SGS 52cc Strimmer Won't Start
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Hi, Found your videos very informative thanks. Managed to sort out a couple of issues as a result :). The problem i still have is that its a bitch to pull and snatches back very violently. Pulls like a dream with no spark plug in. I've followed all your other recommendations, cleaned everything, new fuel/oil. When it does start, it runs fine. Not spotted a vid that covers that sort of issue? Would be very grateful for any advice for anything else i could try myself. Don't think my hand can take much more punishment :(
Alright I’ll see about making a video on that. The thing is with engines like this is that they do tend to have very small pull starts (obviously because they’re a small engine) which means they will be harder to pull over compared to something like a 4-stroke lawn mower engine. Also being a 2-stroke they will tend to pull back and rip your fingers off. I’m afraid that’s a trait of a small 2-stroke engine, and to add to that when they’re new they are tight and they’ll be even more likely to remove your fingers.
Over time you learn how to avoid it and how to get them to start in a few pulls haha
Thanks for the fast response. It never used to be this hard to pull which makes me think something has gradually gone out of adjustment or there is something else there that still needs a clean. I am going to try a little seamfoam cleaner in the chamber and see if that helps. If nothing else I can create a nice smoke screen :)
Haha yeah, there are some things like being a bit rich or being slightly out of time that would cause your issues :)
Dribbled a bit of seafoam cleaner into the chamber and gave it a dozen pulls without the plug in. Did the same again with the chamber facing down to let any remaining liquid out. Put the plug back in. Seemed a little easier to pull and certainly started easier. I did find pulling the starter rope out a couple of turns and then yanking made it a bit easier. Still wants to rip my hand off on occasion though so not fully sorted by any means.
Thanks for the video! Mines brand new, couldn't get it to start. Followed your tips and fired up first time!
Good video, all the basics in sensible language. My strimmer fired up first pull after the winter, then died after 3-4 seconds. Would it restart - No! So I knew it was basically sound. I checked the spark - ok. Checked the carb and airways, 'cos spiders can get in there, but ok. Changed the inlet fuel tube for a transparent piece so that I could see the fuel moving. All ok. Managed to get it started for a few seconds again, but no more. Scratched my head. Took the fuel cap off. A very gentle hiss of air releasing a vacuum. My first clue. Long story short, it was the air valve inside the cap not letting air in. New cap, job done
Just spend all afternoon trying to get our brand new strimmer to start. After following your clear instructions flooding we have cleaned the spark plug and learn how to wait for a cough before turning choke off. Is now working, thanks so much. Watch out allotment tomorrow! Cath
Hi Cath I’m glad you found my video useful!
Thank you so much, not many people would have the courage to explain things in such a clear simple way, it takes away the fear of trying out mechanical troubleshooting. Thanks veryvery much.
Thanks for this. I had the same issue with a Hyundai 5200x ... looks like exactly the same trimmer so probably just the branding in the difference. I'd be a typical home user. My main lawnmower has electronic ignition so I'm not really used to a cord pull. I was also making the mistake of trying to start it on choke. The other issue for me was not really giving enough wellie when pulling the cord and not trying enough times.
Thanks for the video very useful. Also really good to have a demo of cleaning sparks and how to clear it if its flooded.
Nice to see that u do vids after all these years!
I changed my recoil mechanism on my Parker Brand Strimmer and could not understand why it wouldn’t start. Your Video brought relief to my day. Very informative. Big thank you for sharing your knowledge. Keep it up Rusty
I’m glad you got yours sorted!
Thanks for this video. Cleaning the spark plug with a rag did the trick! Too easy 😁
thank you , i found this strimmer very good , got a few good tips from your videos of it , great stuff!!
Great video! Trick with pulling cord with plug out worked a treat on flodded engine, also benifited from choke advice on start up (which differs from SGS) Thank you!
You’re welcome :)
Appreciate the video got my new one started 🤌🙏
Yes I’ve been waiting for this video Ben
How comes?
This helped a lot. Thanks 👍🏼
Thank you, it does help. The choke (didn't know it was that). I thought it had to be on run, you know to run; not on stop to start!?!
Hi, thanks for your SGS info. Very helpful. I have same trouble with mine which is also very new. Also it seems to rev very high and it is so loud. I did get the revs lowered a lil by a pro but is still much higher and loud than other 52cc’s. It sounds like it’s screaming ! Is yours loud?!!
