Part of moving to Texas is needing to begin to do my own yard maintenance. That means I am now trying to mow the non-tree and rock free parts of our property. I am guessing that means almost an acre. I am getting into the swing of pushing a mower around. I do about an hour at a time and eventually get it done.
What I was not prepared for was dealing with the machinery. My wife brought home a used string trimmer with a two stroke-engine. I have always avoided two-strokes. I don’t understand them and they don’t want me to understand them. The device slowly went down hill. At first it was impossible to start once it was warm so I only could use it until the string wore down. Then I needed to wait until the next day. Eventually it started refusing to run.
I had a choice to make. I could keep taking it back to the guy who sold it to us and have him work his magic or I could try to fix it myself. Since I am cheap and my manhood was on the line I decided to give it a go. What was the worst that could happen? I would fail and take it to him anyway. I had nothing to lose.
So I did a search on You Tube and watched a few videos. I ordered a kit that included everything I would need including a new carburetor. The day came when all the parts were in my possession and I had no more excuses. I started taking out screws and pulling things apart. Eventually I did all I knew to do and the moment of truth came............It started. I was in shock.
I did some trimming and then turned it off and renewed the string. It started again. I am impressed.
So now I have actually fixed something. I need a nap.
homo unius libri
I sold my weed-whacker and went back to the scythe for similar reasons. Plus, there are always weed whips and clippers.
ReplyDeleteI am looking into a grass whip. I remember they worked well. I wonder if the machine I bought was your old one.
DeleteGrace and peace