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  • Jun 9, 2007, 07:10 AM
    smiley352
    Weedeater repair(lawn and garden)
    Yes my name is Darrin and I have a ryobi 31cc weed eater that when you prime the bulb to start the engine is spurting gas from the back of the carbuerator where there is a hole. I cannot figure out what the problem is can you please help.
  • Jun 13, 2007, 06:19 AM
    zargydog
    Most weed trimmers have 2 fuel lines coming from the tank to the carb. Look for this, it sounds like the return line is missing. As for "Ryobi" brands I am not sure.
  • Jul 16, 2007, 12:32 AM
    visionary7
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by zargydog
    Most weed trimmers have 2 fuel lines coming from the tank to the carb. Look for this, it sounds like the return line is missing. As for "Ryobi" brands i am not sure.


    Also,mayby one of your fuel lines is cut or broken at the nipple connection.
    MR> NEIL WILLIAMS
  • Jul 18, 2007, 11:32 AM
    MOWERMAN2468
    All The Other Answers Sound Good, But Some Of The Carbs Are Coming Out With A "cap" Much Like To Older Vacuum Line Caps.
  • Nov 15, 2007, 07:54 PM
    IR0NH0RSE
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by smiley352
    Yes my name is Darrin and i have a ryobi 31cc weed eater that when you prime the bulb to start the engine is spurting gas from the back of the carbuerator where there is a hole. I cannot figure out what the problem is can you please help.

    The diaphragm is most likely ruptured under that cover. The carb needs to have a kit put in it.
  • Nov 17, 2007, 05:37 AM
    MOWERMAN2468
    Ironhorse, that is a possibility, but some of the carbs do not have kits available, you have to replace SOME of the carbs completely. It would just depend on which carb he has.
  • Nov 17, 2007, 09:22 AM
    IR0NH0RSE
    I have to concede to mowerman2468, He is correct. I also missed that the return line might be broken or missing, as well as a cap. Yes, it's unfortunate the some carbs are not rebuildable, only replaceable. So many things are just throwaway today, and shop rates prohibit rebuild times, or parts are just not available. I will investigate the anti-afterfire solenoid being disconnected, and a no run condition happening. Thanks mowerman2468 for the input. Keeps Us on our toes comparing experience and knowhowand, ultimately the customer.

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