How to Fix a Stihl FS55, FS46, FS45 FS38 Trimmer With Throttle Issues. Everything You NEED To Know

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3 ай бұрын

Today we completely tear down a Stihl Trimmer to diagnose and figure out why the throttle trigger is not working. Watch to see everything that could possibly be wrong with yours and how to fix it all by yourself to save you Time, Money and Frustration in the Future!
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My name is Bre. I took two years of small engine repair at the local college. When I left school, I fell into a wonderful job at a local small engine shop where I worked the counter for a couple years. In 2010 my husband and I opened up our own small engine shop in central Arkansas where I am able to work alongside my family and best friends. We saw over 2,000 pieces of small engine equipment every year, and answer 1,000's of small engine questions. We specialize in brands such as Briggs and Stratton, Kohler, Echo and Shindaiwa, but work everyday on MANY other brands like Stihl, Husqvarna, Honda, Craftsman, Remington, Red Max, Troy Bilt, Scag, Bad Boy, Hustler, World Lawn, Poulan, Mantis, Etc.. Hopefully, my experience I share, will save you Time, Money and Frustration in the future!
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Although very informative, these videos are for entertainment purposes. Please use all possible safety precautions when repairing and operating your small engine equipment.

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@Chickanic 3 ай бұрын

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@movaughn20 3 ай бұрын

I used a my welding helmet when the last one passed over Oregon. Glasses work fine though. "You can't just go poking and screwing, you got to hit the hole, guys" -Chickanic 2024 quote of the year!

@Chickanic 3 ай бұрын

Bwahahaha! 🤣

@johnbereza7782 3 ай бұрын

There's a shaft joke or two in there two. You just have to make sure you know what you're doing.

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@jimbrewer2893 3 ай бұрын

Put some hair around it!

@TomSchmidt-vu2vi 3 ай бұрын

The fact that it was put together wrong is why I watch your videos. You have some of the best views that allow us to see exactly what you are doing.

@IsaiahBrownwood 3 ай бұрын

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@donaldbrightwell5221 3 ай бұрын

This was interesting video. I am always learning something. Great stuff.

@robertfernandez2118 3 ай бұрын

I am a retired aircraft mechanic and do small engine repairs for extra income to my neighbors and church friends. You have been my go to source for all my troublesome repairs. Been a subscriber for a couple of years but fail to hit the like button as much as I should, ( get to involved learning “ how to” and forget to like). Enjoy your new shop, God bless.

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I watch your videos 2-3 days a week while I eat lunch in my truck at work. Appreciate the detailed explanations. You have definitely saved me a lot of time, money and frustration! Keep it up.

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First ever KZfaq comment! My best friend is currently working out of state and at the moment circumstances prevent him from using a lawn care service back home. Knowing it doesn't take long in Southeast Texas for mother nature to reclaim her 2+ acres slightly wooded rural property. Not owning a mower of my own, I offered to see what I could do. Mind you, I knew nothing about small engines, yet abandoned at his house was a beat up 20 plus year old Toro 22-inch Kohler self-propelled push mower that hasn't ran or moved in almost 2 years. Primarily just from your channel I was able to rebuild the carburetor, modify the non-functioning heat activated automatic choke into a manual choke, remove the completely frozen kill switch system and create my own, and also remove all the dead weight from locked up self-propelled system and turn it into a much lighter push mower. A quick sharpening of the dull mulching blade and it runs great. I was able to save a lot of money while helping out a good friend.

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Chickanic, from a 32 year veteran teacher, you have the gift of education and sharing. Thank you 🙏🏼

@daleholbrook5857 3 ай бұрын

It's great watching you fix what people mess up when they try to fix it themselves.

@TommyJH54 3 ай бұрын

I’m not a mechanic, but it seems as though my closest and well known garden center are not mechanics either! I started doing my own repairs on my equipment. Thanks to your videos I can actually say I’ve saved time, money, and frustration! Thank you so much!

@fletchb 3 ай бұрын

Please keep doing detailed repairs like this-very helpful!

@brodybarnes1969 3 ай бұрын

Your advice has save me a ton of money, and will in the future. Thank you. We need more people like you.

@rogerallen3206 3 ай бұрын

Subtle humour is one of the many reasons I watch your vids. I learned something new again today. You're always teaching this old dog new tricks.

