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[@neoasura]

I like your way of talking man, you helped me understand and you are hilarious, I bought the 131 and love it.

[@jacobcathcart7002]

Just bought a FS131R and fun fact its a four stroke motor but it still takes two stroke oil. Lots of torque.

[@archie7012]

No it's 4MIX motor, that runs like a four stroke but needs gas and oil mix like other two strokes!

[@snoopfurlow1275]

It's a 4 mix hybrid engine

[@billhesford6098]

Thats what he said.@@archie7012

[@sean-salvatorecerchiara9952]

Just finished up an internship I had with the WDNR and one of my mains tasks was weed whacking. They had me use the Stihl fs 131 and I was MOWING through yards upon yards of tall marsh grasses and shrubbery like it was nothing! I called it "The Shmack'em Whack'em". I will definitely miss my dear friend.

[@sipthewater]

Congrats on your new toy/tool. Stihl is the best and I like the stainless carbs; But some of my Stihl tools had fuel suction line problems which were easy to fix. Carbs for those are inexpensive also. Lucky you're single running that engine in the house..

[@crazywhiteboy701]

My Fs 131 is almost two years old. It STILL starts up from a cold start on the first pull without priming it. Try changing the reel and using ,130 gauge string. You will mow down the thickes, tallest weeds all day long without having to stop and install new string. Best string trimmer made. hands down.

[@keithashline505]

I have the FS 131 with the bicycle handlebars and this is a powerful piece of equipment. I would highly recommend wearing ear, face, head and eyewear protection at all times using this trimmer. Also long pants, over-your-ankle boots and at least a long sleeve shirt for a little protection from what this machine throws at you. Leather gloves should be worn as well for some additional protection.

[@Scummy_shovel]

lol. Damn. You wear a helmet also?

[@keithashline505]

The helmet has the face shield and ear muffs attached to it.

[@Scummy_shovel]

@@keithashline505 😂 I’m sure it does buddy

[@alfredobenavides8175]

I really like how you think I am taking your advice and buying everything new the best tools my money can buy.thank you for your video you think like I do.

[@jdsolberg7613]

I tossed my harness and just use the single strap from my older trimmer. Works great without the hassle of getting into the contraption. Perfectly safe!

[@pikant676]

That's a great trimmer, I have it. My handle was mounted correctly. I gues they come disassembled from factory, and local dealers put them together. Beware of flying pebbles, I whacked my windshield last year and someone did it again to my car 2 weeks ago.

[@wethepeople8542]

Subbed you motivated me to get the big boy and get into the thick shit.

[@Bboy_kt]

Man you just taught me something honestly thank you

[@stevejames9510]

Ha, I bought a 131 from the local ACE hardware, they PRE Serviced it....... I got to spend 30 minutes redoing their bassackwards install... I was shorted the plug/screw driver wrench. The 131 is a beast. Well suited for the Homeprofessional...

[@krystaldelacruz2010]

Love my 131 Works great on a 36" tall and wet grass 👍

[@N64player1996]

This with string or a cutting blade?

[@chriskourlos4407]

Glad I found you. You should get a store and start selling the 2 cylinder jobs. Sounds good. I'd buy one from you. Goodluck.

[@jimsharp3450]

Hell yea running a trimmer in the house

[@E39M5SPEED]

Smart Man! Tools are a smart investment!

[@roffe7249]

The Stihl Fs 131 is a 4-stroke engine without an oil sump that runs on oil-mixed gasoline

[@fpsfunwelsh]

This is a 4 stroke engine. 4mix. It does not require an oil tank as the mixture runs on petrol (1:50).

[@metalkarmak]

Yes, it is. This 4 stroke from Stihl use fuel and oil mix.

[@snoopfurlow1275]

4 mix,it doesn't have a oil slump but used mix gas,,heavy as hell

[@africanhistory]

Was in same situation this mornin went out and got the BIG DOG, and some eye protection.

[@JenkinsMowing86]

Husqvarna is the king...

[@AwesomeRustyRrex]

Just letting you know your new rig was setup for a left handed person which is really strange normally we have to change it ourselves if we want left handed

[@Hi_mynameis_Joshua]

I'm looking at getting this size. I really like the harness. I have the electric series for light duty, My larger one is almost dead [10-years] so I cannot complain. BTW the dealer would probaly or should have fitted you before you left or atleast that what ours do here in Bama.

