Customer Destroys New STIHL FS38 Weed Whacker In 5 Minutes!

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Customer Destroys STIHL FS38 Weed Whacker In 5 Minutes!
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@mikjames4358 Ай бұрын

I have had mine since 2009. Look after it and it will always work.

@bshingledecker 20 күн бұрын

Mine has always been a hard starter as I like to say. Floods easy, but runs well when it fires. I am on trimmer head number two. they do wear out.

@stevebennett9839 24 күн бұрын

I worked as a landscaper for years, this one summer my boss hired this college student and he was the type of person who knew everything and never asked questions, I think he thought it made him look dumb or weak to ask questions. After about 2 weeks of working there he messed up big time. He was supposed to mix the 2 cycle with 5 gallons of gas. We had the bottles of 2 cycle that the whole bottle mixed with 5 gallons made the ratio we needed for the weed whackers, blowers, saws, whatever. He poured the gas into the blue gas can but didn't add the oil, then he topped off the 4 leaf blowers, we were doing spring cleanup so we used the blowers more than anything. 3 of us grab the blowers and start going, one by one they each died. All within about 10 minutes of each other. We quickly realized the problem but it was to late the damage was done to 3 of the 4. We were able to dump out the 4th gas tank since it had not been run yet.

@riverrail Ай бұрын

I had a 1962 lawn boy lawn mower that my brother in-law borrowed when I wasn't home. he ran it out if gas and put regular gas in it. it locked up the engine. I shot some WD-40 in the cylinder and got it to free up and got it running. I used for 10 years after that.

@lycanhd 16 күн бұрын

Lawn boy 2 strokes are legendary!

@andrewerickson6089 13 күн бұрын

Ya gotta love a Lawn-boy!

@mikeremski2102 Ай бұрын

Ouch. At least the customer owned up to it.

@DavoShed Ай бұрын

Interesting! I was given a FS260C by a family friend and told they had run it on fuel without enough oil in it. Basically they ran out of two stroke oil and put what they had in it and said. That will do. It ran less than a minutes and ceased. The Stihl shop said beyond economical repair. This machine cost in excess of $1500. So I pulled it apart and found a hole in the piston and and ring pieces everywhere including blocking the crank shaft. To my surprise I washed out the crap in a parts washer, found the bore was still perfect. I replaced the piston (which was hard to find) and put it back together and it works fine. If it was a cheap machine I may not have bothered but glad I made the effort to save it.

@SamIAm-uk1pp 11 күн бұрын

@DavoShed "It ran less than a minutes and ceased. " I'm sure it's true that it ceased working, but the word you are looking for is, "seized".

@mikejohnson4617 Ай бұрын

Take a Sharpie and write 50:1 gas mix next to fuel filler cap. Works for me.

@RogueRestorationsLTD Ай бұрын

@@maxwebster7572 Not a white one

@misterrigsby8491 Ай бұрын

Write 25:1 and it'll last a lot longer! 👍

@mikejohnson4617 Ай бұрын

@@misterrigsby8491 What ever works for you. I have two Toro CCR snow throwers I have owned since 1998 and 2007 both run on 45 or 50:1 and have had no problems related to engine wear. Plus I can do without all the smoke.

@misterrigsby8491 Ай бұрын

@@mikejohnson4617 Yes Mike.. But snow throwers obviously operate in freezing temperatures so 45:1 or 50:1 may be ok and snow throwers are only used how much? half a dozen times a year?: I've ran my husqvarna 254 for 30 year on 25:1 stihl red oil then it went on to the green super when it came out and apart from regular maintainence its never been touched engine wise, And it's done a lot of work and I don't have a problem with smoke, Stihl reccomend you use 25:1 if you use other manufacturers oil? 🤔

@daneenmurf1043 Ай бұрын

Dont worry. He wont do it again 😁

@henerker Ай бұрын

Your apprentice, Dave, will rebuild that! Haven’t seen him in a while. He’ll gladly take that off your hands!!!