@williambrady7135 3 ай бұрын

I have a 20 year old fs85 that is still going because of the helpful info that you put together for us.

@robertcox815 3 ай бұрын

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I have learned a lot about small engine repair watching your channel and thank you for showing your talent for fixing small engines. It really helps me when I have to service my equipment.

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I enjoy watching your videos because they are educational and its crazy to see the simple mistakes people make when trying to fix their own equipment.

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I seem to always learn something new when watching your videos which isn’t easy after my 80 years being around. Do most of my own service and repair on everything and really enjoy your channel.

@bhgardeners 3 ай бұрын

I really HATE having to dismantle throttles on any machine, what you have demonstrated is brilliant,imagine however someone coming to this problem with no fore knowledge AAgh it would be a nightmare. this is why you are so valuable,you provide detailed knowledge which helps amateurs like me or even professionals to work on machines about which they know nothing, yes saving TIME and Money.

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I left all that safety junk off of my craftsman since I only have 2 hands that don't work that well any more! POWWWER!

@apismelliferarchobbies9251 3 ай бұрын

i watched these types of vids and just opened up my 24 yr old Shindaiwa m230 trimmer. fuel line and fuel bulb later it purrs again and its always easy to start. All the old small engine reapir shops closed around Abq,Nm recently...I gotta learn these repair tricks causue as a homeowner my Shindaiwa gear just isnt wearing out sitting in the shed mostly.

@rickeldridge959 3 ай бұрын

A lot of humor in the video and comments but seriously you are a great teacher. (Time, money, and frustration!)

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I appreciate your videos with in depth instructions on fixing the problem and the handy tips about disassembly and reassembly.

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We have a lot of truly great small engine repair channels, but Chicanic remains my goto source for anything small engine related.

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Always enjoy your thorough instruction!

@a.c.king-dk5yl1ep2m 3 ай бұрын

This video exemplifies a lesson I learned many years ago as a kid when I was working on things like this. If the parts don't line up easily, and you have to force them back together, you probably don't have it put together right. It sounds simple and basic, but it's amazing how many people do get it, including the guy who owned this trimmer..

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I have a small shop in my garage and after watching your video's I have become so much better at repairs. Thank you

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Thank you for sharing you knowledge with us…. My husband has passed so I’m grateful for your tips and tricks.

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I appreciate you starting to list the parts. Helps when I am trying to fix my own items.

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My dad used to work on small power equipment. Watching him he made it look easy. Thank you for your videos

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Really appreciate that you take time to point out ALL the little things that could be a big problem if you didn't know about them! Another great video!

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Love the fact that you look at all the possibilities of what is wrong before you can fix it !

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Thanks sweetie, I love your videos. I am 70, still get to learn something helpful and save money.

@blane-cox 3 ай бұрын

This repair reminds me of assembling a puzzle where you have to hold down the pieces or they fly apart. It makes my head itch thinking about it. Congratulations on getting it reassembled correctly.

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Thanks

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@LarryHelvick 3 ай бұрын

Your channel is great with so many actual cases of small engine repairs. Besides needing four hands to hold everything together to fix the trigger return on this Stihl showing which screw to tighten the throttle cable was invaluable. Another great video we all can appreciate.😊

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I appreciate all the tips and tricks you share, you truly save all of us that are your viewers time money and frustration 😊

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Congrats on helping 400,000 people. Keep up the good videos.

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one of my favorite instructional channels. Saves me money, time and frustration.

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Every time I have an issue with any equipment I search for a video you have done on it and for the most part following your tips all my stuff is in top running shape ! Thanks for all your hard work and for sharing your knowledge! Congrats on all your success! 400k wow!

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One of the channels that builds my small engine confidence. Thank you.

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Absolute favorite small engine repair expert channel. Congrats on getting near 400K. Will be soon!

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I don't have any of the equipment you work on but I love to watch you fix stuff!

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@berniestewart1738 3 ай бұрын

I had to replace the throttle trigger on my first Husqvarna trimmer when I started my own lawn care business on the weekend. Nothing close to a commercial model but for a dude that just tries to figure it out, that would definitely make a preacher cuss if you don’t do that every day. Great stuff as always.

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You do an AWESOME job helping so many people with their small engine issues. I have enjoyed working on small engines for quite awhile and you have shared a few insights that I wasn’t aware of; Thank You!! 😉