Just wanted to thank you for the video. I replaced the carb on mine. Same model. It ran for a while the day I installed the carb. Next day I was going to use it on my next job. No start. I watched your video again and saw how you tucked the other fuel line under the other one. I did that and it took right off. I might of had it flooded too. Once I got it going, I pretty much edged the whole neighborhood. I was also having trouble getting the door open to get to the air filter. It was running into the fuel line, that was installed wrong. Thanks for not letting me pull my hair out and tweaking my back.
Thanks for this. I have stopped doing department store 2 stroke repairs as about the time they need work there are just too many things wrong with them. Stihl, Husqvarna and Echo are what I work on now. The seals last much longer (crankseals).
I've got the same problem, trying to find a 12 point, all of my six points even though pretty thin walled won't fit into the cavity and there's not much room to grind them down without them breaking when you go to use them.
Have the exact same model. It was given to me and hadn't run in a few years Just put a new carb on, air filter, fuel lines, fuel filter, gaskets. Cannot get it to even kick. I have spark, I have fuel in the cylinder I have airflow., and I have compression (used my thumb). Any help would be awesome
Go to ebay and get some stainless steel hemostats and clamp em on that throttle cable. You'll get it in place on the first try. The medical grade clamps are much better than the cheap ones.
Thanks for the video. My fs 55 r suddenly wouldn't start, I figured I'd just swap out the carb because it's so cheap, did that still wont start, has good compression, any ideas? Going to try the plug next.
I have the same weed eater. Worst possible scenario the whole thing needs to be rebuilt or whatever how much would it cost if I had it done at a dealeIr? Part and labor included rough estimate?
Loved the video... You posted a video on repairing a BR420C a while back... I have one of these that I got on ebay... Always had a problem with the throttle trigger cable assy... Doesn't seem like there is anything that secures it to the Carb. Linkage.. Is there a a piece that is supposed to secure it?? Does anyone have a picture of the card. to cable assy clip or lock in place piece?? Thanks.. Keep them coming!!
Hi mate, i have an FS55R strimmer and it's really bogging down when i open the throttle. Theirs hardly any response, sometimes it's ok, sometimes it's awful. I looked for the spark arrestor to clean it, but i'm in the UK and i don't have one on my model. Would fitting a new carb solve the issue? TIA
I like the video. I just had one question it look like the fuel cap was leaking on the tank look like there was excessive fuel me outside did you happen to notice that.
Leave it to Stihl to complicate everything. Good thing those Zama carbs are cheap because they are problematic. They should have bought Walbro instead of Zama.
Jeremy, Thank you for helping me fix my trimmer. I was able to install a brand new carb per this video. I have a HS-45. Here's my thank you video/shoutout for ya. czcams.com/video/T6SdKhlTD6k/video.html
Just wanted to thank you for the video. I replaced the carb on mine. Same model. It ran for a while the day I installed the carb. Next day I was going to use it on my next job. No start. I watched your video again and saw how you tucked the other fuel line under the other one. I did that and it took right off. I might of had it flooded too. Once I got it going, I pretty much edged the whole neighborhood. I was also having trouble getting the door open to get to the air filter. It was running into the fuel line, that was installed wrong. Thanks for not letting me pull my hair out and tweaking my back.
Thanks , think I can do it now . Great instructions video , I payed a stihl dealership $68.00 to install new Carb . Never again , a big help !
My dealer wanted $150...i bought a carb on Amazon for $16 and trimmer works great now
Thank you for taking the time to make this video.
Thanks for this. I have stopped doing department store 2 stroke repairs as about the time they need work there are just too many things wrong with them. Stihl, Husqvarna and Echo are what I work on now. The seals last much longer (crankseals).
Terrific, well produced video. You helped me get my Stihl KM55 working like new. Take a bow!
get to the point
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a 5/16" socket for a 1/4" drive works without modifying anything
Deepwell, yes. Standard socket misses a bit.
I've got the same problem, trying to find a 12 point, all of my six points even though pretty thin walled won't fit into the cavity and there's not much room to grind them down without them breaking when you go to use them.
