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| smooth_eddy |
 Oct 11 2008, 09:23 AM
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Two years ago I bought a Stihl string trimmer. I have found that it isimpossible to start when the gas/oil mixture is over a month old. It runs great if it gets started every week, but let is sit a while and I end up pulling my guts out trying to start it. I tried to use some old starting fluid (maybe 12 yrs old) and stihl no luck. Does starting fluid have a shelf life??? Makes me want to go back to an electric weed eater.
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| IronHillRestorations |
Oct 11 2008, 11:37 AM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,733 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None 
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If it doesn't spray, then it's too old. That's the only time I've had it go bad. We've got a diesel tractor that needs a shot when it gets cold (it has a special port for starting fluid), and I've had a can last for several years.
Make sure your oil/fuel mixture is correct. If it's too heavy with oil it can cause starting and fouling problems. More than likely it's the spark plug. Champion makes an upgrade plug for two cycles that does work better and last longer. I have a Stihl string trimmer, and backpack blower and they both start without too much trouble. |
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smooth_eddy OT: Starting fluid Oct 11 2008, 09:23 AM
Eric_Shea Spray a bunch of it into a cloth. Stick your nose... Oct 11 2008, 09:30 AM r_towle The carbs are really simple also...
Just take off ... Oct 11 2008, 09:32 AM
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I have a Stihl string trimmer, and backpack blowe... Oct 11 2008, 02:20 PM smooth_eddy
Yep, that did it. Fired up and even smoked w... Oct 11 2008, 01:02 PM 9146986 It's a 2 cycle, it should smoke some. I'd... Oct 11 2008, 01:30 PM |
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