Are Stihl weed eaters 2 cycle?
Stihl brand and other weed trimmers use a two-stroke engine, meaning the engine completes one combustion cycle in a single turn of the crank shaft. To keep the engine lubricated, oil is sent into the combustion chamber at the same time as the fuel.
What causes a Stihl weed eater to lose power?
One reason why one of these trimmers may die at full throttle is that too much oil is in the gas, which causes poor combustion. Improper operation, including overuse of the choke, can also be responsible. Poor combustion produces carbon deposits that foul the spark plug and exhaust port, making the problem worse.
Do you need to grease a Stihl weed eater?
The Stihl maintenance schedule for weed eaters recommends checking and filling the gearbox with grease after every 25 hours of operation to keep internal metal parts lubricated.
What is the difference between a straight and curved shaft trimmer?
Often slightly lighter in weight than a straight trimmer, the shaft also is a bit shorter because of the curve. This gives users more control, but not as much flexibility of use; straight trimmers usually enable you to trim in tight areas that a curved shaft has trouble reaching.
Is a Stihl FS 45 a 2 stroke?
The Stihl is a 2-stroke motor. As 2-stroke motors use and oil/petrol mix maintenance is very simple.
Why does my weed eater bog down?
The most common causes of a weed eater dying when throttled are fuel issues, insufficient air intake, or problems with the exhaust. You should follow the path that the fuel travels to identify the issue.
How do you clean a Stihl weed wacker?
The cleaner emulsifies grime and old oil. Brush it away with a cotton swab. Spray a generous amount of carburetor cleaner into the air intake port, and depress the throttle trigger a few times to work the cleaner through the internal carburetor mechanisms. Open and close the choke to clean the choke valves.