How to Fix a Stihl FS55, FS46, FS45 FS38 Trimmer With Throttle Issues. Everything You NEED To Know
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- Опубліковано 6 кві 2024
- Today we completely tear down a Stihl Trimmer to diagnose and figure out why the throttle trigger is not working. Watch to see everything that could possibly be wrong with yours 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 saw over 2,000 pieces of small engine 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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The fact that it was put together wrong is why I watch your videos. You have some of the best views that allow us to see exactly what you are doing.
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This was interesting video. I am always learning something. Great stuff.
I am a retired aircraft mechanic and do small engine repairs for extra income to my neighbors and church friends. You have been my go to source for all my troublesome repairs. Been a subscriber for a couple of years but fail to hit the like button as much as I should, ( get to involved learning “ how to” and forget to like). Enjoy your new shop, God bless.
Thank you very much for this video. My FS45 is 12 years old and this is the first time I had to tear into it for a throttle issue in the handle. I learned alot and thanks to your video it went back together and worked fine LOL. Thanks again for all your help Bree!
Subtle humour is one of the many reasons I watch your vids. I learned something new again today. You're always teaching this old dog new tricks.
I greatly appreciate all your posts. At 72 and retired, it really helps me to be able to repair and maintain my equipment because of your videos. Great job. Please never stop posting.
Chickanic, from a 32 year veteran teacher, you have the gift of education and sharing. Thank you 🙏🏼
A lot of humor in the video and comments but seriously you are a great teacher. (Time, money, and frustration!)
It's great watching you fix what people mess up when they try to fix it themselves.
First ever UA-cam comment! My best friend is currently working out of state and at the moment circumstances prevent him from using a lawn care service back home. Knowing it doesn't take long in Southeast Texas for mother nature to reclaim her 2+ acres slightly wooded rural property. Not owning a mower of my own, I offered to see what I could do. Mind you, I knew nothing about small engines, yet abandoned at his house was a beat up 20 plus year old Toro 22-inch Kohler self-propelled push mower that hasn't ran or moved in almost 2 years.
Primarily just from your channel I was able to rebuild the carburetor, modify the non-functioning heat activated automatic choke into a manual choke, remove the completely frozen kill switch system and create my own, and also remove all the dead weight from locked up self-propelled system and turn it into a much lighter push mower. A quick sharpening of the dull mulching blade and it runs great. I was able to save a lot of money while helping out a good friend.
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I’m not a mechanic, but it seems as though my closest and well known garden center are not mechanics either! I started doing my own repairs on my equipment. Thanks to your videos I can actually say I’ve saved time, money, and frustration! Thank you so much!
I really HATE having to dismantle throttles on any machine, what you have demonstrated is brilliant,imagine however someone coming to this problem with no fore knowledge AAgh it would be a nightmare. this is why you are so valuable,you provide detailed knowledge which helps amateurs like me or even professionals to work on machines about which they know nothing, yes saving TIME and Money.
I left all that safety junk off of my craftsman since I only have 2 hands that don't work that well any more! POWWWER!
i watched these types of vids and just opened up my 24 yr old Shindaiwa m230 trimmer. fuel line and fuel bulb later it purrs again and its always easy to start. All the old small engine reapir shops closed around Abq,Nm recently...I gotta learn these repair tricks causue as a homeowner my Shindaiwa gear just isnt wearing out sitting in the shed mostly.
Love the fact that you look at all the possibilities of what is wrong before you can fix it !
Every time I have an issue with any equipment I search for a video you have done on it and for the most part following your tips all my stuff is in top running shape ! Thanks for all your hard work and for sharing your knowledge! Congrats on all your success! 400k wow!
This video exemplifies a lesson I learned many years ago as a kid when I was working on things like this. If the parts don't line up easily, and you have to force them back together, you probably don't have it put together right. It sounds simple and basic, but it's amazing how many people do get it, including the guy who owned this trimmer..
