A massive thanks for this video Charles. My KM 56RC was suffering the same problem, and I just assumed it was the carburetor. So, I bought a replacement, tried fitting it, and nothing changed. I had noticed over the years that the trimmer was slowly performing worse and worse. This simple fix has brought the whole thing back to life again. I was on the verge of just buying another trimmer. Awesome!! This video is the exact reason that RUclips should exist. Greetings, from down under here in Australia!! (Even though it's 6 years later :) )
I bought new carburetor, fuel filter, spark plug, air filter, I was 10 seconds away from bashing this thing into pieces. And it hit me check out RUclips. Thank you for posting this video. You saved this weedeaters life. It stared and ran great first pull. Thanks again
Buddy I appreciate your video it took me 3 hours to weed eat quite a bit of grass around the house because of the bogging down in the motor found your video online you save my day thank you appreciate it
Thank you! I had the same problem and cleaned the carburetor, air filter and replaced the spark plug with no luck. Watched your video, cleaned the spark arrestor and it runs great again!
After rebuilding the carb, swapping the carb, replacing the fuel filter and fuel line, replacing the spark plug and boot, I was on the verge of throwing this trimmer in the trash. I stumbled on your video and you saved the day. Can’t thank you enough!
For the last 18 months I've not let the lawn crew edge or use a weed eater in my back yard. ruclips.net/user/postUgkx_rBCFuDW1zD6blTGhLkvAkxU657uR_lG I didn't like the fact that they just kept cutting the edge of the lawn further and further from the rock lining the flower beds and leaving bare ground. And the grass was trimmed or scalped several feet around trees, etc. It was a constant battle with them so I told them to just mow and no trimming. I have Zoysia grass so it grows pretty slow. Obviously after a while it could use some trimming. I'm in my 80's so I can't do much of it myself.Finally I decided that if I could find a lightweight battery powered trimmer I might be able to do some light trimming. I decided to buy the LST201 20V trimmer. And it works great for my needs. I have back yard with about 150' of flower beds and several trees to be trimmed. I can lightly trim the whole yard with a single charge! The grass I trimmed was only a few inches high but the trimmer was more powerful than I expected.
I had the exact problem with my 5 year old Stihl edger and was about to spend 40 dollars on a carburetor when i came upon your video. Sure enough , as I easily removed the spark arrestor, I could see the blocked screen . I cleaned it the best way i could think of reinstalled it and back in power. I cannot believe it was that easy. Didn't even have to pull off the start cord. Maybe I read that the screen should be cleaned periodically but never said why. I will keep you in my prayers for a time for sharing your talent and saving us money. Getting rarer every day. I will pass your information on. Thank you, Robert Thaler
Sir Charles Waggle my man! I have the same trimmer and last couple times running it she was boggin like a beeotch. I found your video and it was EXACTLY what I needed and I can't thank you enough for the good instruction. Of course I later looked in my manual and of course it says this could be an issue. But, it doesn't say WHERE it is, or HOW to access it and it doesn't tell you how to CLEAN the screen. I used brake cleaner as you suggested and a short hair stiff fine wire brush. Took all of about 5 min to clean that screen out. Screwed her back into place and BOOYAH she runs at full throttle again with NO BOGGING. Thanks a bunch. By the way, to anyone reading this...the Stihl 56RC trimmer is FLAWLESS. I have to keep up with two acres of house and outbuildings and driveway edges and roadway edges etc. This trimmer is a BEAST and if I had to buy one all over again I wouldn't even hesitate to buy it again.
Dude...the first video that actually helped me fix my problem! I liked how you were A) to the point, no endless dribbling on about this or that, B) that you demonstrates what was wrong that you were trying to fix which helped me to know to keep watching and C) that you showed exactly how you resolved it. Only thing I did differently was use water, Comet, and a scrubby sponge to clean mine. Thanks! Saved me a lot of headache!
My stihl had the same exact problem, after watching your video I removed the spark arrestor and cleaned it with a torch, put back together and fired it up, runs better then ever Thanks for your info!
Thank you so much. I have a KM 56 R and I removed the screw but wasn’t sure I was doing it correct and stopped. Found your video and finished the job. That was my problem with my Stihl and my stihl blower. I appreciate you men for making these videos to help us women save money to do these simple fixes. 3 years ago I paid a small engine shop $120 to clean my back pack blower. What a rip off. A 15 minute job and I was really scammed. Bless you for this video and saving me $250 for t
Charles Waggle Thank you for taking the time to video and post this. I had the same problem with my 55rc. Your video and narration gave me the courage to take it apart, like you did. In addition to cleaning (with a torch) my clogged spark arrestor, I also removed the 4 screws mounting the 'gas bubble' and found the diaphragm hole clogged. I few gentle pushes and it shot a gas stream like it should. I put it back together and it started on the second pull and has been running like a champ since. You made my day happy! Thank you! Dan Peters
I really thanks you. I got a new carburator and still behaving the same. With your video I fixed mine witch was a real headache during days. God bless you. Thanks again
Had same issue with mine. Suspected everything else first. Bad gas, clogged fuel filter or air filter. Saw your video and 10 minutes later had unit running awesome again. You 'da MAN!!
