THE BIG SECRET! STIHL has NO POWER? Won't Throttle Up? How to fix your trimmer/blower.

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Welcome back to Chickanic! Do you use Stihl oil? Has your small engine machine started to run sluggish? Today we go over why, how to diagnose and HOW TO FIX IT!
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@Chickanic Месяц назад

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@paulzacher5672 3 года назад

I have pulled the spark arrestor out of my equipment for years. Haven't started any fires and the EPA has not arrested me yet. I am 70 years old

@rhondakendrick2563 3 года назад

OLD SCHOOL BEST WAY

@carlwheeler3403 3 года назад

Yep, I have done the same and I'm 65. I feel like a fugitive from justice though, when I use my trimmer I keep an eye out for the "Spark Arrestor Screen Police".

@kenbrown2808 3 года назад

I guess it's really true what they say about old dogs and new tricks.

@barrygrant2907 3 года назад

Watch out for the EPA SWAT team sneaking up on you in their stealth black helicopters.

@tomandrene 3 года назад

The forest service has standard (FS5100-1D) for Spark Arresters and 36 CFR 261.52 is the federal regulation that requires the use of spark arrestors in accordance with FS5100-1. Modifying the exhaust to improve performance is always a balance between flow restriction and performance. Just don’t get caught in the forest service jurisdiction without them. Painful and costly potential experience.

@boberko5859 Год назад

One of the many things I appreciate about your vid's is that you get right to the point. Many people who post feel a need to extend the message with a long pre-amble. Thank you for posting content that is relevant, concise, and easy to understand.

@andyroid5028 Год назад

Ditto! I came here to watch, learn & go fix my lawnmower ASAP. Great comment.👍

@sonofagalwayman6553 Год назад

Aye????she took 2 mins mate to get to the point, like most yanks she waffles on before stating what can be said in one or two minutes into 7

@JB-mf1zc Год назад

That's right!!

@richardready6272 3 месяца назад

Well informed & Awesome content please keep doing what you do BEST. I like looking up your past videos as it’s like a Encyclopedia.❤💯🙏🏽from an avid follower here Sydney 😂

@bobbytucker516 Год назад

Are you kidding? I’ve learned more in the last 20/30 minutes watching your videos than I ever thought possible. Thank you so much for doing what you do.

@victoro3210 6 часов назад

Hi my Stihl blower was not throttle and I remember your video I watched the night before so I took the exhaust screen off and cleaned it put everything back and started work like a new blower think you for the video and I ordered me a universal trimmer head to your install again thank you so much

@kenseigel2115 2 года назад

I’m a technician myself but have only worked on cars and trucks. It bothers me when I have to take my small engine equipment and let someone else work on it. I have learned a lot watching your videos. Thank you

@turboflush Год назад

Same here.. no problem working on vehicle engines, but my small engines, for whatever reason I am afraid. Haaahahaa.

@charleshines2142 Год назад

I just use 40 volt. Then I no longer have all the problems associated with small carbureted engines or the stink of their exhaust. My mower still runs on gasoline but they are a lot less prone to trouble than a smaller engine like that of a chainsaw.

@GeoffreyMorrison-xh2eo 5 месяцев назад

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@leechjim8023 Месяц назад

Howsoever, if they catch fire, you ain't putting it out! Look up the mower fire at the Louieville convention a couple years ago!😮😮😮

@johnreiter4889 Год назад

A propane torch is the best option for burning off the carbon. You won’t need to scrape anything off possibly breaking the mesh screen or how it’s attached to the fastener. Love your vids!

@REDMAN298 Год назад

acetylene/oxygen torch works REALLY GOOD cremates it.

@patrickamcguire8749 11 месяцев назад

I use carb cleaner and a brass brush. Works just fine.

@marks3400 11 месяцев назад

Just take the muffler off turn up the radio

@treesawyer5921 8 месяцев назад

👍 I agree. A propane torch does work very well. In fact any torch style lighter, such as a torch style cigar or grill lighter will get the screen red hot, which will burn off the carbon/crud. No scraping necessary.

@MrTheHillfolk 8 месяцев назад

@@treesawyer5921 Usually if we had an old dirt bike with a coked up pipe ,it was time to bust out some Brewskis and throw the pipe in a bonfire for a little while.

@harryballz6358 8 месяцев назад

Most Redmax Strato-Charged/Husqvarna X-Torq powered engines don't have a cat, only a muffler. This allows more air flow through the exhaust screen don't clog near as bad as other makes. I used to use Stihl oil mix but stopped a few yrs back because I saw it doing this so bad. Fwiw- Husqvarna trimmers operator manuals show owners how to clean the muffler/screen. It's considered part of reg routine maintenance like changing a spark plug & air filter. Many of the two cycles people brought me to repair had exhaust modified and/or spark arrestor removed.

@timothyaldridge5363 4 дня назад

I normally run full throttle alot.was thinking maybe should be easier. But now not as concerned. Wanted the heavy duty weedeater. I don't have the in town . Manicured yard. Thanks for the info. Definitely a help.