[@zacjohnson8404]

no eye protection is epic fail, it's just a matter of when not if

[@brucesummers7448]

Worthwhile to replace the 25-2 mower head that comes with the 131 with the much better Stihl C 26-2 head. Easier to load, no issues with heavy line, no jamming of the C 26-2 head.

[@robertwebberii4938]

does this still stand today? my head doesnt feed automatically anymore im thinking of just replaxing the head…

[@atlred]

Echo SRM 410x trimmer has 42.7cc , I bought the fs 131 without the u handle just having a hard time thinking about adjusting that U handle when I want to edge with the trimmer instead of my edger 😁😁

[@kevindalton6789]

I got a 11 year old makita 36cc four stroke bushcutter that is starting to drop rpm after running at full throttle when mowing grass after ten minutes that I will be replacing it with a new Stihl FS260C-E

[@benjaminleslie3155]

here in the northeast we call em weedwhackers.

[@nicolashosein]

Can I have the Stihl FS 131

[@Nunya-gk9fr]

Nice weedeater

[@alan-dr8uo]

I have 1 far 4are 5 years no theirs no bogging it down I use a brush blade to cut hourse weeds and honey suckiles

[@linhhoang-gm7me]

My dealer said this fs 131 is a 4 stroke engine. Is this true sir ? And how do we confirm it's a 2 stroke or not ? Can you explain sir?

[@NaptownTuner]

It’s 4 stroke but takes 2 stroke fuel. They don’t advertise very much stating this.. otherwise I would Not have purchased it.

[@stephanmackie5281]

“Built in weed killer” lmao

[@blakegrubb3091]

4 stroke 2 cylcle fuel

[@renturner87]

Mine does not start that easily, I get a dead arm

[@metalkarmak]

Lol. Is that how u put it on your body? U should first put that harness on before u hang the machine..

[@okanaganpeterjames]

Are you running that echo trimmer in your kitchen?

[@NaptownTuner]

It’s the living room but no worries didn’t have any string loaded in it

[@OutdoorWalker]

@@NaptownTuner lol that wasn’t the point 😂

[@TheJimbradshaw]

Anyone that has a tyre rack in there living room gets my vote 👍🏻

[@B16A5_EK4]

@@TheJimbradshaw 🤣🤣🤣

[@jeremykirk1334]

@@NaptownTuner the problem is leaking gas in your living room I don't like anything that much lol

[@w8mpx667]

I got the FS 240 lot of power

[@knightimusprime25]

what kind of string did you get with that thing ? did you get stihls x-line ? if not you should and you should get it in .105 you'll see how good that thing will cut shit

[@thedudeguy2356]

👆this guy knows.

[@freedomisntfree_44]

Copperhead string by rotary is about the toughest I’ve found, ram it for about 10 years now

[@knightimusprime25]

@@freedomisntfree_44 ive run that shit before too and it aint that tough i mean it kinda is but kinda not too ya want somethin that'll cut like a knife good fast and clean and that shit aint it

[@freedomisntfree_44]

@@knightimusprime25 you using the wrong kind then…. Been doin this for a long time.

[@knightimusprime25]

@@freedomisntfree_44 yeah so have i and used about every kind of string out there and in various sizes and have cut just about anything you can cut out there ive been at it since 2010

[@PhillipDrumz]

That handle has adjustment

[@yommarnyori8894]

Which is better fs 131 or fs 400 sir plz guide me

[@snoopfurlow1275]

Fs 400. if you got the money to purchase it but I would stick with a 2 cycle,the 4 mix has power, but more parts ,more expensive to repair, values adjusrment

[@joncotn]

You really need to get into the habit of wearing eye protection. There’s a lot of power to turn a pebble into a bullet👍

[@jalenharris974]

🔥

[@franklauriekranitsky2782]

That is a four stroke motor. Stihl 4 mix engine. Still runs on mixed gas.

[@NaptownTuner]

I actually didn’t even know. Would have thought they would have advertised it better then purists like myself might not have purchased it if I was aware of it being a 4 stroke. I would have rather had the two stroke! Probably getting phased out through emissions

[@dustinm6241]

@@NaptownTuner the good thing about the 4-Cycle engines is that they have have more torque than 2-Cycle engines. I've had my 131R for 2 years without a single problem. I run Stihl .105 round line with no guard and the damn thing will eat some grass. Guards tend to keep the line too short and get caught on everything. Keep in mind it takes practice to run a bump head with no guard but once you get used to it you'll never go back.