@user-rx1lc6mp5n Ай бұрын

Not worth rebuilding. Anyone with enough talent to rebuild would walk away from this. This is Stihl’s cheapest line trimmer, you couldn’t sell it for enough to pay for your time.

@rcf8367 Ай бұрын

Super customer, keeps you busy!

@marathonrefrigeration9593 Ай бұрын

I have a four stroke weed wakker . Ive even done an oil change on it. Only mechanics would love this little motor

@willtricks9432 16 күн бұрын

I have two Stihl 2/stroke 4/stroke KM unit 8 years old and they run fine every day.

@kyzor-sosay6087 6 күн бұрын

I use Amsoil Sabre,mix at 100-1,never have any trouble with two strokes.Been using this oil for 7 years.Even used it my sons KTM 300 at 100-1, works fantastic.

@frostieone Ай бұрын

Good video direct and informative! Thanks

@stevef.9659 Ай бұрын

I'm in lawn care and have gotten preoccupied and put straight gas in my trimmer. I was fortunate enough to notice the color before I used it and used it and did the cardboard test, I think you recommended.

@trumpzilla4193 Ай бұрын

Appreciate your channel very much! God Speed 73!

@kencurtis228 Ай бұрын

TY for Sharing

@liljoeii6091 Ай бұрын

THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO

@BearE9090 Ай бұрын

Nice video. Thanks

@LawpickingLocksmith Ай бұрын

Awesome! I had some guy dropping off a near new Husqvarna saw with tungsten chain. After 5 weeks and 5 different parts replaced he finally admitted to lending it next door and they ran it with straight gas.

@--_DJ_-- 12 күн бұрын

It hurts a lot more when the boys do this to a quick cut. I wish we could get those for 200 bucks.

@Paul1958R Ай бұрын

Don, Thank you for this. The only 2 stroke I have is a Stihl BR420. I mix my own and use the Stihl Ultra 50:1 oil Wow the MotoMix and TruFuel at $30-$40US per gallon!

@shannonwhitaker9630 Ай бұрын

I run 42:1 in my 420’s.

@jameslovitt994 Ай бұрын

I got lucky once, girlfriend's son strait gassed a FS45 Stihl, no idea how long he ran it, but it didn't seem to hurt it. It was an older machine, no idea if that had any impact on the results. It still runs good, it's over 10 years old. Got really lucky with that one.

@gordbaker896 Ай бұрын

Perhaps there was some mixed fuel in the tank. Glad you lucked out.

@Pete.Ty1 Ай бұрын

👍👍👍. Thank you

@fw1421 Ай бұрын

I can’t believe the sales person didn’t sell him some premix with his purchase.

@LygerTheCLaw Ай бұрын

what country do you live in where you have sales people for weed whackers? here we have 35 year old cashiers who complain about life and never being able to own a home while you are simply trying to pay for your purchase.

@RickyB418 Ай бұрын

Yeah no kidding. It would have been an easy sale. He might of just picked it up at northern tool. Sad to see a good machine tore up. I wonder if there is any resale after fixing?

@user-rx1lc6mp5n Ай бұрын

@@LygerTheCLawStihl was famous for only allowing retailers with salespeople to sell their equipment. They’ve loosened up on that I’ve noticed, now you can get some of their stuff in the box off the shelf. When I was selling them id put gas and run them before they went out the door. Buying 2 stroke mix doubles the warranty if I recall correctly.

@user-rx1lc6mp5n Ай бұрын

This is the cheapest line trimmer Stihl makes, it’s possible the customer didn’t want to spend anymore money than they absolutely had too. Too bad they didn’t buy some Motomix.

@williamhaynes7089 Ай бұрын

@@user-rx1lc6mp5n that stuff is $15-$20 a gallon

@davidduma7615 Ай бұрын

"My wife put straight gas in it"

@ferrallderrall6588 Ай бұрын

Some are straight gassers and look exactly the same

@JamesJeffers-cb8wb 24 күн бұрын

I know a guy that used premixed gas like you said and it messed up the carburetor i my self would never buy premixed gas for a weed whacker

@randi740 Ай бұрын

Hi Dony, Toast for sure!

