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I have been a mechanic for 36 years. I started my first job at 17 at a 10 minute oil change place. Went to the ARMY for power generation equipment repairer, IE generator tech. Then on too tech school for Auto mechanics. I have held every ASE mechanical certification for auto including L1, L2,L3 and L4. Plus a few Heavy truck ones when I burned out on cars for awhile, plus much more. I have a lot of respect for this woman ! She knows her stuff and helps us rid the mechanic is always a thief stigma. Props too you Chickanic, you are awesome and a real credit to the industry! There are always new things to learn and most good lessons are hard. You are always welcome in my shop.
You just made me completely sure that 4-stroke trimmers are for someone else. I've ridden 4-stroke dirt bikes for 50 years and......I"m tired of adjusting valves. I absolutely LOVE the simplicity of the two-stroke trimmers. I've got an original Weedeater and a new Ryobi. Wish they were still making the old Weedeater brand.
Thanks, I needed this valve adjusting video. My FS90 was jerky and hard to start. I used your instruction, you made it easy and now it's working like new. I modified a .010 feeler gauge on a bench grinder. I am a retired automotive mechanic and automatic trans specialist, 87 years old, but really ignorant of many problems on small engines. They are a specialty all to their own. Thanks again, I'm smiling!
Wow! That’s really inspiring ! Your right small engines are a thing of their own. It so cool that you’re 87 and being a skilled mechanic and still learning something new. Thanks!
A neighbor threw a echo weed eater to the road I picked it up bought a carburetor and hoses the kit that had everything in it put it on all for $20 fired right up put a speed feed 400 on it runs like a new one lol my Lowe’s had the bump stops for them speed feed 400 on clearance for $5 each bought seven of them for future use then did a huskuvarna blower carburetor same kit had everything for it it also runs like a new one I watched your videos all the time it helped me greatly keep up the videos love you
Mrs Chick, Milton here. ** running like new it was - fueled up, didn’t hit again. After other adjustments with no results this time, watched this video. Do not have this valve gauge. Because I am a member of Chickanic school I talked with the repair man intelligently, I had my weed eater on top dead center and ready for him the next morning, plastic removed and spark plug. It took two minutes, three pulls fired right up and I was charged $2.00. It pays to know (walking in and saying - won’t start is lame). Pretty Cool Mrs Chickanic pretty cool.
My Stihl trimmer would not stay running at idle. I followed your advice and did the easy fixes first: replace plug, replace fuel filter, replace air filter, and clean out spark arrester. It then ran better, but it still stalled out at idle. I followed your video for adjusting the valves and now my Stihl idles normally again. I just want to say thank you for the videos. You do an excellent job of explaining and teaching how to do the fixes. I also appreciate that you give links and part numbers for the various parts. Thank you so much. I really enjoy your videos and I am happy that I can easily fix these issues myself.
Thanks for the video. I had a HT101 Stihl pole saw that wouldn't start. I popped the valve cover off and immediatly saw the exhaust valve rocker arm out of position with the ear of the rocker arm sitting on top of the valve and holding the exhaust valve open. Pushed it over with my thumb and fired on the first pull. Without your video I would have been doing lots of extra work searching for this.
I watched other small engine repair channels. But most were like watching paint dry. I subscribed to your channel heavily based on your personality, and secondly on your knowledge and ability to explain to the viewer the how to. Thanks for produces awesome content.
My dad had a mower shop for 18 years , before that he owned service Station's. I took over the mower shop from him then he Retired , i took over shop till the Economy Tanked , had 2 small kids had to raise , so eneded up Semi Closing shop. I am Really Impressed on you and how you Explain things. You have a real good program there. I watch and , know 90 +% of the things you are showing , and you do it well Explaining things to make it Easy to Understand them . I am now Disabled, and Retired Machinist as I worked for the Railroad till they closed. Keep up the good work , as you do a Wonderful job there. Your Husband is probably Happy to have a person of your caliber My wife did not like dealing with public as 90+% Don't Think Women Don't Know This Stuff , I taught my wife how to do the things you do . But as I said Men are Mostly Dumb thinking Women Just Don't Know this Stuff !!! You and my wife showed the Dumb men that You Do Know this Stuff !!! Congratulations on you having the Subscribers you have !!!
You are a super instructor. Thank you for your videos. The only reason you do not have a multi million subscribers is over a multi million of us folks that have common sense and can turn a wrench have not found your channel yet. Everyone has the cantankerous engines that we tinker with and work on on a weekly basis taking care of our homes. Start clearing off a spot on your trophy wall for your 100,000 subscriber plaque. it should be in the mail anytime!
