Stihl won't throttle up or stay running? First thing to check!

If you found this video helpful, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!!! Thanks for tuning back into Chickanic! Today we go over one of the most common problems I see with units that come into the shop to be repaired. Weather you have a Chainsaw, blower, trimmer, etc, this problem can occur all of the sudden and stop your unit from throttling up or running at all. Hopefully after watching this helpful hint, I can save you time, money and frustration in the future! This problem can occur on any make or model such as Echo, Husqvarna, Shindaiwa, Crafstman, Troybilt, etc, but I do see it most often with the Stihl's because of their cylinder shaped spark arrestor screens.
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[@Chickanic]

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[@thesmallwoodlot433]

And everyone thought the screens were only for spark arresting, the second function is to prevent insects and foreign debris fro plugging up the works! Great job on figuring it out!

[@mohanliyanage6297]

I was looking for a lightweight blower for my deck. kzbin.infoUgkxgioZQl3J5wPGAeDINzbieKbT5qomSEx3 There are some huge trees around my house and the leaves and pods drop all over my deck. Having to move furniture around to sweep has become too big a chore. This blower was the answer. It is light enough for this 70yr old lady and powerful enough to blow all the tree droppings off my rather large deck. Thank you B&D. Be aware the cord is not included. I use a 3 prong outdoor cord 25' cord for my 12' x 20' deck. The cord retainer works very well, but don't try to pass the plug through it. That is NOT how it works. You just have to loop the cord and it works great. One of my best purchases. Very happy.

[@orionwarren4244]

You're one of the best small engine repair persons on KZbin, Chicka. Analytical and thorough, you work your 'process'. Being easy on the eyes doesn't hurt either!

[@Chickanic]

Wow, thank you!

[@callumhepworth-smith6376]

@@Chickanic i agree from the UK 🙂

[@Garciaboy80]

I worked on small engines here in Southern Illinois for almost 30 years. I couldn't tell you how many times I've seen this happen. You run into some crazy stuff on occasion. Watching your vids are a treat my dear. Keep up the good work!

[@Chickanic]

Thank you!

[@c50ge]

Garciaboy80 Where are you located, I’m in Edwardsville,IL

[@fishingismydrug1]

@@c50ge Small World! Highland here.

[@samkaplitz9036]

Where can you buy these long torqs bits? T20 t25 t27 ....

[@CRAZY1322]

I liked how thorough you were and how you showed everything that you were doing and how to do it. I also like how you showed before and after of how it was running and you gave warnings about the wrong screws , etc. This was an excellent and very informative video. You go GIRL!

[@MrPancake0825]

Finally!!!! Someone who doesn't just record a video of their incredible skills figuring out the blower has bad gas! You helped me out!! Stihl BR 340 that I have been working on for almost a year! Your fix worked.

[@dominicmogridge3920]

thank you kindly for sharing all your knowledge.I'm a structural digger and high rope access worker.I rig tents for music and arts festivals in the summer,up to 5I capacity,and work as a tree surgeon in the winter months.I do a lot of limited access tree work.taking them down in sections and strapping them to a steel Nasser to avoid roofs,greenhouses etc.using a husky 395xp,and a small parked brand saw,which for the 177 Euro it cost,has done me proud,and is very reliable.used to do landscaping and garden maintenance,and I knew the company as they make very good lawnmowers.so thanks again.it's good to share knowledge,and can strip down,then and maintain all my own equipment.no point in trekking into the woods without basic tool kit.off grid,and pretty much self sufficient.a hundred thousand blessings be upon you and yours.thankyou,and be lucky.dominic'maddog'mogridge.West cork,republic of Ireland X

[@gregmaxfield4405]

I also have found spark arrestor issues previously but never a clogged muffler. I learn something new every time i watch your videos ! Love your work ! 🚜 😊

[@Chickanic]

Finally got your hat and shirt sent out this week. They said it could take two weeks to get there. Ugh...

[@gregmaxfield4405]

@@Chickanic Thank you ! I will look forward to receiving them. 🚜 😊 Over 31 thousand subscribers, you are really doing great work !