@robertmailhos8159 Ай бұрын

Straight gas 😮😮

@eldoradoboy Ай бұрын

i run my STIHL on motomixx exclusively... i dont use it a ton so its nice that its stabilized and has a long shelf life.. starts on the first couple pulls every time and have had it for many years.. cant remember my model number.. its a KM something 131 I think... it had multi heads and its wickedly strong on motomixx...

@mikethespike7579 Ай бұрын

I once sold a well serviced 2 stroke motor scooter that had served me for 4 years without a single problem. A week later the buyer turns up complaining that the engine seized on him after just 20 miles. I immediately knew what had happened and told him it's his problem. Some people should be kept well away from technology.

@procrastinator1842 29 күн бұрын

I'd argue that a 2 stroke is anti technology 😂 so old and simple!

@mikethespike7579 29 күн бұрын

@@procrastinator1842 They're smelly, but cheap and easy to service.

@procrastinator1842 28 күн бұрын

@mikethespike7579 Yep. As much as I like the electric stuff my 2 stroke yard equipment goes forever...Victa 160cc 2 stroke mower 32 years old...victa weedeater 14 years old...

@Ladco77 12 күн бұрын

I like to buy the cans of pre-mixed fuel/oil. Yeah, it's a lot more expensive than mixing myself but it's in a small sealed container so it's not going to go bad on the shelf, and the containers are small enough I'll use it up before it goes bad once I open it. If I was a professional, the economics of mixing my own might make sense, but for just an average homeowner, pre-mix is the way to go.

@LygerTheCLaw Ай бұрын

moto mix, 10 times the cost of gas and some 2 stroke oil. i have a piece of junk homelite 49cc 2 stroke, ive thrown it against the ground, ran it without an air filter for 5 years and used it for a hammer and it still runs alright.

@paulb7334 Ай бұрын

Sounds fine put mixed in and try it

@joebaucom4537 Ай бұрын

Great !

@joecloud4622 Ай бұрын

Talented

@cinemabunny Ай бұрын

FS38 owners manual cover has a picture, the model #, and a warning to read the first 13 pages of Warnings. Buried on the bottom of page 5 are 4 lines that say it takes mix. Stihl should put on the cover MUST MIX GAS WITH 2 STROKE OIL 50:1. I have 4 Chainsaws, a Lawn Boy, 2 trimmers, 2 outboards, a Yamaha jet boat and two motocross that have two strokes so it is inexcusable to run straight gas but for a newbie, put the most important warning in front. Even cover the gas filler with a sticker.

@Hellcat71782 21 күн бұрын

I mean it’s kind of obvious just by looking at the tool if it takes mix or not

@ThomasLooooo 16 күн бұрын

Orange tape if you have other people using it

@richardleclaire4923 15 күн бұрын

@@Hellcat71782It’s only obvious if you know the difference to begin with. You know, I know, everyone who has been around 2-cycle engines SHOULD know, but there are a ton of people out there who know NOTHING about small engines. Maybe they grew up in an apartment, and this is their first exposure to a 2-cycle engine. THE MANUFACTURERS ALSO KNOW that some of their customers are not educated about engines. Since getting this wrong will instantly kill a new engine, the manufacturers owe it to this segment of their market to PROMINENTLY post a warning on the fuel filler and the owner’s manual. It ‘s not for us - it’s for the newly. Of course, some folks just flat refuse to read ANY instructions, and probably deserve what they get. We all know them…

@Hellcat71782 15 күн бұрын

@@richardleclaire4923 if there’s only 1 spot for fuel and zero spots for oil it’s pretty obvious

@leeroyjenkins9992 14 күн бұрын

There is a symbol on the gas cap 😂

@marathonrefrigeration9593 Ай бұрын

Just an fyi, ive used amsoil two stroke oil at 50:1 . Works well , very little to no smoke, and when I pulled apart the engine for a cleaning I found all of the parts still had a layer/ film of oil all over them.

