Great video! You helped me find the clogged spark arrestor in my FS85, and now all is well. Thank you.

Poor Stihl trimmer I had to buy another echo pas 225 today because my old echo pas 225 blew up today It was a sad day today I love ur videos man keep up the good work it’s a shame people don’t take care their equipment

I have a Stihl FS 110. I bought it at least 8 years ago and it's never given me any difficulty until a couple of days ago. I intend to purchase a carburetor kit to replace the one that's in it. The kit also comes with a spark plug, gas filter, air filter and other parts from Amazon. I noticed that it would start and work well until I needed to shut it off for a few minutes. It used to restart it without any problems but lately, it wouldn't restart. I cleaned the filters and spark plug and it's working a lot better. I started using that premixed 50 to 1 gas that is sold in Home Depot. It doesn't have ethanol and that's the main reason that my machine has lasted so long. I use it quite a bit since I live in S. Calif. I have 2 and a half acres of lots of weeds.

I get as much joy out of maintaining my equipment as I do sipping a cold one and looking at the end result of using it!

Thanks. I've had the very same problem .

They last longer because they are built better. I still run my FS 85. Wife got annoyed from the clutch bell sound, so last year I bought a brand new Troybilt. It lasted two uses and was nothing but problems. EVERYTHING broke. For the FS 85 all I do is run Amsoil, clean filters, grease gearbox and keep the carb tuned. Runs like a champ.

Sad to see such neglect to such an amazing piece of equipment. Thanks for sharing bro

I use a FS85 since 2002 and it runs perfectly, the Stihl Trimmers are built very well and I take good care of my equipment. I only use Stihl

Expensive or even cheap weed eaters will last long... they need service n care cheers.. love your videos

Great machine 👍👍👍, I have the same weedeater, love it ❤️❤️ super nice 👍👍.

I have a FS 90 R and work all day, everyday, for over 2 years. I bought 91 R and did not like it. Its heavier and I don't get the same feeling. The 90 has the same problem as the one on the video, it won't stay on unless on the choke. I wish they continued the 90 R instead of the newer models. Great video!

Thanks for your help

I have a FS 38 I just love it .But I take care of it always have and always will.

Very sad. Was a great trimmer and not cheap. Reason for possible damage as you have pointed out, accidently using straight gas, wrong mix in gas can, mixing wrong ratio fuel/gas in gas tank of trimmer (yes, I have heard of people doing that) or loaning equipment to friends and neighbors. Never loan out your power equipment. It will not be the same when you get it back. My stihl is over 15 years old. I did have to replace the coil last year. It still is running strong.

It's the build quality and like a painter said that had a BOSE Wave Radio on the job; 'I figured if I paid a lot for it, I'd take care of it'. This is how I got my MS 440 Magnum saw. A dose of straight gas. BUT a OEM top end replacing, jug, piston and rings, cured that problem. Around $350 BUT a cheap price to pay for a $1200 saw. Stihl runs fine. Sorry about that one but......................! Blessings!

Danged if I know why so many people with 2-stroke engines insist on running them with no oil in the fuel. "I'm only using it once, it doesn't matter." Yes it does! If you have a damaged 2-stroke, and it still has some compression, you can sometimes get more use out of it (sometimes a lot more) by adding more oil to the gas. For example, if it's normally 40:1 or 50:1 fuel-oil mixture, try using 25:1. The engine will smoke more, but the extra oil will help seal small gouges in the cylinder wall, giving better compression and allowing you to keep using the engine. Also, low compression doesn't always mean the engine is completely trashed. It might just mean the piston rings are stuck, and if you can get it to run, running it hard for a while may loosen the rings. In an extreme case you'll have to dismantle the engine to free the rings if they're really glued in with deep-fried carbon deposits.

The similar problem even after I had professional service from a trusted location. what I found was the tank filter we floating still connected to the tubing so I was wondering if I'm just sucking air. Took the tank off and carefully push it back in making sure it was at the bottom of the tank and now runs better than it has in years. If it happens again I might spring or something to add weight to the rubber hose to keep the filter to the bottom tank.

Good work 👍👍👍

Taking good care makes a difference. Cleaning after use and using the right mixtures and oils. B ut higher price can also mean better quality parts .

I feel like it's a mix of good parts and better care. But eventually they do die off. An old fs90r that i had as a parts weedeater was so worn out you could spin the engine over with your hand effortlessly.