@mikeirwin9985 2 года назад

I’m much longer than 12 years working on small two stroke engines. This is another lesson learned.

@markdavis7586 2 года назад

Your video was super. You were right on the money about users lugging their engines and clogging spark arrestors. I am a certified Stihl Service Technician and I can tell you for a fact that our shop and Stihl have never, ever refused a warranty repair based upon the type of oil used. Stihl will Double your warranty if you buy a six pack of Stihl HP Ultra oil at the time of purchase. I get a lot of units in for repair with bad gas. Also, I'm sure most owners are running 87 octane gas in their units. Stihl recommends at least 89 octane. So between owners not running the machine properly and using bad/wrong fuel, most of the spark arrestor problems can be credited to this. I would probably have a heart attack if just one of my customers said," Yes, I read the manual " You know us men, we don't read manuals!!! Removing the trimmer head shroud and running longer line in the trimmer is the biggest culprit too. These small engines will not run up to full song even if the trimmer line is just 1 inch too long (800 rpm decrease). As a final note I prefer Amsoil Sabre oil. You can use less and there is less smoke (more complete combustion) and it last a long time in the can. Thanks, Keep rockin' Mark D.

@gatoryak7332 2 года назад

"Stihl will double your warranty if you buy a six pack of Stihl HP Ultra oil at the time of purchase." That's exactly how my local dealer presented the proposition to me.

@dizzlehtx 2 года назад

I just started the video and had to jump into the comments because I've never heard of Stihl refusing warranty based on oil used. And I'm a Stihl dealer.

@frankdodson3534 2 года назад

Mark Amsoil oil I no whith out a doubt is top choice but In so many places it's not so readily available I have been using Quicksilver for many years whith no problems not one time have I had to clean the spark arrestor in my old FS40c I have a ancient Stihl chainsaw. Still runs like a champ cut's like no woodchuck could if a woodchuck could cut wood

@Mr_Clean 2 года назад

Spark arrestors the first thing that gets yanked out the second I get home with something.

@davidmorgan9245 2 года назад

I totally read the manuals on all my equipment. I just need to reread them occasionally! LoL!

@user-pm4bo3ge8e Год назад

I have been a mechanic for 40 years but really never worked on small equipment you have shown me a lot I never even knew great job love your channel 👍🇨🇦

@LouRogers-bw4sq 15 дней назад

This was my exact problem! Thanks for saving me a bunch of money!!!

@timothyvotaw7517 Год назад

Spot on tech advice. I just discovered Chickanic, but rapidly becoming a fan. I'm an older guy, have learned a lot of these in a mostly rural life. She has her game down, and expresses these tips as well or better than anyone I've seen. A pro.

@andyroid5028 Год назад

*_Agreed. She really knows her stuff & is a GREAT educator. I subscribed to her channel just a couple of weeks ago. 👍_*

@connieheinlein5068 Год назад

Another problem is that bees called mud daubers plug the muffler opening.

@gregre052 7 месяцев назад

I had the impression that the Mud Daubers were hornets. Wont getting rid of them, they like to sting and run.

@hickoryhillangus 2 года назад

Very rarely ever replaced the spark arrestor unless damaged. Get the handheld torch out and burn screen until cherry red, blow out with air, and if its still clogged spray screen with penetrating oil and reburn it. It will clean up after that.

@tmhstihl234 2 года назад

This is exactly how we do it in our shop :)

@thomascurran4606 2 года назад

Nice to see a pretty lady that knows what she's talking about I'm tired of these beginner people that heard something once and then want to make a video not knowing a damn thing about what they're talking about

@michaelpetersen4005 2 года назад

Happens on any two stroke that gets run at low rpm. See it on pumps on wildland fires frequently. Dip screen in some gas and ignite helps burn off. scrape gently and repeat if necessary. Run high rpm with a load, keeps things working smooth

@jamesdodson9417 2 года назад

Yep save the customer a little money

@johnelliott7375 11 месяцев назад

@hondag200 From the empire that the sun never sets.

@wwilliam51 Год назад

I was A small engine mechanic from 1965 until I got to old, I have A Stihl bought new 19-20 years ago have never used any thing but Sthil oil runs like new. Good to find your channel, not only pretty but informative,

@mikeashcraft4354 Год назад

Long time ago in the early 80's, I was a bike mech. Two stroke engines were used in small displacement scooters. The "muffler/stinger" was one unit and would clog with carbon. No power, so we would remove the unit, start a little hot fire and throw it in & let it burn til the carbon was gone. A fresh coat of hi-heat black and customers were happy

@whobedannyd 9 месяцев назад

I just found you (by accident) a couple of days ago. I'm that typical do-it-yourselfer who gets VERY frustrated when he has to WORK ON HIS TOOLS before he uses them for their designed purpose. Your videos are simple and amazing, all in one!! Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your knowledge and experience in such a professional, understandable, thorough and friendly manner!! (You need your own TV show!!)😎

@gerardwknight 2 года назад

I was half way through a 4 hour job and my Stihl brush cutter finally ground to down almost no power. After watching this I had it up to full power in 15 mins. Thank you. You are what we call in Australia, a dead set legend!

