Bought this for my small back deck in the Eastern Sierra. czcams.com/users/postUgkxoHYZbq5g9fkcAtinlTqstNlje-UQkCHN We get A LOT of HEAVY snow so I was a bit skeptical but it was worth it! After the first storm of the year this has exceeded expectations! It throws snow very well, even 10-12” + that said the more it piles up the harder it is to maneuver the machine. It is exceptionally light weight and overall exactly what I was looking for. If you have a large amount of snow and a lot of area to clear, you may consider something with a drive engine to help maneuverability, but for decks, second stories, roofs etc, you can’t beat the light weight to great snow throwing ratio. Side note, the chute rotator is a bit flimsy and it initially didn’t seem to work, after a few uses it seems to have loosened up.
perfect timing ... saved me about $75 since quote was to replace the cord and possibly the recoil. Getting the cord from Stihl tomorrow and following your advice. Thanks.
Exactly what i was looking for! I snapped my cord today on my 2nd lawn. I dreaded all the clips and springs. But apparently they didnt have to come out thank God. Thanks!!!!
Thanks! I was going to just drop mine off at the dealer, but any way I can save money during these crazy times I’ll take it! I’m going to have to check out more of your videos , the biscuits in the Dutch oven look amazing !(in your intro video)
It's much easier to thread the end of the cord through the pulley if you do this: cut the cord to length. Heat one end of the cord with a lighter until it melts THEN: using a paper towel, pinch the melted tip of the cord to form it into a cone/needle. Wait until it solidifies - it will go through the little holes MUCH easier than if you had just melted it and left it a blob.
Stihl are the best, they know 2-cycle engines like no other maker. Be sure to drain the fuel before storing during winter. Old fuel is the enemy of engine life. Good job BM.
Its roughly around 3 feet, but you'll have to wind it around the spindle, then make sure it pulls the excess back in when you crank it...you can always cut some off if its too long, but you can't put it back if you cut off too much.
At 3:15 in the video you can see in that a single black rotor pawl is in the rotor pulley assembly. You reassemble it without replacing it. I lost one when I took mine apart. Will it work ok with only one or should I get a replacement? Do you know what their function is?
I may have just answered part of my own question because when I looked up the pawl on a parts diagram for the blower it is only showing a single even though there are two slots for one. I had seen two pawls supplied in chainsaw pull start rebuild kits. I dropped the rotor pulley on disassembly and pieces went flying. When I picked them back up I just figured I had lost one pawl.
Thank you! That was a straight forward presentation. 4’ of cord was $6.
You are a natural teacher and presenter! Thanks from MN for taking the time to put this excellent video together
Bought this for my small back deck in the Eastern Sierra. czcams.com/users/postUgkxoHYZbq5g9fkcAtinlTqstNlje-UQkCHN We get A LOT of HEAVY snow so I was a bit skeptical but it was worth it! After the first storm of the year this has exceeded expectations! It throws snow very well, even 10-12” + that said the more it piles up the harder it is to maneuver the machine. It is exceptionally light weight and overall exactly what I was looking for. If you have a large amount of snow and a lot of area to clear, you may consider something with a drive engine to help maneuverability, but for decks, second stories, roofs etc, you can’t beat the light weight to great snow throwing ratio. Side note, the chute rotator is a bit flimsy and it initially didn’t seem to work, after a few uses it seems to have loosened up.
perfect timing ... saved me about $75 since quote was to replace the cord and possibly the recoil. Getting the cord from Stihl tomorrow and following your advice. Thanks.
Exactly what i was looking for! I snapped my cord today on my 2nd lawn. I dreaded all the clips and springs. But apparently they didnt have to come out thank God. Thanks!!!!
Thanks for your easy to follow instructions! Replaced my string in a matter of minutes with your tips.
Thank you, Bobbi. Very clear, well done video. I appreciate you emphasizing the potential 'gotcha' of not winding the replacement cord on clockwise.
Thank you Bobbi great video and I was able to replace my pull cord today because of your video.
Thank you for this video. I had a tech who broke his cord in the middle of the day and thanks to this he was up and running before the next morning
Your video was so helpful, and gave me the confidence to repair my own Stihl blower. Thanks so much!
Thanks! I was going to just drop mine off at the dealer, but any way I can save money during these crazy times I’ll take it! I’m going to have to check out more of your videos , the biscuits in the Dutch oven look amazing !(in your intro video)
Exactly what I needed! Thanks for taking the time to make this video.
Thanks!! You did a great job. I was soooo frustrated before your video.
Nice to see a woman working on her own shit. Very helpful video, Thank You!
It's much easier to thread the end of the cord through the pulley if you do this: cut the cord to length. Heat one end of the cord with a lighter until it melts THEN: using a paper towel, pinch the melted tip of the cord to form it into a cone/needle. Wait until it solidifies - it will go through the little holes MUCH easier than if you had just melted it and left it a blob.
2024 here, thank you it helped
Great thank you 😊 from UK 🇬🇧
3rd video I've watched, the best by far
Like the way u didn’t show wrapping string or winding spring. U didn’t even know
It. Fired !!!😂
Thank you !!! You are a keeper... your fix worked
Stihl are the best, they know 2-cycle engines like no other maker. Be sure to drain the fuel before storing during winter. Old fuel is the enemy of engine life. Good job BM.
Winterize the blower!
Toujours Monsieur
This helped me. Thanks so much
This helped my buddy and I. Thanks!
Nice job and much appreciated!!!! Keep up the good work! :)
Simple and to the point! Thanks
Thank you.
Looked at a couple of these. Never see how they get tension on the return spring. Am I missing something?
Son of a biscuit, she got it, nice work, if she digs worms, an has a truck, I'd say, she's a keeper!...
Nice work sweetie...
I'll even gut deer and bait my own hook!
Oh...and it's a Dodge Dakota extended cab!!
Good video
That was awesome! Thank you!
Nice job👍
The plastic wheel you wrap the chord around in the housing won't spin freely at all on mine. Exact same model. Cant figure it out.
Great video. Just in time for me to fix and blow some leaves
Perfect just done used parachord. 15 minutes. Thank you
thanks for sharing that
Thanks!!
Great Video! Thank you.
You make this.look easy
Great video
Good job lady
What Should I Do If The starter cord Wont Allow Me To Pull
Please Help
Hello how much string are you supposed to use? Thank you
Its roughly around 3 feet, but you'll have to wind it around the spindle, then make sure it pulls the excess back in when you crank it...you can always cut some off if its too long, but you can't put it back if you cut off too much.
Great video, you saved me $35.00
At 3:15 in the video you can see in that a single black rotor pawl is in the rotor pulley assembly. You reassemble it without replacing it. I lost one when I took mine apart. Will it work ok with only one or should I get a replacement? Do you know what their function is?
I may have just answered part of my own question because when I looked up the pawl on a parts diagram for the blower it is only showing a single even though there are two slots for one. I had seen two pawls supplied in chainsaw pull start rebuild kits. I dropped the rotor pulley on disassembly and pieces went flying. When I picked them back up I just figured I had lost one pawl.
How do you know how much string you need,?
just guessing, around 6 ft. depends on the size of the loin and how close together you place your loops
I need a good inexpensive torx set???
If you have a Stihl blower like this, make sure the torx set you buy has a T27 size. Not all sets have this size.
what size torx bit is needed for the screw.
Sorry...I dont remember?
@@BobbiMeyer you don't still have the blower?
How could anyone down vote this video bloody fools
Woman power!
Don't even bother doing that shit yourself, contract it out BMeyer44!
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Great job!!
lol
Is that a guy or girl talking
Thank u!