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  1. J

    StaBil and ethanol?

    No myth, ethanol will suck up moisture (humidity) to the point of saturation which is not enough to ruin your gas mixture and keep it from functioning. Some crooks have, in the past, added water to their ethanol to stretch it and steal profits. By the time we get to buy it, it most likely will...
  2. J

    18.5 HP Briggs

    Sounds like a poorly adjusted, dirty or damaged governor. If you can get direct access to the throttle on the carburetor, try holding it a little bit above idle to prevent the governor from moving it. If it won't hold a steady rpm, the carb could use a good internal cleaning. A good (no...
  3. J

    Fuel and starter solenoid no click. No hour meter.

    You most likely have a high resistance (corroded connection) between the battery terminal and your starter solenoid, also affecting the lead to the hour meter, therefore low voltage readings. You will need to check the entire path (wires) between the battery and low voltage devices. Check for...
  4. J

    Welcome to the Stihl Forum -- Check in Here First!

    Very close to my problem. Mine won't even pop once or flood, no matter how much I try. One thing you didn't mention changing... the fuel tank vent?
  5. J

    Welcome to the Stihl Forum -- Check in Here First!

    Hi! I'm also Joe, BG55 currently has no name, thinking maybe Pissa Crap. Really puzzled with no start issue. I've gone through everything. New coil with .012 gap (spark tested with tester), new carb/air filter, new fuel filter, new spark plug (.025" gap), cleaned out spark suppressor/muffler...
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