I have the same trimmer, I start it up and noticed the trimmer was bogging out at full throttle. Went into the house and found your video on RUclips.Got my torch and the rest was history, trimmer was running like new again.You the Man! Thanks!
It's a spark ARRESTOR screen, not "resistor" as written in your title! BUT - that was EXACTLY my problem! Once I cleaned it, it ran like new (and it's nearly 30 years-old!) THANKS! 👍🏼
Thanks for sharing this video. My FS 55R was doing the same thing. I had replaced the spark plug and air filter and still wasn't running right. I saw your video and cleaned the spark arrestor and it runs like new now. I didn't have a torch for cleaning it but used a 2 burner propane camp stove and it worked like a charm. I held the arrestor over the flame with a pair of vise grips. Thanks again for the tip.
I had the exact same problem and thought I may just need to replace my 10 year old trimmer. With your video, I was able to get it running like new again. Thank you
Thank you so much for this video, I have done everything , new gas filter, spark plug, ait filter, cleaned the carb, as well as the gas tank. No change and I have $ 1500 balance on a job to collect as soon as I finish up a long row of hedges . I put the chain saw and the articulating trimmer on this model and boys and girls it kicks ass! Its not too heavy like the pole saw after a while and that little extra length when it on the pole saw model is a tad too long even when closed as short as you can get it. So I had a sthil watcher and tried it and bam! Im telling you its perfect! And it has so much power compared to any other hedge trimmer Ive ever used
Thw beat part about using the trimmer attachment on the Wacker power head is you dont have to stop and stand back to see how the shrubs are looking or am I HOING to tight or are they straight? No sir, none of that iffy stuff! You are already acouplw feet away which is close enough to see the new growth line and far enough away to inspect the work as you continue without pausing for a second totally full blast confindently spanking that ass like a champ even at the most prestigious homes with the customer right up your rear end making sure its just right, ever have one of those clients who you just want to hand the.trimmers to t and tell them to do it themselves already! Trust me when I tell you, this is the perfect weapon for those type of customer! It scares the shit out of them when they see you hauling ass like you could care less but at the same time with a little practice and time for your shoulders to catch up to your attitude! You will be taking 50% ot better off of your time it takes you to trim shrubs and natural fences and small ornamental trees ! And I also recommend using the chainsaw attachment on the 56 weed wacker power head or swapping the pole saw head to the watcher shaft and scrap the extra pole in the bucket and lighten the load and watch production pick up. Tie 6 or 7 feet of tree rope to the handle after sliding it a bit closer to the power head and then to the d-ring on the bucket just In case you have to ditch it or let it hang while using another saw for a quick and pretty pin point bomb dropped from up top. I've topped complete tops with this set up on the regular and its the next best thing to a hydraulic saw, which has way more power and eats no fuel, but it is a really good bang foe your buck on the cheap compared to the expense of the hydraulic saw and the leas than $500 to set up an old bucket with this set up, its about putting wood on the ground and green in your pocket! You are far enough out of harms way and there ia no flex in the pole like when you have the pole saw set up maxed out, which always puts you in a tough spot, usually a dangerous one, with your shoulders and forearms begging for mercy because they are on fire and if you have ever dropped one from more than a couple feet off the ground you can pretty much plan on a hefty repair. Plus when you max the pole out its putting a ton of stress on that thin little shaft that drive a the trimmers or saw head that it is only a matter of time before you lay out more dough for another set up or a repair. Keep it solid and strong and you can bear the piss out of either or for years and years with regular minimal maintenance and grease at least once a week. Some guys grease daily which to me is a waste! Grease lasts a pretty long time and is made to get hot and do its job, and it does not have to be brand new to work, it just has to lubricate! Once grease is shot or begins to dry out even a little, grease her up so you can hammer it home all day long and you she just wants more and won't quit juat when its getting good! This video about the screen on the muffler! I have been doing this kind of work since 15 years old and I'm 51! Never heard of it! Seems like a bunch of BULLSHIT that is just another way for the manufacturer to hose the customer! And how about the dealers? How many times do you think a guy ends up scrapping a perfectly good unit because of a scumbag dealer who says it can't be fixed and the guy bus a new one and the sealer asks if you just want me to toss it for you? If a dealer ever says that, keep it and fix it yourself or take it somewhere else! Hope I enlightened some of the rookies and some of the tight asses out there! Enjoy high powered 2 stroke motors while we can because its all going to be over before we know it! There is only so much Ozone left and there won't be much to worry about once the ice caps all melt. It will be California all over the earth! Wild Fires! So let it rip while the ripping is good! And gut all the catalytic converters and run all the cheapest gas and kiss your sorry asses goodbye! Prop Me Up BESIDE THE JUKEBOX WHEN I DIE! LORD, I WANT TO GO TO HEAVEN! BUT I DON'T WANT TO GO TONIGHT! FILL MY BOOTS UP WITH SAND! AND PUT A STIFF DRINK IN MY HAND AND PROP ME UP BESIDE THE JUKEBOX WHEN I DIE!