Just wanted to say thanks, i'm a gardener and was in need of some tips for servicing my stihl and husqvarna kit. Even bought some long torx driver bits to dismantle things.Very helpful. All the best, Dave. 🇮🇲
My 12 yr old Stihl 130R Kombi decided not to start today. I just finish a spring tune, so was scrastching my head. It would start first pull cold, but was hard to start when hot, and couldn't figure out why. It finally went dead and thought I was gonna have to buy new at $479. But found your channel, adjusted the valves and BLAMO, she runs like a Banshee once again! Im retired on a budget, so thank you for your help!!!
Valves are the most common thing that most customers neglect, because they don't even know that they are there. Landscapers should know more about their equipment to know that they are there, they simply just don't have the time to fix it themselves, cause their too busy landscaping. Excellent video Chickanic!
Alot of the bigger companies have in house mechanic/s to work on there own stuff, buy yes you are right they should know how to work on there own equipment, or at least have some knowledge of what's going on, a lot of times it's something very simple to fix, and these small engine shops are making killer money, i don't know how many times lawnmowers and weed eaters have came to me and the customer says it wont start. And you wouldn't believe that the only thing it needed was gas put in it. There has been thousands of weed eaters thrown out to the curb because of the valves needed adjusting and most people don't even know where to start on that, and from what I have seen, there's a lot of shops that don't know either, they simply take in your old weed eater and say it's not worth repairing, only because they don't have the knowledge to fix it or they don't wanna fix it, hoping the customer will say just keep it, and they buy a new one,
Hello from Norway ! Hmmm the best tech site for small engines ever ... ! It is not just because you are a clever girl ! Lots of useful tips ... Great work !!!
The best on TH-cam that explains the valve adjustment, Clear, precise, and accurate . I had all the tools but the incorrect valve adjustment procedure. Thank you very much from Texas.
Great video Chickanic. I have been paying around $75 every other year to get my 110 weed eater serviced because I wasn’t sure how to do the valves. I’ll be doing it myself from now on. Thanks
That is so awesome with the subscribers, I’m not surprised for you do such a great job of explaining all these repairs and giving tips that help us all when we need something to fall back on. Keep up the good job. I’m in process of getting my shop set up now.
@@hammadmaqbool7970 location is everything, and building good customer service is a must, you will have some of the best customers ever and then there's always those few people who just complain about everything, and then there's some people who want to fix there stuff for basically nothing, I'm a honest and kind person, id give the shirt right off my back to help someone, I do it all the time, but, I just can't do free jobs, as much as I would love too. Id be out of business in a month doing favors or handouts,
Fun fact: once the valves are adjusted to the proper setting the engine will actually run cooler because the valve face to seat contact will be the optimal duration, resulting in better heat transfer. This may also contribute to less carbon build up. 🙂
I did this myself yesterday and can't believe it but I correctly did it. My fs 131 was getting weird, getting very difficult to start after shutting off. I adjusted the valves and it has good power again. It has been a good one, parts are starting to wear out left and right, might be time to get a new one soon and keep this one as back up or spare parts.
My fairly new 4stroke strimmer was not powering up well or sometimes not even starting. I checked the petrol, I checked the spark plug; I cleaned out the carburator; I checked the air filter; I checked the petrol filter; I checked the fuel lines! I had pretty much gone through everything except tuning the carbs and I did not want to go there. Then I went back and washed the air filter(which looked fine) and hey presto, I,m back in business.
Just like Sooo many other folks that go your channel for problem solving, I applaud you, again, and again. Thank you so much for helping me with my 2008 model FS 90R.. Salute!
Love the details you put into your videos. Which tools, steps to take, even lighting and close ups gives confidence that even a lowly wrench turrner like me can do it. 👍
Terrific video! I had the same problem with my Stihl KM 91 R and just like this video, I got the feeler gauge, did the valve adjustment, and now it runs again! Both intake and exhaust were way too loose after a number of seasons of use.
What Up " Chickanic" ! From all the way into Asheville N.C. ,,, I Just wanted to say THank You ,,, Not for all your Help with Small engines ,,, Not for saving us Money and time ,,, But Just for being a great Person ! Your Hubby found a treasure when he found you ! There's alot of Ugly , mean, decietful , malicous people in this day and time , and unfortunately it's hard to like or trust anybody ! But you are super Cool ! Just a laid back , chilled out good person ,,, and I'd like to say Thank you ,,, Just for being " ChicKanic" !
Yep this worked on my Kombi. Hard to pull for like 6 months. Just dealt with it. As a lawn mowing guy having to do this 10 to 15 time a day is just annoying. My valves were both loose.