[@notajp]

My BIL had a muffler on a Stihl weed eater that was internally clogged with carbon. I used a propane torch directed into the inlet and outlet of the muffler to burn up the carbon, then ran it thru my ultrasonic cleaner to break it up. I then blew thru it with the air hose. Ran great after that.

[@thefoyager]

You are a lifesaver!!! I had the same problem with my Husqvarna 150BT and I tried everything, including disassembling and cleaning the carburetor. I tried this and then it worked like a charm! You definitely get a Like for that!

[@scottrothe5947]

You are an awesome chick mechanic!! Thank you for caring enough about the rest of us who have these same issues. God bless you!! You have my respect!! Keep the videos coming!!

[@josephmartin7673]

Love watching the channel. When I'm reinstalling a screw that goes into plastic, I bear in mind that the screw has already tapped the hole into the plastic. I use a hand driver and offer up the screw. To hit the tapped thread, with slight pressure I roll the screw counter clockwise until I feel the click. Now it's time to drive the screw home.

[@chainguneffect]

I just ran across your videos and must admit that they are very well filmed and everything is explained clearly. I work small engine stuff as well, here, north of Nashville, TN. Not professionally, but I always have projects such as a Kubota RTV500CI that I need to pull the engine from and figure out why the exhaust rocker bolt put a hole through its cover. At any rate, when I find someone that puts the time in to produce an informative and professional product, I have to say thanks.

[@hickorystx]

Great demo!! Always best to step away during a puzzling challenge. You got the job done and we all learned. Thanks for sharing the not so perfect we pride of small engine repair...😃

[@terryjaye]

Thank you so much for this solution. A neighbour of mine has a post hole digger that is brand new after one season and would not run on anything but full choke. On your suggestion and after digging the mud daubers out of the muffler, it ran like a charm. You're awesome

[@lisabeal845]

My sister from another mister. 😃 We became friends because of our love of Bulldogs. I love listening to her rock band Hooker Red, and her awesome gardening skills. Bre, you are an amazing all around natural, beautiful, talented, go getter. Always amazed and impressed. Much love. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Chickanic]

Awww! Ditto kiddo! You know I love everything about you! One of these days, I'm showing up! OR we're going somewhere together!

[@-xDarkxGhostx-]

I watched this video like 3 times at double speed went into the shop this morning and fixed the blower in under 15 minutes. Great video thank you!

[@TheNortheastAl]

You are not going to believe this, but I went into my shed today to put a generator away and looked over at the Stihl BR350 and noticed mud on the top right bolt to the back cover. I then looked down and the exhaust port had mud in it. I took it out of the shed and cleaned off the mud wasp mud from the bolt then saw that the mud on the exhaust port had fallen off. Sure enough, the spark arrestor screen was in place and they couldn’t make a mud nest in there. Guess this problem is more common than I thought. Glad I saw this video yesterday. Thanks Chickanic.

[@Chickanic]

Thank you so much for letting me know! So glad I could help!

[@markcoleman7502]

One thing I learned from being an outboard tech is on the screws use a driver to start them. Put the screw on the threads and turn it backwards until you feel it drop in the threads Then your good to go and no stripping 😎👍

[@bubba.watercraftj7269]

Agreed. Also on outboard and stern drive gear case large cover nuts.

[@drsatay2210]

Have a Makita garden blower that I had given up on. Stripped and rebuilt the carb, reset coil clearance, changed fuel line and filter, then saw your video. Took exhaust off and blower fired first pull. Cleaned and refitted and blower works a treat. Thank you.

[@nathanwhite509]

I was working on an arctic cat 400 for a customer. For the life of me could not figure it out. It idled good and then died under throttle. Fuel flow was great, clean fuel, carb was freshly cleaned, good spark, everything checked out. Went to grab a tool and noticed something on the way back. Muffler was full of mud dobber dirt! Cleaned it out really well, thing fired up and ran great. Also had a can am ds90 I bought for cheap and was flipping. The spark arrestor was so clogged up that it wouldn’t move. Cleaned it up and it worked perfect. I always check mufflers and spark arrestor first thing! Love your videos keep it up👍🏻

[@JonesingForTools]

I have a Craftsman ws2200 weedeater that wouldn't throttle up or stay running, and I figured out the issue with it once I watched this video. My problem was the exhaust clogged up like your client's Stihl blower. You helped me look outside the box, and now it's fixed. Thank you, I also subscribed!

