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re: Why has Stihl never figured out their carburetor issues?
Posted on 7/7/15 at 12:51 am to offshoretrash
Posted on 7/7/15 at 12:51 am to offshoretrash
Three votes for ethanol free. I also drain the tank the run the saw dry. No issues.
Also at least you can still get parts if needed for the Stihl -not do for the Echo. I've thrown echos away because parts no longer available.
Also at least you can still get parts if needed for the Stihl -not do for the Echo. I've thrown echos away because parts no longer available.
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Posted on 7/7/15 at 5:27 am to stout
I did some commercial logging and commercial grass cutting and all of my own stuff is either mid or pro grade Stihl. The only problem I've ever had was snapping shafts on a homeowner kombi power head running a pole saw.
ETA: the newest thing I have is a pro grade kombi powerhead and the four stroke thing scares me. Everything else I have had was a normal two stroke. Stihl's pro grade chainsaws are far better than the competition IMO
ETA: the newest thing I have is a pro grade kombi powerhead and the four stroke thing scares me. Everything else I have had was a normal two stroke. Stihl's pro grade chainsaws are far better than the competition IMO
This post was edited on 7/7/15 at 5:30 am
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 6:33 am to Kashmir
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you using non-ethanol gas?
It's all I use. Luckily the station by my house is ethanol free.
Posted on 7/7/15 at 6:34 am to shawnlsu
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People like you keep buying their products
You don't read too well
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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.
Posted on 7/7/15 at 7:17 am to stout
I run all maruyama and it is some damn fine equipment
Posted on 7/7/15 at 7:19 am to stout
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You don't read too well
You're correct
I don't read too well at 6am
Posted on 7/7/15 at 7:31 am to mallardhank
Using ethanol gas isn't really a problem if you run your equipment every week or two. A lot of new stuff is made now so you can use ethanol gas in it
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 8:07 am to offshoretrash
Ive owned a 660 magnum that has been cutting trees for over 8 years, commercially. It goes thru lots of chains, but never breaks.
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 8:27 am to AlxTgr
All of the saws I have owned have been:
Choke
2 pulls
half choke
running
Choke
2 pulls
half choke
running
Posted on 7/7/15 at 8:31 am to AlxTgr
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memorize a ritual to get the damn thing to start
Same with my Stihl weedeater, its not that bad if you do it right the 1st time.
1.Push prime bulb once w choke on, pull cord.
2.Take off choke, Pull again
3.Curse at it and talk about its mother, slap the wife for buying it when I was out of town.
4. pull cord again ..... then if its not flooded, it will crank.
Now if you want to crank the blower...I'll give somebody $100 if they can crank it. Thats a fkn rubix cube if i've ever seen one!
Now my echo chainsaw, prime, choke, pull everytime
This post was edited on 7/7/15 at 8:42 am
Posted on 7/7/15 at 8:50 am to Mung
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Mung
Run it dry man. That oughta help you out there.
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 9:00 am to stout
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on my farm boss
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My stuff gets used way more than a homeowner
So you buy equipment in the homeowner line and complain when it doesn't hold up to professional use? It sounds more like that saw doesn't get as much use to me as you stated, but I apologize if I'm wrong. My crew ran 4-8 different stihl saws everyday for 4 years and have zero complaints.
This post was edited on 7/7/15 at 9:13 am
Posted on 7/7/15 at 9:04 am to Langston
FWIW, Stihl told me during one conversation a few years back, they had made several changes to the carbs due to EPA regulations and they were having some trouble in the south with them due to humidity. Maybe you had one of the first models.
Posted on 7/7/15 at 9:12 am to mallardhank
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Also at least you can still get parts if needed for the Stihl -not do for the Echo. I've thrown echos away because parts no longer available
I've had serious parts issues with Husky's but they are getting better I hear. Echo just isn't on the same playing field, when it comes to commercial quality. Stuff does not hold up in my experience and I've tried a few.
Posted on 7/7/15 at 9:24 am to Langston
I've heard that somewhere, but I've never had an issue.
I find all of stihl's power equipment to be on par with other commercial stuff (shindiawa, red max) with the chainsaws being better than anything else by a large margin. I've ran a couple of pro grade huskys and was not impressed at all.
I find all of stihl's power equipment to be on par with other commercial stuff (shindiawa, red max) with the chainsaws being better than anything else by a large margin. I've ran a couple of pro grade huskys and was not impressed at all.
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