@JoshuaAndMom Ай бұрын

In addition to mixing gas and oil properly, you should also watch out for ethanol content because ethanol will also slowly ruin the engine, whether mixed with oil or not. I use trufuel in all my Stihl equipment.

@Drunkoncouch 16 күн бұрын

Chicanic has seen all kinds of problems with the that premixed fuel.

@jeffjames9568 Ай бұрын

Been trying to explain this to my roofers , they go through a blower every roof job , they are very skeptical about putting oil in the gas lol

@willf5768 Ай бұрын

I could send yiu a video of the worst run gas in a 2 cycle you ever saw. A friend bought this saw on ebay and it wasn't such a good deal the saw was junk. Great video Don.

@kenbrown2808 Ай бұрын

had a guy give me a "saw" as payment for something, and it was so bad, you could pull on the starter, and the saw wouldn't lift off the ground until you got to the end of the rope. asked my mechanic what he could do with it, and he gave one tug and said, "the plastics might be worth saving"

@carllockpick6179 Ай бұрын

Wise words.

@25johnlaw Ай бұрын

Thanks for making videos with as few words as necessary. Five minute videos are great 20 minute videos and it’s siesta time.

@torque8899 Ай бұрын

Did this with a Hyundai strimmer, worst part was it ran for like maybe an hour before it cut out. Piston was completely trashed and not been able to get a replacement. Bought 3 wrong sizes since (even though I’d thought I’d ordered the right part)

@vitoscatigno4207 Ай бұрын

How to fry a Stihl trimmer!

@michaelmactavish4445 Ай бұрын

thats why i use moto mix

@gregoryking9348 Ай бұрын

Without 2-stroke experience and not taking 5 minutes to browse the manual I can see where this would happen. The pre-mix sticker on the cover was a dead giveaway but..

@billsmith1770 Ай бұрын

someone gave me a riding mower once that had been water glassed (sodium silicate , the "cash for clunkers" engine killer) without telling me . when i finally busted the piston loose w/block of wood and 5lb hammer , the piston and cyl looked like the piston in the vid .

@justinstandifer604 21 күн бұрын

Why would someone want to kill their riding mower? People only blew up their clunker trade ins to get the $3,500

@willtricks9432 16 күн бұрын

Been running 2Stroke engines since 89, only had one die on me, Mainly Stihl Husqy and a bought used 1978 BIG Echo saw starts the best of all my tools I mix my own and keep a can of Aspen premixed for the lads to use if they run out on a job. Only lost one engine to bad wear and that was a 2stroke4stroke KM 130 i'd had ten years and run 6 hours a day 6 days a week

@REDBIRD-95 Ай бұрын

VERY expensive mistake😲 I know there are 4 cycle grass trimmers, but the majority are 2 cycle. Because they put straight gas in their 2 cycle engines, I wonder if they put mixed gas in their 4 cycle engines? Wouldn't be as bad, but would foul up the plug and make it smoke like a chimney. Thanks for the video Don and have a great Sunday my friend👍

@GrandsonofKong Ай бұрын

But would this same customer be trusted to put oil in the crankcase of a 4 stroke?? Must equipment I've bought has stickers and tags all over it saying ADD OIL or USE 50:1 FUEL

@robertrada4783 Ай бұрын

I’m usually super worried about making this mistake. To the point of nightmares. 😂

@Akotski-ys9rr 10 күн бұрын

I’ve always wondered what would happen but I didn’t know it would die that quickly

@donvoll2580 Ай бұрын

G day Don Boy too bad. Thanks

@Icehso140 Ай бұрын

Light weight boat anchor.

@codyscharf5658 Ай бұрын

I have a Stihl MS260. The fuel cap is less then a year old and it failed. I got a new one but kept the old one. Does Stihl or an after market company sell just the gaskets for the fuel cap or do I have to buy a new cap each time?

