it out.
    Or try the sparking plug, is there a spark from HT lead?
    He is certain that the jet may be blocked though.
    Failing that, check machine is actually filled with unleaded petrol and not leaded.
    Good luck
  • cathy_3
    cathy_3 Posts: 1,500 Forumite
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    thanks for that he cleaned the spark plug and at one stage sparks were flying out the back so we thought wed better switch it off

    theyll just have to do a refund and give us it back when its fixed

    thanks again
  • shazrazmataz
    shazrazmataz Posts: 1,165 Forumite
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    just out of curiosity Cathy what is a whacker plate ?? :-/
    Shaz xx
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  • superfly_2
    superfly_2 Posts: 326 Forumite
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    Is it possible it runs on two stroke and not normal unleaded?
    Don't ask me, Im SKINT
  • Sub_2
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    just out of curiosity Cathy what is a whacker plate ??   :-/

    It's a small plant tool used for compacting materials like crushed stone. Essentially it's a steel plate with an engine mounted on top which provides a vibrating movement that shakes and flattens whatever is under it.

    Used for small jobs like laying paths and patios in your garden up to bigger groundwork construction jobs.
  • shazrazmataz
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    It's a small plant tool used for compacting materials like crushed stone. Essentially it's a steel plate with an engine mounted on top which provides a vibrating movement that shakes and flattens whatever is under it.

    Used for small jobs like laying paths and patios in your garden up to bigger groundwork construction jobs.


    Thanks sub. ;D ;D ;D
    Shaz xx
     Living & lovin' life 'down under'.
     There Comes A Point In Your Life When You Realise Who Matters, And Who Never Did, And Who Always Will. So Don't Worry About People In The Past There's A Reason Why They Didn't Make It Into Your Future............
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