- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Score Board
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- SEC Score Board
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Why has Stihl never figured out their carburetor issues?
Posted on 7/6/15 at 10:15 pm
Posted on 7/6/15 at 10:15 pm
Seems like I have to replace the carburetor annually on my farm boss and pole saw. I don't have this issue on my Echo and Husqvarna equipment. This is a known issue according to my local Stihl dealer and has been for a long time yet it has never been resolved to my knowledge.
Just aggravating to pay that much for something to have such issues which is why I switched my weed trimmers to Echo last year and will switch my pole saw and farm boss when they crap out completely.
Just aggravating to pay that much for something to have such issues which is why I switched my weed trimmers to Echo last year and will switch my pole saw and farm boss when they crap out completely.
14
Posted on 7/6/15 at 10:21 pm to stout
Sta-bil = no carburetor problems
Posted on 7/6/15 at 10:22 pm to stout
No idea, replaced my stihl weedeater with an echo. Been running it for 4 years now and havent done anything except add gas and line.
Posted on 7/6/15 at 10:26 pm to stout
Mehhh
I've never had an issue except when I put watery gas in my big chainsaw.
I've never had an issue except when I put watery gas in my big chainsaw.
Posted on 7/6/15 at 10:46 pm to stout
Had an FS-90. Loved it when it ran. But it needed a carb every year. And perpetual carb adjustments. Nothing but Trufuel. Didn't matter.
This year, after two uses, same thing. Sold it and got an echo.
This year, after two uses, same thing. Sold it and got an echo.
Posted on 7/6/15 at 11:09 pm to stout
quote:I found your problem
farm boss
They had a hard time transitioning to the newer emissions and noise level stuff. Get a pro grade saw and you'll be problem free. I used to be able to say "just get an even numbered one", but not anymore.
All of the Husky saws I have used don't last long without something breaking....and then you've got to wait a week for parts.
I have owned a bunch of saws, but the Stihl ones are by far the best. All of mine were pro grade ones though
This post was edited on 7/6/15 at 11:14 pm
Posted on 7/6/15 at 11:58 pm to stout
you using non-ethanol gas?
my stihl chain saw has never failed me in four years. I run the gas out of it everytime I use it. it sits for weeks and always cranks easily.
my stihl chain saw has never failed me in four years. I run the gas out of it everytime I use it. it sits for weeks and always cranks easily.
Posted on 7/7/15 at 6:16 am to stout
People like you keep buying their products and they make money every year off you when you buy a new carb. To them there is no problem only a win for them
This post was edited on 7/7/15 at 6:17 am
Posted on 7/7/15 at 7:31 am to stout
I used to be able to,clear out the carb with lacquer thinner once or twice a year. Blower sits up too long now, can't get it clear. Really frustrating. I guess that is why they now sell premixed fuel at Home Depot now.
Posted on 7/7/15 at 8:11 am to stout
For some reason Stihl has had probs for awhile. 2 buddys have them and had carbs rebuilt and didn't last much longer then one season.one ordered a new carb and it's still running fine the other buddy got an Echo.
I can tell you as a lawn service owner that the main thing needed is to keep a stabil and seafoam mix in your gas can and also fill your trimmer to the top before putting away after using it, this will reduce moisture forming in tank some.
Change you fuel filter every season even if it looks fine and avoid excessive idling as it will clog your exhaust port sooner then normally would.
I can tell you as a lawn service owner that the main thing needed is to keep a stabil and seafoam mix in your gas can and also fill your trimmer to the top before putting away after using it, this will reduce moisture forming in tank some.
Change you fuel filter every season even if it looks fine and avoid excessive idling as it will clog your exhaust port sooner then normally would.
Posted on 7/7/15 at 8:25 am to stout
I hope they did figure it out because I used to give the brand a thumbs down due to the carb in my trimmer engine. You had to memorize a ritual to get the damn thing to start, and then it would not idle. New carb and it runs the way the the good reviews would have you think. Very happy, for now.
Oh, and this engine has never had ethanol fuel, ever.
Oh, and this engine has never had ethanol fuel, ever.
Posted on 7/7/15 at 8:52 am to stout
Stout all of our demo saws, chain saws and other small 2 cycle tools are Sthil and we have few problems with them but they are all the best commercial models.
Posted on 7/7/15 at 10:27 am to stout
I own 5 Stihl products, for years I would bring one to my dealer and pick up the one he just fixed. I switched to premix fuel and have not been back since. I know its 40 bucks a gallon but to have my tools start every day when I need them its worth it to me
Posted on 7/7/15 at 1:50 pm to stout
Poulan FTMFW
Posted on 7/7/15 at 9:23 pm to stout
Sthil = problem
Echo = shite that works
Echo = shite that works
Page 1 of 1
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News