redmax trimmer problems

Originally posted by lildog132
i don't know if i'm flooding it when i run it, i run it at half choke usually. Could it be the spark plug?

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Do you mean half throttle?
If you actually mean half choke, WHY ?
Yes, check the plug, could have done that easier/quicker than posting a "Should I check plug question here, but that would be first place to look, then idle, throttle, choke settings, then cable adjustments, air filter too. Dirty fuel?

I recently purchased a new Red Max 2400 trimmer.. Very Very disappointed in the performance, my 6 year old ( Which I was going to replace ) Red Max 2300 blows it away... I guess they are not making them like they used too... It doesnt want to start for anything, keeps flooding itself out.... The head vibrates way too much for a $260.oo trimmer and the guard is useless... I had a problem a few years back with another Red Max product a blower and they did nt stand behind it or replace it.. I wound up with a $500.oo paper weight in the shop, brand new blower that doesn t work, Now I have a trimmer to mathc it..... Think its' time to look at Stihl and Shindaiwa.....

:blob3: just a little hint to you guys pull out the arrestor screen and see if you have any difference.

arrestor screen? is that the little metal gold thing with little holes in it?

:blob3: Dog, where the exhaust exits the machine there is a screen in the muffler, apair of needle nose pliers and just wiggle back and forth. if that doesnt help just push it back in and give it a little tap. tony