A STIHL string trimmer starts, stalls, and dies when it isn’t getting sufficient air, fuel, or spark due to a plugged air filter, wrong choke setting, plugged spark arrestor, clogged fuel line, plugged fuel filter, dirty carburetor, bad fuel tank vent, or a fouled spark plug.

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2020年3月9日 · This brushcutter starts and runs but wont idle and has no power. The only way I can keep it running is either by continually triggering the throttle, or slowly open the throttle to about 1/3 and hold it in place. From there it will run (sort of) but produces no power and will not rev out. The power is insufficient to even engage the clutch.

2016年11月19日 · It will fire after the choke primes it, raise the lever to the start notch, pull the rope and it runs for about a half second, but won't stay running. Should I suspect the impulse line, or maybe look elsewhere?

2015年7月14日 · I've got a 98 Simplicity with a Kohler CH205 engine. Mower was running fine then all of sudden wanted to die. I closed the choke and the engine kept running. So far I've siphoned the gas and put new gas in. Replace the fuel filter, air filter, plugs. Tried running without the gas cap on to rule out a vent issue.

2022年12月23日 · Are you trying to get your Stihl FS 38 trimmer up and running but aren’t having any luck? It can be frustrating when a piece of machinery won’t work as it should. That’s why we’ve created this blog post to help troubleshoot your Stihl FS 38 trimmer easier.

To unclog the spark arrestor, remove it and clean it with a wire brush. You may also replace the spark arrestor. Need help finding your model number? The carburetor might be clogged. A clogged carburetor is most commonly caused by leaving fuel in …

2019年6月23日 · I found that if I lay the unit on its right side (muffler down, gas cap up), I can start it and it will stay idling. If I slowly pull the throttle and bring the engine speed up, I can then turn it right side up and mow with it for a while.

2012年5月17日 · My FS-55 string trimmer will start but wont stay running. It will run for 5-10 seconds and then stall out so I know it has spark. I could not get the primer ball to fill with fuel until today.

2017年10月19日 · I can't feather the throttle or drop to idle to keep it going. It will immediately start back up and run great again for up to 30 seconds, but it will keep stalling unless I let it cool completely. I've replaced the carb, fuel lines, air filter, spark plug.