I had one of those on my bench a few days ago. It was super easy to get the thing apart to service the clutch as well as getting at the valves, I was quite impessed with that.
I followed your advice and it worked. However I learned the hard way that a new valve cover gasket is a good idea when you do this, else you may have a bad vacuum leak.
Hi Girlie, just got my strimmer running again thanks to this video. A massive thank you, brilliant videos, will save me loads of money and time. Thanks
Alcohol is only good for drinking and disinfecting things and there are different types you do not want to mix up. However none belong in anything but a race car.
A note from an automotive mechanic. Valve stems stretch from the springs causing the valve to slam against the valve seat. They don't shrink (valve stems). The nut holding the rockers in place should not move though there is a small chance they can Wear on the tip of the rocker should be very minimal over very long periods of use with proper lubrication. So if it feels like you are losing some compression chances are good you just need to adjust the (too tight) valves to compensate for valve stretch. But if you have increased compression (too loose/too much gap in the valves) it's a good sign of wear elsewhere. Like a worn cam lobe. also these particular engines (4 mix) do have a compression release that does fail occasionally.
Thanks for all the good advise. First was recommending the speed feed, which is great. Second time was was a episode on how to fix a string trimmer that would not rev up. The episode was for an echo but it work for my Stihl. I drained the gas and replaced but did not taste or smell it, changed the plug and removed the little arrestor screen and burned the carbon off. It runs prefectly. The local small engine shop had a 6 week wait for string trimmers.
Thanks for the video! I have a stihl fs86 brushcutter that is hard to start, especially if it stalls after running for a while. I've been holding the trigger in to get it started again. I'll pick up a new sparkplug and a feeler gauge and see if I can get it to run better. Thanks again, I'll let you know how I make out.
Thank you for the detail instructions as to how to do this repair, which I am hoping will fix my 130 trimmer. I had valves adjusted beginning of the season and not paying the dealer again.
Glad this video is back! I have this issue with my FS131. I have had it at 2 shops and neither could get it running. And now I have to replace the starter cup but I can't get it off the crank shaft. I was trying to pull it off to check the cam. For some reason the cup is loose but must have some sort of burr that won't let it just fall off. after that i hope to get it back together and adjust the valves and see if that isn't the culprit! oh yeah I had to replace the flywheel and replaced the coil and sparky plug in the whole process. The flywheel was sheared. for some reason.
Ive been a certified stihl technician for many years and the charge for our particular location to adjust the valves is already included in what we call a tune up lol of course demographically the price does vary. But our tune up involves replacement of sparkplug if needed, air filter, fuel filter, inspection of spark arrestor, carb check, and compression check. That usually cost the customer in my area 39.99 plus parts.
You rock! I have a 96 corvette convertible collector edition and a brand new Poulan trimmer used once . I can;t pull the rope it bucks. I don;t know if it has points or what to set them to but it sure is worth a look see. Great video!
Love your videos watch them all the time when you put them up I have a problem with my echo weed eater srm 231 when I am using it it starts to shake but then I guess it works its way out if I keep on using that it shakes again your loyal divided fan
IN Oz, I bought a Morrison B260S string trimmer 15 years ago. Only replaced a clutch cable, fuel tank, a primer bulb and 3 spark plugs. Original air filter. Runs about 3 hours a month, starts easily and quickly. No other work on it. Never been is a shop for repair. I have looked at replacing it but can't justify +400 or more for a new one that may not last as long. Front part of switch console broke and the console rotates, but the new ones have the same design. Doesn't affect use of trimmer. No engine work at all has been done, and will not be done as long as the trimmer runs and starts easily. Uses unleaded petrol with no alcohol to fuel it and Shell T2 2 stroke oil.
Funny you should post this video now. I just ran my weed eater an hour ago and noticed when I started it the rope felt a little weird, a little jerky when pull starting it. I think I will take a look at it. Thanks for posting.
ok i got to say im impressed such a gorgeous lady can fix all that , i subscribed because ive already been educated on small engines from your vids and cranking the chainsaws is a must for beginners lol
When you mentioned the going bad I told my wife well at least I’m not the only one. Many time I get into a project fix what’s wrong then upon reassembly something else doesn’t work and have to tear it apart.
Great channel. I have the FS 90r. Breaks up or cuts out at the top end under full throttle. I just figured it was the carb so ordered a new one. Now I'm thinking could be the valves. Wish I had found you earlier.
Nice job on the video. The only thing confusing me is some of the other videos say .004 for the valve setting yours says .010 wondered if there were different models with different specs
My FS38 was difficult to start, so I purchase a new carbarator on Amazon. It was a lot less expensive that bringing it to the dealer and only took a half hour for me to replace.
