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Thanks for that. Fortunately i have now resolved the problem. It was the valves (tappets as i think they used to be called). I purchased the special narrow feeler gauge , set the piston in the correct position and adjusted the valves accordingly. Hey presto, she started straight away. Happy days.

Hi. My name is Martin. I am desperate for help. I have a great 16 year old Stihl combi model KM130R. The number is 4180-011-5306. She has never let me down (apart from small maintenance problems) until now. She now won't pull over. The pull start appears ok (when removed) She has fuel and...