I have both a ton of leaves and a strong appetite to make a lot of compost. I’ve found doing a big compost with leaf mulch is a great way to have a good amount come spring.

Currently using the gas BG 56 to mulch bags but need way more output. How are the larger models or am I looking at a dedicated mulcher?

I have a Stihl leaf blower with an AK 20 battery that I only use a lot in the fall. I could use another battery but was wondering if there are an generic/cheaper options since this is the only Stihl product I have and will probably need, I was hoping for a cheaper alternative.

Hi! So, my nephew used my SE 33 shop vac while I was gone on a work trip. I had previously used it and took the filter out, cleaned it, and had left it out to dry. Nephew used it without a filter. It sounds like a dang airplane fixin to take off and is sooo LOUD. Anyway to try and remedy this? It still has suction. It’s just really loud. Thank you!

Anyone else run 93 octane in thier chainsaws?

I have a fs38 grass trimmer and it has the bump feed on it, but I put the trimmer line on feed it onto the spool by turning it, but when I bump it the trimmer doesn't feed back out

Thinking about getting a ms261c-m but I hear the carburetors on the m-tronic saws can be a pain. Apparently there is no way to manually adjust them. So how do you get them adjusted? Do you have to take it to the dealer and they plug it into their computer to be re programed or what?.

Three years ago i bought the above referenced equipment. I don't use it much, no more than 20 times in 3 years, but it has been nothing but trouble. I have had it in the shop 4 times and now need to take it back for a fifth time. This time I got 3 uses out of it.

The problem is that the blade seems to spinup fine but when load is applied it stops spinning. This time it is a little different, it stalls out at high rpm. They keep telling me the spark arrestor is dirty. I just took the arrestor out and it is clean. I tried running it without the arrestor, no joy.

I have about had it with this machine. Does anyone have any ideas about the problem? Failing that, is there someone I can contact at Stihl to try and get this lemon resolved?

Thanks in advance.

Hey all,

I just changed the crank seals on my Stihl BR600 which is roughly 10 or 15 years old at this point. I used to use it commercially but now it’s just used for my own house.

The issue I’m having is that when I used it yesterday (only the second time using it since I changed the seals) it got really hot and used up all the fuel in it within about 45 minutes while I was doing my leaves. Normally I would get roughly 2 hours out of it before needing to refuel. I also noticed that there was a stronger exhaust smell above what I would normally smell while operating it.

So I have a feeling it’s burning op fuel or leaking somehow. Also, if I messed up the timing of the valves could that also be the issue?

Thanks for any advice!

Backpack blower is new to me but had used it 3/4 times over the last week. No issues at all those days. Had mixed gas in it already. That ran out and I switched to motomix being end of season. The next day I couldn’t get it to start. Had to hold the throttle to get it to start and even then if I let off the throttle it would die. So I blew leafs basically never letting the throttle off. That gas ran out and I replaced it with fresh mixed gas I had just mixed the day before. And it ran again as it pretty much should have. Just purchased the motomix and checked the date after the issues and it was manufactured just under a year ago. Could the motomix have cleaned something in the engine that was causing it to run to rich?

I was blown away!

My experience in two words: Forget raking!

I found my leaves were moist at best and soaked at worst this afternoon. Stormy didn’t care, still blew. Stormy even has a little extra enthusiasm if you squeeze just right. I almost had to stop myself from blowing the neighbours too!

BGA 250 with AP 300 S power packs and the AL 301 fast charger.

Guys looking for advice again and whats going on w this chainsaw.

1st time - Brand new - I destroyed the cylinder/pistons was due to misuse/abuse lack of proper knowledge on how to use chainsaw.

2nd time - dealer repaired - I ran the chainsaw too full throttle for too long 10-15mins full throttle

3rd time - fix myself, replaced with Amazon $60 kit - keep the full throttle runtime 3-5min and 1-2min idle for cool down.

This time the chainsaw completely stop mid session and I was not able to pull the cord it was completely locked. Removed the muffler and saw some scoring. Took it apart and the scoring was only on the exhaust side.

