I experienced this problem first hand, my error was that i used the wrong type of gasoline in the machine which caused it to shut off after several seconds while idling. Another thing to check is the spark plug because there can be significant carbon build up on it. I have a 4 stroke Makita weed eater by the way so i just had to remove the gas from the chamber and replace it with premium unleaded gasoline.
2003 dodge neon that will start but will not stay running and dies after it starts?
weak fuel pump.
usually it's bad gas (not the right mixture ---or stale from last year) the grass is too tall and cord is getting wrapped the base of the weeds
Dirty carburetor.
What could be the problem when a 2002 Volvo won't stay stared
check for a vehicle theft system?? Is the Light Illuminated. does it stay on:::
There could be many of things wrong on why a 1986 BMW 325 I will not stay running. The most common thing that happens when a car will not stay running is because the spark plugs have went bad.
If it starts but doesn't stay running after you release the key from the start position, it means your ignition switch is bad. Not a huge expense.
The timing on your truck is probley off mine had the similar problem. If you don't have i timing light, you can always do it by ear. Just turn it clockwise till your engine starts up if it starts up your close, if it stays running turn it little buy little till it purrs..
Need to know what year, make, model and engine to help you.
Make Model and Year please.
sounds like a fuel problem change the fuel filter first