Man, you saved me. I was thinking it was time for a piston and ring. I had the exact same issue. Cleaned spark arrestor like you showed- my was completely clogged too- and voila … she runs great now. Thanks again CHARLES !!!
Exactly the same thing mine is doing new spark plug and air filter didn't help. So I'm gonna try this thanks so much for taking your time to share with us. Update: pulled the spark arrestor it was indeed clogged. Cleaned it with a torch now it runs like a champ. Thanks again for taking the time to share this with us
Thank you very much this video was very helpful. My husband was about ready to give up and just take his weed eater to a shop to get it fixed. He did this and had it running in minutes. You saved us a lot of money. Thank you very much
I just went out and bought a carburetor for mine today after I took the original apart and cleaned it up. Out back together and still had same problem. So now I think I just wasted money on a new carburetor. Thanks man!!
Thank you, Charles. I've got to finish up 3 acres that can't be mowed in a California high fire area and both my F56's had this same problem. Might be your 1st video, but it was of tremendous help for me.
If my first video is as good as yours Charles, I'll be a happy camper. You clearly identified the problem, said how to fix it, then showed how to get at the part and put it back on... all one handed. Well played, Sir!
Thanks so much for posting this. It worked 100% and very easy. I called two repair shops and they both had at least a 30 day timeframe. I said what the heck and RUclipsd it and saw your video. Incredible!!!
Lol! My Stihl FS56C suddenly started running rough at top end. This is the third video I watched. I was considering carb adjustments but didn’t think it would suddenly go from running well to poorly. Want chef this video with skepticism but took the arrestor out and mine looked EXACTLY like his. Cleaned with a steel brush and water and now it’s back running like a top! It’s the little things that should be checked first!! Great video!
Thanks for posting! I knew my problem but didn’t know where that plug/screen was located exactly! Thank you!!! 5 minutes later I’m back up and running full throttle!
Thanks for this video, save my sthil weeder, have the same problem. I used to clean, gasoline and wire brush and is enough, now it works like new, thank you. Please make more videos
AWESOME VIDEO!!!! Cleaned and took apart whole carb (did not help) before seeing this video. After... runs like the day I bought it, 10+ years ago. Thank you!!
Hey, THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!!! Your video really explained my problem and I was able to fix it 100%. (It had been bogging down and shaking like a bloody tornado was coming...lol). Thnx. Brian.
FYI I was able to get the screw out and clean the screen without removing the cover. I had one of those 90 degree screwdrivers to loosen the screw and then used a tiny screwdriver to get the screw out. It's just a sheet metal screw. I put a paper towel in the hole just in case I dropped it and used a magnet to safely retrieve it. Thank You for pointing me in the right direction. Did the whole job in about ten minutes. Now it revs up like it used to!
Man this was exactly my problem. I was stumped until I found this video. My screen had gunk built up and engine sounded just like yours. Once I cleans the funk it fired up like a charm. Thanks a lot.
Good job. Thanks. The rule with these is start with the most obvious and easiest, first. Fresh gas, carb adjustment, air filter, and spark arrestor. Rarely is a major overhaul needed.
Thank you for the video, this nailed the issue I had and 5 minutes later I was golden again. By the way, I had read in my owners manual to NOT oil the felt air filter. I looked for it because that's the way I was learned to do it also. Probably won't hurt anything but thought I'd mention it.
Hey partner you was right it was that screen that was covering the muffler couldn't breathe took it out, cleaned it with a wire brush and carburetor cleaner. Running great, appreciate U, don't ever stop, keep up the good work, be safe and wear a mask
I have been chasing this problem for a couple years now! 2 carb kits and and curse words I’ve never even heard before and I still couldn’t solve the problem! Then I found your video. Great stuff! One giveaway not mentioned is if you run it wide open (as much as it will)with the air cleaner out you can see fuel spitting out of the open end of the carb. Excessive back pressure I suppose. Anyways, I owe ya a beer man!