@electriccoconut 2 года назад

Did you clean the air filter after 4 hours of work you should have ! !!!!!!!!

@mickryan2450 2 года назад

Clean out end of muffler and air cleaner thats all not hard ffs

@brianwalker1933 2 года назад

Crikeys mate, you’re not wrong. She’s a Bobby dazzler. 😊👍👍🦘🇦🇺🦘

@MrQor2 20 дней назад

Hello from TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA....... i appreciate your professional advice and have high respect how you describe the problems and remedy the problems step by step !!! P.S. ......I spotted you last year when you were moving from your old leased garage. I see you have a new working area !❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊

@muggsjr Месяц назад

Thank you my Stihl FS40 weed trimmer would start great but no power. Thanks to you, I pulled the screen and it was plugged up with carbon. Heated the carbon up and scraped it off and it has lots of power now. You saved me a bundle. Thank you

@bridgettsacco4257 2 года назад

Really nice, focused coverage of how to keep your Stihl trimer, blower, etc. running great. Thank you!

@marcstroud6062 2 года назад

Really enjoy your videos. Helps me keep my machines running great. I'm a Firewood guy been doing wood for 40 years and have paid the price for being stupid with my saws. Thanks again for being there for all us Boneheads. Grizz

@user-sv9on2wf9i Месяц назад

Love your videos no matter how old they are .😊

@forresthouser5807 Год назад

Great Video. Also wanted to say what a FANTASTIC garden you've got...

@longtalltexan9908 3 года назад

Howdy from East Texas. I've been in the shop reviving a few mowers and trimmers. It's amazing what folks leave behind when they move out of a rent house.

@glennknapp4922 2 года назад

Thank you 🙏🏻 Chicky for the wonderful and very insightful video…. A lot of what you show are simple but very effective fixes… it all comes down to being familiar with your equipment and properly maintaining it…

@xtalvt Год назад

WOW ... funny to find this! I have a 37 year old Echo trimmer (SRM-210AE .. 1985) ...still runs great. I do run it rich (too much oil). Sure enough, about 5 years ago it would not start. Took off the muffler ... found the spark arrestor .... clogged solid. Cleaned it (eventually replaced it when I found one) ... still working great!

@REIronminer 15 дней назад

Beautiful work…. Pull mine out…. Always have. Run all small engines full bore.

@getyourkicksagain 2 года назад

The spark arrestor on my generator was clogged like the one you showed on the video. Just out of curiosity, I sprayed it with a generic glass cleaner containing ammonia and brushed it with an old toothbrush. I rinsed it off with water and was shocked at how well it worked. It looked almost like a new part. I don't know if it was the ammonia or something else in the glass cleaner, but it dissolved the carbon like it was nothing.

@douglaskirk4698 Год назад

Outstanding. Such a simple fix and makes perfect sense. I greatly appreciate it.

@rickmackay4758 Год назад

CHICKANIC. Love the title. Well Done. STIHL WARRANTY. Corporate world on the move. Problems with 2 stroke oil. You should try CTC oil. It'll finish off any chainsaw in a flash. That is if you can get it started. cheers.

@huffysheraton 20 дней назад

Been using VP synthetic at 40:1 with 93 octane BP and a full ounce of stabilizer in every gallon for years with no problems. Ran my Shindaiwa T242 and Husky 129C on it today in fact.

@manleyhall5368 Год назад

I think your videos are really informative! You have already taught me some things about small engines. My older brother who has been a real expert on the engines lives too far away for me to take my equipment to him. He had a stroke in 2021 so has difficulty dealing with things he once did on these tools. Your videos are surely going to help me even more. You are so awesome! Thanks for all the tips and advice.

@claibornewoodlief8310 2 года назад

You are exactly right on your diagnosis you hit it dead on the head finally someone that actually understands about a two-cycle

@RRaucina Год назад

Good point. Learned the hard way that the Stihl chainsaw muffler screens need a lot of attention!

@GaryB94558 6 месяцев назад

I used to run Bardahl 2 stroke in my 83 dirt bike at 40:1. Never had an issue. A lot of guys used the high priced spread racing oils

@dennisd6527 2 года назад

Great info! I just had this problem on my Echo trimmer. I got a new replacement muffler on line for pretty cheap, and then it started right up, and stayed running like it wasn't before. Great channel and info. Thanks

@datrucksdavea2080 Год назад

Yes, burning off a spark arrestor is a great tip. One of the 1st things I check when equipment gets sluggish, it's now a part of routine maintenance. Thanks for explaining it and that some oils and equipment need more attention.

@patrickamcguire8749 11 месяцев назад

I am a small engine mechanic in San Diego. And I own a Stihl fs110. The machines I most see that issue with are Echos. In the 10 years I've had my 110, I've only had to clean my screen once, and I only use Stihl oil in my gas.

@asmr_naturelover5314 Год назад

You are such an inspiration for all of us mountain women

@FrederickDunn 2 года назад

Thank you so much! Excellent tips and makes perfect sense regarding running the motor full-on. Wishing you all the best!