Also I have a Forest Master 5 in 1 multi tool which is smashin’… when I can start it! Was using it fine run out of fuel, refuelled, tried to start and wouldn’t, noticed whilst trying, I had knock choke on, turned put back to run position, but couldn’t/wouldn’t start. I’m guessing it flooded. So my question is how to start after flooding?! I did remove and clean spark plug. No difference. But I didn’t remove and pull the pull start with spark plug removed, like you show on your sgs video. Is that what I need to do in this situation with the forest master?! Thanks for any advice. It will be much appreciated. x
I have one of these and I get a lot of kick back when pulling the starter cord where as it nearly rips it out of my hand . I think that’s what that guy meant by saying the cord doesn’t come all the way out
Good work 👍👍👍👍
I found prime it around 15 times then put the choke on as soon as it tries to start turn the choke off then it fires up fine 👍
Hi Rusty.
If I can not get it to run tomorrow using your technical support.
Then. yes!! I would sell it
Thanks for your reply.
Alan.
I had a similar problem with a Hyundai multi tool engine that wouldn’t start. After going through all the options I not a lot of air in the bubble and the machine taking ages to start then cutting out.The problem was a small split in the fuel line at the point where it goes into the tank. Got a replacement on amazon changed it and bingo all works fine. I also changed the pull cord because I’d worn the old one out trying to start it.
titan ttl530gbc cheers got it started after pulling spark plug and cleaning the gap thanks
What to do when it’s running but not on full power? And I can see a lot of air in the fuel coming from the tank to carburettor
Hi mine has on and off blue switch where yours has the choke...iv took it apart looks like air intake ....having a little problem with keeping mine running.....any idea pal
Hi, Great video. I have a SGS GPS 520. The pull cord jumped back from my hand and now the cord is all tangled. I took of the cover, but now it won't go back in properly. Is there a way this is supposed to line up. There is a gear mechanism but I am not sure if I am lining it up properly.
The strimmer has never really been used except to just put it together and start it up for the first time..
Thanks
Thanks for the video , I have the same strimmer and I can never start it , I get blisters quickly, the cord seems short and it never coughs..
I have other petrol tools which I don't have trouble with , this one is trash , I haven't bothered with it but I'm going to have another go following your tips 👍
My one is fine, no problem at all.
I use it heavily and it does work hard I can tell you. But to be honest small engines can be tricky if you aren’t used to them. You’ll have it going in no time!
Mines being a pig. Bought the same model from Parker. Won't bloody start. Did all the great tips you gave me. One thing I did notice, is that the switch is permanently in the start position. It will switch to off, but flicks straight back up to start.
I shall keep persevering. All the neighbours keep coming round with brews to watch me fail whilst they drink. ( Barstewards!)
Thanks for the great vid 👍
Well if I doesn’t start within a few pulls you have something wrong but without seeing it I can’t really help lol
Ha, ha!! We have lift off!. A neighbour started it straight away. Apparently, what it doesn't say in the manual, you have to press the trigger and engage the lock before you even attempt to start it.
One simple move, hours of humiliation.
I have the same strimmer with different markings which one day while using it failed to start. I gave my mechanic to have a look and he has come back to me saying the coil has gone. Can you suggest where I can get one.
I've just had to replace all 3 fuel hoses due to them perishing. The intake hose had snapped inside the tank! 2 years old...2 hours of use. Garage stored too!
same problem for me, the fuel lines had completely rotted, I found the fuel filter rolling around the fuel tank the lines had simply crumbled, so replaced them .Also the fuel tank was leaking along its weld line, so repaired that using a soldering iron. That was a few months ago, now its again leaking fuel and cutting out, feel like throwing the thing on the scrap heap.
@@philldavies7940 I've found it best to loosen the filler cap when not in use. Saves the pressure building in the tank with the heat in my shed. Tbh mine is running like new now - next will be the updated head I think!!
a couple of things that i think that new owner may not be aware of and not doing is my strimmer has an off /on the switch that needs to be on and a dead mans switch that needs holding while starting for safety so the person may not know the startup procedure , only half way through your video so you may cover this near the end so cheers and great video , i know this is a older video of yours but though I'd add this for future viewers
Good info dude
I had one of these for the last four years. after three years the fuel lines rotted and perished. Replaced them, worked ok for a further year until, I could get it started, but it would only run for 5 to 10 seconds! Not built to last, I suspect the engine parts built out of cheap re-cycled bean tin metal, melted and seized to a point of mush! If you get four years out of these things, then you have done well!