I went through the carb. then 2 more times, thought i had something wrong, never did i think about spark resistor being clogged. I try tomorrow because the hammer was going to take a turn if i did not walk away. Thanks good video!
I started out cleaning it with a cotton swab. It would work for a little while, then quit. Thank you for showing how to do it. I thought i would of had to replace the muffler, nope runs great now. Thank you sir. Takes me back when i was a kid 50 years ago. I remember my brother overfilling the gas tank on the mini bike and the seeing him take off, only to have the muffler spark and cause a fire that set the seat on fire as he was riding it. Luckily he realized what was happening and jumped off :) Ahh youth! Thank you.
Same thing happened to my blower a couple of years age. My FS 56 started acting up the same way yesterday. Couldn't remember how to do it. Thanks a bunch.
Well, I'm about to take mine to pieces with renewed confidence. It may or not be the problem, but we will see. One thing you did make me consider was reading the manual. ;-)
Remove the spark arrestor so you no longer have to worry about it. Plus you'll gain a little power and have faster throttle response since there won't be any restriction in the exhaust. I remove the spark arrestor on every equip I own and makes a big difference.
@@seabass22 I've been running various 2 and 4 stroke equipment for over 30 years with no spark arrestor and never has anything ever caught on fire. You'd have to pour gas on something flammable and hold the muffler right on it with the throttle wide open for it to possibly ignite.
I have the same model, same problem so I will give it a try. Mine is three years old. The other issue I have is that I have to crank on it about 20 dang times to get it to start. Haven't figured that out.
Thank you so much, mines running like a champ again too. Not sure how much $ this saved me from having someone else fix it but I’m sure it was a decent amount.
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A massive thanks for this video Charles. My KM 56RC was suffering the same problem, and I just assumed it was the carburetor. So, I bought a replacement, tried fitting it, and nothing changed. I had noticed over the years that the trimmer was slowly performing worse and worse. This simple fix has brought the whole thing back to life again. I was on the verge of just buying another trimmer. Awesome!! This video is the exact reason that RUclips should exist. Greetings, from down under here in Australia!! (Even though it's 6 years later :) )
Lol....😂...6 years later....😂
I bought new carburetor, fuel filter, spark plug, air filter, I was 10 seconds away from bashing this thing into pieces. And it hit me check out RUclips. Thank you for posting this video. You saved this weedeaters life. It stared and ran great first pull. Thanks again
Buddy I appreciate your video it took me 3 hours to weed eat quite a bit of grass around the house because of the bogging down in the motor found your video online you save my day thank you appreciate it
Thank you! I had the same problem and cleaned the carburetor, air filter and replaced the spark plug with no luck. Watched your video, cleaned the spark arrestor and it runs great again!
The bolts are T27 torx
After rebuilding the carb, swapping the carb, replacing the fuel filter and fuel line, replacing the spark plug and boot, I was on the verge of throwing this trimmer in the trash. I stumbled on your video and you saved the day. Can’t thank you enough!
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For the last 18 months I've not let the lawn crew edge or use a weed eater in my back yard. ruclips.net/user/postUgkx_rBCFuDW1zD6blTGhLkvAkxU657uR_lG I didn't like the fact that they just kept cutting the edge of the lawn further and further from the rock lining the flower beds and leaving bare ground. And the grass was trimmed or scalped several feet around trees, etc. It was a constant battle with them so I told them to just mow and no trimming. I have Zoysia grass so it grows pretty slow. Obviously after a while it could use some trimming. I'm in my 80's so I can't do much of it myself.Finally I decided that if I could find a lightweight battery powered trimmer I might be able to do some light trimming. I decided to buy the LST201 20V trimmer. And it works great for my needs. I have back yard with about 150' of flower beds and several trees to be trimmed. I can lightly trim the whole yard with a single charge! The grass I trimmed was only a few inches high but the trimmer was more powerful than I expected.