I have a fs85r purchased in 98. A few years ago I put new rings and crank seals and a new stihl carb. It fires on the first or second pull every time. It was in storage last year when we went on an extended vacation. After a shot of carb cleaner it started right up and still runs like a demon. It is all the build quality, but there is no substitute for maintenance. Pay me now or pay me later.

So I'm calling a misdiagnosis on this one. It started and ran on choke. as soon as you turned choke off it stopped. Classic carb issue not getting enough fuel. Low compression wouldnt start at all.As it heats up you will get higher compression too. clean carby and retune. Also some 2 stroke oils dont have the blue dye in them doesnt mean fuel is not mixed. pour some on a pane of glass let it evaporate and see if there is oil residue.

And this is why we make sure to put the 2 cycle gas in our 2 cycle engines And make sure to get the ratios right. We know not to put regular gasoline in a 2 cycle because of the damage it can cause however some of us don't always read the warning labels And or ignore what we are told We can even forget sometimes And that's why things like this happen.

I have a sthle vs 90 r got at American in town I run with free fuel and VP oil and runs great. Fuel is important and so is high quality oil.

Did you turn out the low speed screw on the carburetor? Sometimes they have to be adjusted. It's also possible the idle screw is turned out too far and it's bogging down due to lack of fuel. Taking the carb apart and cleaning the insides with carb cleaner also helps.

Hey there IHG, love the channel and I have two questions for you. Where do you get all your equipment for the vids? What is your favorite source for parts? Thanks

In answer to your question, I'm guessing these machines last longer only due to superior build quality. After working on a couple older Poulan chainsaws with most Torx fittings at T25 I was pleasantly impressed to find that an FS110R had T27 fittings to do the same jobs as well as being more consistent throughout the machine. I had the above FS110R given to me in abandoned condition with some obvious issues visible externally. My research lead me to this video because I want to learn all I can about this type and make of machine before digging into it. I didn't read through all the comments here so I don't know if anyone mentioned these things, but I'm wondering whether your machine is NOT actually a total loss. Low compression reading aside for the moment, the air filter might be clogged internally and still not obvious on the outside, although that one did look pretty dirty to me. I just bought my first-ever ultrasonic cleaner and one of the first tests I want to do is run this similar type of air filter through it to determine how effective the recommended cleaning methods really are. I already used brake clean and air to get most of the debris and oil out of it and then washed it in warm soapy water, rinsed and dried well, so my test will hopefully yield some definitive results. Next thing I noticed (which seemed pretty obvious to me) was the excess carbon buildup in the exhaust port. Between the intake and exhaust being clogged I question whether this machine might have kept running if they were thoroughly cleaned. Then there's the issues several people have mentioned - I would have removed, disassembled, cleaned and inspected the carb to confirm that it wasn't a carb issue like a pump or metering diaphragm, needle seat or filter screen that prevented it from continuing to run. Frozen piston rings are another thing that really seems to point to low compression, shiny or dull appearance notwithstanding. Since it had such good build quality I definitely would have put time into trying to give it a second chance at life. I would have pulled the head and pulled the drive shaft to inspect that as well as rotating it to confirm clutch, etc. condition at the other end.

As of 2023, a top end rebuild kit costs about $30. I’m not a small engine guy and never rebuilt anything and it took me about 45 minutes to rebuild the top end of my FS80. Carburetors, if you need one, cost around $15. It’s much, much cheaper to fix one of these than buy new. BTW, that fuel looks exactly like my mixed gas using Stihl HP at ~45:1. I doubt it was bad gas or low oil. If you take the piston out, you can tell from a few different failure modes based on where the wear marks are (intake side vs exhaust side, e.g.).

I like my Husqvarna. Believe it it not. I use a 128ldx with an old craftsman pancake head attachment. It's so well balanced that I kinda get angry if I have to use another half shaft.

Good video. I take care of my equipment, used and new cause they are expensive to buy and I need to protect my investment

I have a Stihl FS36 Curved shaft Trimmer that I purchased in 1996> I always performed maintenance on it. This season it started and ran fine . But after the first run it became hard to start. I Changed out fuel lines, filter and primer bulb. Checked spark aresstor which was fine. Checked compression which was 75 psi. Cleaned and rebuilt Walbro carb WT160B using Walbro Kit K20-WAT. Still hard to start but when it does run it it works well until you try to get it to idle. Any suggestions? What is the relationship between the L Screw and the Idle speed adjustment?