My two stroke trimmer and hedge cutter don’t get a huge amount of use so I store them dry. After use, empty the tank and run until it stops. Use the choke to clear the last few drops. When it’s needed again, be careful to not over-choke it and you’ll be running in no time. I close the choke, give two pulls only. Open choke, switch on and pull to start. Too much choke will flood it.
The new best stihl string trimmer is the 94 I would like to compare it to the Echo equivalent but I'm just too busy Thank you for the tip on the "ez whind" trimmer head btw ! I thought it was just a gimmick but it's legit ! I only bought 1 now I'm ready to put them on bench stock
Another great video Mrs. C ! You mentioned the new rocker cover gasket came in the kit along with the feeler garage, however, during the re-assembly process, I don't think you said you were installing a new gasket. That should be replaced every time, correct ? We replace the rocker cover gasket, and spark plug overtime we do this job ! Thanks for including the list for the valve adjustment job !
I have this trimmer, after its last use it would not start. I took it to shop and they told me i ran it without an air cleaner and the engine was "scoured". I had not run it without an aircleaner, but it was doing like this was, no apparent compression. I tore it apart on bench and found the exhaust valve totally fouled, wd40 and rubbing with my finger had it shiny in a few minutes, put it back together and it immediately started and is running perfect. This thing is nearly new, less than 2 hours on it and it was totally carbon fouled, i can only guess i ran 2x oil in the fuel.
I know adjusting the valve clearance is piss easy, yet watching this I'm shocked by how easy it was. Have you done a video on carb problems? I'll now watch the video about the clutch. Keep the great videos coming
I shared your channel on the Facebook page I help manage for another youtube channel that does a lot of DIY home stuff and building their own tiny house and shed to house.
Another way to avoid TDC is to rotate the flywheel until 1 valve is fully open, adjust other valve, repeate on other valve. Done The only reason to search for TDC is so you can adjust both valves at the same time. Which for this model doesn't provide any time savings, actually adds time.
On this model if your not on Ded center there is more space between valves and rockers . I did mine today and noticed that So y make sure that i wast at the right place...just to avoid problem It takes less time to do it like that than to have to correct it after replacing all the cover and it dont works ... thanks Chickanic Fs110 4 me a little beast
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The reason why you got so many subscribers is because you are awesome.Thank you for all the things you do
I have been a mechanic for 36 years. I started my first job at 17 at a 10 minute oil change place. Went to the ARMY for power generation equipment repairer, IE generator tech. Then on too tech school for Auto mechanics. I have held every ASE mechanical certification for auto including L1, L2,L3 and L4. Plus a few Heavy truck ones when I burned out on cars for awhile, plus much more. I have a lot of respect for this woman ! She knows her stuff and helps us rid the mechanic is always a thief stigma. Props too you Chickanic, you are awesome and a real credit to the industry! There are always new things to learn and most good lessons are hard. You are always welcome in my shop.
You just made me completely sure that 4-stroke trimmers are for someone else. I've ridden 4-stroke dirt bikes for 50 years and......I"m tired of adjusting valves. I absolutely LOVE the simplicity of the two-stroke trimmers. I've got an original Weedeater and a new Ryobi. Wish they were still making the old Weedeater brand.
Thanks, I needed this valve adjusting video. My FS90 was jerky and hard to start. I used your instruction, you made it easy and now it's working like new. I modified a .010 feeler gauge on a bench grinder. I am a retired automotive mechanic and automatic trans specialist, 87 years old, but really ignorant of many problems on small engines. They are a specialty all to their own. Thanks again, I'm smiling!
Wow!
That’s really inspiring !
Your right small engines are a thing of their own.
It so cool that you’re 87 and being a skilled mechanic and still learning something new.
Thanks!
.10 is the metric lol it’s .004
@@Carboneye7 You are correct . It is .10 mm , that is point one 0. and US measure is .004 , or four thousandths of an inch.
A neighbor threw a echo weed eater to the road I picked it up bought a carburetor and hoses the kit that had everything in it put it on all for $20 fired right up put a speed feed 400 on it runs like a new one lol my Lowe’s had the bump stops for them speed feed 400 on clearance for $5 each bought seven of them for future use then did a huskuvarna blower carburetor same kit had everything for it it also runs like a new one I watched your videos all the time it helped me greatly keep up the videos love you
Mrs Chick, Milton here. ** running like new it was - fueled up, didn’t hit again. After other adjustments with no results this time, watched this video. Do not have this valve gauge. Because I am a member of Chickanic school I talked with the repair man intelligently, I had my weed eater on top dead center and ready for him the next morning, plastic removed and spark plug. It took two minutes, three pulls fired right up and I was charged $2.00. It pays to know (walking in and saying - won’t start is lame). Pretty Cool Mrs Chickanic pretty cool.
