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Husqvarna 232R is what the sticker says, bought it for €150 and there's also a sticker from a Tool Hire shop.

Long story short it will start with air filter removed and a spray of Lynx deodorant whilst the cord is being pulled.

Fuel lines and filters replaced, no fuel pump button only a choke but fuel is flowing through new line.

Is this a clean the carburetor job? I bought another new strimmers but the Husqvarna is so light compared to it is rather get it going again. Any tips appreciated.
 
Hi Jack Doyle. To start with i would have the carburettor off and clean it and blow all the jets and drillings through with an airline then rebuild it, replacing any worn gaskets or diaphragm. Also, two strokes are induced via the crankcase, ...the downstroke of the piston compresses the mixture in the crankcase prior to the piston opening the transfer port and allowing the mixture above the piston for final compression...thats how the oil in the petrol gets to lubricate the crankshaft bearings,... so,...even if top end compression, tested at the spark plug hole is ok, if the crank main bearings and/or the crank oil seals are worn then you won't achieve proper induction. This is a possibility if its been a hire machine and had a lot of use. You can check for any play on the crank bearings by pulling up and down on the flywheel...any play its the bearings and also look for any signs of oil weeps by the seals where the crank comes through the crankcase. If its the bearings or seals you will need to replace these before worrying about the carburettor. Hope this helps.
Cheers
Chris.
 
Can only tell you my experience, not with a Husky, a Qualcast. Not sure what engine it has. Despite draining it before Winter (modern fuel goes off quickly, gumming up carbs), and using fresh fuel in the Spring, it would not start properly, run for a few seconds, then die.
Sprayed carb cleaner in, no go. Took the whole motor apart (simple job), put it back together, went first pull. But before then;

If I was you, I'd first check & clean or replace the plug.
Clean or replace the air filter. If it starts with it removed, indicates it's blocked & too rich.
While it's off, spray the carb intake with carb cleaner.
Put it together, then try to start it.
 
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Good luck with the fix. It’s expensive stuff, but I used to run the motor out of fuel completely then run Aspen through after the last cut. Maybe I was lucky, but didn't have any issues in the spring.
 
Hi Jack Doyle. Before spending money on parts its worth checking those main bearings and seals, especially if the machine has had a hard life, (which hire machines usually have), or its been stored for a while. Ive seen many people over the years spend money on carburettors, ignition parts and even piston rings and rebores etc on two strokes only to find its the crank seals. With luck a carb service and maybe a new spark plug will indeed sort it but its definately worth checking. Do let us know how you get on and if you get it sorted and if you want any more info, please feel free to message me. Hope this helps.
Cheers
Chris.
 
i'd get the carb model number and search on amazon, all the chinese replica's are on there and they work a dream, i think i paid about £15 for the 2 i bought a couple of years ago and i've had no issues, even using the hedge cutter and strimmer over the weekend.
 
None of my Stihl goodies like this new E10 fuel. Especially if it's left standing, the high ethanol can cause water in the fuel.

I have to run my stuff on super unleaded which is still E5.

Worth draining the fuel and giving it some of the good stuff.
 
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