Tanaka hedge cutter will not rev

[GardenKit]

Will probably just buy another coil and put it on

 

With respect, that may be the wrong course of action. Although those machines are very prone to coil failure there are many other things it could be.

 

I would test the spark first, the simplest way is just to put a good plug in the lead, but not screw it into the engine. Then you have to ensure the metal body of the plug is earthed to the engine block. That's not an easy task on the FS55 due to the tight plastics. You may need a length of wire and some vice grips. Then pull the engine over and see if there is a spark.

But the spark is not always easy to see, and not as strong as you may imagine, so do it in the dark!

If you have a spark you probably have another fault.

[spudulike]

With respect, that may be the wrong course of action. Although those machines are very prone to coil failure there are many other things it could be.

 

I would test the spark first, the simplest way is just to put a good plug in the lead, but not screw it into the engine. Then you have to ensure the metal body of the plug is earthed to the engine block. That's not an easy task on the FS55 due to the tight plastics. You may need a length of wire and some vice grips. Then pull the engine over and see if there is a spark.

But the spark is not always easy to see, and not as strong as you may imagine, so do it in the dark!

If you have a spark you probably have another fault.

 

You didn't mention to not test the spark next to the plug hole:sneaky2: The hairs on my arm have now grown back:lol:

 

As for the eyebrows:thumbdown:

[GardenKit]

You didn't mention to not test the spark next to the plug hole:sneaky2: The hairs on my arm have now grown back:lol:

 

As for the eyebrows:thumbdown:

That's because I'll bet there is no spark anyway Steve!!!

No Spark, No big flame!

 

Good point though.

[spudulike]

That's because I'll bet there is no spark anyway Steve!!!

No Spark, No big flame!

 

Good point though.

 

You are probably right and if there is, it may be the last we hear from the OP for a bit whilst he is enjoying hospital food in the burns unit:lol:

 

I must do a video demonstrating the joys of checking the spark in the wrong manner!