[@josephcaldaro4273]

Great job! I never knew that the muffler would prevent the blower from operating. Thank you for the advice. 15:30

[@kellismith4329]

Engine has to be able to exhale what it inhales

[@patricknesbit2334]

Yup knew even before I watched. It is a Stihl thing. Yup if the exhaust is plugged in any way the back pressure is a killer. My fs 38 trimmer got a clogged arrestor and would not run properly. I took it out and it ran fine so I cleaned the arrestor. My father's Stihl hand blower had the same issue. Both were easy fixes. Our issue here in Washington state is mud wasps and Mason bees. Any opening is fair game to them. They gunk up outlets and cord ends. You are most welcome lovely lady! You teach us so many useful things 🐱! I hope you and yours are well and that you have a most excellent day 😊!

[@CentralNH]

About 6 years ago I figured out the easiest way to fix a Stihl....buy all ECHO been happy ever since 👍

[@rodneythrockmorton1433]

You rock on this one. I had the same barely start issue. After watching your video, I pulled the muffler and the outlet was completely blocked with mud dobber mud. Runs like new now. Thanks

[@kevinbishop85]

So after watching this video i immediately dashed into my garage and took the muffler off... 3 months out of service fixed in 5 minutes THANK YOU!!!

[@annamoo1090]

I bought a used pressure washer for $10. Bucks and it had the same issue of Mud Dobber Wasp that had clogged the interior with nest. Cleaned it out and cranked it up…saved myself almost $300. Dollars from buying new! Thanks Chicanick! - Anna

[@mikejerrett7354]

Great video on how you figured it out, never thought it would be a clogged exhaust. It ran awesome too 😎

[@brnmcc01]

The mud dauber nest jammed the muffler bearings. After you cleaned it out, it ran great!

[@bjiggles8145]

Was getting a little frustrated with a BG 86 in my shop that seemed to do everything just fine except it was just "gutless" and wouldn't throttle up. Checked everything, messed with the carb, nothing was working. Started looking for ideas and you've helped me out in the past so this video came up. Finally realized (very big thanks to you) that none of the other equipment I work on has much in the way of spark arrestors, but these blowers that come in once every 7 months or so have that fine screen that goes into the muffler. Sure enough, I take it off and it was almost airtight. In hindsight it makes perfect sense and it's a simple thing to check and I just plain missed it. Gave the spark arrestor a good bath until it was a proper airflow friendly screen again and heeeeey, would you look at that... throttles up like a champ now. Love your videos and keep doing what you do.

[@johne.hilbert2046]

"Don't outsmart yourself" Mark Price- His words, a quote from the best/smartest mechanic I've ever known. And, i'm an ASE master certified auto mechanic.

[@edwardmcbain5730]

Very good.Always double check the muffler.I learnded the hard way also.What I found on blowers and trimmers even though the screen was removed is a pest.Yellow jackets or wasps will build a mud nest inside in a very short time and choke the muffler.Not always the case of course but a good place to start.

[@aulkhic4]

I have been messing with a stihl 2 stroke strimmer for about 3 days about to beat someone round the head with it...until i came across this video. Cleaned the muffler and runs like new. Raise my beer to you!

[@paintwham]

I had serviced my BR350 before the season started, blower was running fine one week, the next it wouldn’t start. found spark arrestor coated in mud. Thank you.

[@thethinkingman9338]

I was also stumped with my blower not working, after watching your vid, I checked the one thing I had not checked ( the spark arrestor ) took it out, mine has a filter on it, chock a block full of carbon, without it in my Sthil BG 86C blower started first pull. Thank You!!