I bought a 2nd hand strimmer similar to that one. The air filter is missing, and I can't find a replacement. The air filter box cover is missing too. I improvised a cover myself, but I can't find a video that shows how the air filter looks like. Can you help me please. Thank you.
Bet that Punter was trying to use the Choke like on the old Manual Chokes on Cars as it warms up push the Choke in Gradually , hopefully youve sorted it for him
Wish mine had electric start😎
Just got one of these and couldn’t start it you suggestion to do a couple of pulls on cold setting till it coughed then switch over worked a treat. The manual said start it on cold switch then when running switch over. It never started on the cold setting but did the way you suggested. Thanks
You’re welcome, manuals aren’t always right in the real world :)
@@RSPYT also bought one of these - non starter :( ht lead issue I think hope to get that sorted and fire the beastie up!
I have the same stunner. Used little over the two years I have had it as it would not run. I finally got I running and it's a nice brush cutter. But after I stopped it and tried to restart the starter cable James. On investigation I discovered the teeth that spin it. Against the engine are some sort of plastic they had melted and deformed have picture. Not good
Hi I bought the complete set from Sgs but a bit nervous to connect the hedge cutter and chain saw bits to the strimmer. Do you have any videos on this. Also what size of string do I use? Thanks a million
I don’t have the set so I can’t comment on the hedge cutter and the chain saw parts but why would you be nervous? Tell me what you’re worrying about and I can help you :)
Hi, Rusty, I've bought anew strimmer head for my SGS strimmer, once I got my motor to run the head wouldn't turn and my motor is smoking quite a bit my fuel mixture looks a little darker than yours on the video. The drive shaft appears to be firmly connected can you help, please? Best wishes
Hi, I bought the Desert Hawk universal head. It fits all petrol strimmers and no more winding necessary👍👍
Good afternoon, thanks for the videos I have used a few to sort bits and pieces out. The latest problem I have is I haven't run the strimmer for a while and of course the strimmer will not start. I have identified the problem to be fuel not feeding up to the bowl or even up the pipe. I tried pumping it up with out the fuel tube filter on and that doesn't work either, any ideas? Could it be something to do with the diaphram? I put plenty of carb cleaner through the various orificies and that ends up being pumped through on the return tube? Any help would be appreciated. P.S. I have sent the question off to SGS, if they resolve it I will be back to let you all know.
Sounds like a leak on the carb or the diaphragm indeed, how did you get on?
@@RSPYT So I had a reply from the SGS team last night and I sent the following: To explain more when trying to pump the priming bulb the bulb was stiff and would not fill with fuel. In the end the bulb would not reform so I had to take the carb to pieces to release the bulb. While the Carb was dismantled, I gave it a good clean with carb cleaner. Having put the carb back together I cleaned the plug and looked at the fuel filter. The bulb still failed to fill with fuel. I also noticed during this fault finding that the tube from the engine to the fuel tank was pushing air and carb cleaner so that seems to be working okay.
There is a spark as the strimmer run with carb cleaner in the chamber. The bulb was reforming very easily at this stage and that is when I noticed the bulb had split.
I expect I would wish to order a priming bulb and fuel filter, do you think the problem could be a problem with the diaphram, I could order one of those also?
I just assembled my new sgs strimmer and I've got bits left. have you got a video that can show me exactly how it's done because for a layman the instructions that came with it are useless. Juste Joey. (loved your video)
I haven’t got a video of putting it together I’m afraid but what have you got left over?
These are supplied with really cheap spark plugs I purchased one of these strimmers and it run for 10-minutes no problem then it refuse to start put new spark plug in it works great
You know what I have never understood? Why don’t all small engines come with the feature allowing the use of a drill as a starting tool (I.e. similar to the feature Troy Bilt employs)?
