stihl fs300 strimmer

[marcoose]

hi i have the above strimmer its been working ok untill now but when it runs it tries to keep cutting out but when i loosen the petrol cap i goes for another 5 mins any ideas thanks

 

[Lawnranger]

Replace the petrol cap. There is an active recall here in the U.S. regarding the petrol cap. If the vent in the cap is not working as designed, a vacuum will build and prevent fuel flow. On some Stihl products there is a separate vent so look around for a vent.

 

[marcoose]

cheers mate but i have had this strimmer for a while with no problems is it the fs300 over there theve had problems with?

 

[Ric]

Replace the petrol cap. There is an active recall here in the U.S. regarding the petrol cap. If the vent in the cap is not working as designed, a vacuum will build and prevent fuel flow. On some Stihl products there is a separate vent so look around for a vent.

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