[@tonykelpie]

I’ve had a lot of trouble with petrol mowers in the past. Solved by switching to electric. Your videos are great for persuading me never to think of switching back; lawn is only just over 100 sq meters

[@davidroden2465]

Yes ,I've found that out the long way, we call them mud wasps in the land down under

[@peepee365]

D Penrod I want to thank you for the spark arrester. The very next time I tried to use my weed eater it had no power. Guess what plugged spark arrester, you saved me a lot of money.

[@Chickanic]

That's what I love to hear!! Thanks so much for letting me know!

[@leehuff2330]

Just wanted to say thank you. My Stihl SH-85 handheld blower had the same problem. Put new gas in it, and had the same issue. I removed the spark arrestor (threads in with a 15mm socket), and it runs better than it did brand new! I can SEE through the screen, but it still chokes it out as soon as I try threading it back in. I'm going to run it without for a while, until I burn the carbon out (there was no mud dauber nest in there), and get my hands on a new arrestor assembly.

[@johnmccann3959]

I just wanted to say thank you for the how to video on a Stihl leaf blower

[@johnmccann3959]

It saved me $35.00 for just to look at it. It’s just over a year old. The screen was totally clogged with black soot. Pulled it apart and cleaned with brake cleaner waited for it to dry and put never seize on the threads. It runs like new again.Thanks John

[@nightriderrv1139]

You learned something dear, me being from the deep south i have seen this many times and yes it's got me more than once, it's how we all learn from experience there's no book that can teach hands on. You done good

[@PD-be7ln]

I have a BR550, this video was very helpful. I always burn the carbon off the spark arrestor when I service the machine, now I’ll take a closer look at the muffler.

[@rloebker4473]

Love your work! FS91, works at full throttle, let off throttle to move it dies, will not hold idle. I'll adjust idlethis week and get back to you. BTW only has 10 hours on it, at 4 hours had to replace the Coil, twice!!! Shilh had a problem with Coils!

[@kingdiamondbanger]

Thanks... my stihl been sitting three years, off and on me trying to get it to run.. 15 minutes it took to do your fix. it's running like new. Thanks for sharing

[@keithfarley7093]

I have a husqvarna weed trimmer that acts like that , I have checked everything except the exhaust so I think I will down it and look . Thanks for the tip

[@Chickanic]

If it is not the muffler, I have a complete tutorial on how to diagnose and repair a Husqvarna 128ld trimmer on my page. Maybe it will help. Thanks for watching!

[@ralfie8801]

If it still has the screen in the exhaust outlet, the screen is probably plugged up, and it won’t have a mud nest from insects inside. If the screen is gone, you might have an insect infestation.

[@jasonbusch3624]

The Husqvarna trimmers have a steel wool mesh inside the muffler and the only way to clean it is to burn it out with a torch or buy a new muffler.

[@ralfie8801]

Jason Busch That's the easiest way to clean the flat screen of Stihl equipment too. Remove the screen from the muffler, burn up the carbon on the screen and put it back on.

[@jacobdellinger4931]

you have to run a resistor style plug in husqvarna units. they will do some funny stuff if you dont

[@jeffmonroe9766]

Another great video!!! In Utah we call dirt daubers mud daubers ,haven't had problems with them plugging up mufflers but everything else from bbqs air tools 220v plugs you name if they can get in it's plugged. Keep these great video's coming please!!!

[@Chickanic]

Will do! Thanks again Jeff!

[@spoda81]

I'm in Michigan and up here we call them a pain in backside (keeping it nice)😂

[@scottsmith507]

Good job on diagnosing this one. I I've way north. Upper peninsula of Michigan and we have them here also. We call them mud daubbers and they will fill any cavity they can get to. Fun fact, they will kill a spider and put in cavity then lay single egg in cavity and seal with dirt or mud. Instant nutrition for larvae.

[@samfusco8158]

Just found/stumbled on your channel. I enjoy the straight forward explanations and insight you give . Its a pleasure to see someone who takes pride in their work. You make us "tinkerers" feel good about themselves.