I had the exact problem with my 5 year old Stihl edger and was about to spend 40 dollars on a carburetor when i came upon your video. Sure enough , as I easily removed the spark arrestor, I could see the blocked screen . I cleaned it the best way i could think of reinstalled it and back in power. I cannot believe it was that easy. Didn't even have to pull off the start cord. Maybe I read that the screen should be cleaned periodically but never said why. I will keep you in my prayers for a time for sharing your talent and saving us money. Getting rarer every day. I will pass your information on. Thank you, Robert Thaler
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Sir Charles Waggle my man! I have the same trimmer and last couple times running it she was boggin like a beeotch. I found your video and it was EXACTLY what I needed and I can't thank you enough for the good instruction. Of course I later looked in my manual and of course it says this could be an issue. But, it doesn't say WHERE it is, or HOW to access it and it doesn't tell you how to CLEAN the screen. I used brake cleaner as you suggested and a short hair stiff fine wire brush. Took all of about 5 min to clean that screen out. Screwed her back into place and BOOYAH she runs at full throttle again with NO BOGGING. Thanks a bunch. By the way, to anyone reading this...the Stihl 56RC trimmer is FLAWLESS. I have to keep up with two acres of house and outbuildings and driveway edges and roadway edges etc. This trimmer is a BEAST and if I had to buy one all over again I wouldn't even hesitate to buy it again.
Dude...the first video that actually helped me fix my problem! I liked how you were A) to the point, no endless dribbling on about this or that, B) that you demonstrates what was wrong that you were trying to fix which helped me to know to keep watching and C) that you showed exactly how you resolved it. Only thing I did differently was use water, Comet, and a scrubby sponge to clean mine. Thanks! Saved me a lot of headache!
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My stihl had the same exact problem, after watching your video I removed the spark arrestor and cleaned it with a torch, put back together and fired it up, runs better then ever
Thanks for your info!
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Thank you so much. I have a KM 56 R and I removed the screw but wasn’t sure I was doing it correct and stopped. Found your video and finished the job. That was my problem with my Stihl and my stihl blower. I appreciate you men for making these videos to help us women save money to do these simple fixes. 3 years ago I paid a small engine shop $120 to clean my back pack blower. What a rip off. A 15 minute job and I was really scammed. Bless you for this video and saving me $250 for t
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Thank you so much for posting this video. I just fixed mine. Mine was also clogged.
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Charles Waggle Thank you for taking the time to video and post this. I had the same problem with my 55rc. Your video and narration gave me the courage to take it apart, like you did. In addition to cleaning (with a torch) my clogged spark arrestor, I also removed the 4 screws mounting the 'gas bubble' and found the diaphragm hole clogged. I few gentle pushes and it shot a gas stream like it should. I put it back together and it started on the second pull and has been running like a champ since. You made my day happy! Thank you! Dan Peters
W. Dan Peters you are very welcome. And I am so glad my video was a help to you sir... And Thanks for watching.
I really thanks you. I got a new carburator and still behaving the same. With your video I fixed mine witch was a real headache during days. God bless you. Thanks again
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Had same issue with mine. Suspected everything else first. Bad gas, clogged fuel filter or air filter. Saw your video and 10 minutes later had unit running awesome again. You 'da MAN!!
Thank you sir… and you are truly welcome, glad to help
Dude, you saved my Stihl from being thrown across my lawn today in a fit of rage !!
Much thanks for your time posting this....
Jerome Fradette glad to help.
I have the same trimmer, I start it up and noticed the trimmer was bogging out at full throttle. Went into the house and found your video on RUclips.Got my torch and the rest was history, trimmer was running like new again.You the Man! Thanks!
Stop putting links in your comment. It's inappropriate for kids.
@@smallengines1018 i didn't do tbat!
It's a spark ARRESTOR screen, not "resistor" as written in your title!
BUT - that was EXACTLY my problem! Once I cleaned it, it ran like new (and it's nearly 30 years-old!) THANKS! 👍🏼
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Thanks bud that fixed my trimmer was just going to buy another and saw this video and boom it was like new again .You saved me
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Thanks for sharing this video. My FS 55R was doing the same thing. I had replaced the spark plug and air filter and still wasn't running right. I saw your video and cleaned the spark arrestor and it runs like new now. I didn't have a torch for cleaning it but used a 2 burner propane camp stove and it worked like a charm. I held the arrestor over the flame with a pair of vise grips. Thanks again for the tip.
Angela Jackson no problem and i'm glad I was able to help...
I had the exact same problem and thought I may just need to replace my 10 year old trimmer. With your video, I was able to get it running like new again. Thank you
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Thanks for the easy to follow video. Saved me the cost and time to have it serviced.
