Fix a Stihl trimmer that stopped running while using it.

[@robstone5333]

Excellent video as always. I’d buy a new non-OEM, as I’ve had great luck with them. I recently had ongoing issues with a FS50 that would die after running great for several minutes. Replaced carb, fuel lines, coil, filters, spark plug and cleaned arrestor screen. None of this helped! The problem turned out to be my fuel cap. Wasn’t venting as the little pin hole was clogged. This condition vapor locked the engine. Very simple cheap easy fix. It’s embarrassing to admit this but worth it if it helps out someone.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Hey its happen before. Thanks for the comment as always.

[@nowrab9488]

Thanks Rob, that could explain my problem I'll check it out in the morning.

[@krazylevin]

Thanks...you saved me a lot of stress.

[@manuelmaldonado4951]

i have the same problem. in going to check it today thanks!!

[@soapsoilandsunshine3241]

Thanks Rob. I might go and check that now. I'm also wondering if my trigger is not working correctly as it tends to die when I fully press the trigger and then coughs it's way back to life when I release it. When I last used it I just left it running full tilt with the throttle trigger interlock still activated (the trigger you activate to start it). It also dies if I fully release the trigger suddenly.

[@jimamerica7419]

Good video. Ethanol fuel, the enemy of all powered outdoor equipment. Tough choice to make. Well worth the fix for a Stihl.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you Jim America I appreciate your comments.

[@ramonbuckley5620]

I have a Poulan weed eater I change the caruburator, but it still starts and die out. One other question what is the fuel mixture. Please help. Thank you. buckleyramon@ Hotmail.com

[@Romizo6063]

Great video, Its good you got it running I would've tried to clean the original carb again though

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

That's a great answer. I appreciate it.

[@usarmy3111]

Very technical video! Keep them coming!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you for the comment I appreciate it.

[@jaypreddy8185]

I do everything you’ve told to do. Use 100% gas, don’t keep gas in the tank for long periods of time, new gas every year, put fuel treatment in your gas tank etc. My stihl always finds a reason not run. It has failed miserably. Had a Homelite for 14 years and never had trouble until the very end. No more stihl for me

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Sometimes you can't avoid a problem. It's very ironic.

[@garyalensr]

Im still running a Homelite strait shaft. Manufacturerd in 2012. I only use Tru-Fuel in it, the thing has been fantastic for me. I did just recently fix the pull rope

[@koshyvarghese93]

Great video. I will go and turn the engine now. I have replaced my carbonated and replaced the filter but still the engine stops after 5 min the. I have to cold start every time for 1 min.

[@tyroneclarke1666]

Thank you for sharing. I’m surprised the original carby doesn’t have a L adjustment screw. In that case I would go with the non genuine carby. Regards 🇦🇺

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

that would be a good choice

[@devonleacock1608]

I would go through my cab again because is really difficult and expensive to purchase a new one where I'm from. I have that exact same model machine.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

That makes sense. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it

[@rbarr775]

I'd probably use the cheap replacement carb as an organ donor, to keep the original carb body. Deteriorated fuel lines have caused me more aggravation than all other problems combined, so they'd get changed out the minute I start having problems.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thats a very good idea about the carb. yes fuel lines can be a huge source of headaches.

[@derekanderson4940]

hi your video was awesome thanks 4 that I pick up on some great things thank you again👍✋

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you Derek Anderson!

[@ChampaMedia]

What is the carburetor adjustments L and H stand for? And how do we adjust it correctly? Thanks

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

unfortunately you have to adjust it using your ear by how the engine sounds and reacts, The L controls how much Fuel is delivered at low engine speeds, while the H is for wide open throttle. Sorry adjustments I do are not universal, they are specific for each engine. it wouldn't be the same for yours or the next piece of equipment.

[@ChampaMedia]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE thank you

[@lewiemcneely9143]

I'd probably go through the original carb again and would be quicker to get a kit if I needed one BUT a 2 adjustment carb is a lot better and I'm not above an upgrade. Ye olde time factor again and how bad I needed it for a job. Thanks and BLESSINGS!.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you Lewie McNeely

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE Sure thing!

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE I'm going to subscribe because I really like the way you do stuff. Thanks for keeping it clean!

[@michaelchilders6056]

Another very good video that I appreciate!! Thank you for your help!!👍

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

You're welcome and thanks for the comment I appreciate it

[@philpjm6659]

Hi, I have an FS400, it starts no problem but after leaving it for about 30 seconds and then turning off the choke it cuts out, any ideas? Thank you.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

sorry I don't have experience with that one,.

[@js_1995x]

I have 2 fs85's. One has a new carb, high compression. The other has had problems idling, now it has problems revving. No matter what I do, it sounds like this: *pinging clutch, idling* then it sounds like this *bog bog*. A new carb will take longer to arrive because of coronavirus. What causes this?

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

im still leaning to the carbs inability to delivery.

[@alanlake5220]

Yes after replacing the fuel lines and filter i would have had a look inside the carb 1 more time

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thanks Alan Lake for the comment I appreciate it.

[@goodstuff800]

I'm guessing mine fuel filter fell off after watching this video. Thanks, fingers crossed!

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Fingers crossed!

[@shaneoreo4362]

Helpful video, cheers , nice work 👍

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thank you!

[@pyrog.c.c89]

Good job buddy.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Thanks I appreciate it.

