Search results

I have an HS-46C, it's not terribly old. It will not start without ether, then it will not run unless choked. Pretty piddly power in that mode. I have a Stihl string trimmer, blower, and chain saw all running just great off the same gas from the same can, and yes, I only use Stihl oil. This...

Asking for a neighbor. He has a John Deere 240 that he wants to give to his son. Son just bought a small farm in Maine and needs a little help obtaining equipment. Anyway, this little tractor has not run in a few years, he just doesn't need it anymore, hence the gift to his son. He was checking...

Curious here, I have an SV-590 on an Ariens mower. It has done well for 6 years, but the other day it started, ran for a minute, then started sputtering. I shoved the throttle up in choke, and it sputtered on, but would die when I would return it to the run position. The thing has been...

Asking for a neighbor. He has a 425 tractor, and it stopped a week or so ago. The problem was that it was not getting fuel. Neighbor is a pretty handy guy. He pulls the fuel line off the carb, and blows through it, air appears in the tank. He cleans the carb, no joy. He buys a little electric...

Seriously, what is it with Stihl dealers?? Are they chosen for their crummy attitudes? Do they have to take a psychological test? Don't get me wrong, I really do like my Stihl equipment, and having been in business for a long time, I even get that some lawn company is going to get preference, I...