Recently bought cub cadet hedge trimmer, almost new. Can't start. Must I use cub cadet brand oil mix?

all cub cadet brand oil mix is is a way for cub cadet to make extra money, look at the specs for the trimmer to see what kind of oil it takes, any brand will do as long as it matches what the specs say to use.Recently bought cub cadet hedge trimmer, almost new. Can't start. Must I use cub cadet brand oil mix?
No, you don't need brand-specific oil. Besides the numbers (weight and viscosity), oil is oil.





Check the plug, it may be fouled. Next, check the air cleaner.