Stihl Hedge Trimmer Won't Rev Up? Here's Why...

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  • Stihl Hedge Trimmer Won't Rev Up? Here's Why... In today's video, I will be showing you how to fix a stihl hedge trimmer that wont rev up. Fixing your stihl hedge trimmer with this problem is really easy. You will need a basic set of tools and around 5 minutes of your time. I hope this repair fixes your stihl hedge trimmer running issue. Be sure to check out the links below & have a wonderful day!
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  • @fillslawncare
    @fillslawncare  Před 3 lety +4

    Did you know some dealers replace instead of clean spark arrestors? Leave a comment down below!
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    • @TheCeki1982
      @TheCeki1982 Před 2 lety

      Also use alkalye fuel + Amsoil Interceptor oil. Alkalyte fuel doesn't degrade and can stay in all machines during winter. Keep posting! Grtz

  • @thomask.8533
    @thomask.8533 Před 2 lety +4

    You are a LIFE SAVER! If you are ever in Brisbane, Australia I will buy you a beer...and it won't be Foster!

  • @davidcw3071
    @davidcw3071 Před rokem +5

    A huge thankyou from Bowral, in Australia! I was surprised by my HS 45's misbehaviour, as it is well used looking after our half acre of garden, but also well looked after. I am meticulous measuring and mixing the fuel, only using Stihl oil and 50:1, and no dirt and no stale fuel, and the HS45 is only 4 or 5 years old...And the problem had developed suddenly- between one use, and the next. (But 45 years ago, during university holidays, I worked in a mower repair shop, so seen plenty of 2 stroke faults, and how to fix them. While I had at that time, seen clogged 2 stroke exhausts, I had only seen them in battered old mowers, so didn't look at the arrestor as I assumed it a very unlikely issue). Instead, I replaced the air filter elements. No change. Then thought it could be a gearbox lubrication issue- checked- no, plenty of grease and no metal fragments; all good. No bent teeth on the blade. Put a totally fresh tank of fuel in, but still no change. Removed starter cover to check sparkplug lead insulation- nup; looked all ok... I was getting really concerned, as I noticed when I bought the new air filters, that the mower dealer's workshop was overflowing, with waiting repairs, and our extensive hedges were growing like crazy, with our very wet Spring this year. I was thinking... weeks of delay and $$$ and very overgrown hedges.
    Over dinner, my wife suggested Googling, and within seconds found your blog! I went straight out, to the shed and was even lucky to find in my tools a 5/8 inch AF long shank sparkplug socket, which to my surprise, fitted and to my greater surprise, the arrestor was clogged. Not having a propane torch, I fired up the Weber BBQ and within a couple of minutes,,,, problem solved. (Though I did burn my knuckles holding the arrestor over the flame, with a Vice Grip...) Sorry for the long comment, but you can see the funny side of my "Know it all" attitude! Anyway, a huge thankyou!

  • @pauld9847
    @pauld9847 Před rokem +2

    I was quoted $200 to fix the trimmer...
    Found your Video and 10 minutes later it's working great!
    Thank you!

  • @dgreene13
    @dgreene13 Před 2 lety +2

    Yep. 5 minutes and it was working like a charm. Thank you!

  • @StevenEverett7
    @StevenEverett7 Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks for the video. My 56 was starting to bog down then it wouldn't rev at all. It would just idle. I was thinking "spark arrester". I started trying to get to the muffler but seeing much difficulties as you have to do much work to get there. I checked for a video like this and found you! When I saw how easy it was to remove the spark arrester, I was kicking myself!!!
    With your guidance I immediately got it out, cleaned it, and now my machine is working perfectly. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

  • @phrogie69
    @phrogie69 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks a million!!!!!! wow that's what they told me. They said tune up and replace this and adjust that , $$$.$$ told them ok they say it will be about three weeks out! Did everything else myself, but wouldn't rev up, watched this vid !!!! Thank you again!

  • @chuckg3517
    @chuckg3517 Před rokem +1

    After thinking it was the carb and replacing it, had the same problems. Thanks to your video, I found the spark arrestor was completely clogged. Cleaned it with a wire brush and some brake cleaner. Runs like a champ now. 😎

  • @robertburkhart8898
    @robertburkhart8898 Před 2 lety

    Worked like a charm! Never would have suspected. Good job Fill’s!! Bob B

  • @simonwallace-tarry355

    Thank you very much indeed. Just cleaned the spark arrestor and now have a working hedge trimmer.

