Sponge in Stihl fs56 gas tank

[Rick1967]

Hi guys, today when filling up the tank on my trimmer I noticed this small round sponge inside..does it belong somewhere or did I accidentally drop this in at some point. Seems to run fine.

 

[MParr]

I despise my new Stihl FS 56.
I should have bought another Echo.
I was cussing the thing earlier this morning.

 

[Rick1967]

I despise my new Stihl FS 56.
I should have bought another Echo.
I was cussing the thing earlier this morning.

What exactly don't you like? I honestly have no complaints but I don't give it a lot of hard use. Had mine for roughly 2 years with no issues. None so far anyway lol

 

[StarTech]

The sponge is probably from the tank vent valve.

 

[Rick1967]

The sponge is probably from the tank vent valve.

Is it hard to put back? Alternatively is it vital to trimmer running properly? On my way to trim my 80 year old mother's property and sponge is on my bench..

 

[MParr]

What exactly don't you like? I honestly have no complaints but I don't give it a lot of hard use. Had mine for roughly 2 years with no issues. None so far anyway lol

The balance is bad
It's harder to start than the Echo.
The choke knob is in a bad location and difficult to manipulate.
The guard is a poor design.
It burns more fuel than the Echo SRM225. There is no difference in power.
The Echo SRM 225 is an all around better unit.

 

[Rick1967]

Mine will start usually first pull, second at most. Guard is who knows where and she is a bit thirsty, but I agree that choke is tough to twist in its location. Maybe when she is done I will check out that Echo

 

[Auto Doc's]

Hi guys, today when filling up the tank on my trimmer I noticed this small round sponge inside..does it belong somewhere or did I accidentally drop this in at some point. Seems to run fine.

I've never seen a sponge like that in any Stihl FS56 I have dealt with. This looks like and "oops" part that got in there

 

[Rick1967]

I've never seen a sponge like that in any Stihl FS56 I have dealt with. This looks like and "oops" part that got in

I've never seen a sponge like that in any Stihl FS56 I have dealt with. This looks like and "oops" part that got in there

That would be awesome, I have had more than my share of oops moments

 

[MParr]

Mine will start usually first pull, second at most. Guard is who knows where and she is a bit thirsty, but I agree that choke is tough to twist in its location. Maybe when she is done I will check out that Echo

I hope mine doesn't last as long as my Echo did.
I made a mistake buying the Stihl. I won't buy another or anything else made by Stihl