[@buckandbettyswanson]

thank you very very much-------all meat no verbiage

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

nice choice of words. Thank you Betty Swanson

[@AidanRyan458]

Some job love Stihl Strimmers

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I really like them they are just very expensive.

[@AidanRyan458]

INSIDE HOUSE GARAGE ye but as they say u pay for quality

[@Vanessa-zv2hl]

i have a FS38, bought it a month ago. Im only a newbie when it comes to line trimming but for some reason it always wants to cut out, loses power and cuts out when I turn the trimmer round to try to edge. I've watched heaps of videos watching people edge even with an FS38 and Im holding it the same way, the tank was three quarters full. What am I doing wrong or do you know why it would lose power/gas when I try to edge. Thanks

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

thanks for the question, Just to clarify, you're turning the trimmer on its right side, with the fuel cap upwards right? If so, try turning the other side, with the cap down towards the ground.

[@latestplague3762]

I always rebuild original carburetor before anything else but I have had very good luck with Hipa carbs and I always choose their rebuild kits over others when available.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I've used their stuff too. thank you latest plague

[@johncitizen3927]

New carbs, are cheep

[@samuelvelez1643]

If the original carburetor still have problems even with the replacement of the diaphragm and the new fuel lines and filter, then I'll go for a replacement carb

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Good choice. I don't want to take too much time fixing things sometimes.

[@dominoespizza1756]

I don’t know about the carb on that but I know that the new models have bad carbs and they normally stop drawing fuel

[@emfelling8384]

love your vids so much thanks

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

no problem and thanks for the comment I appreciate it.

[@amourmtungo623]

Thank you

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

no problem

[@Leakproof-ne8pb]

I was just curious. Why is there two lines going into the fuel tank instead of one. I like on engines on lawn mowers for fun, im kinda new to it and im 15 btw.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

welcome to small engines, I think you'll have a great time here. There are two lines because the one you're aware of is the Fuel line, the other is a return line from the purge bulb.

[@itsmataz9833]

Hey, i have a mac allister weed eater but it bogs out when i give it gas, i adjusted the carb, it ran for like 2 minutes and started to bog out again. What should i do?

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Check to make sure the fuel filter is still on the line in the tank. Make sure the fuel line isn't squishy from ethanol fuel If all those are okay then replace the carb.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

@Hank Bridges very good advice

[@RussellBooth1977]

I would try to clean the carburetor on my own machine personally but I'd replace it on a customers machine !

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

you and me both. Thanks Russell Booth.

[@lukeWiz44]

What are your thoughts on stihl?

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I have great thoughts on Stihl. I would buy them if they didn't cost an arm and a leg.

[@lukeWiz44]

INSIDE HOUSE GARAGE I agree 100%! My thoughts exactly.

[@thegoodearth7]

Diaphram on carb is worn. Rebuild or replace carburetor is the route I go.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I believe you're right

[@Funkinforevernight]

Who put the Stihl trimmer up in long storage?

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

it was an older gentleman.

[@barndogschwartz8370]

Another easy fix for a problem that might of had ppl throwing in the towel

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

Its lucky that fixed. sometimes you can't save neglected equipment.

[@zoltizolti3165]

hello,Stihl fs88 compatible cilindre_pistons fs55??

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

No I don't believe so

[@dwaynecollins4974]

If I'd already gone through the carburetor once and it was still having the same issue or something close to it I would probably just go ahead and get a cheap knockoff carburetor to replace it with

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

yep my thoughts exactly

[@aidanasmr5099]

What is the previous video?

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

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[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I also updated the video to include links.

[@kungfury6410]

I’ve had my Stihl for 3 months and it dies. I will be buying Echo from now on

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I would understand why.

[@buyingselling2848]

Link for carburetor

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

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[@jado4320]

What model is this

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

FS 85

[@pittwm]

It’s always a carb problem. Considering how inexpensive carbs are on Amazon, I’ll save some time.

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

you are correct, it seems like 90% of the time, it's the carb.

[@snoopylucas3467]

Though mines turns off when I use it

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

How long does it take from start to when it shuts off?

[@snoopylucas3467]

INSIDE HOUSE GARAGE I don’t know but probably like 2 min-3min

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

@@snoopylucas3467 gotcha. Try replacing the fuel tank vent. They are pretty inexpensive and super easy to replace

[@snoopylucas3467]

INSIDE HOUSE GARAGE ok thank you

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

@@snoopylucas3467 no problem

[@dominoespizza1756]

You’re missing about 3 of those metal spacers on the carb

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

I'll take a look at the parts diagram

[@andreawhalen4142]

Why are you even touching the high speed adjustment at low rpm?

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

because I knew you would ask

[@babystorm1979]

Replacement better I fixed trimmer often

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

nice work

[@rabbitfootedkitty1339]

Omfg I just found out that you have 2 almost identical channels, I was sooo confused for a minute. Why do you have 2 channels?

[@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE]

It was supposed to be a two facet attack. One channel was supposed to be the diagnostic and the other was the repair. Unfortunately people didn't like that. So I had to repair the equipment on both channels.

[@rabbitfootedkitty1339]

INSIDE HOUSE GARAGE Wow, that’s an interesting concept, sorry it didn’t work out though. I could see how deleting one of your channels now could be an issue.

[@johncitizen3927]

STOP using gas with ETHANOL