@DD-uf2uo Ай бұрын

I have a leaf blower (ECHO) that my late brother purchased back in the early 1980s that I still use today. It has always had a 32:1 ratio oil gas mixture in it. Still running great. I never use LESS than a 32:1 ratio mixture in 2 cycle engines. The only lubrication a 2-cycle engine gets is the oil you put in the fuel. To me, a 40 or 50 to 1 ratio is just not enough lubrication. PS. I had a neighbor that bought a New string trimmer and always bought the Premixed 50:1 oil gas mixture in it. The trimmer lasted for ONE month after the warranty then LOCKED up. .

@shannonwhitaker9630 Ай бұрын

I use 32:1 on old steel sleeve engines and 40-42:1 on modern Nikasil cylinder engines. Use a direct through the carb (engine running) decarbonizer a couple times a year and the equipment will last 10x longer before even needing a quick ring swap. Lastly don’t womp womp on and off the throttle all the time. Let ‘um eat at full power often and the carbon accumulation will be much less. People clog their engines with carbon and reduce lifespan simply because they don’t give’um full beans and let them run out to high speed. I have a couple of 2-cycle pump engines that run at 75-90% power for many many hours continuous and they hardly accumulate any appreciable carbon.

@robertrada4783 Ай бұрын

I also noticed that my echo blower prefers an oil rich mix. I also noticed it underperformed with premix and my own 50:1 mix. However, the other echo 2-stroke stuff purge molasses all over the exhaust with that higher ratio.

@DD-uf2uo Ай бұрын

@@robertrada4783 @robertrada4783 Yes, that MOLASSES is just part of 2-Cycle engines. But that's what it takes to get a Good lubrication (I'm old school). Side note: Back in the 1970s and earlier, people used a 16:1 ratio ( 8 ounces of oil to 1 Gallon of Gas ) in Chainsaws. .

@robinsteararoadiary7576 Ай бұрын

"It ain't got no oil in it"

@jcraigshelton Ай бұрын

Mmmmmmmhmmmm.

@rodneyfridley4851 14 күн бұрын

"I'll be damned, that Scooter is as worthless as one poor son of a bitch can be".

@kevins8772 Ай бұрын

I gave up on Stihl line trimmers due to the regular carburetor problems. I used the recommended can of oil/gas but it made no difference. I switched to a battery powered line trimmer and haven't had any problems.

@jcraigshelton Ай бұрын

Good for you.

@DeadKoby 21 күн бұрын

My power equipment shop says the manufacturers mandate their brand of 2-stroke oil for warranty. All my stuff is old and out of warranty, and I use a good 2-stroke oil of my choice... I've never failed an engine... usually the rest of the machine wears out first.

@wendull811 Ай бұрын

I bought one from the dealer and the gave me the first tank allready full.

@JD-tl7ld 28 күн бұрын

I'm a member of the four cycle gang.

@garyalensr Ай бұрын

Great content as always. I just cant understand how people do this??? Its not that complicated!!! When putting fuel in the machine, there is a color difference in the fuel. It just blows my mind.

@PeteD-jt5ir Ай бұрын

Did that on my redmax backpack blower early in the morning in the fall got in a hurry. Had identical gas cans now one is painted blue.😁

@homers7777 Ай бұрын

Often happens when you have 4 stroke and 2 stroke equipment.. brain fade and get the fuels mixed up.

@ianbutler1983 Ай бұрын

You know how batteries have to have a warning telling people not to eat them? Because people who eat batteries also buy power equipment.

@francisngannouhaircut2616 Ай бұрын

😂Stupid customer..... gotta lovem

@drmikeyb1 Ай бұрын

As a 57 year old rookie I wish you could have zoomed in on the piston. I'm still trying to figure what's passable and what isn't. Love your videos they help tremendously. Did I miss it or have you done a video on piston and cylinder scoring. Thank you

@afellowinnewengland6142 Ай бұрын

You do a compression test with a gauge to determine condition. This is just so thrashed and beyond saving he was showing how obvious it is. Visual inspection should show virtually no scoring on relatively low hour equipment.

