How to EASILY and QUICKLY replace the clutch on a Stihl Brush Cutter Trimmer or Stihl Pole Saw
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- Опубліковано 6 лис 2021
- Does your Stihl Brush Cutter Trimmer or Pole Saw's power head not spin or stays engaged spinning all the time? One of the MOST COMMON problems I see with these Stihl units that come into the shop is a bad clutch. Today we go over how to diagnose, what you will need for repair and how to fix it all by yourself to save you time, money and frustration in the future!
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My name is Bre. I took two years of small engine repair at the local college. When I left school, I fell into a wonderful job at a local small engine shop where I worked the counter for a couple years. In 2010 my husband and I opened up our own small engine shop in central Arkansas where I am able to work alongside my family and best friends. We see over 2,000 pieces of equipment every year, and answer 1,000's of small engine questions. We specialize in brands such as Briggs and Stratton, Kohler, Echo and Shindaiwa, but work everyday on MANY other brands like Stihl, Husqvarna, Honda, Craftsman, Remington, Red Max, Troy Bilt, Scag, Bad Boy, Hustler, World Lawn, Poulan, Mantis, Etc.. Hopefully, my experience I share, will save you Time, Money and Frustration in the future!
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As a Stihl gold factory certified technician, why can't Stihl put some grease on the clutch shoe pivot bushings. That's what I do with this repair. Once again she made a great video that was spot on. Outstanding!
Because grease inside a clutch is not a good idea. They should be made from self lubricating material bushings but stihl and what she used to be.
I still put a tad of grease in it, never had a problem and it stops the ideal noise 😊
chic I usualy put a slight layer of loctite antiseize on the od of the bushings ,I had many came in with bushings locked up
There are good and bad videos. This one is superb. I might add two notes of caution however. When you crack the clutch housing away from the trimmer and later put it back together, be sure the end of the throttle cable fits into the black plastic housing intended for it. Otherwise the cable will be prone to jump off the guide pulley channel to the carb. This happened to me and made the engine Hi/Lo speed adjustments problematic. Also, be sure to slip the tiny blue and black wires back into the tiny guide-slot that houses them, otherwise the wires might get cut by the orange engine housing. A picture would be much easier, but I'm limited to words - I don't know how to attach pictures to the comments. Apart from that, thanks; best descriptive video I've seen yet!
Finally a clutch video nice you can't leave a Stihl outside in the rain the clutch pins seize up maybe sell the customer a engine cover that stop my clutch problem thanks nice video
I just appreciate your efficiency in making repairs. I'm always forgetting or misplacing tools, looking for screws, forgetting how linkages are supposed to go, etc. Nice to watch professionals.
Ah yes. The miracles of video editing.
Take picture of work before disassembly, helps a lot..
What lubricant did you use
Your videos are always easy to follow and straight to the point.
Good camera work, good lighting, clear description, clear 'warnings'.
Thank you.
I like how she shows what’s wrong with it fix’s it then so it working
It is so nice to turn around and grab the parts that you need. Very good video. Thanks.
You showed what was wrong.
And step by step on how to change that clutch 👍🏾👊🏾🇺🇲.
Add some anti-seize to the clutch bushing surfaces to help protect the surface from rusting again.
This was going to be my comment too. The clearance between the bushing and the clutch is very small and just a little rust will seize the clutch levers to the pivot. Anti- seize helps control the rust and the clutch will last much longer and function properly. Good call!
Need to replace my clutch on Stihl HT101. Your video is a great help. You explained the procedure in a very concise and understandable manner! Thank you very much!!!
My husband and start watching a few days ago! We love your channel!
This is better than going to update classes !!!! Thank you !
Just want to say a big thank you for your videos. Enjoy everyone.
Thanks for all ur information, I’m retired and took a part time job at a local golf course working on their equipment and u have become my go to source for repairs on the Stihl equipment we are using.
Thanks
Kurt
Informative, well explained. Another good video from you. Thanks! I like to watch these sort of things even though I am not having the problem at the moment. But when it does happen I can at least recall what sort of needs to be done. And how difficult or not the repair will be. And then - will look up your video again. Excellent!
I enjoy your videos.....and they have solved some of my small engine issues. Great stuff, keep it up!
Hello Chick ☺️ every time I watch your channel I learn something new just wonderful by the way I love Echo I have an Echo chain saw excellent also my trimmer we call them whipper snippets in Aussie is a Stihl76 had it 25 years very little trouble great tool love your channel keep it up
Thankyou for that, just been given one to sort with the clutch absolutely solid!
Keep these great informative videos coming !!! Always learn something great instructor easy to follow doesn't miss a trick.
