If you dump the gas back in the can after you use it and run the gas out of the motor you will never have carb problems.

Weed
 

Hey alphaman, go see Champagnes on morgan street, they sell stihl and great service, locally owned no big box store but prices are close if not better than box store, oh yeah did i mention excellent service after sale

Shindaiwa for sure my Dad still uses the one I used to use when I cut the grass in junior high and I'm 34. I got mine at Southland on Johnston right south of the mall.

Redmax. The premix cans are the way to go.

Weed Eater
 

Stay away from the junk at lowes. Have a Stihl that is 14 yrs old and cranks easily. Changed the plug once and two head units that wore out. I burn about a tank of fuel each cutting.

Have to agree right there. Mine is almost 15 yrs old(purchased June 2001), in that time I only remember bringing it in once-maybe twice for service. Right now the only problem is the primer bulb is broken-but I choke it and it still starts.

Ecos are great. I've had mine for 7 years and it still runs good. It was even under water during hurricane Ike. I think they come with a 5 year warranty and are under $200.

Shindaiwa and be done with it

I use echo and stihl products and have no issues. Your issue sounds like the carb which I would go by the recommendations above about the gas to solve that issue. If you choose to buy a new one than I would recommend any of the brands in their comercial series. They are built to have more run hours. But the infrequent use of one small yard you still need to do something about gas.

Shindaiwa! You will die before it will!

I would recommend Echo, ONLY non ethonal gas with Echo mix (it contains stabilizer) and only mix what you can burn in less then 2 months and get a straight shaft so you can weedeat or edge with it plus it's easier on your back... I like buying from from shops that deal with lawn equipment vs box stores incase you need repairs done and cost will be very close at both

Bought a Robin in 2006 @ Nolan's lawnmowers in Carencro in 2006 still going strong and no problems whatsoever

Get one of these...low maintenance, free fuel and automated (like a Roomba for your yard):
https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/i...eNvbKH4pzWJL-q

I would also purchase one of these and you will never need to buy parts again:
http://www.boergoats.co.za/wp-conten...3/DSCN1440.jpg

Shindaiwa by far the best weed eater i have owned cranks up after sitting up in the shed all winter long and it is just a amimal. Also you can get the blade atachments for clearing trails and cutting cane to brush duck blinds too.

it seams the consensus so far is, you have to buy a trimmer in the $300 range or it will be a piece of junk so you get what you pay for and if you want a good reliable trimmer that works when you need it then buy a $300 commercial name brand trimmer.

Don't buy any of that Japanese junk, buy 100% American and support our country. Hate seeing people buying Toyotas when they can get a good ol American made Ford. Hate a Chevy but still better than those overseas made yotas

But Yota trucks are made in USA now with non Union workers and have fewer foreign parts in them than most of the Big 3

Another for Shindawa

Head over to Southland Engine on Johnston and pick one of these up....You are welcome!!!!

http://maruyama-us.com/products/trim...rs/b27l-turbo/

I cannot believe how good and reliable....Worth every penny!!!!!

That's what I have too!! The day I bought it, I cleaned up about 800' of fence that was over grown with blackberry bushes and chicken trees. I put a set of gator blades on it and that thing melted right through it all!! I've used shindawa and red max also and really liked them too but that maruyama out does them both!