80,000 subscribers 2 years ago at the time of filming. 504,000 today. Good goin' Chickanic.
My Stihl trimmer would not stay running at idle. I followed your advice and did the easy fixes first: replace plug, replace fuel filter, replace air filter, and clean out spark arrester. It then ran better, but it still stalled out at idle. I followed your video for adjusting the valves and now my Stihl idles normally again. I just want to say thank you for the videos. You do an excellent job of explaining and teaching how to do the fixes. I also appreciate that you give links and part numbers for the various parts. Thank you so much. I really enjoy your videos and I am happy that I can easily fix these issues myself.
Thanks for the video. I had a HT101 Stihl pole saw that wouldn't start. I popped the valve cover off and immediatly saw the exhaust valve rocker arm out of position with the ear of the rocker arm sitting on top of the valve and holding the exhaust valve open. Pushed it over with my thumb and fired on the first pull. Without your video I would have been doing lots of extra work searching for this.
Once again Chicky PRI G Fuel Treatment. Didn't know if I got .
However You Are The Best .
I watched other small engine repair channels. But most were like watching paint dry. I subscribed to your channel heavily based on your personality, and secondly on your knowledge and ability to explain to the viewer the how to. Thanks for produces awesome content.
One of the best on TH-cam. Clear, precise, and accurate explanations. Keep it up. THANKS!
My dad had a mower shop for 18 years , before that he owned service Station's.
I took over the mower shop from him then he Retired , i took over shop till the Economy Tanked , had 2 small kids had to raise , so eneded up Semi Closing shop.
I am Really Impressed on you and how you Explain things.
You have a real good program there. I watch and , know 90 +% of the things you are showing , and you do it well Explaining things to make it Easy to Understand them .
I am now Disabled, and Retired Machinist as I worked for the Railroad till they closed. Keep up the good work , as you do a Wonderful job there. Your Husband is probably Happy to have a person of your caliber
My wife did not like dealing with public as 90+% Don't Think Women Don't Know This Stuff , I taught my wife how to do the things you do . But as I said Men are Mostly Dumb thinking Women Just Don't Know this Stuff !!!
You and my wife showed the Dumb men that You Do Know this Stuff !!!
Congratulations on you having the Subscribers you have !!!
Thank you so much!
You are a super instructor. Thank you for your videos. The only reason you do not have a multi million subscribers is over a multi million of us folks that have common sense and can turn a wrench have not found your channel yet. Everyone has the cantankerous engines that we tinker with and work on on a weekly basis taking care of our homes. Start clearing off a spot on your trophy wall for your 100,000 subscriber plaque. it should be in the mail anytime!
Wow, thank you!
I love watching you teaching people how to fix everything great job girl
Thank you so much for this repair. I've been battling for ages trying to fix this. You showed me in 5 minutes.
Just wanted to say thanks, i'm a gardener and was in need of some tips for servicing my stihl and husqvarna kit. Even bought some long torx driver bits to dismantle things.Very helpful. All the best, Dave. 🇮🇲
Cool Beans ! I got three old or so I thought parts machines running in less than 3 hours ! All Hail The Queen !
Having a problem with my fs90 not idling and choking out at high revs.
Thanks so much for the videos! Watch them all the time
My 12 yr old Stihl 130R Kombi decided not to start today. I just finish a spring tune, so was scrastching my head. It would start first pull cold, but was hard to start when hot, and couldn't figure out why. It finally went dead and thought I was gonna have to buy new at $479. But found your channel, adjusted the valves and BLAMO, she runs like a Banshee once again! Im retired on a budget, so thank you for your help!!!
Valves are the most common thing that most customers neglect, because they don't even know that they are there. Landscapers should know more about their equipment to know that they are there, they simply just don't have the time to fix it themselves, cause their too busy landscaping. Excellent video Chickanic!
Alot of the bigger companies have in house mechanic/s to work on there own stuff, buy yes you are right they should know how to work on there own equipment, or at least have some knowledge of what's going on, a lot of times it's something very simple to fix, and these small engine shops are making killer money, i don't know how many times lawnmowers and weed eaters have came to me and the customer says it wont start. And you wouldn't believe that the only thing it needed was gas put in it. There has been thousands of weed eaters thrown out to the curb because of the valves needed adjusting and most people don't even know where to start on that, and from what I have seen, there's a lot of shops that don't know either, they simply take in your old weed eater and say it's not worth repairing, only because they don't have the knowledge to fix it or they don't wanna fix it, hoping the customer will say just keep it, and they buy a new one,
Of the two people that I like to watch their videos are you and Steves small engine repair
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Hello from Norway ! Hmmm the best tech site for small engines ever ... ! It is not just because you are a clever girl ! Lots of useful tips ... Great work !!!