@daniellang6112 Год назад

thank you. also, i use non ethanol gas,cheaper than engineered gas .also,Amsoil Sabre has stabilizer in it!

@B4TS1 3 года назад

Great videos! A few words about 2 cycle engines.. The cold seizure is when a piston expands unevenly and scores usually on the exhaust side. The cause is starting a 2 cycle engine and running it at full throttle from the start. The cure is to warm up the engine at idle for a short time before going full throttle.

@johnnellis3025 2 года назад

How long do you let a 2 cycle eng. warm up?

@B4TS1 2 года назад

@@johnnellis3025 How I do it, in the summer idle for about 10 seconds then half throttle for another 20. Chain saws in the winter should be warmed up too before cutting at full throttle. Same for 2 cycle snow blowers. I have 2 cycle engines over 10 years old and never had a problem with piston wear.

@shawndubay4050 2 года назад

I usually start the engine on whatever two stroke equipment that I'm going to work with then lite a Marlboro red short up. When I'm done with my smoke I let it rip and hear the power of a stihl as I get it done. I have equipment going on 10 plus years old. I don't constantly hold the throttle wide open the whole time I'm working but it stays between half on easy tasks and three quarters to full on the thicker or harder stuff. No sense in running a powerful trimmer wide open throttle just to trim between one to three inches off of grass. Now if it's a foot and a half or more of grass and mess then it's wide open and slicing through but that's a pretty good load for it to handle.

@dennisbates1662 2 года назад

@@johnnellis3025 8

@davidbulich1254 2 года назад

Also from running low octane fuel

@cliffbooth7075 Год назад

I do yard work semi commercially with 3-4 jobs per week on average for around 3yrs, so use my machines more often than the average home owner. I have a Stihl chainsaw, Husqvarna leaf blower, Ryobi whipper snipper, Victa & Echo hedge trimmers. I’ve only ever used Stihl oil. All my machines have gradually one after the other started to lack power during operation. First the Echo hedge trimmer, then the Ryobi hedge trimmer, then the Stihl chainsaw. The Husqvarna leaf blower has faired a bit better than the others with how well it runs. Dodgy some days, normal operation most of the time. The Victor hedge trimmer has performed the best with only intermittent throttle problems. My chainsaw completely lacked power last weekend on a job and didn’t have enough power to cut branches on a hedge any thicker than 1 inch. It struggled so bad under load. The fuel I use is alway new fuel and the oil is mixed perfectly with a 250ml measuring jug and a 5ml measuring spoon. Thanks for the great tip on the spark arrester. I’ll remove them all for cleaning with my butane torch. I was a bit concerned the carburettors might have been clogged, but after watching this video it seems like the culprit would be the spark arresters.

@morgansmith2087 3 месяца назад

I've owned a Stihl FS45 trimmer for going on 14 years and have only used generic 2 stroke oil and it's never missed a beat.

@nstooge Год назад

Thank you for your videos. I recently had an issue with my Stihl weed trimmer not throttling up. A dim light came on in my head where I remembered watching this video about a year ago and sure enough, the screen on the trimmer’s muffler was blocked with carbon. I burned it off and now it runs great. I’ve also fixed a carburetor on my Honda mower following you advice. You are a kind person for providing such great advice.

@nowhereman7398 3 года назад

I pulled the spark arresting out of my saw the second time I used it. Runs great ever since.

@brianwalker1933 3 года назад

I’ve done that with every chainsaw l bought, since 1987. The only time l re-install the spark arrestor is when cutting timber in summertime, to avoid the possibility of starting a fire.

@mr.x472 3 года назад

I pulled the screen out my cheap home light and I’m happy. Gotta now go and do that to all my stuff. Couple mowers, couple trimmer, couple edgers.

@sheddski2942 3 года назад

I have the same weed trimmer and so far no issues except it shakes more than echo and I use high test gasoline starts 1st or 3rd pull

@greybone777 3 года назад

If you get caught without a spark arrestor in the national forest they may take your saw or fine you. 🙂

@barrygrant2907 3 года назад

@@baldeagle242 No, you can cut downed trees.

@rogercutting8850 15 дней назад

I pull my Stihl flat screen out once in awhile and clean it. Still runs great. DIY

@spud13x13 10 месяцев назад

Great advice! And thanks for asking; I'll add a note about my experience LOL. Long story short, after one season, I thought my KM56 powerhead was dead - either would not start or would stall with the slightest amount of throttle. After checking fuel, filter and plug, I pulled the spark arrestor screen. It had turned into an exhaust arrestor - packed solid! Propane torch did the trick. And sure enough, I used to run at midthrottle settings as opposed to wide open throttle. Fast forward; I've added a KM111 to the stable since we have two properties to deal with, and normallly run both it and the 56 at WOT or idle, nothing in between other than for delicate areas. I have not had to clean the screens on either of them for seven years. Love your channel!