  • @StevesSmallEngineSaloon
    @StevesSmallEngineSaloon Před 3 lety +5

    Right on Fill! Good info...

  • @user-li2vr9jl9r
    @user-li2vr9jl9r Před 11 měsíci

    Had the same problem with my Stihl backpack blower Did the same procedure (after doing what everyone else does: New plug, new air filter, even dumped the fuel and put in new), and it worked perfectly. Just had the problem with my Stihl HS46 trimmer. Did not remember the spark arrestor. Didn't even know there WAS one on this thing. Located it, pulled out with a 15mm socket, burned off the carbon and replaced. It now starts on the first pull and runs like a champ. Thanks for a really good video.

  • @rmkoch
    @rmkoch Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you so much! I replaced plug, air filter, fuel filter, replaced ethanol free mix just in case I had ratio wrong, and tore carb off and cleaned it as well (it was already spotless). I was ready to give in and take it to the dealer when I found this video. 5 minutes later it was running like new.

  • @GotYaWired
    @GotYaWired Před rokem +1

    Thanks Mate, helped with mine, thought it was the fuel mix, re did it, no change then youtubed it, and it runs like a dream now.
    Appreciate it 🤟🤙

  • @consanna
    @consanna Před rokem

    That was the answer for my HS 45. It took about 3 minutes. Thank You

  • @artemiogomez8619
    @artemiogomez8619 Před 5 měsíci

    The good thing I search first before going to buy a new spark rester. Edge trimmer It works great now, you saved me some 💵

  • @billbaber6653
    @billbaber6653 Před 7 měsíci

    Just did it works like a charm thanks a lot.

  • @ChristianWhite-qn6iv
    @ChristianWhite-qn6iv Před rokem +1

    Thanks for the video! Used the hedge trimmer yesterday and it worked perfectly. Then today it would not rev or even idle properly. Tried cleaning out the air filter and replacing the fuel, but this had no effect. Cleaning out the spark arrestor worked immediately!

  • @codysinclair6495
    @codysinclair6495 Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you for this video, this fixed my issuse 👍

  • @user-wy3yh2of1t
    @user-wy3yh2of1t Před měsícem

    Thank you!! You just saved me from having to take two trimmers to the dealership!

  • @RaleysSmallEngines
    @RaleysSmallEngines Před 3 lety +1

    Great job Fill, we see that all the time. Especially in blowers. Great editing and camera work.

    • @fillslawncare
      @fillslawncare  Před 3 lety

      Thank you T-bone. Have a great day my friend 👍🏼

  • @galvezlawncare2754
    @galvezlawncare2754 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for your very very good video I learned a lot
    I’m a steal 100% customer all the way

  • @user-vd3nb3fy4m
    @user-vd3nb3fy4m Před 3 dny

    Awesome info 👍👍👍Thanks

  • @Sam-bh5vm
    @Sam-bh5vm Před 11 měsíci

    Super handy! Thank you

  • @ItsMrBlu
    @ItsMrBlu Před 3 měsíci

    I got one for $20 locally. The spark arrester was so clogged up you couldn’t see through it at all!! Looks like the spark arrestor and spark plug were never changed out they were hard to take out. Thanks for the video!!

  • @Fly4aWhiteGuy
    @Fly4aWhiteGuy Před 11 měsíci +1

    Stihl HS82R - It died when I turn it on its side to cut front & back of hedge. Fought it for 2-3 years.
    Started realizing it was actually when it warmed up (which is probably about when I move from top to front/back)
    Check carb adjustments again, cleaned spark arrestor in solvents.
    Finally, today I removed the screen, and so far, no more problems!
    I WILL ALWAYS REMOVED THAT 🤬 SCREEN FROM NOW ON!

    • @Fly4aWhiteGuy
      @Fly4aWhiteGuy Před 11 měsíci

      It's also a horrible design in other ways. . very difficult to get to, and the screws to access it (had to remove a sort of tailpipe) are really hard to get into position.

  • @Drew-de6ps
    @Drew-de6ps Před 2 lety

    Did the trick! Thanks

  • @carlosspicyweiner1885

    Nailed it, thank you sir!

  • @joyschtik
    @joyschtik Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks man. My HS45 is as good as new now, thanks to you!