@drmikeyb1 Ай бұрын

@@afellowinnewengland6142 thank you, I could ask 100 questions regarding saws and weed eaters. Thank you and take care

@Ful-OGold Ай бұрын

How long does it take to score the bore up like that if you straight gas it? I accidentally started mine for a minute or two idling

@waylonmccrae3546 Ай бұрын

It'll be ok .... take out the plug , pour a capful of oil into the cylinder pull it SLOW for about 4 cycles , put plug back in , pull it hard about 4 times , then go about business as usual , run your 2 strokes a bit oil rich , everything I have is mixed about 35 to 1 ratio !! If it's Smoking , it'll keep on Stroking !! 😊

@Ful-OGold Ай бұрын

@@waylonmccrae3546 I agree, I always run mine smoking . Some people swear by 100:1 on their chainsaws I’m scared of 50:1 so I go around 30:1

@waylonmccrae3546 Ай бұрын

@@Ful-OGold 100:1 ?? Good Lordy thats too thin !!

@johnkurttate8978 Ай бұрын

I've got the fs40. Got a question why does the drive shaft keep breaking? Already putting in my 3rd one on a machine that's less than 5yrs old

@andrewconrad4940 Ай бұрын

Could be, the string you’re using. I was told the smaller trimmers need the smaller diameter string

@johnkurttate8978 Ай бұрын

@@andrewconrad4940 sounds legit. I do run the heavier yellow string. Also run it without a gaurd to get a few more inches,but never bump it to release more

@benzee1 Ай бұрын

My son 2 years ago (12yrs old) put straight gas in my craftsman weedeater. I was so angry when i heard bc i figured my 1yr old weedeater was trashed. It runs just fine! I can't believe it. I just need need to clean the carb bc i forgot to winterize it this past winter and its running like crap at low rpm.

@mrodriguez5259 Ай бұрын

Magnific 😢

@BlueberryStinkFinger62 Ай бұрын

The engine thats least seen in any repair shops is the Kohler 7000 series engines its not Kawasaki its not Brigg and Stratton its not honda ..its the Kohler 7000 series engine very impressive

@FrankBuyers...guitarista-iu3zg Ай бұрын

3 year unlimited hours warranty incredible engine for sure

@mikes1345 Ай бұрын

I've had about 6 years with the Kohler 7000 series on my zero turn. Mow over 5 acres weekly with it. Only engine problem was a leak in valve cover gasket. Dealer said to use a tube of form a gasket material because replacement gasket was unavailable. Thats held for 5 years. Change oil and filters each season and I starts strong.

@kenbrown2808 Ай бұрын

not sure what series the kohler engine on my mower is. but I'm happy with it.

@georgenovotny4421 Ай бұрын

Wrong. Leaky valve covers. Kawasaki FR series is by far better.

@FrankBuyers...guitarista-iu3zg Ай бұрын

@@georgenovotny4421 I suggest you research first there George before you open your mouth again and stick your foot in it AGAIN..I researched and talked to small engine mechanics the Kohler 7000 series engine whether you like it or not is the least seen in small engine repair shops

@mattwaters6987 Ай бұрын

I'm betting the owner never read the manual. Didn't even glance at it. smh.

@sportbikeguy9875 Ай бұрын

Shouldn't have too, it's a pretty simple device lol

@nycfan4756 Ай бұрын

I sold Stihl at I hardware store. We would show people how to start it and answer any questions. The guys who were know it all’s were always the ones that didn’t read the manual. They would be the ones that came back complaining that something is wrong with it. We would start it and show them nothing is wrong with it and send them on their way. Always read the manual.

