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We have a few old stihl products in the garage that haven't been touched for a couple of years, i've been trying to start em up. the HS 45 hedge trimmer has been confusing to me. before I cleaned the carburetor it wouldn't start at all. after it was cleaned, it ran fine for about 3 minutes, then it shut down and wouldn't start again. confused, i went into the carburetor and fiddled with the black screw thingies, and then tested it out, sometimes it started then died, sometimes it did nothing. anyone know what is happening with it? thanks.

Here is a new carb price from the Stihl dealer. I don't really waste too much time trying to rebuild them anymore if the carb is cheap.
4228 120 0608 Carburetor-C1Q-S169 $31.44

Fish said:

Here is a new carb price from the Stihl dealer. I don't really waste too much time trying to rebuild them anymore if the carb is cheap.
4228 120 0608 Carburetor-C1Q-S169 $31.44

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cool thanks, so this sounds like a carburetor problem to you?

Yeah, likely. Also look at the fuel line for cracks or gumminess.

Fish said:

Yeah, likely. Also look at the fuel line for cracks or gumminess.

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Yup, cracked fuel lines fo sho.

Amazing the number of non starting carb related machines on here. Guess fuel stabilizer is top secret.

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If it has the newer Stihl green fuel lines, they usually hold up better.