  • @matttaylor4498
    @matttaylor4498 Před 3 lety +1

    Fill thank you 🙏 mine was horrible and it cleaned right up now runs perfect

  • @billbaber6653
    @billbaber6653 Před 7 měsíci

    Thanks I’ll give it a try on the 45.

  • @hikemoreh96pro
    @hikemoreh96pro Před 2 lety +1

    thanks! good infos

  • @t8rtaught
    @t8rtaught Před 2 lety

    Thank you sir! This video just saved me over $350. I have a Stihl HS 46C & HL 94. Both were sputtering & I figures it was something with carburetor? Ask a dealer about maintenance & was told its busy season & would be about $350 + for maintenance, along with 4 wk wait time.
    I typed in maintenance & model numbers here on CZcams & what ya know....
    10mns to watch the video & 45mns later I serviced my tools by myself! Thanks again & subbed!

    • @fillslawncare
      @fillslawncare  Před 2 lety

      That's awesome to here. And what a rip off of a shop. $350 would buy you a new hedge trimmer. Be careful where you take your machines to repair. Loose #'s like that shows how the business operates.

    • @chrisemerson7743
      @chrisemerson7743 Před 4 měsíci

      “$350.00”! Mind me asking where you live? Hell, you could buy a new one for that or even 2 used machines for that price! Lol glad it was something simple!

  • @billbaber6653
    @billbaber6653 Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks I have that 45 product, been good one

  • @matthewmiller8620
    @matthewmiller8620 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for the video, big help!

  • @NG-wr3hv
    @NG-wr3hv Před rokem

    Thank you very Much From Australia. You know we could have taken that to the Stihl store here and they would be dumbfounded as to what the problem could be, Fuel, or this or that and with every thought the price adds up and all the time they know deep down what the bloody problem is and they can now charge you $350.00 after it has been a week in the shop for a 10 minute job.
    Thank you once again

  • @dagtailgroundmaintenance
    @dagtailgroundmaintenance Před 3 lety +2

    Very helpful 👌

  • @AndyMcPandy
    @AndyMcPandy Před 7 měsíci

    Thanks buddy.

  • @rmogalvi734
    @rmogalvi734 Před 3 lety +2

    I got same problem I changed carborater, spark plug,clean filter but I don't know that carobrester until I see this video
    Thanks brother god bless you 🙏

    • @fillslawncare
      @fillslawncare  Před 3 lety

      Thank you for watching. Glad the video was helpful. Have a great day and God bless you too!

  • @1madcap
    @1madcap Před 2 lety

    thanks. was exactly what was wrong. 👍👍

  • @Vabasseroutdoors1
    @Vabasseroutdoors1 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks 👍

  • @miketyler2513
    @miketyler2513 Před rokem

    Gotta admit , I had completely forgotten the spark arrestor and that was the problem. I used a mapp torch to burn off thecruddy screen , problem solved. Thanx !

  • @RichsMowersNBlowers
    @RichsMowersNBlowers Před 3 lety +1

    Nice video, you used action director...how did you get the subscribe graphic?

    • @fillslawncare
      @fillslawncare  Před 3 lety +1

      I currently use Power Director. Paid for the graphics, used chroma key to remove green screen. There should be a tutorial on youtube about it.

  • @chasetaylor0000
    @chasetaylor0000 Před rokem

    THANK YOU SO MUCH!! This was totally my problem and I was able to fix it 😄

  • @rgw1981
    @rgw1981 Před měsícem

    Dude great video, I ve got the 45 but there’s no arrestor on it it’s just the exhaust pipe, it’s an old model , any help would be great, cuts out but if I unscrew the petrol cap a bit it runs

  • @Gordonboy1993
    @Gordonboy1993 Před rokem +1

    Mine isnt removable where your doing yours. I have the same teoubles as you did in the video but my spart arrestor must be somewhere else on the hedge cutters

  • @gravelyman
    @gravelyman Před 3 lety +2

    Good one Fill. Would spraying brake clean on the spark arrestor damage it? Thanks for the video!!!

    • @RaleysSmallEngines
      @RaleysSmallEngines Před 3 lety +1

      Brake Cleaner will not hurt it

    • @fillslawncare
      @fillslawncare  Před 3 lety

      No it won't hurt the spark arrestor. Just make sure to blow it dry before re-installing.

    • @gravelyman
      @gravelyman Před 3 lety

      @@fillslawncare Thanks Fill, have a nice weekend!!!