@rightsideofthegrass8114 3 года назад

I have used Stihl equipment for nearly 25 years - string trimmers, hedge clippers (HS80), edger (FC85), hand blower (BG86), and chain saw (limited use). I have gone through many string trimmers - FS85, FS94r, as well as BG86. Cleaning out the exhaust screen and port is just routine maintenance. There is nothing unique in this task. For the last 20 years, I've used Amsoil, at about 50:1. The FC85 has ran for more than 15 years. But the trimmers run for 2-4 years - engines lock up. The advise of running WOT is important. I think it may be the key to the FC85 longevity. Edging is always WOT (also use it with a 22" hedge clipper attachment). I used my FS94r to trim out 5-7 lawns per day. Many of the comments here speak about "2 cycle." Many of the Stihl family are 4 cycle. The issue is not 2 or 4 cycle, rather the lubrication mechanism - sump vs. vapor. My trimmers have been 4 cycle for years and I have no problem. One valve adjustment after about 50 hours and never again. The major problem is carb diaphragm failures. Apparently, the ethanol degrades them. A rebuild is simple. Even new ones are not very expensive.

@TheCrittercam001 3 года назад

Thank you for that detailed informative response bud.

@btolich 3 года назад

I only use 100% gas, no ethanol. I've never had a problem, and this is over 20 years of use.

@rightsideofthegrass8114 3 года назад

@@btolich I don't know where to buy ethanol-free gasoline. I do buy Premium grade gas for all Stihl gear. Is it better than Regular? Dunno ... I have no statistics to prove one way or another. Many years ago, somebody on a Forum strongly encouraged the hand-held equipment to burn Premium.

@btolich 3 года назад

@@rightsideofthegrass8114 Bummer! Even though you're using premium grade, it still has ethanol, and that degrades the rubber components of the small engines. The octane rating merely has to do with how much compression the fuel can withstand before detonation. Premium is typically used in vehicles with high compression ratios. Small engines don't generally have high enough compression ratios to warrant the use of premium fuel.

@quappelle3637 2 года назад

@@btolich We have ethanol free premium in Canada, Esso Synergy Supreme 91 octane for example. Testing for ethanol in gasoline is simple. Project Farm explains it better than I can. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bEf9Fdvx_Sc.html

@stevendimick7781 2 года назад

I have always ran stihl two cycle oil & will continue to run stihl oil. However, this episode has totally changed the way I run my stihl machines. Thank you!

@patricktierney5116 6 месяцев назад

Young Lady I want to Thankyou ,your videos are spot on . This old man has learned a lot from your input , I am proof you can teach old dogs . Your videos have helped me a lot thanks again

@leebrech9616 Год назад

i'm a fan of your channel and watch the majority of you vids and give you 👍 on all your vids but on this one I have to tell you as a mechanic and salesman for a Stihl dealer, we do not make anyone buy Stihl oil when purchasing a new power tool. A new Stihl tool comes with either a 1 or 2 year warranty but we offer them double on the warranty if they purchase a 6 pack of 1 gal. oil mix. the only tools this does not apply to is professional end chainsaws. Other than that you got it all correct and I steer my customers to full synthetic Amsoil. If you see a Stihl dealer making their customers buy Stihl oil to get a warranty then call Stihl and report them and Stihl will straighten them out. Thanks for doing good and honest work. Also I have the same problem with my customers bringing me tools that are just not worth fixing or like the Macs we just can't get parts for them anymore. And yes these tools are not meant to be run at half throttle and the most problems that I see in the shop at present are the check valves in the carbs. that are not replaceable. Looking forward to seeing another one of your vids. Thanks and always from 1 mech. to another 👍

@TheGoatShowMan Год назад

Super video, thanks. We’ve owned a landscape maintenance business since 2008. We have very few Stihl products, a couple nice hedge trimmers and a small rototiller and that’s it. We run Echo’s and always have. They have been bulletproof. We have a string trimmer that’s been in service since 2010. Our crews look strange cause every other company in town runs Stihl’s. I laugh all the way to the bank.

@garrettholtz5358 9 месяцев назад

2010, that's cute. I've been using my residential grade Stihl (FS55) since 2002 for 6-8 yards a week.

@stevehennessy3588 Год назад

Great video! I've not had an issue with my chainsaw or weed eater, but thanks to you I'm mixing my own fuel and will know what to do if I start losing power. I usually run things wide open, so I'm hoping to avoid any build-up, but at least now I'll know how to fix it. Thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU!!!

@34dawgsgo 28 дней назад

Never had these issues. All I've run. Stihl oil and equip.

@talib415 10 месяцев назад

Thanks. These tips are super helpful and I swear you have saved me tons of money on prevention rather than repairs. Thanks again. Keep it coming

@pineappleboi27 3 года назад

Glad I watched the whole thing. I've had 0 problems with most of our Stihl equipment while using Stihl oil, but that's probably because we use them commercially, at full throttle for most of the day. This is useful information because our least used tool, our hedge cutter, always seems to be preforming lackluster.

@em4703 2 года назад

I switched to Motul 800 offroad and never looked back. The HP Ultra is a great oil, but I love the smell and less deposits that the motul puts on the table.