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Thank you so much for this video, I have done everything , new gas filter, spark plug, ait filter, cleaned the carb, as well as the gas tank. No change and I have $ 1500 balance on a job to collect as soon as I finish up a long row of hedges . I put the chain saw and the articulating trimmer on this model and boys and girls it kicks ass! Its not too heavy like the pole saw after a while and that little extra length when it on the pole saw model is a tad too long even when closed as short as you can get it. So I had a sthil watcher and tried it and bam! Im telling you its perfect! And it has so much power compared to any other hedge trimmer Ive ever used
Thw beat part about using the trimmer attachment on the Wacker power head is you dont have to stop and stand back to see how the shrubs are looking or am I HOING to tight or are they straight? No sir, none of that iffy stuff! You are already acouplw feet away which is close enough to see the new growth line and far enough away to inspect the work as you continue without pausing for a second totally full blast confindently spanking that ass like a champ even at the most prestigious homes with the customer right up your rear end making sure its just right, ever have one of those clients who you just want to hand the.trimmers to t
and tell them to do it themselves already!
Trust me when I tell you, this is the perfect weapon for those type of customer! It scares the shit out of them when they see you hauling ass like you could care less but at the same time with a little practice and time for your shoulders to catch up to your attitude! You will be taking 50% ot better off of your time it takes you to trim shrubs and natural fences and small ornamental trees !
And I also recommend using the chainsaw attachment on the 56 weed wacker power head or swapping the pole saw head to the watcher shaft and scrap the extra pole in the bucket and lighten the load and watch production pick up. Tie 6 or 7 feet of tree rope to the handle after sliding it a bit closer to the power head and then to the d-ring on the bucket just In case you have to ditch it or let it hang while using another saw for a quick and pretty pin point bomb dropped from up top. I've topped complete tops with this set up on the regular and its the next best thing to a hydraulic saw, which has way more power and eats no fuel, but it is a really good bang foe your buck on the cheap compared to the expense of the hydraulic saw and the leas than $500 to set up an old bucket with this set up, its about putting wood on the ground and green in your pocket! You are far enough out of harms way and there ia no flex in the pole like when you have the pole saw set up maxed out, which always puts you in a tough spot, usually a dangerous one, with your shoulders and forearms begging for mercy because they are on fire and if you have ever dropped one from more than a couple feet off the ground you can pretty much plan on a hefty repair. Plus when you max the pole out its putting a ton of stress on that thin little shaft that drive a the trimmers or saw head that it is only a matter of time before you lay out more dough for another set up or a repair. Keep it solid and strong and you can bear the piss out of either or for years and years with regular minimal maintenance and grease at least once a week. Some guys grease daily which to me is a waste! Grease lasts a pretty long time and is made to get hot and do its job, and it does not have to be brand new to work, it just has to lubricate! Once grease is shot or begins to dry out even a little, grease her up so you can hammer it home all day long and you she just wants more and won't quit juat when its getting good! This video about the screen on the muffler! I have been doing this kind of work since 15 years old and I'm 51! Never heard of it! Seems like a bunch of BULLSHIT that is just another way for the manufacturer to hose the customer! And how about the dealers? How many times do you think a guy ends up scrapping a perfectly good unit because of a scumbag dealer who says it can't be fixed and the guy bus a new one and the sealer asks if you just want me to toss it for you?
If a dealer ever says that, keep it and fix it yourself or take it somewhere else!
Hope I enlightened some of the rookies and some of the tight asses out there! Enjoy high powered 2 stroke motors while we can because its all going to be over before we know it! There is only so much Ozone left and there won't be much to worry about once the ice caps all melt. It will be California all over the earth!
Wild Fires!
So let it rip while the ripping is good!
And gut all the catalytic converters and run all the cheapest gas and kiss your sorry asses goodbye!
Prop Me Up BESIDE THE JUKEBOX WHEN
I DIE!
LORD, I WANT TO GO TO HEAVEN!
BUT I DON'T WANT TO GO TONIGHT!
FILL MY BOOTS UP WITH SAND!
AND PUT A STIFF DRINK IN MY HAND
AND PROP ME UP BESIDE THE JUKEBOX
WHEN I DIE!
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Man, you saved me. I was thinking it was time for a piston and ring.
I had the exact same issue. Cleaned spark arrestor like you showed- my was completely clogged too- and voila … she runs great now. Thanks again CHARLES !!!
Great job! Glad I found you here. I have the same problem & now going to do what you described. Thanks much
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Exactly the same thing mine is doing new spark plug and air filter didn't help. So I'm gonna try this thanks so much for taking your time to share with us.
Update: pulled the spark arrestor it was indeed clogged. Cleaned it with a torch now it runs like a champ. Thanks again for taking the time to share this with us
Thank you very much this video was very helpful. My husband was about ready to give up and just take his weed eater to a shop to get it fixed. He did this and had it running in minutes. You saved us a lot of money. Thank you very much
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Thanks man 👍 mine quit on me halfway through a job today and your video helped me out.. top guy 💪👍
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I just went out and bought a carburetor for mine today after I took the original apart and cleaned it up. Out back together and still had same problem. So now I think I just wasted money on a new carburetor. Thanks man!!