The best on TH-cam that explains the valve adjustment, Clear, precise, and accurate . I had all the tools but the incorrect valve adjustment procedure. Thank you very much from Texas.
Great video Chickanic. I have been paying around $75 every other year to get my 110 weed eater serviced because I wasn’t sure how to do the valves. I’ll be doing it myself from now on. Thanks
Excellent, really liked the easy explanation on how to distinguish the false from the right TDC. Crucial piece of info, many thanks!
That is so awesome with the subscribers, I’m not surprised for you do such a great job of explaining all these repairs and giving tips that help us all when we need something to fall back on. Keep up the good job. I’m in process of getting my shop set up now.
Great video! That’s why I got rid of all my Stihl stuff and switched my equipment to echo and redmax
you do a great job teaching, I've been a small engine mechanic for 35 Years, I love teaching people.
Is it a good trade to get into in 2023?
@@hammadmaqbool7970 yeah I'd say so, I've been steady busy
@@hammadmaqbool7970 location is everything, and building good customer service is a must, you will have some of the best customers ever and then there's always those few people who just complain about everything, and then there's some people who want to fix there stuff for basically nothing, I'm a honest and kind person, id give the shirt right off my back to help someone, I do it all the time, but, I just can't do free jobs, as much as I would love too. Id be out of business in a month doing favors or handouts,
I always watch your videos. Small engines are my hobby after retiring.
I look forward to your new ones.
Thank you.
I just found this channel , it’s an incredible site done by an incredible lady ! Thank you
Late to the show, but you have saved this Old Dude some money. Your OK Woman!!!
Fun fact: once the valves are adjusted to the proper setting the engine will actually run cooler because the valve face to seat contact will be the optimal duration, resulting in better heat transfer. This may also contribute to less carbon build up. 🙂
"Y'all get your reading glasses out" -- got me pegged ! GREAT video.
I did this myself yesterday and can't believe it but I correctly did it. My fs 131 was getting weird, getting very difficult to start after shutting off. I adjusted the valves and it has good power again. It has been a good one, parts are starting to wear out left and right, might be time to get a new one soon and keep this one as back up or spare parts.
My fairly new 4stroke strimmer was not powering up well or sometimes not even starting. I checked the petrol, I checked the spark plug; I cleaned out the carburator; I checked the air filter; I checked the petrol filter; I checked the fuel lines! I had pretty much gone through everything except tuning the carbs and I did not want to go there. Then I went back and washed the air filter(which looked fine) and hey presto, I,m back in business.
Just like Sooo many other folks that go your channel for problem solving, I applaud you, again, and again. Thank you so much for helping me with my 2008 model FS 90R.. Salute!
Love the details you put into your videos. Which tools, steps to take, even lighting and close ups gives confidence that even a lowly wrench turrner like me can do it. 👍
U talk to much
@@patrickmurphy932 didn't learn that in school if you don't have anything good to say be quiet
Terrific video! I had the same problem with my Stihl KM 91 R and just like this video, I got the feeler gauge, did the valve adjustment, and now it runs again! Both intake and exhaust were way too loose after a number of seasons of use.
What Up " Chickanic" ! From all the way into Asheville N.C. ,,, I Just wanted to say THank You ,,, Not for all your Help with Small engines ,,, Not for saving us Money and time ,,, But Just for being a great Person ! Your Hubby found a treasure when he found you ! There's alot of Ugly , mean, decietful , malicous people in this day and time , and unfortunately it's hard to like or trust anybody ! But you are super Cool ! Just a laid back , chilled out good person ,,, and I'd like to say Thank you ,,, Just for being " ChicKanic" !
she's a sweet, patient, down 2 earth and awesome lady great job husband👍
Just found your channel, and i'm going to subscribe. There are so few women who work as mechanics, we need to promote the ones that do.
Yep this worked on my Kombi. Hard to pull for like 6 months. Just dealt with it. As a lawn mowing guy having to do this 10 to 15 time a day is just annoying. My valves were both loose.
YOU ARE THE BOMB. So much knowledge and we are the lucky ones because you share it with us. Thanks beautiful
I had one of those on my bench a few days ago. It was super easy to get the thing apart to service the clutch as well as getting at the valves, I was quite impessed with that.
They have grown on me. Pretty easy to work on.