@tylerfred7514 Год назад

That’s the thing has to be full throttle. At least at some point.

@MJorgy5 2 года назад

I've found to mix HP Ultra a smidgen over the mix rate. 2.1 gallons of fuel in a 2 gallon mix and 1.05 gallons on a 1 gallon mix. I run it through Stihl, Echo, and Viper and it made the Viper engines run in higher gear all together. Eventually your tank mix will become too rich if you mix a lot of fuel. Hope this helps someone.

@matthewotis3594 Год назад

My fs 56 has the flat screen. I've learnt so much from you. Thank you so much, Chic. Was hoping that was my problem but I stored my tool improperly and screwed up the carb.

@daleb5967 5 дней назад

Nice garden...

@rticblue2843 3 года назад

8 years on my stihl chainsaw, trimmer, and leaf blower. All start with two pulls. One with choke on, one to start. No complaints.

@edwardmcbain5730 3 года назад

Hi.At the start of your vid I was about to jump on you.I have been a Stihl master tech for 25 years.I do not find a lot of diff in most oils and germany has masterd it.Opti or chinese synthectics are the only ones that will void a warranty.That being said you gave a great demo and covered most of the problems,the costomer being #one.On my bench grinder I replaced the wire brush with A brass one only takes 30seconds to clean a screen.Just for shits and giggles I own many Stihl,Husky and Echo products.All are run on the cheapest gas possiple.Kept inside and run at least once a month.I have not needed to do a carb job in ten years.Again costomer being the problem.Well done.

@Chickanic 3 года назад

Thank you! I do the same with the cheap gas, although I do use ethanol shield. I only use my 20 yr old BR 400 a couple times a year, and it starts every time. It was one of the best light blowers ever made in my book. Thanks for watching!

@THEMOWERMEDIC1 3 года назад

Stihl doesn’t have master techs. They have 3 Levels of expertise.

@jamesglenn520 3 года назад

Master Tech?? Lol And HeMan is the Master of the Universe 🤭🤗🤣

@kevinbolin7665 2 года назад

@@THEMOWERMEDIC1 Correct

@Dante-vf4sd 2 года назад

Interesting, I've been told by 4 seperate Stihl dealers that unless I use either Stihl motomix, Aspen or at the very least Stihl super 2 stroke oil they won't honour the warranty on fuel related issues. They say Stihl original oil is just as harmful to the newer machines that even that will void warranty. Who's telling the truth here?

@glennharbonic8132 3 месяца назад

Hi! I can't give you any tools to use but I can say that you floor me with your extensive knowledge of almost any small engine made! I've learned so much watching your videos! I have a stihl chainsaw I use for my firewood and cause of you am not scared of checking it out when it doesn't run as it should. No problems with it yet but when I do I at least have some knowledge of what to look for. Thank you for having a you tube channel that helps out someone like me!!

@robertlam-qd1xb 4 месяца назад

I remove the spark arresters on my equipment. The Stihl Ultra is a great oil and you are so correct when you say the people need to run those weed eaters and even the back pack blowers full throttle. These machines are too easy to service.

@keithmenchaca9527 2 года назад

As a Stihl professional, I can tell you that every other maintenance of your machine it would be good to use the decarbonizer to help prevent any such buildup! As soon as she said she wasn’t paid I knew she had a biased that was confirmed when she said she was an echo dealer! lol

@fivespeed3026 2 года назад

I’ve run my Echo 770-T in my lawn business since 2016. Never used or needed a decarbonizer. I did remove the spark arrester but otherwise it’s stock with no other mods. Still fires right up and has full power. It also starts much easier than my new Stihl backpack blower. I use the Quicksilver oil from Walmart.

@monti409 2 года назад

Recently purchased a Stihl trimmer the sales person never offered or mentioned any specific oil for this trimmer.

@keithmenchaca9527 2 года назад

@@fivespeed3026 Exactly... You never needed it because you removed the spark arrester so it doesnt get clogged with carbon! lol Not saying it will happen but its a potential fire hazard for grass as well as yourself!

@keithmenchaca9527 2 года назад

@@monti409 Apparently the sales person was poorly trained as purchasing a 6pack of the premium oil would have doubled your warranty... but from experience I can tell you that you wouldn't need that warranty anyways!

@owlowl1884 2 года назад

I love all my Stihl trimmers, power washer and chain saws and have a great dealer and repair location. Good detail to know that everything should be run full throttle. I did trade in all my gas chain saws for a battery powered one because I can't get the gas ones started because I leave them sitting for long periods between use. I also really like Chickanic. I'm 68 and grew up in a time and place in which girls and women were treated as incapable of doing anything like this. I am always deeply affected when I see women proving them wrong, and, these days seems like I'm the only one still marveling at it. Now it has become obvious to everyone.