[@lisag2771]

Liked to pulled my arm off one time because of a dirt dobber. Great video.

[@armyofshea7941]

Thank you! Only had this happen once to me, and was also stumped. Kept chasing the hard solutions before finally finding the simple answer. Mother Nature inspires, confounds and loves irony.

[@marlonalva]

I’m having trouble with my BR600 that sometimes is hard to start and guess what? That’s exactly what I am going to check. Thank you for the great video! 👌💪

[@lynneblais4760]

I love watching your videos. You’re a great mechanic. I’m a car and truck and coach mechanic and I’m learning so much from you. Thanks 😊😁👍

[@roy.h.barrett]

Fabulous!!! Something to check on my Stihl saw that's giving me some fits...

[@rogerthat.9105]

Thank you so much…..at first I thought it was the carburetor…NOPE..it was exactly what you said……..

[@leeholzmann1023]

thanks chick i just learned about plastic and metal screws ...

[@Chickanic]

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!!

[@patrickarmstrong427]

I've heard an expression for years, "If you hear hooves, think horses not zebra's". Thanks so much for the videos!

[@pajamas17]

Thanks so much, I was also baffled after doing so much carb work. The muffler was the problem on my Hitachi leaf blower. Your videos are thorough and help so much

[@gregfisher216]

Great video , lots of good advice! I live in the south and know about dirt dobbers ! from the looks of the blower ,it looks like it was stored in a damp shed without a door ,maybe in the back yard. the rust on the muffler was a give away and dirt dobbers love old sheds !

[@delseckora5327]

Great video as always. If I may I would like to express another word of caution when it comes to the screws. The ones going into plastic should be turned to left until it drops in place so it won't strip the threads out of the plastic.

[@Gerrit-Max]

I agree.

[@davidmorse8432]

That's a good idea. I always try to get the screws back in their original threaded position by gently starting them and testing for least resistance but turning left and feeling for the step down is a better way.

[@tonydellacer7771]

That is fantastic to know. Never knew

[@djratino]

I seldom use a battery drill putting stuff back. You can start new threads especially if you have alternating shallow & deep threads on a screw. A few brands out there use those.

[@sixstringsplay]

Darn right and by hand!

[@stuperry2559]

Thank You I was having same symptoms and thought it was fuel issue. We have a lot of mud daubers around and I have taken away nests from where blower is stored. This time it was not a dauber,but the screen was clogged. I did watch your other video on the HP Ultra oil, and fall into that category. Non ethanol fuel,dedicated can,only mix 1.5 gallons at a time,so I was suprised at the build up on screen. Fortunately everything else looked good and clean.

[@stausindeche9951]

Thank you for the demonstration...i've encountered such problems on husky lawn trimmers due to poor oil/petrol mixture. Kenya 🇰🇪 🇰🇪

[@Jim-Wade]

Saw that one coming! I hate dirt daubers. A couple of year ago I went to crank up my trimmer and the recoil wouldn't budge. The cover was pretty much full of dired mud. This year hasn't been as bad, but I find them everywhere in my shop.

[@gregbabington4804]

You have giving me so much confidence to tackle some DIY projects.

[@brianellisdaly11]

Thanks for the video. You reminded me not to make assumptions. I saw exhaust and assumed it was clear. lol It was not. It was just a dirty screen, but you made me go back to the basics again. On the mud dobber topic, I was asked to fix a jet ski lift once. It would hum but not go up or down. After taking the motor ends off, I found a mud dobber apartment complex!!! Compressed air for the win!

[@scubasteve3032]

Yep, this just happened to me. Great video, thanks!

[@yzmaximus]

Thank you so much. Mine turned out to be the spark arrestor. I checked plug, mixed up a fresh batch of Leaded 110 Octane Racing Fuel mixed at 50:1 and checked filter with no change. Just got it together and it almost blew the foam insulation off the ceiling. I can finish the last batch of leaves for the season. Did have to fabricate a long Torx 27 for the bottom screw, but I have a Miller Dynasty TIG Welder in my garage.