[@Janisg616]

@@NaptownTuner I'm looking to get this model because it is 4 stroke, just be sure to use the same gas mix as in 2 stroke engines. This thing needs periodical maintenance - valve adjustment every 100 hours or so. It is time to adjust when it becomes harder to pull on the rope, feels like compression has increased. And special grease must be added to the gear box. Here is a nice video explaining all maintenance items so your FS 131 would run as new for the next 20 or 30 years. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWimYaFurK17nLM

[@matthewbeaver5026]

As gatis said you absolutely must keep up with the valves. And remember don't set the lash unless your sure you have found top dead center. I've found mine needs done more frequently than the recommended 100hrs.

[@snoopfurlow1275]

It's a hybrid 4. Mix

[@tamaskrisztianseres7881]

NIKKARI KAWASAKI JAPAN BRUSCUTER 53 CM 2,7 hp)vs Frich Adolf still fs 131 36cm 1,9 hp)

[@faustwatsche]

Bought the exact same model. It was 700 Euro here in Europe ... not 459 Dollar. 🤔

[@jarrod1687]

About 900aud here in australia

[@arlierivera5031]

MARUYAMA THE KING

[@losttheplot26]

Don't need spend so much. Tanaka or efco 22cc loop handle. No need for extra weight.

[@Batman-ro7mh]

I noticed the no bogging right away, i thought i wasnt hearing it right, jesus

[@mikemorang186]

Bought a FS 131 today, not impressed with the power. Wish I had bought a 2 stroke instead.

[@matthewbeaver5026]

@@robinageby9695 my biggest complaint Been running them for 4 years. (Blew one up last week) is how there's very little in-between with throttle. If you don't run WOT all the time. You get fuel drippin back out the air filter and it bogs down real bad. If you are in open and can keep WOT it's absolutely great. But any type of edging/trimmin it's just not the tool for the job. Oh and how they won't disclose the damn carb setting! (Been set for optimal performance at the factory BS)

[@coltenbottenfield161]

If you think itbis impressive now with just regular line...wait until you get a polycut head and a brush knife head then you can physically go through anything

[@JenkinsMowing86]

Husqvarna 535LST will smoke that 131 and is lighter

[@simioncsm5042]

This trimmer is unbelievably economic. I have a chain saw from stihl of 2,4 HP which is consuming 4 times more petrol than this 1,9 HP trimmer.

[@joem8875]

Yeah it is incredible how long you can run it on a single tank.

[@Countryboy316]

Is that a stihl 4mix?

[@NaptownTuner]

It’s a 2-stroke but I’ll have to look into the 4mix to see if they are doing anything different. Edit I had no idea that it is a 4 stroke, that takes mixed gas, it’s like a 2 stroke / 4 stroke hybrid

[@jeremykirk1334]

It is a 4 mix.i have a fs 240 it's a 2 stroke.i had a fs 111 just like your 131 it was a 4 mix a which is a 4 stroke that takes mixed gas because they eliminated it in the crankcase

[@David8k8]

Should have went with battery powered

[@NaptownTuner]

I’d rather pour than charge, it’s faster. Plus I love 2 stroke engines. I do like my Milwaukee stuff though, I’ll get more of that

[@dujeamizic3588]

Always use guard!

[@isaac.3347]

no

[@dujeamizic3588]

@@isaac.3347 he must use itt!Because that protects from stones !

[@matthewbeaver5026]

@@dujeamizic3588 I've been runnin them for years in a cemetery. I couldn't imagine having to walk around every stone. Without the guard in the way you can reach over the short stones from the other side It would every bit double how long it takes me to do with a guard. Not to mention these things have so much power that damn guard won't let you get the string long enough. You can hear the engine settle down and run right not the high pitched squeal you get with the sting that short. They should have made those guards an inch wider swath

[@dujeamizic3588]

@@matthewbeaver5026 I agree with you

[@losttheplot26]

Bent shaft. Lol

[@jeremykirk1334]

Its a 4 stroke 😂

[@lytening79]

Should have spent less money on the trimmer and more money on the missing light behind you in Scene 3. Lol. The video was great and also horrible. Sometimes that works well together, so thumbs up and a like. Thanks!

[@NaptownTuner]

What was so horrible about it

[@Coholbell15]

Don't listen to this d&@ head. Thumbs up for me

[@gregtracy9007]

I would never buy a Sthil trimmer. Over price Walmart quality

[@goodboyringo9716]

Get the big bicycle handle