@henryparrott2447 Год назад

Trust folks like you much more then big corporations THANK YOU love ❤ your channel

@jackwaite7542 Год назад

Thank you for all the great tips on the equipment, your Awesome. It’s refreshing to have someone that is honest and is knowledgeable about all the products that are out there 😊😊

@TheBeingReal 3 года назад

2-strokes have two operating positions: off and full throttle. 😁

@ericf1166 3 года назад

Wide open !

@petermoto409 3 года назад

Tell that to the guy on the KX500!!

@gadielsantiago8813 3 года назад

I second that 💪🏻

@djexclusivee 3 года назад

I dont put the throttle all the way down & I have some differences. I have all the km series, TE series, br series

@planespotter4494 3 года назад

That's what Stihl tell you. Two stroke motorcycles do not have to run at full throttle all the time. Saying it has to run at full throttle all the time is an excuse for a substandard product.

@arizonaadventureriders9384 3 года назад

Even ran full throttle 90% of the time the screens still clog, cleaning the screens is part of general maintenance. 30 seconds and a mapp gas torch not much more then cleaning a spark plug

@rk22cc 2 года назад

Just take it off.

@carrollsanders9376 2 года назад

@@rk22cc Yeah great Idea let dirt dobbers into the engine.

@rk22cc 2 года назад

You work for the EPA right. Exhaust port"………

@carrollsanders9376 2 года назад

@@rk22cc No just watch the other video she posted.

@alpresley6270 2 года назад

I have been weedeating about 5 acres around my home every year for about 40 years and I use older shindaiwa c35 machines, I don’t run full out because I take it all the way down to the dirt and if you are full throttle you get peppered with small rocks consistently, my spark arrestor was plugging up quite frequent so I started using 92 octane fuel and ever since then I have not had to clean the screen once, but I do inspect it once a year.

@clairesnodgrass391 15 дней назад

You are on the money. A stihl mechanic recommended the torch on spark arrestor treatment and it worked for me. Good one.

@db11750 16 дней назад

Ive had a sthill string trimmer for a little over 9 years now and ive never had a problem with it fires right up plenty of power and yes i use stihl oil and sea foam as well

@rauljimenez1927 Год назад

Thank you so much for the information,my weed trimmer was acting like it had lost most of its power. After watching your video I did what you recommended and wow! It's now running like new, P.S. love your video's 😎

@hickoryhillangus 2 года назад

I was a Silver Certified Stihl Tech for 4.5 yrs. Number one cause of problems is fuel. I always told everyone for the $11 buy the pack of Stihl oil (silver bottle) that doubles your warranty, but then take it and throw it away. The orange bottle of non synthetic stihl oil caused way less problems and would run with more power. Ive argued with people about this but the non synthetic Stihl oil is much better than the synthetic. The silver bottle mixed with gas will disintegrate much quicker as well.

@Chickanic 2 года назад

Thank you! I have gotten so many comments, people thinking I am crazy. LOL!

@hickoryhillangus 2 года назад

@@Chickanic I promise you are not i cant explain it but i think they push the Stihl synthetic 2 stroke oil because of emissions but it definitely decreases HP and makes gas go bad much quicker than many other 2 stroke oils.

@edhultgren517 3 месяца назад

I'm grateful for your info and glad that I read the 'Further info' comment you made. My question was going to be on saws. Thanks. I almost always spend the money and get the pre-mixed stuff. It's what we use at our nonprofit because sometimes stuff sits for months. I never have to worry about anything starting. I know, a lot of money but no more frustration.

@BenAcors 21 день назад

My dad has a shindaiwa leaf blower that he purchased in 1992. And that’s all we have ever ran in it is STIHL oil and it starts 1st time to this day.

@kennethstanton5407 2 года назад

I suspect that more often than not, the actual cause is not the brand of oil, but using the wrong oil/gasoline mix. Stihl requires 50:1. Exceed that oil fraction and the thing will be clogged up in record time whether you run it flat out or leave it idling.

@mareksumguy1887 2 года назад

50:1 is ridiculous. Should be no leaner than 30:1.

@kennethstanton5407 2 года назад

@@mareksumguy1887 it won't work for any length of time if you exceed the 50:1 mix it was designed for. The burnt oil will clog the exhaust in no time. Mercury outboard engines were designed to use 50:1 as far back as I can remember too.

@johnbe 2 года назад

I could feel the resistance in the engine but the air filter was clean. Your expertise in finding the exhaust filter as the culprit is truly appreciated. Thank you!!!

@silverstar4289 Год назад

My Stihl FS74 would stop running after sitting over Winter. The dealer would rebuild the carburetor. After the third time, I ordered a ten dollar China carburetor from EBay. NOT A LICK OF PROBLEMS after that. I also learned the value of putting premix in for the last tank of the season

@charlesangell_bulmtl 9 месяцев назад

THANKS SIS Running at speed keeps that screen hot enough to burn of any carbon We used to call this blowing out the cobs in leaded fuel days...

@patk8417 2 года назад

I've only managed to see a couple of your videos but in those two videos it just confirms, that if a lady mechanic is in the business, she definitely knows what she is doing and what she is talking about. They take it upon themselves to be better than any of the rest.

@TacticalGhost007 7 месяцев назад

Not true at all.