@mattwaters6987 Ай бұрын

@nycfan4756 that's what my dealer did for me as well. Answered my questions too. 👍😊

@ferrallderrall6588 Ай бұрын

Aah I'll take my chances ,perty sure it'l be ok @@nycfan4756

@ferrallderrall6588 Ай бұрын

@@nycfan4756half the time the shop assembles them wrong and you get to figure out why the trimmer won't spin lol

@davemanone3661 Ай бұрын

I ruined one in 5 seconds. I backed over it, but after I did the weed whacking!

@cardboardcrawlersrc8805 15 күн бұрын

Looks like there is a sticker right there near the fuel cap.

@dennisbotkin 21 күн бұрын

People like this should just buy the quiet battery powered model

@williamcarl4200 Ай бұрын

We learn from our mistakes. Why would a person ever lie about making one?

@rverro8478 Ай бұрын

People are raised, with the lack of accountability.

@ianbutler1983 Ай бұрын

Trying to get a warranty repair?

@williamcarl4200 Ай бұрын

@@ianbutler1983 That makes sense. I just don't think that way.

@sdy96886 Ай бұрын

Everybody complains about gas above $3/gal but you have no problem paying $35/gal for premixed fuel. Ethanol-free high-octane pump gas is available, mix your own.

@gordbaker896 Ай бұрын

Not in Canada. Thank the Lieberals

@MultiTurbospeed 17 күн бұрын

I went from gas weed eater to 100% battery powered if you are doing just trimming grass around trees and faucets and along the house its better.

@rsoul7282 Ай бұрын

Some people say that this customer is Stihl trying to start his machine.

@regsparkes6507 Ай бұрын

Very often a cylinder kit will NOT fix this problem, as the straight gasoline may have also caused scoring of the con-rod / crankshaft big end as well,.. therefore it's just better to 'junk it; and start again with a whole new unit. Next time put a big red tag on it that states GAS/OIL MIX FUEL ONLY!

@SpruceGoose-qx8zj Ай бұрын

Tough lesson to learn sometimes.

@1marcelfilms Ай бұрын

stuff it back in the box and quietly return it to the store lol

@donyboy73 Ай бұрын

Lol

@dougtaylor7724 Ай бұрын

I remember the old Robbins weed eater. The ultimate idiots machine. We had one at work. The new kids would fill with straight gas and it locks up. Take it apart, use muriatic acid on cylinder to dissolve aluminum on the liner, sand off scores on piston, add new rings and presto. They screwed that thing up so many times I could fix it in 30-40 minutes. Even kept a couple sets of rings in my desk drawer. You will not do that with the new crap. I think the boss said it was brought back from the dead something like 12-15 times.

@cypeman8037 14 күн бұрын

There couldn't be more warnings, stickers etc on two stroke machinery than there already is.

@VergilTheLegendaryDarkSlayer 4 күн бұрын

What i do is instantly put the STIHL oil into the jerry can at home after filling it back up at the petrol station

@rocon86 Ай бұрын

Wow, just wow. I think we can safely say that this customer has more money than sense. No 2 stroke mix is a sin.

@dennisyoung4631 Ай бұрын

Lost all compression? Stuck the rings in the piston?

@thomask4836 Ай бұрын

I feel so sorry for this guy. I have a Lawn Boy 2-cycle utility mower that I bought back in 1981 and still use weekly. At age 68, I DREAD the day that I have that senior moment. KZfaqr John Heisz said it best, "we all make mistakes; deal with them and move on!" My wife promised me that if I go first, she'll bury me with the Lawn Boy.

@tomploeg2260 Ай бұрын

I miss that smell

@billk8780 Ай бұрын

Doh!!!

@James_was_here_569 7 күн бұрын

R.I.P. Stihl you did not deserve this

@user-cn3vg3hj2b Ай бұрын

Dany Una pregunta tengo una motosierra con enllector de gasolina que sube bien la gasolina se llena labonba de gasolina poco rato se descarga seseca Tengo qué bonbiar Nueva menté aque se debe eso maestro diga por favor saludos y gracias

@bpd231martinko9 Ай бұрын

It happens, the worst thing I ever managed to do was put mixed fuel in my chainsaws bar oil port, caught it before I used it. I suspect what could have happened is a spark could have ignited the gas while cutting and created an exciting time!