You forgot to adjust the three screws on the Carby. LA (idle speed) L (low mixture) and H (high mixture). This is often a problem as I found on mine. They can end up being "out" after much usage of the machine and need to be re adjusted. There are videos out there showing how to do this.

Some people (like me ) take good care of their own lawn tools, that's why some brands last longer

They are like a Diesel engine they can take a heck of a beating over years before dying. (They casually worker doesn’t know much except get off truck mow and on to the next yard.)

That's a massive mule and a monkey 🐻🦁 love it ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ sweet

I was wondering if it is safe to run 40:1 in 50:1 equipment

I'm a small engine mechanic thears no reason for this to happen to a stihl trimmer i own sthil products & I make it a point of servicing all my equipment that's why at the end of the day I take the time to clean up the equipment have it ready for the next job I own the fs90r trimmer sthil ms290 chain saw & the ms441c magnum with a 25in bar & the br600 sthil back pack blower nobody is allowed to use eaney of my sthil equipment ever so don't even think bout asking

I feel expensive Equipmemt has better Q&C so you have a much better chance of getting a well built machine but honestly if you take care of a cheap trimmer it will last a long time as well.

Probably last longer because of a little of both. They are made better and people take better care of them.

Mix oil 40:1 for everything. If you follow instructions on 2-cycle equipment from different manufacturers you need 32:1 up to 50:1 Mix everything 40:1 and you'll be good

Hey I gotta question when I went to the shop to get my throttle tigger fixed they also find that my carburetor is boggling down so do that mean I need a new carburetor?

Still a keeper

Sorry if this is somewhere below - what would cause the air filter to be soaked in fuel? I bought an old fs76 and fuel drips past the orange choke semi circle if the strimmer is turned upside down? Any suggestions appreciated, thanks

Looking to see if you pull engine down to do overhaul or is it never cost effective.?

I think all of the things mentioned contribute to the life of any machine. However, the most important is machine abuse and there are many way to do that...Take care of what you got and it will take care of you !!!

even the inexpensive trimmers can last a long time if people would use only ethanol free gas and correct mix radio and before storage for the winter, drain all gas an and dry carb. on carb, the metering diaphragm dries out of shape in long storage and when it's replaced,95% of times it's replaced with a wrong one that doesn't have the same size center metal stud. that means the lever will never completely close and carb will not run correct no matter how much adjustment.

It's worth the money and the time.

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I just bought the same machine .it was parked up for 5 years .it starts and runs well .but when I stop it and try to start it again it won't start until it cools down. There is also a hole in the bubble squeezer.

You gotta take care of your equipment ! ! Especially the right mix for your equipment ! ! Run it lean-- this is what happens ! !

Th is a grown man machine 👍👍👍👍

Purchased stihl fs 56 rc 5 months ago. Use it twice a week. Have had 1 day where machine didn't cut-out on me. Most times it will happen 10 times in a 20 minute period. I don't run it at full throttle very often but it will cut-out at any speed, even full throttle. When moving from 1 area to another and you release the trigger, it dies, not all the time but sometime. Engine can be cold or hot. Had it back to dealer 3 times and of course, it doesn't happen there. Using regular gas and stihl oil. Any suggestions as to problem or solution.

My fs 56 quit running suddenly. I have replaced plug, air filter, fuel filter. and checked spark arrestor which was clean. Not sure what direction to head now.

Hi home garage I’m crying this weed eater is my favorite type I’m so sad;(

In my opinion, i think they last longer for being well built

Where can I find a piston, rings, cylinder kit for a Stihl fs70? I don't need a new one (too expensive), a rebuilt one should do.

Put oil in the plug hole and run 32:1 gas 85% chance it will run please consider making a video testing this

I have an FS80, it runs perfectly with no issues, except it won't start while it's warm. Any fixes?

