AboutJohn C. Bridgers Sr. Expertise Small Engine Service Center Co-Owner - ATVs, Mowers, Trimmers, Snow throwers, and Many Other Small Engine Operated Equipment. I can answer questions pertaining to Most Lawn and Garden Equipment, e.g. riders, tillers, trimmers, cement mixers, chainsaws, etc. I have been repairing small engines for 34 years. Briggs & Stratton, Tecumseh, Kohler, Lawn Boy, Stihl, Poulan, Mac, and Honda; to name a few.
Experience
Past/Present clients I have worked on small air/water cooled engines for 34 Years. I performed warranty work for Lowes of Wilson and other retailers in the area. I Own a Yard Maintenance and Certified Small Engine Repair Service Center.
Question Hi John,
I have a 32cc ryobi weedeater that I have mounted on a skateboard. The clutch works OK but it takes a while to accelerate and I cant go uphill. Is it possible to put a stronger clutch on, or is this just not an option. Second my carb is leaking gas out of the intake, so my assumption is that I should clean it out. Is it safe to spray throttle body cleaner in the carb or will this eat the gaskets? I also plan on soaking it in gas overnight. Think it will help?
Answer Hello Tommy:
The Clutches are the Same for the Trimmer Engines. They are Designed to Engage at a Certain RPM. Is this a New Clutch? When Going Up Hill, Does the Clutch Slip? If Yes, then the Clutch Drum/Bell May be Worn Out. Usually the Problem with the Clutch is it Doesn't Disengage. Spray Cleaners Just Cause the varnish Inside the carburetor to Gum Up the Passages Inside the Carburetor and I Don't Use them or Suggest the Use of them. Soaking in Gas Isn't Good Either. The Gas Will Not Remove the Varnish Inside the Carburetor. Soak the Carburetor Overnight in Carburetor Cleaning Solution(I use Gunk) and then Blow Out the Passages with Compressed Air. Install New Kit. Hope this Helps. I am here if you Require more Assistance. Let me know what Happens, Please. Thanks.