I think I'm falling in love with this chick. So great to watch these videos
Love your videos!!..I watch on my large TV so all I can do is "like" , therefore in order to comment, use my computer or mobile phone. Thanks for the well done ,step by step telling what YOU are doing, but why.. Thanks. Again wish I could have gotten demos like you do when I was younger (am 86yrs young) and worked on my equipment!!!!!Love you!
Love this channel. I have learned so much. Thanks Chickanic. 👍
Good job explaining
Great video as usual. I had this problem on my Stihl FS111. Replaced clutch after checking shaft, as you showed us in video. However still didn't spin! My son (a car mechanic) looked at it and took the shaft out and put it the other way round. This was the problem. Shaft was only worn at the clutch end. Still I have a new clutch and shaft now!
Another job well done...thanks for the DIY video !!!!
You put a new plug in without checking the gap, a no no, box might have been bumped/dropped causing gap to close up which could cause starting/ running problems. Good job on clutch repair.
Great info. I have one that continues turn at idle, adjusted carburetor to prevent, can't go any lower on idle, stuck in engagement. Cleaned and wire brushed.
Going to replace with new, bushings and plates.
They like the machine, so going to make it right.
Again thanks, using you as a resource.
Geat step by step explanation! Thanks so much!
Thank I like it that you give us the part numbers when you do the repair
Really enjoy all your videos. Thank you !
Thank you 👍 helped me out with my old machine
Thanks for creating this video from 🇦🇺
Another logical & informative video. Thank you.
Great video chik
Most excellent tutorial, cheers
The problem with string trimmers is that they sometimes sit idle for months during the winter. During this time rust attacks the clutch and gas turns into turpentine. So drain out the gas and spray some Kroil on the clutch during this time. Also remember to get some grease in the gearbox down by the trimmer head.
@Tommy Ealey That's why you should only use non ethanol gas in any small engine.
And still use a fuel stabilizer. @@davidmorse8432
Awesome! Thanks for posting! Chickanic is the best on UA-cam!
Thanks so much for watching!
Great job Girl!
I have a suggestion like how about putting the tool numbers / part numbers on the items mentioned with links where to purchase them when you mention the items in your videos.
Awesome job
I have s stihl fs130r 7 year old just now needing a clutch it been used very hard can’t complain at all
OK, Now after watching you do this one, I think I can put a new clutch on this fs250 & get it back up and going! Thank You!
Great video Chickanic. I think my FS130 needs a new clutch, opposite problem it won't stop spinning even though I've adjusted the idle. Thanks again.
Nice job, another great video!👍🏻
One of the Best UA-cam girls! We Love you Chickanic!
Aw! Thanks again Fred!
@@Chickanic,
Such a good public speaker and the Heart ♥️ of a Teacher!
Catching up. Good video. Thank you
great video - clear and precise...now I'm a new subscriber...all the way from SW France , cheers
Love your videos
Thanks chick, for entertains ole man.
Great video, made it look easy. My concern is anyone using a cordless "screwdriver" be careful not to over tighten the screws as the are going into aluminium and may strip the thread. Same for tightening the spark plug.
Better to buy a cordless Torque Screwdrivers that has Calibration Certificate of the actual torque in each setting.
Great info to know!
When the clutch won't clutch, it really is a crutch, and makes your difficult day all too much. But with your stellar skills, you managed to fix it, and now the weed wacker grass kicker, lives another day, for some young whipper snapper, to trim the yard.
You are a poet!
@@davidmorse8432 Thanks, and you are pretty stellar for saying so!
i like your videos, their not girly. some female can work on stuff but put on to muck or girly stuff to get recognized. my old lady put on old clothes and says what can start cleaning. she going to be a good mechanic one day . she like doing it herself when she can. good job to you and great straight foward work
Great video!
I have do that all so work good now thank
Another great video lady
Thanks again!
Love the gloves - true Chickanick style
These are my cleaning and "have to touch a Stihl backpack blower" gloves. When a Stihl product is left outside in the sun, the fiberglass it is made with will give you pokeys everywhere it touches your skin. I HATE POKIES!!! LOL!
@@Chickanic Friend, the revolutions 13200 max for the saw 372xp oe 2003 are okay?
I've got to prep mine for a long sit.
Good morning from Adelaide south Australia. Very informative video.
Awesome! My sister has lived in Adelaide for 8 years.
@@dudekanic I remember you told me on a live chat a few weeks ago. My wife is from Texas👍
Very good video! The volume wasn’t loud enough to hear you. I can’t hear well but not many videos that I can’t hear. Thank you for the video!
Thank s
I have seen the drive shafts strip out on those if they are used under heavy load
Ty~
I would pull the shaft out and clean and grease it while I had the shaft apart. The shaft is probably filthy and the grease hardened. I lube them back with high temp wheel bearing grease and coat the shaft pretty liberally after sanding off any burrs from it with wet or dry sandpaper. I wet sand it to a perfect sheen. I would also clean the sprocket interior with break cleaner and a clean shop towel.