    • @gravelyman
      @gravelyman Před 3 lety

      @@RaleysSmallEngines Thanks Raleys, have a nice weekend!!!

    • @fillslawncare
      @fillslawncare  Před 3 lety +1

      You as well!

  • @benjaminleslie3155
    @benjaminleslie3155 Před 3 lety +6

    this is a problem ive been seeing with all of stihl's two strokes. spark arrestors always clogging up after a year of use, sometimes not even a year.

    • @fillslawncare
      @fillslawncare  Před 3 lety

      It's not the equipments fault, it's how the operator mixes his fuel (adds too much oil). My spark arrestor never clog because I run 50:1 Stihl Ultra HP

  • @bobw2567
    @bobw2567 Před 2 lety +1

    Another problem with not throttling up can be the carb diaphragm that is old and un-supple or goobered up with sludge from leaving gas in it. If you don’t use your machine on a regular basis consider switching to engineered or canned gas. They’re mostly pure paraffins with the automotive additives excluded.

  • @girlbloggerldr
    @girlbloggerldr Před 2 lety

    Just try this and it fixed my trimmer. Thanks 😊

  • @johnather3072
    @johnather3072 Před měsícem

    Hi l have a stihl hs 45 and want to clean the spark arrestor but l can't get it off there is no bolt mechanism at the bottom of the exhaust it looks as if it is a sealed exhaust I've even taken off the exhaus box . can you please help me

  • @stevieb6173
    @stevieb6173 Před rokem +1

    my hs45 doesnt have a spark arrestor ,,, why is that ? I've taken the muffler off and cleaned it , but nowhere on there is there a spark arrestor !! I've checked all over the muffler no place for one , the exhaust outlet is part of the muffler , no nut or anything !!

  • @scottboykin9487
    @scottboykin9487 Před měsícem

    This is why I remove spark arrestors.👍

  • @normalspeed1933
    @normalspeed1933 Před 5 měsíci

    What to do with the European versions? Spark arrestor is welded into the muffler.
    In the past, I've removed the muffler, sprayed a good bit of carb cleaner & lit it. But eventually, the arrestor becomes too clogged to do this.

  • @cusoonmyfriend3738
    @cusoonmyfriend3738 Před 19 dny

    k nice ..i have problem on hs45 but u dont show a hs45 plug , i dont have this metal fence on my spark on hs45

  • @vodaredhill1704
    @vodaredhill1704 Před rokem

    Remove spark arrester an throw away.Then reassemble it's much easier.

  • @fallibleart3124
    @fallibleart3124 Před 3 lety

    Deep wells are the best 👍

  • @veritasdesigns5067
    @veritasdesigns5067 Před 2 lety

    The “T” tool came with the socket tool to remove it just an FYI. The best option is to air compressor it clean. But my dealer showed me how to clean them. Bur i asked for more parts not always able to fix this issue at work.

  • @ryans_small_engine97
    @ryans_small_engine97 Před 3 lety +2

    Fill is right, im being trained to be a stihl silver technician at a dealer, and they say in their literature that it's more cost effective to sell a new one to the customer, than burn it off, I disagree.

    • @fillslawncare
      @fillslawncare  Před 3 lety +1

      Hey nice on the road to becoming stihl silver certified. I got my certification around 3 years ago. Ask your boss to apply for gold 👍🏼. Yeah Stihl does things by the books. Safety > Convenience

  • @angelisone
    @angelisone Před 2 lety

    Engine (HS45) dies after moving the cold throttle from cold to warm or when trigger engaged, what is at fault?

  • @firstman9273
    @firstman9273 Před 2 lety

    Hi I Just used my HS45 today. The blades got stuck and I pulled on the throttle trigger 3 times to no avail it would not move the blades, then I noticed the blade was caught on a bit of wire fence. I pulled it out and back to normal except it immediately now starts making a rattle noise when revved what has caused this please?

  • @wadepatton2433
    @wadepatton2433 Před 3 lety

    Mine bounces between a high-idle and a low idle and revs okay--but is nothing like running most power equipment--which doesn't "hang up" at a high idle. I'll check the arrester, but don't think that's the problem. I want this thing to run like my saws and other 2-stroke gear.
    Is it the reciprocating cutter that makes it rev weird? This is a pole-trimmer by Stihl--something 90.

