I have a ryobi petrol strimmer, with a kawasiki engine.
lately i have been noticing that it has been gettin a bit sluggish and although it seems to be spinning fast enough, when i come to cut the grass etc with it it slows down even though i have it at almost full revs. its as if it has no torque or not enough anyway, its possible to stop it spinning when i have it at full revs, is this normal? the engine seem to be running a bit noiser than usual when its not spinning as well as it should.

Simon Parkin, August 2011

You were spot on mate.

got quoted £140 to fix so i just got a new one for £200.

cheers.

simon parkin, September 2011

clutch is slipping due to wear or clutch spring broken/dislodged.Disassemble, inspect and replace if necessary.

pleasant, August 2011

Haway lads and lasses.... please help! ! !

simon parkin, August 2011

Now that i think about it, its not running fast enough at all. it nearly does then slows down when i go to cut.

Simon Parkin, August 2011