General Product Question
128 CD string trimmer will not idle. Only run in half choke...escalated
General Product Question posted April 14, 2012 by Bob Lantier, last edited April 14, 2012
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Question:
128 CD string trimmer will not idle. Only run in half choke mode. If I flip the choke off I can keep it running by working throttle but it has not power. Bogs down very easily. I removed air filter and cover and cleaned carb with spray cleaner but did not help. Any ideas? Thanks, Bob
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I am having the same problem but I see they gave no response to you
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I am also having the same problem with my 128LD. I just took it to the authorized service center to get fixed. Mine is only four months old. I will answer this question when I get mine back.
Rick
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I picked up my 128LD trimmer Friday, 8/1/14 from Degens repair in Miramar Florida. My trimmer is only four months old and one day began to run only when the choke was on half way.
I was invoiced $126.58 to fix my trimmer, which included a quart of 50:1 mix 'TRUFUEL' which cost $14.99. They said it needed a new carburetor. They said the reason it needed it was because I used gas with ethanol in it. I was rather surprised at this. Then he pointed to several products right next to the cash register that will solve this problem my trimmer has, if I use them regularly.
I used the same gas in my 128LD that I use in my Stihl Chain saw that I have owned for 8 years and never had a problem with.
I went home with my repaired 128LD trimmer and $126.58 less in my pocket. I got out the Operators manual that came with my trimmer and went to the "''FUEL HANDLING" section and read it thoroughly. There is nothing about ethanol in the manual that I can find.
I am going to use this trimmer until my quart of $14.99 fuel is gone and then sell it on Craigs LIst and go buy a real trimmer.
Rick Olson 954-816-8500
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I just bought a 128CD and although it starts great, it also will not run unless I keep the choke on halfway. If anyone ever hears from Husky, please post. Hope the non-answer is not normal!
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I bought my pole saw 128DLX and it only runs at half choke right out of the box. Less than an hour on it. Local dealer wouldn't help without me paying him $130.
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