    • @fillslawncare
      @fillslawncare  Před 3 lety +1

      Sounds like you got a carburetor or fuel delivery issue

    • @wadepatton2433
      @wadepatton2433 Před 3 lety

      @@fillslawncare Thanks I got it sorted out, running good again.

    • @fillslawncare
      @fillslawncare  Před 3 lety

      How did you solve it?

  • @dave_in_florida
    @dave_in_florida Před 10 měsíci

    mine wont start, just replaced cracked gas bulb, and changed spart plug. Now got to get medieval on the electric!

  • @Blanch3000
    @Blanch3000 Před 3 lety

    Hi, my HS 45 doesnt have a spark screen on the muffler

  • @mizaelgarcia1522
    @mizaelgarcia1522 Před rokem

    Mine doesn’t look like it doesn’t have it in there and I bought it used like that is that the reason why it starts but doesn’t keep on running it goes out

  • @erenkaptan3373
    @erenkaptan3373 Před 2 lety

    I have the stihl hs 45 trimmer and can not find it anywhere. Could you please help me locate where it is

    • @fillslawncare
      @fillslawncare  Před 2 lety

      Yours might not have one, certain HS45 models had them

  • @littlenige
    @littlenige Před 3 lety

    Where is the same part on the HS45 please? Thanks.

    • @fillslawncare
      @fillslawncare  Před 3 lety

      On the muffler but some have a slide out screen

  • @mizaelgarcia1522
    @mizaelgarcia1522 Před rokem

    Hey guys mine won’t stay on and I press the gas and let it go and it’ll go off and I just realize that there’s not one in it could that be the main reason why

  • @expatconn7242
    @expatconn7242 Před 2 lety

    HS46C Stihl just check clean . Now it won’t prime ! Is the unit just junk now . Won’t rev .. now it won’t start to not rev..

  • @annebarrios9670
    @annebarrios9670 Před 8 měsíci

    Mine don't have that

  • @georgedatz8404
    @georgedatz8404 Před 2 lety

    What about when the cutting blades won’t move

  • @louislouis4417
    @louislouis4417 Před 2 lety

    The hs45 doesn't have a spark arrestor I'm lost why your saying it does

    • @fillslawncare
      @fillslawncare  Před 2 lety

      Maybe the new ones don't/vise versa. Mine has one :) just double checked ✔

    • @louislouis4417
      @louislouis4417 Před 2 lety

      @@fillslawncare
      Myn is a 2020 maybe 2019 as they sit from new ,but it defiantly hasn't got one .
      Myn needed a new carb,just ran pretty poor up till it was warm.
      Best luck

  • @GlobeHoax-tx8xq
    @GlobeHoax-tx8xq Před 2 lety

    This does not work with the HS45.

  • @oscarsalas3200
    @oscarsalas3200 Před 3 lety

    Mine keeps running without pressing the trigger you know why?

  • @Nonya_Business44
    @Nonya_Business44 Před 11 měsíci

    Why can’t you just cut the screen off?

  • @Kevin-xe2qy
    @Kevin-xe2qy Před 10 měsíci

    Junk I will never buy another one stihl hedge trimmer 145
    it doesn’t matter what I do because every time I give it full throttle it dies

  • @mattshobbyshop2703
    @mattshobbyshop2703 Před 3 lety

    Hey Fill great video also I was wondering if you could do a custom logo for my CZcams channel if you can that would be great my email is on my about page on CZcams.

    • @fillslawncare
      @fillslawncare  Před 3 lety

      A custom logo? Sure. I'll be back home in April and see what I can come up with

  • @135-j
    @135-j Před rokem

    This goes for any small equipment not just “stihl hedgers”

  • @windzer
    @windzer Před 3 lety +3

    I always just remove the screens when i first buy any thing with a spark arrestor. I run 40 to 1 fuel in my 50 to 1 two stroke engines anyway so they'd probably clog up faster anyway

    • @feez357
      @feez357 Před 3 lety +1

      Exactly. Throw the screen away as soon as you need a tool of any kind. 40, 45 or 50 no problem. Has anybody ever seen a spark?

    • @fillslawncare
      @fillslawncare  Před 3 lety

      Stihl would not approve haha

    • @Fly4aWhiteGuy
      @Fly4aWhiteGuy Před 11 měsíci

      Stihl can stick it...
      Stupid design. Odds of setting my hedge on fire?...