I am arion I am 12 years old ,I saw my grandfather had a Murray 22 mower and It weren't starting ,so I watch some of your vids and I fixed it,then he had a dunsh laser brush cutter so I tried to start it but it didn't I Chang the spark plug ,new gas new carb but still won't start .Can u give me some advice

Hello-My 110R is a great trimmer,but, even with great maintenance, my machine warms up and will not start. Then when it starts up after many tries it will not throttle up -take a few minutes to come up to full throttle-what can be the problem-the shops don't know? thanks

Unfortunate, it is just in the range of the high end of home use for a Stihl Trimmer, or very low end on a Professional side. Never less not using good quality Stihl oil, perhaps a cheaper brand didn’t help in this case, though mixing should be done more accurately. I would of loved to pick up a Stihl, need a gearbox for my first Stihl FS55, now I use an FS85. Repair cost where too expensive so was just better to buy new pay a bit more and upgrade, and the other reason they stopped putting the grease nipple on the FS 55 gearbox. Memory repair was about $225 with parts and new was $250 and the Fs55 was $350 Australian Dollars. My Fs55 was around Ten years old and used frequently it was a no brained to replace it.

Ol' Stihly is prolly camera shy.. 😂

I have the fs 55 I’m getting around 20mins of use then it won’t start back up ( had it for 4 years) and maintain around 20 gardens, it’s had a carb clean new gasket & diaphragm has compression , new file filter & lines and a new tank , spark changed , flywheel cleaned & coil any suggestions guys ??

I have a stihl fs91r trimmer and it quit today when I was using it full throttle when I was edging a yard. I had it on its side kind of over my shoulder since I was edging but it lost power and died. Started it again and it ran for a few seconds and it died again. It’s only a few weeks into the season and it’s a brand new trimmer why would it do that?

Stihl, Echo, and Husqvarna last longer because Weed Eater and MTD stuff such as Yard Machines, Yard Man, Troy Bilt, Craftsman, Murray, Bolens, and Remington is poor quality

My 85 starts idle but would only take a rev up to a surtain point then cut off , what do u think my poblem could be?

Wherer can I get a recoil for my trimmer like that it

Proper Maintenance, is the key, for a weed wacker.

compression wud hav increased had oil been added to fuel n cud hav run with som carb adjustments but yea slightly worn. jus saying

Better build quality and generally people take better care of them. I would rebuild this trimmer with a new genuine stihl cylinder and piston. I would break in the new cylinder and piston easy like a brand new engine. It will last you a lifetime with proper care and the right fuel and oil mixture. Would definitely not use this as a parts trimmer. This model is known for its high power and reliability. The fs-94 and km-94 are the new and improved version of this same trimmer.

I think it’s the brand name and supposedly it’s build slightly better

Pls show me the cable setting in place

That's why I still mix 16;1

Still love my echos

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I do believe people take care of more expensive equipment and wont spent that kind of money if they didnt. All you have to do is work on a Stihl and you can see the difference between it and a 99 dollar model .

I'm pretty sure people who buy a $400-$500 trimmer would want to take better care of it than they would if it's a cheap one !

what should the gas look like

They MUST be built better. Have you SEEN the way manual labor treats equipment? You said yourself that the previous owner kept it outside. Most likely some guy filled it from the wrong gas can.

Do you still have this it could really help me with spare parts

I have one of those I rebuilt it but it still doesn't start

I have the same problem with my old trimner fs 85t and i went to service to fix it.Unfortlently i have no suxes with new parts so i have to buy new trimmer

I have a huqvarna weedeater,I put a new carb,gas lines,fuel filter and spark plug in it,it will only run about 30 seconds and quit,Its adjusted and will run but quit,help please

I feel that company's like still and John feels last longer because they use higher quality metal, also the people who own them take better care of there prized posecon

Shouldn’t you compression test a warm engine?

In my experience, the customer starts out from day 1 using crap 2 cycle oil.

They aren’t mass produced and are built with quality and care and not efficiency of how many are being built in a day

Is it bad to run it on choke

Oh, I thought all still trimmers won't stay running.

Most cases that happens when you don't have enough oil in the fuel.

My answer is, great German quality!

Do a rebuild

My one sometimes flood so I have to pull out my sparkplug

Rebuild it

I know you try to fix it though but it just a mess...

What is the model no of this trimmer

Have one that’ll run great opens up and stays running until it gets hot then it’ll shut off but as soon as it cools it’ll do the same thing anyone in the comments know what it could be? Thanks

better quality

Throw it away and go get a Husqvarna 525. Every pro gardener I know is switching to Husqvarna. Especially the backpacks. And that includes every big time gardener I know.

is this the weed eater from pro cut lawn care