[@rogermcdonald1607]

That would have stumped me also. Nice catch after a little time to think about it! 👍😉

[@stevek4546]

Love your videos! I do want to add 1 thing, though. People should let their cold machines idle for about a minute before revving up to full throttle. This will extend the life of your small engines.

[@carlmartorino2783]

Thank you for the information top notch I fix my blower without taking it in Carl from New Brunswick

[@bagadonutz5717]

“When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.”…. Sherlock Holmes

[@harlandixon3453]

Spock….

[@michaelspencer301]

I just love your videos. You talk about what you have done or not done and what you will do and any and all mistakes you have made and what not to do. It's awesome ! It's a pleasure watching you work on these things. Look forward to each new video. I'm hooked. 👍👍

[@Chickanic]

Thanks Michael!

[@robertpearse6472]

Haaaaa.. Love it. Dot know what a mud dauber is but in Australia i had the very same problem with a generator when a European Wasp got into the exhaust and built a nest.. Took me and a mechanic 2 hours to sort it. Now i always plug the exhaust with a bit of rolled up cardboard so they cant get in. Just gotta to remember to remove it before starting!

[@sundial6919]

Who woulda thought clogged w dirt dobbers ? 😅 felt sorry for the larva tho . Your intelligent hands on mechanical abilities makes it intersting 🌻

[@Tinkerbell323]

Hello young lady. I am 75 years old and have been watching you for a good while now. You are definitely the best that I have watched. I saw that you moved onto your own property and had plenty of new parts and was wondering if you had a throttle cable for a 125BT Husqvarna backpack blower that you would like sell?

[@BENLOVE-h2h]

Thank you, after days of work, you fixed my blower in just a few minutes.

[@tedbaker783]

From Canada, great work keep it up, thank you.

[@scottyellis3442]

I'm really glad I found your channel, you have saved me a bunch of money fixing my own equipment.

[@williamduncan5679]

Well done on the leaf blower wee up here in Scotland we don't get dirt dobbers, but I enjoyed the vid, by the way I like the shorts 😊👍

[@larrytomenga1312]

Got my first 2 cycle engine (chain saw) in retirement a few years ago. Now have four. You provide great information and it's recorded just _Perfectly_. Thanks so much!

[@PLA5207]

Darlin' YOU ARE GOOD! TY for these vids.

[@richardcranium5839]

seen a couple plugged mufflers in my time they were from heavy oil mix. burn them out with a torch.(off the equipment of course). seldom see mud dobbers in northern pa. good find. if ya cant breathe it out ya cant breath it in. engines are just air pumps.

[@haneyoakie14]

Who would have ever thought that the insects could mess up a blower? Great fix. You got the bugs out of that one. I have had Mickey & Minnie build nests under a mower engine blower housing, but would have never thought to check the muffler for mud.

[@Chickanic]

Yea, we charge a bit extra for dealing with rat nests. LOL!

[@haneyoakie14]

@@Chickanic I flipped a mower last year. Standard stuff, from auction needed oil change, new pull cord, blade sharpened, tank was dry and it ran great once fueled. Cut my yard with it, it did fine, sold it to someone who used it twice and called me and said it smoked and was a P.O.S. I offered him him money back, brought it home, and it smoked. Mickey n Minnie's nest was burning. The auction I frequently buy from is rural, and the items sit in the yard near a large grass field. Ever since then, I pull the housing & check. It happens a lot.

[@haneyoakie14]

Snow Blower undersides are a great rat nest opportunity for Ratatouille. I check all those now also. Ask me how I know.

[@cottydry]

Less then a teaspoon of dust blocked the muffler and resulted in enough back pressure to keep the engine from running? That's a tough nut to swallow but I won't argue. Love your videos!

[@bobkucharski9425]

I thought the same thing.

[@darrellepickering8433]

When you last started it I knew what it was. Back in the '90s Homelite trimmers had a muffler that was very prone to this. In this area it was fairly common.

