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Blue Moon Mountain Farm
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Hello Stihl users and experts.
I currently use the models MS250, MS311 and FS91.
I am homesteading in Eastern Tennessee.
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Only have 1 STIHL product at this time. My FS 111 is approaching 5 years old and is operating wonderfully. Recently had to purchase a new head because I lost the cap. Purchased the AUTOCUT C 26-2 head. I find it releases too much string which binds the motor and causes you to stop and rewind it back into the head. (yes I have removed the guard with the cutter) With the guard installed I would be wasting string!
Any one else experiencing this?
I am thinking the cause may be the large diameter of the bump head or a weaker than needed spring causing the issue OR operator malfunction.
Looking forward to your responses.
Thank you
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I am working on a BR700 backpack blower. A friend brought it to and it was tied up. Rope would not pull. Took the starter off and removed the spark plug and added an ounce or so of ATF-4 and some gas. Worked the crank back and forth a few degrees at a time and it began to move freely. I got it running and it seems to run well for 5-10 minutes and then it will not accelerate smoothly. I have made some minor adjustments to the carb opening the low needle a little but it seems to get better but the goes south again. Does anyone know the initial settings for the high and low. How does this tank vent? Lots of the Echo’s have a vent that goes into the grommet along wit the fuel supply and return line. I don’t see that here on the Stihl. I did loosen the gas cap after it stalled and it was under a vacuum. Possible issue?
I am not sure if I have a fuel delivery problem or an engine issue.
Any input greatly appreciated
CFS
Have an MS170 chainsaw, FS74 trimmer and BG55 blower. Have replaced the carburetor on the FS74, no problems. Am in the process of replacing the carb on the BG55. The mounting studs move back & forth a bit when I go to mount the air cleaner/choke back plate and the stud doesn't extend to where I can thread the nut on. I'd appreciate suggestions. Thanks.
gardenmowerman
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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 there is a spark. If i remove the spark plug, she pulls over fine and you can see the piston moving up and down.
Any/all suggestions will be much appreciated. Many thanks. Martin
This is so simple but I have to write it. Make sure you have fresh gasoline. I've seen several videos of repair people fixing problems by having fresh gas.
gardenmowerman
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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.