@pm270100 Ай бұрын

pull the cylinder off it and give us a look ya may have to pull some bolt ooooouuuuutttt 😁😁😁😁😁😁

@PeteSopher-pv1iw Ай бұрын

Yikes. Another one bites the dust !!!

@nigel900 Ай бұрын

It’s Ok… The Customer can buy another one. 👍🏻

@JosephDredd31 Ай бұрын

Even if you rebuild it yourself with a new top end the lower end, IE rod was still run without lubricant. Will it run with just a new top end? Maybe, but it won't be long before the lower end locks up.

@canoetipper019 Ай бұрын

That's an expensive "oops"!

@GrandsonofKong Ай бұрын

Perhaps an Electric Trimmer would be the best bet for this guy to try next??? ⚡⚡⚡

@donyboy73 Ай бұрын

haha yes lol

@waylonmccrae3546 Ай бұрын

It would wear him out carrying around 3 car batteries all day !! 🤣

@robertrada4783 Ай бұрын

@@waylonmccrae3546Hmmmm, you don’t know much about modern battery powered ope I reckon?

@waylonmccrae3546 Ай бұрын

@@robertrada4783 I know a lot about them ..... relax lady, it was humor !!

@johnmilner7603 Ай бұрын

Homer must be the owner.

@ryanbruner8928 Ай бұрын

I got an MS261 that was new and straight gassed for nothing, so I threw on a Hyway Nikasil Pop Up Cylinder Piston KIT and it has cut many cord since. The piston in that was so severe that it was actually melted(missing chunks), so by far the worst I had ever seen. I have saved a few that were straight gassed but turned off quickly, but no saving that piston or cylinder on that saw!!

@dannyball2503 18 күн бұрын

An honest mistake. My way to avoid this is to use a container that is clear. I use old 1\2 gal booze bottles. Then you can see the premix in there. It usually has a color blue, red, green or some enhance the gas color. Like the Polaris ves. Its easy to see the oil is there. Using regular gas cans is ok too but to really know, I like to see the color in there. Like Donny said one day after mixing it, he held it up to the Canadian sunshine and said. "A beautiful blue mix". A suggestion.

@ronlitz9055 Ай бұрын

I mixed diesel with gasoline once, couldn't understand why the mower wouldn't stop even though I pulled the sparkplug wire. Got lucky , mower ran for years after.

@ToyManFlyer1100 Ай бұрын

😮😮😮...This is why they have Safety and Caution Labels on Body soap and Body Wash...Like don't eat it...

@donyboy73 Ай бұрын

If only common sense still existed!

@ToyManFlyer1100 Ай бұрын

@@donyboy73 .... If only...???

@TheRock-re2ro Ай бұрын

About 30 years ago I bought a new Weed Whacker that I paid over 400$ it was a big one with a blade etc... I used the oil that was provided to me with the machine but long story short it was confirmed that the oil was no good and it scratched all the piston and I never got my money back. I believe the oil was named Optimol or Optizol something like that.

@MateuszBPM Ай бұрын

Hello, it's very blurred. You will be making a video of the complete renovation 😊

@Domcio-Amator Ай бұрын

Mati 😮

@hphillips7425 Ай бұрын

I don’t have anything in the game but it hurts me when this happens

@twocyclesmoke Ай бұрын

I bought a $40 snapper two cycle (32:1 ratio on gas cap) Wisconsin engine… The mower had low compression, not scored. I soaked piston with Marvel Mystery Oil & filled the tank with 16:1 mix… EPA got a free three hour smoke show 😂. Compression improved & runs fine now.

@shaun5552 12 күн бұрын

I recall someone putting kerosene in a two stroke mower once. Yes it ran - smoked out the whole yard but it ran.