[@ReasonablySane]

When I moved from Seattle to rural Kentucky 11 years ago, I bought a used Craftsman d2000 if I remember correctly. It was a V-Twin Rider mower. It had a weird problem a couple of years into using it. One cylinder kept bending pushrods. In hindsight this sounds stupid but I kept having to loosen the rocker and using a hammer to straighten the push rod and putting it back together and that would work for a while but it kept doing it. I bought new push rods off Amazon but I ended up never putting them on because in the long run I ended up buying a large zero turn since I'm mowing 9 acres now. But the problem really made me nervous even about my zero turn. The problem was that a mouse had built a nest around that cylinder under the plastic shroud and it was causing the cylinder to overheat. At the beginning of the season I always remove the plastic shroud and check my zero turn to make sure that that hasn't happened to either of its cylinders. I store it in a heated garage with plenty of mouse traps so I just hope it doesn't happen halfway in the season.

[@luke46219]

I appreciate your inventory of tools before you start the work, it helps the viewer follow along!

[@ahmedfazzaa5573]

Nice video again, thanks All the way from the land down under ❤️👍Australia 🇦🇺

[@ramadinsookhoo6141]

A simple solution to a complicated problem👍👍

[@ramadinsookhoo6141]

I sure half of the first comments didn't watch the whole video before they commented.

[@roberekaram144]

You are truly , a gift to the industry!

[@Doc-Cole_Trickle-of-Chainsaws]

Hello from D.R. Small Engines in Garland County. Keep it up!

[@dewaldvanniekerk6476]

Mechanicals always leaves you with new or forgotten scenarios. Still, I enjoy these videos

[@canoetipper019]

I guess you could say that job was exhausting... But just because you CAN do something doesn't mean you SHOULD do it. lol Such an easy fix, but also easy to miss. Thanks for the heads up. Cheers from New Brunswick, Canada...eh.

[@dwhitney1000]

Seen this on snowmobile mufflers and mice nests. Like the videos.

[@LongBinh70]

Another tool for the mental toolbox. Thanks. You asked for questions, so here we go. I have an Echo pole saw I bought new decades ago. I went to do some work and ran into a problem I've never seen before. I fueled it up (VP 50:1) and after a few pulls got it to start while laying on the ground. I picked it up and reved it up, sounded good. Angled it up to the limb I needed to remove (tornado) and started to cut. Five to seven seconds into the cut it sputtered and died. Brought it down, and after a number of pulls it started again, reved up, ran great. Angled it up, started cutting, it sputtered and died. My first thought was fuel pickup, so I checked that. Seemed OK. Running out of ideas... Oh, not used very often. Thanks.

[@Techno_Nomadic]

Cracked fuel line. As soon as you moved it the weight of the pickup filter would have pulled on the line. If it's old enough, the gas will have stripped the plasticizers out making it brittle. While on the ground the crack is closed the fuel pump will fill the diaphragm on the carb. Soon as you move it, it sucks air and starves out. Fuel line is cheap, just can be a pain to thread back into the tank. Buy extra and cut a long, shallow wedge at the end so you can thread it into the hole far enough to grab it with forceps. If it has a primer, replace that line while you're at it.

[@chrisprocaylo]

Helpful, much appreciated.

[@williamwhitehead8362]

Yes I had a lawnmower it was a two cycle lawnmower it would not start it like it's like your backpack it would spit once and that was the end I ended up taking the muffler off and I got a whole bunch of beetles out the master made it home in it for the winter which they were dead got them all out and it ran fine keep up the good work

[@markbernier8434]

Something I think worth mentioning is that a lot of problems with small engines are due to lack of use. It is surprising how few non professionals run this equipment through even one tank of gas in one session.

[@KF1]

True. I ran a Br600 grass and snow for 9 years with no problems. Either you move or you rust.

[@ronlongo3207]

Two sides of the coin

[@georgekemp1694]

like your videos started with poles clutch and ended up here learned a lot

[@johnson9195]

I found this video trying to figure out why my trimmer might have stopped running while I was using it. It will idle ok and die right when I hit the throttle. I am going to check the spark arrest screen, since the air filter looks ok. Thank you for the info.