Morning everyone 👋

In a change of topic for me, here is a picture of my allotment:



I have been busy with work and other commitments, so my prep has suffered as a result....

Most of the plot has been dug over by me, the shed has been repaired and preserved, and I've made a little prep/play area for my boy to enjoy 😊

Problem was that after a huge effort towards the end of the summer (we only acquired the plot in late September) my commitments meant that it became quite overgrown again, especially the last 1/4 that I'd not managed to dig!

So here we are, mid December and the un dug 1/4 was 2' high with grass, and my strimmer wasn't working 😆

Luckily a mate lent me his and I attacked it with gusto last week 👍🏻

Now I've covered the whole plot with weed membrane from Screwfix (50x2 metres at £54.99) and it's good quality too. But I have questions to the professional people on here please!

After an initial rotting of the grass and the roots, what is the best way of preparing the ground?

Open question I know, but I'm looking forward to your experience and wisdom 🙏

Have fun

Dave

Hey everyone 👋

Usual thing with an older 2T strimmer....

It's a Flymo Maxitrim

Stuff I have tried:

New plug.
Full carb strip, ultrasonic clean and rebuild using all new seals, gaskets, needle, gauzes and diaphragm.
New fuel lines.
New weighted filter in tank.

Starting on easy start but only for a second.

I'm a keen motorcycle enthusiast and have owned several two smokers....

Engine has good compression
Reed valve is doing the business
No reason to suspect crank seals
Spark is strong

I've tried 25:1 mix as recommended by the handbook, and 40:1 as I think 25 is a little oil heavy but still nothing.

Plug gap is 0.8 standard, I've tried 0.7 (advance timing) as this usually gives easier starting, and 0.9 but still nothing....

Any advice appreciated, I'm embarrassed to say I am stumped here....

Runs for a second as stated so points at fuel, but the plug is wet when removed.

I've triple checked carb and settings.

🤔🤪

Hello my name is Dave, just joined the forum 

Looking forward to discussions on here with you all.

Just got myself an allotment after 7 years on the waiting list!

Peace ✌️