@Chickanic. Thanks Brie for another great repair video. Now I know of another toll I need. The piston stop. I meant to remove the bolts holding the blades on my mower and accidentally removed the bolt that holds the blade holder to the shaft. The piston stop looks like a better and safer way to go to make sure the bolt for the blade holder is properly tightened.
Hope you and your family stay safe and well.
Just use a well placed 2" x 4" piece of lumber through the discharge chute / mower deck to wedge
the blade from moving is all i use to hold the blade stationary then cinch the blade bolt down to proper torque
Just remember to leave the coil plug boot/ wire off the spark plug before you work on it.
Piston stops ruin engines when not used properly , not for changing blades ever.
@@onthelake9554 Thanks for the warning. I didn't know that I shouldn't use a piston stop for keeping the flywheel from moving as I try to tighten the blade holder back on the shaft. I accidentally loosend that bolt instead of the 2 bolts holding the blades on the blade holder. What would you suggest I use to keep the flywheel or shaft from moving while I tighten that holder bolt?
Thank you.
@@ccadama Use rope in the cylinder if you must lock it up .
@@onthelake9554 Exactly
LOL i'm still struggling with my string trimmer. I gave up for today.
Nice vid. !!!
good video
Chickanic depends which head😀😀😀
Great job making it all look so easy. Am I confused or did you forget the third screw in the bottom of the clutch housing?
I appreciate the haircut offer on 11:55 in the video, but mine's fairly well trimmed short already.
Awesome !!!
So glad she's wearing safety glasses!
Like a surgeon 👍
Mostly happens with 4mix engines, usually the spring breaks and it's because they can't keep a steady rev like 2 stroke. One way or another if you're using a 4mix for edging lawns etc you're going to have clutch issues eventually. I use to carry spare springs and change them on the job. Once you have done it a few times it's fast. I mostly certainly don't remove the shaft as it's time consuming. Just remove the shaft and housing together. If you use the 4mix like the fs 130 I have for section clearing only then your usually running it at full bore so no clutch issues.
Will I need a piston stop for this job?
Great video.
if you buy an old style oil filter wrench set at the wide setting it holds the flywheel fins in 3 pionts to allow you to remove and install clutches with ease...id add a photo to demonstrate but can't...
Goodone!
This was introduced to watch as I’m a Stihl user😀
Was going to ask diagnosing clutch vs gearbox?
You answered by twisting the shaft turning the head.
Rusty perhaps in rainy weather
Feel confident to do that job now, if I had to, thanks Chickanic 😀
Try to upsell a Shihl Strap...😀
When is next live?
Have a nice day everyone...
Hey Rick! We have been doing lives every other Sunday. See ya there!
Pretty smart young lady 👍👍👍
Thank you for your helpful informative videos. Do you need to lubricate the shaft on the FS111, or just the gearbox?
Well done
Kindly make video for electrical system for lawn tractor
Nice day
Thanks
U-tube has lots of them.
What was the fluid used to clean the rust?
Great video thanks - do I need the piston stop (not part of my tool kit) ? Looks like the clutch could be removed just by stopping it spinning while unscrewing
Thanks for your help sunnie.s lawn care
I work on stilh every day never had a clutch go bad other then the spring in the middle if it doesn't turn the start gets round
You look good using the weed eater
Howdy !WONDERFUL PERSON! it's good to spend a Sunday eve with a friend!
Thanks Joe!
You have to put new rings in or lube it and test from the side of the clutch
Great video as always 👍, I like your drill I might invest in one 😉
I don't know how I ever worked without one! LOVE it!
@@Chickanic yes it's a nice one 👍
It's a 1/4" cordless impact wrench. Different from a regular drill. It's the greatest invention since high button shoes.
@@dkupy100 sounds good 👍
Speaking from experience, I work in a woodworking/cabinet shop. There is more than one model of just the DeWalt impact driver let alone other manufacturers. Our shop has 3 different versions. The big box stores don't typically carry more than 2 and sometimes only the bottom homeowner version with less than stellar speed control and response. Fastener tighten is critical in cabinets and the least expensive impact driver model is tough to get it right. The top model has a switch just above the battery connection with 3 settings. Does well for different conditions from light screws needing really no impact on #1 to long lag bolt on #3. The boss has this model. Maybe someday mine will wear out and get upgraded. 😉
Lovely see you work mami
I always use non ethanal gas
This video was really helpful. Where did you get your piston stop? Thanks -
I have weedeater like that the same thing
When in a clutch have a replacement clutch on hand next time this happens again yeah buddy 😎
You rule in all possible ways, love your channel,, :) ;) :) ;)
Thank you so much 😀
Delbert koehn discovered and I was wondering on my Stihl Blower how to turn it off with the button so give me a