I followed your advice and it worked. However I learned the hard way that a new valve cover gasket is a good idea when you do this, else you may have a bad vacuum leak.
Hi Girlie, just got my strimmer running again thanks to this video. A massive thank you, brilliant videos, will save me loads of money and time. Thanks
This one really helped. Got my km 131 started changed my plug and purge bulb too.
80K Subs - wow, come a long way in 2 years 🙂
I had to do this last week end and it helped a lot, along with sorting out a carb problem. Damn E10 fuel.
Alcohol is only good for drinking and disinfecting things and there are different types you do not want to mix up. However none belong in anything but a race car.
A note from an automotive mechanic.
Valve stems stretch from the springs causing the valve to slam against the valve seat.
They don't shrink (valve stems).
The nut holding the rockers in place should not move though there is a small chance they can
Wear on the tip of the rocker should be very minimal over very long periods of use with proper lubrication.
So if it feels like you are losing some compression chances are good you just need to adjust the (too tight) valves to compensate for valve stretch.
But if you have increased compression (too loose/too much gap in the valves) it's a good sign of wear elsewhere.
Like a worn cam lobe.
also these particular engines (4 mix) do have a compression release that does fail occasionally.
Kudos on the 80 K. I enjoy the channel. Very informative
Thanks for all the good advise. First was recommending the speed feed, which is great. Second time was was a episode on how to fix a string trimmer that would not rev up. The episode was for an echo but it work for my Stihl. I drained the gas and replaced but did not taste or smell it, changed the plug and removed the little arrestor screen and burned the carbon off. It runs prefectly. The local small engine shop had a 6 week wait for string trimmers.
Thanks for the video! I have a stihl fs86 brushcutter that is hard to start, especially if it stalls after running for a while. I've been holding the trigger in to get it started again. I'll pick up a new sparkplug and a feeler gauge and see if I can get it to run better. Thanks again, I'll let you know how I make out.
Thank you for the detail instructions as to how to do this repair, which I am hoping will fix my 130 trimmer. I had valves adjusted beginning of the season and not paying the dealer again.
Glad to see you corrected the procedure. Well done
I totally wasn't paying attention the first time. LOL! Thanks!
@@Chickanic no one is perfect, and I have been a tech for 50+ yrs. auto and small engine.
Bre great video I have many Stihl products I think the feeler gauge in the kit is 4 thousandths and 10 mm
Thank you I was having this issue with my Stihl kn58rc . I used a torch burned up the oil and carbon now it runs great.
2 years ago lol I remembered you had something about a trimmer and mine is doing it thanks for the help
Viewing from Nigeria u are just awesome doing a great job with this self fix videos
You are such a super chick A women exited about a tool kit is unheard of!!!!
Be like a dude being excited by a new pair of pink pantyhose. Yikes. 😉😉😉
Glad this video is back! I have this issue with my FS131. I have had it at 2 shops and neither could get it running. And now I have to replace the starter cup but I can't get it off the crank shaft. I was trying to pull it off to check the cam. For some reason the cup is loose but must have some sort of burr that won't let it just fall off. after that i hope to get it back together and adjust the valves and see if that isn't the culprit! oh yeah I had to replace the flywheel and replaced the coil and sparky plug in the whole process. The flywheel was sheared. for some reason.
Best camera angle and explanation. Love ya and subscribed instantly thanks very much
Ive been a certified stihl technician for many years and the charge for our particular location to adjust the valves is already included in what we call a tune up lol of course demographically the price does vary. But our tune up involves replacement of sparkplug if needed, air filter, fuel filter, inspection of spark arrestor, carb check, and compression check. That usually cost the customer in my area 39.99 plus parts.
In Lafayette, La they charge $90 an hr.
You rock! I have a 96 corvette convertible collector edition and a brand new Poulan trimmer used once . I can;t pull the rope it bucks. I don;t know if it has points or what to set them to but it sure is worth a look see. Great video!
Your gonna get those because your that dam good I've tried some of the things you have shown and they work every time. Thanks
Love your videos watch them all the time when you put them up I have a problem with my echo weed eater srm 231 when I am using it it starts to shake but then I guess it works its way out if I keep on using that it shakes again your loyal divided fan
There is a very good reason for your success, you provide great information in a lively, interesting format! KUDOS
Hand start ignitional stihl will be super cool multiple uses
IN Oz, I bought a Morrison B260S string trimmer 15 years ago. Only replaced a clutch cable, fuel tank, a primer bulb and 3 spark plugs. Original air filter. Runs about 3 hours a month, starts easily and quickly. No other work on it. Never been is a shop for repair. I have looked at replacing it but can't justify +400 or more for a new one that may not last as long. Front part of switch console broke and the console rotates, but the new ones have the same design. Doesn't affect use of trimmer. No engine work at all has been done, and will not be done as long as the trimmer runs and starts easily. Uses unleaded petrol with no alcohol to fuel it and Shell T2 2 stroke oil.
