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[Blue Moon Mountain Farm]

GREETINGS to all Stihl equipment owners!

If you're new to the forum, please reply to this thread and introduce yourself and your Stihl power tools (that is, if your mower has a name). Maybe attach a photo or two of your equipment.

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Please be helpful and friendly to all other Stihl owners (how could you not, right?) and if you like this forum, tell your friends about it.

We want to make this the best resource for Stihl owners, and to do that we need your help! Questions? Experiences? Stories? Data? Photos? Articles? Links? Cool Stihl stuff? Post it here!

Last but not least, please let me know if you have any suggestions for the site. We'd love to hear them.

 

[Blue Moon Mountain Farm]

GREETINGS to all Stihl equipment owners!

If you're new to the forum, please reply to this thread and introduce yourself and your Stihl power tools (that is, if your mower has a name). Maybe attach a photo or two of your equipment.

Also, if you haven't done so already, you can upload a user avatar (picture under your user name). You can do so by clicking on settings and "edit avatar" or just click here.

Please be helpful and friendly to all other Stihl owners (how could you not, right?) and if you like this forum, tell your friends about it.

We want to make this the best resource for Stihl owners, and to do that we need your help! Questions? Experiences? Stories? Data? Photos? Articles? Links? Cool Stihl stuff? Post it here!

Last but not least, please let me know if you have any suggestions for the site. We'd love to hear them.

Hello Stihl users and experts.
I currently use the models MS250, MS311 and FS91.
I am homesteading in Eastern Tennessee.

 

[Jeaux]

GREETINGS to all Stihl equipment owners!

If you're new to the forum, please reply to this thread and introduce yourself and your Stihl power tools (that is, if your mower has a name). Maybe attach a photo or two of your equipment.

Also, if you haven't done so already, you can upload a user avatar (picture under your user name). You can do so by clicking on settings and "edit avatar" or just click here.

Please be helpful and friendly to all other Stihl owners (how could you not, right?) and if you like this forum, tell your friends about it.

We want to make this the best resource for Stihl owners, and to do that we need your help! Questions? Experiences? Stories? Data? Photos? Articles? Links? Cool Stihl stuff? Post it here!

Last but not least, please let me know if you have any suggestions for the site. We'd love to hear them.

New to the forum
Only have 1 STIHL product at this time. My FS 111 is approaching 5 years old and is operating wonderfully. Recently had to purchase a new head because I lost the cap. Purchased the AUTOCUT C 26-2 head. I find it releases too much string which binds the motor and causes you to stop and rewind it back into the head. (yes I have removed the guard with the cutter) With the guard installed I would be wasting string!
Any one else experiencing this?
I am thinking the cause may be the large diameter of the bump head or a weaker than needed spring causing the issue OR operator malfunction.
Looking forward to your responses.
Thank you

 

[Cfs]

GREETINGS to all Stihl equipment owners!

If you're new to the forum, please reply to this thread and introduce yourself and your Stihl power tools (that is, if your mower has a name). Maybe attach a photo or two of your equipment.

Also, if you haven't done so already, you can upload a user avatar (picture under your user name). You can do so by clicking on settings and "edit avatar" or just click here.

Please be helpful and friendly to all other Stihl owners (how could you not, right?) and if you like this forum, tell your friends about it.

We want to make this the best resource for Stihl owners, and to do that we need your help! Questions? Experiences? Stories? Data? Photos? Articles? Links? Cool Stihl stuff? Post it here!

Last but not least, please let me know if you have any suggestions for the site. We'd love to hear them.

Hello
I am working on a BR700 backpack blower. A friend brought it to and it was tied up. Rope would not pull. Took the starter off and removed the spark plug and added an ounce or so of ATF-4 and some gas. Worked the crank back and forth a few degrees at a time and it began to move freely. I got it running and it seems to run well for 5-10 minutes and then it will not accelerate smoothly. I have made some minor adjustments to the carb opening the low needle a little but it seems to get better but the goes south again. Does anyone know the initial settings for the high and low. How does this tank vent? Lots of the Echo’s have a vent that goes into the grommet along wit the fuel supply and return line. I don’t see that here on the Stihl. I did loosen the gas cap after it stalled and it was under a vacuum. Possible issue?
I am not sure if I have a fuel delivery problem or an engine issue.
Any input greatly appreciated
CFS

 

[StarTech]

Item #7 is the fuel tank vent.