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weed eater will not idle?

i cut lawns and i am a kid but i know a lot about engines. i have a weed eater brand weed eater and it will not idle. i put the idle screw all the way in but it is not enough. i don't no if it could b the carb. Would carb cleaner help?

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  • Bart S
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago
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    The idle circuit in the carburetor could be clogged not allowing the engine to come to an idle. Clean the carburetor and adjust the fuel/air needles for the best running operation.

    Source(s): Small engine Master Tech.
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    is the oil mixed right.

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