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Thanks! There is nothing like experience, even another man's.
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Thank you, Charles. I've got to finish up 3 acres that can't be mowed in a California high fire area and both my F56's had this same problem. Might be your 1st video, but it was of tremendous help for me.
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If my first video is as good as yours Charles, I'll be a happy camper. You clearly identified the problem, said how to fix it, then showed how to get at the part and put it back on... all one handed. Well played, Sir!
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Thanks so much for posting this. It worked 100% and very easy. I called two repair shops and they both had at least a 30 day timeframe. I said what the heck and RUclipsd it and saw your video. Incredible!!!
Lol! My Stihl FS56C suddenly started running rough at top end. This is the third video I watched. I was considering carb adjustments but didn’t think it would suddenly go from running well to poorly. Want chef this video with skepticism but took the arrestor out and mine looked EXACTLY like his. Cleaned with a steel brush and water and now it’s back running like a top! It’s the little things that should be checked first!! Great video!
You just saved my Stihl FS56 my spark arrestor was pretty clogged I changed carb, plug gas ad I was ready to junk it Thx
Thanks for posting! I knew my problem but didn’t know where that plug/screen was located exactly! Thank you!!! 5 minutes later I’m back up and running full throttle!
Thanks for this valuable advice ! It was the piece of information that saved the day -today-as far as getting my engine running !
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Thanks for this video, save my sthil weeder, have the same problem. I used to clean, gasoline and wire brush and is enough, now it works like new, thank you. Please make more videos
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I would not have know about this little filter. Cleaned it with a torch and power is back. Thanks so much
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Sweet, just got mine repaired before church. Than you sir. Very helpful.
This happened to me just the other day, now going to try this fix. Thanks for the info.
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Just what the doctor ordered. Thanks for the info. Running like a champ.
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Excellent, saved me a bunch of time. Mine was running the same way.
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I dont kno who told you to check that but I thank them an you because I was about to trash one thinking the motor was blown great video!!!
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Thanks for a great informative video. This was the problem with mine. It saved me an expensive trip to the repair shop.
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So glad I found this video my trimmer IS FIXED NOW THANKS TO YOU AND I DID IT MYSELF
AWESOME VIDEO!!!! Cleaned and took apart whole carb (did not help) before seeing this video. After... runs like the day I bought it, 10+ years ago. Thank you!!
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Thanks, Charles! I was almost ready to just go buy a new one till I watched this! Saved me some $$$
Thank you seriously. Fixed my weed eater 1st time simply and well explained.
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THANKS!!! Mine is doing exactly what yours was doing. I’m going to fix it right now. THANKS AGAIN!!!
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Hey, THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!!! Your video really explained my problem and I was able to fix it 100%. (It had been bogging down and shaking like a bloody tornado was coming...lol). Thnx. Brian.
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Hell yes brother, I have the same trimmer. I have another trimmer that's bogging down at full throttle, and this is probably why, awesome. Thanks.
Man, im glad I found this video b4 hours of searching. It fixed mine up perfectly
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Real easy quick fix. This was my first step before cleaning the carb and this worked perfect! Thanks for the video.
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THANKS MAN THAT WAS MY PROBLEM, COULDN'T FIGURE IT OUT TILL I WATCHED THIS.
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Wow I never looked at that and I pulled it out cleaned it and now its running like a charm thank you sirr
Hi... thanks for the video... saved me from an useless carburetor cleaning..!!! 👍👍👍
Thanks man this really did help me now mines running like its brand new
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Thx man I fixed mine bye watching your video it runs like a new one you are the man!!!!
FYI I was able to get the screw out and clean the screen without removing the cover. I had one of those 90 degree screwdrivers to loosen the screw and then used a tiny screwdriver to get the screw out. It's just a sheet metal screw. I put a paper towel in the hole just in case I dropped it and used a magnet to safely retrieve it. Thank You for pointing me in the right direction. Did the whole job in about ten minutes. Now it revs up like it used to!
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Great video. This is just what I needed. Thank you for posting. God Bless.
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Thanks for posting Charles. You just saved me a lot of time and money. Was definitely the right information to get my weedeater up and running.
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good video dude,i have searched everywhere for answer and you nailed it ,nice job.
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Man this was exactly my problem. I was stumped until I found this video. My screen had gunk built up and engine sounded just like yours. Once I cleans the funk it fired up like a charm. Thanks a lot.
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Thanks for the video. Mine was doing the same thing. Didn't have the manual to read. Running like new again.