Now based on research exhaust side scoring is due to running too lean or airleak??? My question is do I have to reset the MTRONIC after replacing the cylinder? Do I need should I do the leak test after a top end rebuild?

NOTE: Took some of your advice and bought the Farmertech/Holzfforma G660 with a 32" bar and been running that guy a hell lot harder than the MS261 and have not had any issues. The G660 is deff harder to get started but once is running it wont stop.

Ok, ya'll talked me into it, after doing a little research, I decided to scrap the ms271/ms291 idea and get a ms261c-m with 20" bar. I might sell my little ms170 and use the money towards the new one, but idk

Took this picture a few days ago, super happy with the performance of my 172 C. Glided right through the tree without any resistance or kickback.

I have an sr 200 mister that was working fine, but the straps were terrible so I replaced them. All I did after that was replace one of the hose clamps on the tank flow lines, but now when I have the motor on barely anything flows out, and what little does come only when I keep the arm pointed down.

When the motor is off I can drain liquid through no problem, it splashes readily so it doesn’t seem like a clog. Any ideas what may cause this?

Hi everyone, I have a FS240 that I use as a spacing saw and I need to richen the low side. Looking at the carb they're not slotted screws, and do not appappear to be covers, but look like tiny bolt heads. This is all well and good except I don't have a tool small enough to turn them. Dose anyone know of a tool for this? Or some other way to grab them? Or at very least the size, looks like 4mm maybe?

Hey everyone I currently have a Stihl ts420 that’s got an issue with fuel, it ran like crap would bog down fuel coming out of the exhaust port, fuel primer bulb was not filling like it should.. I’ve replaced the following fuel lines (with stihl line) fuel filter, fuel primer bulb, new carb and a fresh spark plug, and I’ve still got the same issue with no fuel in the primer bulb.. on further inspection when pressurizing the fuel with the primer bulb, fuel is slowly being let into the motor causing it to flood.. any insight?? I’m stumped

As the title says I ran my MS 162 to dry and melted the plastic housing. Is this bad practice? The technician told me “I ran it with the brake on”. I did NOT dump out all the gas before running it dry. It operated fine before hand.

I just want to be sure I don’t make this mistake in the future.

Wanna get a new saw. Where do you find the service kits with replacement filters and spark plugs for the new ms261 c-m M-tronic, professional saws. They are not listed on Stihl's website or ace hardware website. I guess I'm getting a ms271 farm boss 20" because it's the only saw I can easily find parts for. Id rather have the extra HP, but I know a few people who have 271's and love them so, idk what I'm gonna do.

Stihl BR430 owned since 2012. Primer bulb finally cracked. Decided to replace spark plug. Only 2 maintenance items…not bad

Most I find online have bad reviews saying that the part they ended up ordering doesn’t fit. Can anyone point me in the right direction for a reliable supplier? Thank you.

Hey everyone, I’ve got a 660 and 360. It seems like they both loosen up after a few cuts. Neither chain is brand new and the adjusters aren’t stripped. I may not be tightening the bar nuts down tight enough but I wanted to pick y’all’s brain on it. For context it seems I have to adjust them multiple times on a 20 foot tree

Hi guys, I need your help! I came in the possession of FS460 mtronic carb and ignition coil. The current machine I am using is FS410 - will the mtronic carb and ignition coil work well on my FS410? Will there be any difference or damage to the engine as I presume the carb is adjusted for FS460 which have slightly more power? Also is the mtronic carb better than the standard one I have on my FS410?

New sub reddit, not sure if this is allowed here. Sorry if it isn't.

Seems that Stihl only makes a Medium and Large case now, with the Medium taking up to an MS 500i. Even my 20" MS 261 CM has a lot of room in the medium. I need a case each for my MS194T and MS180 but they both are way too small for the medium.

Anyone recommend a proper fitting case for the smaller saws? I don't necessarily need to carry oil and gas in it. Maybe an extra chain and scrench, but that's it. When I'm on my property I usually have one of my smaller saws on the back of my ATV. Right now they each live in a milk crate with a spot cut out for the bar/scabbard, but it's not ideal.

Which one is more reliable?