I am in this farm store all the time. So I thought why not let them do it. I also hear their tech always using the ethanol excuse for lots of repairs, which I think is just a way to weasel out of repairs. I really thought they would do it as a customer service type gesture. This trimmer is just used around the farm and mowing one other yard other than here so down time was not a major issue. Granted I am not a big time power equipment user but I spend thousands of dollars every year at this farm store, so it is not that I am a one time customer.
I purchased this trimmer and my zero turn from this local dealer because I like to support local businesses in our small town, now I wish I would have went to the other dealer.
Using the excuse of ethanol is lame, automotive and industrial equipment handle it just fine. Small engine builders need to step up to the game. Denying warranty over the possibility of 10% ethanol in gas is nonsense, even the Stihl manual says it is ok.