@67hr26 2 года назад

Thanks Chicanic, I live in Australia and this very same thing happened to my FS90 recently. In fairness my dealer mechanic showed me the filter and told me to run it at full throttle to avoid clogging the gauze. I appreciate your tip too on the Echo oil, I'm not sure if we have that brand here but I'll endeavour to find out.

@carl8568 2 года назад

Not that easy to find Echo lubricants here in Aus, Penrite 2 stroke oil is easy to find at Repco, Autobarn, Supercheap though. Been using Penrite for many years now.

@darynhammons4981 Год назад

I like when you catch stuff on fire! Great tip.

@user-yi1li1dp1u Год назад

Hey Chickanic, thanks for the vid. I was having exactly the problems you describe with my FS200 trimmer, followed your tips, problems solved! Thanks Again!

@danielc5205 3 года назад

We have a Stihl FS 55 that's 10+ years old and still has it's original top end, still runs great. We've always ran Bel-Ray or Amsoil at 50:1. The exhaust screen was removed shorty after purchase, and no fires have been recorded so far.

@derekrouth8378 2 года назад

Been ripping those screens out for 20 yrs.and no problems.

@dave011679 2 года назад

It’s illegal to remove the spark arrestor and not replace it

@danielc5205 2 года назад

@@dave011679 I don't think big brother is going to throw me in prison for removing the hail screen out of my trimmer's muffler, not yet anyways.

@dave011679 2 года назад

@@danielc5205 It's really just a fine and the odds of getting caught are miniscule, still the manufacturers make it a point to inform dealers about it. At my dealership, I remove, clean and re-install the screens just to be on the safe side.

@BKD70 2 года назад

@@dave011679 OH NO, PLEASE DON"T TURN ME IN TO THE MUFFLER POLICE!!

@gmlover82 3 года назад

I passed on the Stihl oil and went with my trusty Amsoil Saber at 100:1 on my FC56. Runs great, had it 6 years and I cleaned the arrester two years ago and it still wasn’t clogged, just a small amount of carbon.

@markmillaway3023 2 года назад

I have been running Amsoil 100:1 with all my two stroke engines with 93 octane non ethanol for many many years with no problems whatsoever!!

@mowler8042 11 месяцев назад

As a 25 years as a solo professional suburban property maintenance company I use Walmart or here in Canada the store brand Canadian tire two stroke oil and so far never a problem. Clean the filter throw in a new plug every 3 months and she will run fine.

@libertarianman69 Месяц назад

I have taken the spark arrestor out of every piece of equipment I own. No problem at all.

@bernardsaucier2062 3 года назад

Excellent commentary! Clear and you stayed on subject! I usually carry my equipment in to our local and they clean that exhaust port for a modest fee plus check ‘er out before I start my yard work for the season. Thanks for the tip on the Echo oil too!!

@em4703 2 года назад

Echo oil is great. Cheaper too.

@ClintsHobbiesDIY 3 года назад

Very good vid. When I think 2 stroke I think RPM's No problems with any of my saws, trimmers, etc. I keep the screen in. I started a fire once on a friends property with a chainsaw without a screen.

@clover8183 9 месяцев назад

I'm loving your channel, I just bought a gas lawnmower, weed Wacker, blower, and chainsaw partly because california is going to ban them next year gas operated ones at least. To me an electric one just isn't the same. Lawnmower is a craftsman, weed Wacker and blower are echo's, and the chainsaw is a stihl ms271.

@theaussiebartender Год назад

I’ve been looking at the FS 131… Thank you so much for the helpful tip with running at full throttle! Great advice ☺️

@johnclarke6647 2 года назад

Like you, I love Echo PBG. It smells better than Red Armor and produces less smoke, even at 40:1. I have switched over to it from Red Armor after using Red Armor for a year to clean up my saws after running Stihl Ultra for quite a few years. You are perfectly right about Stihl Ultra and how will block up spark arrestors. Now, I don’t have to burn off spark arrestors, as I had to when running Stihl Ultra.normally, my torch will burn off the carbon as I heat it up to orange color temperature. After it cools off I put it back on my equipment.

@doncarlton4858 3 года назад

I had my Stihl chainsaw screen clog over a few years ago. I hadn't seen your vid, but guessed it was unburned oil and fuel so I blasted it with a propane torch. Then I used a brass wire brush to finish the job. Clean as a whistle after that! Great vid, looking forward to more!

@richreeder1786 11 месяцев назад

You were right, of course. Lugged my trimmer down, knew it was bad, but...just...wanted...to...finish. Would not start again, fresh gas, new plug, figured I had burned it up, bought another, kept the old one.Took your lesson, fixed it, thanks again. (Good news about your future, Old mechanics never die, They just lose their bearings)

@MM-fr3ge Год назад

You are so transparent! Good job!

@nancylong2706 2 года назад

Good tip. It is exactly what I found wrong with my fathers when he gave it to me to fix. I have been a autotech for 33 years and small engines are not my thing but the relatives keep me busy. Now I know how he does this. As my Stihls never do.