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engine problem -mountfield mb22cx 2stroke strimmer?

when the throttle is pressed the engine cuts out after a few seconds. what is the cause of this and how can it be fixed?

thanks
William Mears, July 2005
i have just brought mountfield mb22cx strimmer and it wont start any idea's

gareth, July 2011
Hi William,
It sounds like a blocked or defective carburettor - unless you are used to dismantling these small diaphragm controlled carbs, I strongly suggest taking to a specialist garden machinery repairer.

Kevin Stokes, March 2007
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