Gas String Trimmer Stops Running

[billy3p]

So, in your honest opinion, can i possibly repair it and if so how do I determine if I can?
Thank you

 

[sgkent]

An older Walbro carburetor. I had a few of them. Still uses a spring and ball to lock it in place and brass shaft will wear out the dimples.

sounds reasonable, if so replace the shaft if available or use a drill bit by hand twirling it to clean up the dimple.

 

[billy3p]

What is the procedure for removing the shaft if I can ask?
Thanks again.

 

[billy3p]

I am on the fence about keeping this string trimmer or recycling and replacing it. How can I determine the specific model of the Walbro carburetor this unit has since there were several models used on different string trimmers?

 

[sgkent]

you may have to research it by comparing what yours looks like to what is for sale. A genuine carb for that general model on Ebay is $75. Some of the clones and alternates are in the $20 range. Is it worth it? An Internet search engine should help you find diagrams of the trimmer and the model carb it used if you have the model and serial.