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Good job. Thanks. The rule with these is start with the most obvious and easiest, first. Fresh gas, carb adjustment, air filter, and spark arrestor. Rarely is a major overhaul needed.
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Thank you. Buddy I did it on mine Hs 56 c trimmer and it works.
Thank you for the video, this nailed the issue I had and 5 minutes later I was golden again. By the way, I had read in my owners manual to NOT oil the felt air filter. I looked for it because that's the way I was learned to do it also. Probably won't hurt anything but thought I'd mention it.
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Thank you! This fixed my Stihl today!
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Bingo! My trimmer works because of you. I had almost decided on buying a new one, but it works as good as new. Thanks!
Had the exact same issue this year. Got mine 2 years ago too.
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Awesome video. Thanks.Cleaning my dads Stihl up and having the same problem.
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Hey partner you was right it was that screen that was covering the muffler couldn't breathe took it out, cleaned it with a wire brush and carburetor cleaner. Running great, appreciate U, don't ever stop, keep up the good work, be safe and wear a mask
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Thanks buddy. Looking at replacing the carburetor when I happened across your video. Fix the issue...
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I have been chasing this problem for a couple years now! 2 carb kits and and curse words I’ve never even heard before and I still couldn’t solve the problem! Then I found your video. Great stuff! One giveaway not mentioned is if you run it wide open (as much as it will)with the air cleaner out you can see fuel spitting out of the open end of the carb. Excessive back pressure I suppose. Anyways, I owe ya a beer man!
Thank you for taking time to make this video!
Saved me time and same exact problem.
You can burn off with gas stove.
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I went through the carb. then 2 more times, thought i had something wrong, never did i think about spark resistor being clogged. I try tomorrow because the hammer was going to take a turn if i did not walk away. Thanks good video!
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Spark arrestor
Very helpful didn’t know nothing about that I’ll fix mine as soon as daylight cracks
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This was the problem with mine !!! THANK YOU
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Great video, that did the trick!! Thanks for the help!
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I started out cleaning it with a cotton swab. It would work for a little while, then quit. Thank you for showing how to do it. I thought i would of had to replace the muffler, nope runs great now. Thank you sir. Takes me back when i was a kid 50 years ago. I remember my brother overfilling the gas tank on the mini bike and the seeing him take off, only to have the muffler spark and cause a fire that set the seat on fire as he was riding it. Luckily he realized what was happening and jumped off :) Ahh youth! Thank you.
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Bro this actually works thank you very much
Thanks for doing this video. It was the exact problem I was having.
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thanks awesome information put new carb fuel lines & plug still bogged out .pulled the screen out & hit it with a blowtorch & it runs fine
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Thanks for you video. How do you clean the carbon build-up off of It?
Carb cleaner or burn the carbons off with a propane torch and get it red hot
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Same thing happened to my blower a couple of years age. My FS 56 started acting up the same way yesterday. Couldn't remember how to do it. Thanks a bunch.
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Very helpful, thanks. Your Weed Whip vibrates terribly at an idle!
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Well, I'm about to take mine to pieces with renewed confidence. It may or not be the problem, but we will see.
One thing you did make me consider was reading the manual. ;-)
Watched your video and fixed my issue. Thanks
Remove the spark arrestor so you no longer have to worry about it. Plus you'll gain a little power and have faster throttle response since there won't be any restriction in the exhaust. I remove the spark arrestor on every equip I own and makes a big difference.
Big Texas they’re there for I think California and national forests. If you get caught there without a spark arrestor, you can get a fine.
@@seabass22 Screw that, no ones catching me doing anything on my own property.
Big Texas I live near one of the biggest national forests in the country, and lots of people live there. I doubt anyone would ever say anything though
@@seabass22 I've been running various 2 and 4 stroke equipment for over 30 years with no spark arrestor and never has anything ever caught on fire. You'd have to pour gas on something flammable and hold the muffler right on it with the throttle wide open for it to possibly ignite.
Big Texas yeah I know what you mean. It’s the EPA that comes up with this shit.
I have the same model, same problem so I will give it a try. Mine is three years old. The other issue I have is that I have to crank on it about 20 dang times to get it to start. Haven't figured that out.
Thank you. Saved me a bunch of time.
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Thankyou for the post! So Thorough!
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Thanks for the info. Get yours a headlamp.
Thank you so much, mines running like a champ again too. Not sure how much $ this saved me from having someone else fix it but I’m sure it was a decent amount.
Good video, my trimmer was also doing the same. Will try that fix on mine.
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Thanks for this video. This was the exact issue I had. Thanks for showing me how to fix it.
Thanks brother....exactly what was wrong with mine....thanks for posting.
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AWESOME VIDEO! THANK YOU!
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