Had this strimmer couldn't fault it so got the antivibration modle next and after 4 uses the drive shaft and brackets broke and strimmer is in half the new spool is shit grass gets into it and stops line feeding out you have to keep taking it apart getting the grass out the spring then it just fills back up with grass
I have one of these , they are a pig to start , mine has only been run about 5 times and I have spent hours on it this weekend .
It is 3 years old and looks new .
I think the carb is trash on this , the settings are too temperamental.
Can SGS please help me ,
I am no fool , as I have many tools , and look after them as it’s a hobby .
ie jcb strimmer 20 years old still working , 40 year old petrol mower , still working ok .
But this unit near broke me this weekend .
If SGS see this , please help
Hi I've just fitted a replacement carburetor it's running to rich any ideas so it idles
Find the mixture screw and turn it clockwise about 1/4 of a turn that’ll lean it a bit
Hi buddy, very interesting & informative video . I have an SGS 52cc strimmer , I’ve had it for 6 years and only had a problem with it twice , the second being at present. I’m not mechanically minded but would love to know how to service it myself, like stripping the carb to clean , if you do have a video for that , that would be amazing. Thank you .
Alright mate I have videos on carbs but I can do one for this specific engine if needs be.
Hey bro how did you get on with the new strimmer head. I got mine last year with same problems. I've ordered a oregon harness of ebay but what strimmer head will fit. Do you think a stihl strimmer head might fit as I can't find info.
Umm measure the thread on the strimmer and find out what thread is on the Stihl one. I haven’t yet had a chance to test the new SGS one because of things happening family wise I’m afraid. Let me know if that new harness works alright please?
Sorry I should have said I couldn't get to my strimmer to check the head size till tomorrow. But I just ordered the harness and a new head with adapter bolts just incase I need them. I have used petrol strimmers for years. And even tho this strimmer is cheap I think if the head worked better it would be a 5 out of 5 for the price especially but these sgs harnesses are pure shite tho😂. I will get my oregon harness and new strimmer head from amazon on Friday so I will let you know if its a hit or miss. Thanks for answering so quick. From frazer up here in in sunny Scotland. 👍
My sgs 5 in1 strimmer has hardly been used. I started it up the other day and it went ok for about 30 minutes, after I stopped it it wouldn’t start again. What’s happening now is with the spark plug out there’s lots of Petrol comes splashing out with each pull of the cord.
Could you please advise me about sorting this out.
Sounds like you have an issue with your carb, most likely the diaphragm is stuck open :(
What spark gap?
😊
Mine starts, but when I put the choke off it cuts out. Any ideas? Bad fuel? Or?
Could be a blockage, will it rev?
I had a trimmer once that got stuck very 3 pulls and then would be fine it tirnd out the little spring in the carb was stuck open and very 3 pulls lots of petrol would pore in and flood it
Hi.. can you please put a video how to replace fuel lines on sgs strimmer 52cc.. thanks
why does my strimmer keep snatching when I try to start it?
Hi m8
I also have the same machine 52cc sds I have used it 4 times it will not start, I pulled the plug out cleaned it put it back, put it in the start position and pulled it to start now it's clanging on pull every time no cough or spluttering no idear any advice please
I have found the problem I have a crack in a part I only can name as the something that holds the break b4 the pole strait thanks were do you get parts for theis
Hi I have listen watched your video on SGS 52cc strimmer not starting.
I have a S.G.S 52cc strimmer/ chainsaws/ hedge trimmer.
Bought it 3 years ago I always had problems starting it the pull compression felt too much resistance I hated trying to start it up so I hardly used it.
..could you please advise me before I bin the thing.
Many thanks Alan.
Alright Alan,
Well it’s 52cc which is quite big for a strimmer so it will have higher compression than the usual 26 or 29cc strimmers.
It’s actually a good thing it’s hard to pull, if it was easier it would mean the engine has problems.
Would you want to sell it?
@@RSPYT
Hi rusty i did get that machine to start thank you very much. So so helpful.
But i have a new problem can you please help with this .
A small pinhole has appeared in one of the fuel line how can i replace it.
Many thanks Alan.
@Csmith1X. Hi, yeah just pull the old one off and put a new one on, you can buy it in most places, Halfords, etc… your local mower shop will be best though!
Hi there i have a 52cc SGS strimmer i have used it 5 times it is new, i can not for the life of me get it running.