I’m working on one of those at the moment. Thanks for your insight. It really helps. 👍🇬🇧
Funny you should post this video now. I just ran my weed eater an hour ago and noticed when I started it the rope felt a little weird, a little jerky when pull starting it. I think I will take a look at it. Thanks for posting.
ok i got to say im impressed such a gorgeous lady can fix all that , i subscribed because ive already been educated on small engines from your vids and cranking the chainsaws is a must for beginners lol
When you mentioned the going bad I told my wife well at least I’m not the only one. Many time I get into a project fix what’s wrong then upon reassembly something else doesn’t work and have to tear it apart.
I wish more folks would fix their videos when needed. You do good work, and I appreciate the info.
Great channel. I have the FS 90r. Breaks up or cuts out at the top end under full throttle. I just figured it was the carb so ordered a new one. Now I'm thinking could be the valves. Wish I had found you earlier.
Nice job on the video. The only thing confusing me is some of the other videos say .004 for the valve setting yours says .010 wondered if there were different models with different specs
My FS38 was difficult to start, so I purchase a new carbarator on Amazon. It was a lot less expensive that bringing it to the dealer and only took a half hour for me to replace.
Used your tutorial on a fs 100rx and had good results. Thankyou!
My two stroke trimmer and hedge cutter don’t get a huge amount of use so I store them dry. After use, empty the tank and run until it stops. Use the choke to clear the last few drops. When it’s needed again, be careful to not over-choke it and you’ll be running in no time.
I close the choke, give two pulls only. Open choke, switch on and pull to start. Too much choke will flood it.
Your a good teacher. Thanks for all you do.
Go girl you will be over 100k real soon. Great channel.
Congratulations on your successfully hitting your goal.
The new best stihl string trimmer is the 94 I would like to compare it to the Echo equivalent but I'm just too busy
Thank you for the tip on the "ez whind" trimmer head btw !
I thought it was just a gimmick but it's legit ! I only bought 1 now I'm ready to put them on bench stock
Another great video Mrs. C !
You mentioned the new rocker cover gasket came in the kit along with the feeler garage,
however, during the re-assembly process, I don't think you said you were installing a new gasket.
That should be replaced every time, correct ?
We replace the rocker cover gasket, and spark plug overtime we do this job !
Thanks for including the list for the valve adjustment job !
Almost half way to 1 million subs! STELLAR JOB BRE!!!
Thanks!
I have this trimmer, after its last use it would not start. I took it to shop and they told me i ran it without an air cleaner and the engine was "scoured". I had not run it without an aircleaner, but it was doing like this was, no apparent compression. I tore it apart on bench and found the exhaust valve totally fouled, wd40 and rubbing with my finger had it shiny in a few minutes, put it back together and it immediately started and is running perfect. This thing is nearly new, less than 2 hours on it and it was totally carbon fouled, i can only guess i ran 2x oil in the fuel.
Congratulations on 80K+ subscribers.
You just saved me a pile of money! Great advice!!
Another helpful video thanks I just got a new Stihl weed attacker now I can keep it going top notch.
Congratulations Bree that’s great. Glad to hear it.
I like when i can talk to you in direct just like the other time! Thanks!👍
I know adjusting the valve clearance is piss easy, yet watching this I'm shocked by how easy it was. Have you done a video on carb problems? I'll now watch the video about the clutch. Keep the great videos coming
Thank you for your Expert guidance Chickanic 🙏
You are the one We all should be thanking, You rock.
I learned a lot from You, entertaining too.
Thumbs up from me.
Yours, Stan.
I shared your channel on the Facebook page I help manage for another youtube channel that does a lot of DIY home stuff and building their own tiny house and shed to house.
Thank you so much, Bre. You're an American treasure. (We love you).
Another way to avoid TDC is to rotate the flywheel until 1 valve is fully open, adjust other valve, repeate on other valve. Done
The only reason to search for TDC is so you can adjust both valves at the same time. Which for this model doesn't provide any time savings, actually adds time.
On this model if your not on
Ded center there is more space between valves and rockers .
I did mine today and noticed that
So y make sure that i wast at the right place...just to avoid problem
It takes less time to do it like that
than to have to correct it after replacing all the cover and it dont works ... thanks Chickanic
Fs110 4 me a little beast
I love your videos. They are so helpful. Congratulations on reaching 80k subscribers.