Nice video. Glad you re-posted it with the ending. Thanks
Waterman one yeah CZcams was being ignorant
Have the exact same model. It was given to me and hadn't run in a few years
Just put a new carb on, air filter, fuel lines, fuel filter, gaskets.
Cannot get it to even kick. I have spark, I have fuel in the cylinder I have airflow., and I have compression (used my thumb).
Any help would be awesome
Yes mate, good
What if it dont idle? Period, and i just put a new carb on it.
Great video and instructions
Thanks for the video.
Needle nose pliers works great
Go to ebay and get some stainless steel hemostats and clamp em on that throttle cable. You'll get it in place on the first try. The medical grade clamps are much better than the cheap ones.
Yup I got them at home :) and they work like a champ. Just didn't have access to them for this repair
Thanks for the video...put a new carb in mine...runs way better
deep sockets work best for me
Thanks for the video. My fs 55 r suddenly wouldn't start, I figured I'd just swap out the carb because it's so cheap, did that still wont start, has good compression, any ideas?
Going to try the plug next.
Good video!!👍🏻
Thanks!
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In fs55 if I screw low speed ,suddenly stopped engine, only accelerated position running good,what can I do?
I have the same weed eater. Worst possible scenario the whole thing needs to be rebuilt or whatever how much would it cost if I had it done at a dealeIr? Part and labor included rough estimate?
Loved the video... You posted a video on repairing a BR420C a while back... I have one of these that I got on ebay... Always had a problem with the throttle trigger cable assy... Doesn't seem like there is anything that secures it to the Carb. Linkage.. Is there a a piece that is supposed to secure it?? Does anyone have a picture of the card. to cable assy clip or lock in place piece?? Thanks.. Keep them coming!!
WEL done....
Hi mate, i have an FS55R strimmer and it's really bogging down when i open the throttle. Theirs hardly any response, sometimes it's ok, sometimes it's awful. I looked for the spark arrestor to clean it, but i'm in the UK and i don't have one on my model. Would fitting a new carb solve the issue? TIA
Why is my throttle cable staying wide open on my fs55r steel trimmer?
I want to see you do more food reviews. I trust your judgement!
FM
Do you think a new carb will cure a non starting 55 ? Got a spark, flywheel key OK but won't start. Backfires through carb after several pulls.
Bad coil. Recheck fly key
I like the video. I just had one question it look like the fuel cap was leaking on the tank look like there was excessive fuel me outside did you happen to notice that.
I thought it was coming off idle mode a transferring to run mode the spring needed to be stiffener
Checking the pop off pressure is the way to go
i agree czcams.com/video/a9x0iaBWsZo/video.html
Is that the same carb on a fs72?
does that model have the spark arestor, may be getting plugged
Brasil obrigado like
$42 oem now
thank you for the vid, I have FS 55R and would like to know if Ican put an attachment to prune my shrubs.
id say no because it is not a split shaft. ;-)
Slightly dubious as he adjusts the low speed when he says he's adjusting the high speed, and vice versa...
Dilly dilly
Leave it to Stihl to complicate everything. Good thing those Zama carbs are cheap because they are problematic. They should have bought Walbro instead of Zama.
Hey buddy I've got a FS 55 BUT CARB LOOKS DFFRNT
do i have to drain the gas out to do this
What size nut driver do I need to take the nuts off? I know you adjusted yours but what size do I need? Thanks
To take the carb off that is. Thanks
Thin wall 8mm or 5/16
THEMOWERMEDIC1 THE SMALL ENGINE SPECIALIST thanks!
Como se llama la llave que ocupa para quitar las tuercas ?
I don’t speak Mexican please type in English this is America
My carb has only 1 adjustment
Jeremy, Thank you for helping me fix my trimmer. I was able to install a brand new carb per this video. I have a HS-45. Here's my thank you video/shoutout for ya. czcams.com/video/T6SdKhlTD6k/video.html
That was epic!!!! Thanks so much.!!!!!
wrong screw
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