The fuel mix is correct
It is in the on position
Done the spark plug test
Adjusted the carb screw
Just keep thinking it is getting flooded what a heap of shit
Can you put different attachments on this model like an edger?
Yep
Fixed the plug cap (had come away from the lead) getting spark still won't start....arrrgh!!!
Found out the spark gap is the same size as a credit card ,0:030
My primer bulb isnt filling with fuel, nor are the tubes, any idea what its could be? Thank you
Either a blockage in the pipe or filter or an air leak 👌🏻🤘🏻
Could you possible explain how i can sort this please?
Ok I could try to explain by writing but a video would be better and easier but I won’t be able to do that for a few days sadly
it looks like a descend machine Buddy
Jan Kotze 😂😂😂 you no nothing!
@@del-boysnostalgiatvads7416 Thanks man, I am learning everyday.
THANK YOU VERRY VERRY MUTCH SIR .........................................//////
Is there a video on problem when you start it up it runs full blast
If that happens you have a stuck throttle
@@RSPYT so what would be the fix I'm trying to throttle down
Check the throttle to make sure it’s not stuck open, (I suspect it is) if you take the air filter off you’ll be able to see the butterfly. Closed is tick over and open is full throttle.
I didn't know, a strimmer is a strimmer, rusty. Can you do a 2 hour video to explain it.
Hi I have sgs Strimmer that won't start took spar plug out and it had oil there it just died on me can you give me sum advise what is causing this thanks
Hi, it’s supposed to have oil on the plug, that’s normal, clean it off with a wire brush and put it back in, see if that’s works. With 2-stroke engines you have to clean the plug every now again :) if that doesn’t work let me know, there is more you can try but the plug is the most likely issue.
Thanks will try that had some oil where exhaust is could I have oil leak
Well seen as 2-strokes burn oil in the fuel (remember you add it to the petrol before you put it in) there will be some oil around the exhaust that’s normal :)
Hi there did what you said about spark plug got it to work but it seen not to have a lot off power in it can you advice me please
Had one of these run for about 20 minutes would cut out lying it down it would start start, using again cut out thought it's the angle I'm holding it at took to get fixed turns out fuel pipe just touching the fuel lying down fuel line would touch so it would start £35 for that less than 4 weeks stolen off the allotment. Brought another yep used 2 tanks worth filled up 3rd time now won't start. Well back to the workshop get it fixed again no wonder there new and cheap to buy 2nd hand .
These are made in China which I didn’t know when I made this video, that explains the low quality :(
@@RSPYT brought a einhell chainsaw took ages to send back never even cut a bit of wood, being daft brought another piece of German engineering then on the side of the box China these companies should be made to say country of manufacture on the advert their using to sell it.
That’s right they should
I have the same engine, brand new... started it up and ran it for 15min no problems first day... next day spent half the day trying to get it running... no luck, not even a puff... only runs if I remove the sparkplug and throw gas direct in the cylinder... just will not start on its own steam... changed the fuel, cleaned the carb and checked the fuel filter... never seen anything like it... brand new and dead as a doornail!
Well I could go through loads of things to help but if it’s new I would send it back
@@RSPYT Thanks for the reply.. I will fight on with it for now... it has to be something in the carb Im missing...
@@nicodiep make sure the switch is (cutoff) not in the off position.
@@jsa2001 You are a funny guy… swapped the carb at the end, was fuelling to much and flooding the cylinder...
It's a simple machine it should run without problems, and you are wrong about spark plugs you should always replace the plug with new because the sealing ring will be flat on the old plug
That’s a total waste of money. Wait until the plug stops working before replacing. Don’t be wasteful.
Spar pluk problem
Mine started
Nice!
They didn't know what to do.
Hi I have sent some replies but not sure if you have received them.
I’m sorry you’ve lost me replies to what?
Hi I have replied to the help you gave me with regards to the S
G.S. 52cc strimmer // 4 in 1
And a new question about a vax pressure washer.
Many thanks Alan
Oh I’ll have a look… I don’t have a phone or anything stuck to me so I check for comments now and then on the computer sorry about that.
Thx Rusty.
I will keep watching your site for more help and support
It should not take that long
Thanks I’ll tell it that next time 👍🏻
That engine is not hard to fix, you killed too much time on it .
That was the idea...
This guy is so boreing...
I know bored out of my brain here