I seem to always learn something new when watching your videos which isn’t easy after my 80 years being around. Do most of my own service and repair on everything and really enjoy your channel.
It's great watching you fix what people mess ups
I really appreciate your channel and the grief that it helps me avoid. You provide a great service.
This repair reminds me of assembling a puzzle where you have to hold down the pieces or they fly apart. It makes my head itch thinking about it. Congratulations on getting it reassembled correctly.
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I have a 20 year old fs85 that is still going because of the helpful info that you put together for us.
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We have a lot of truly great small engine repair channels, but Chicanic remains my goto source for anything small engine related.
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Waiting on my universal trimmer head that you recommended, always enjoy your videos. Clear, straightforward explanations and descriptions can only mechanical harmony !! Keep the videos coming
I own a lawncare business and you have saved me alot of money, I'm not afraid to tackle repairs because of your indepth channel I just want to say THANK YOU❤
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Saving time , money and frustration is a must these days !!........really enjoy watching your videos. Keep doing what you do !!
Really appreciate that you take time to point out ALL the little things that could be a big problem if you didn't know about them! Another great video!
I have a small shop in my garage and after watching your video's I have become so much better at repairs. Thank you
I appreciate you starting to list the parts. Helps when I am trying to fix my own items.
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Love watching your repair ,exspeally when you zoom everything in, very talented lady thanks for your videos.
Your channel is great with so many actual cases of small engine repairs. Besides needing four hands to hold everything together to fix the trigger return on this Stihl showing which screw to tighten the throttle cable was invaluable. Another great video we all can appreciate.😊
Hi Chickanic!!! Love your videos my husband and I watch them all and enjoy them! You are very generous for sharing your knowledge with us and we really appreciate it..... Keep the great videos coming please:)
Thank you for your help in solving the many self inflicked problems we cause.
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Again, we are so fortunate that you so willingly share all of your secrets with us!
I, for one, am grateful!
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Thank you Bre for all you do. I've definitely saved myself some time, money and frustration since finding you on UA-cam.
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Perfect time to check your site. I have the exact model with the exact problem, now I can check it out and see if I can get it running. Thanks a million, great to see a woman with her shit together and obviously knowable about fixing things that I couldn’t figure out on my own.
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When you watch someone like you showing how to go through the steps it takes away so much of the unknown. I love your videos 5:44
Thank you for showing us the fix for the trigger issue.
You have a great channel! I thoroughly enjoy it!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and helping us repair our lawn equipment. ❤
I saw your first video which saved me time, money and frustration. I have been a fan ever since. Thank you for sharing your knowledge so that even dummies like me can understand.
I appreciate all the tips and tricks you share, you truly save all of us that are your viewers time money and frustration 😊
Another great one! I love your trimmer repair videos! Great to watch but also reminds me how far behind on fixing things around here I am.....seriously enjoy these and learn something new everytime....thanks and god bless!!!
Thank you for all you do, Bre! Sometimes the amount of knowledge intake is overwhelming (especially for us non-engineers). But I truly enjoy learning from you. #grateful
Congratulations on your 400K + subscribers!!! I needed help with the trigger spring. Thank you. Love the videos.
one of my favorite instructional channels. Saves me money, time and frustration.
Thank you! This really helps in repairing many things by paying attention to little details and all.
Your videos have definitely saved me time, money and frustration! Thanks for all you do!
Thank you fir what you do. You make your living repairing other peoples things yet you put out videos on fixing it yourself and saving money. You're saving us money while your loosing money. You are totally awesome. You are with out a doubt our go to Lady. Please keep it up.
In Smyrna TN, we were in the eclipse totality a few years ago.....hope you have clear skies! Thnx for another great video!!!
I appreciate your videos with in depth instructions on fixing the problem and the handy tips about disassembly and reassembly.
Love your videos and great no nonsense information on how to repair common outdoor tools! Thanks
The new Amazon store is a welcome addition. I've purchased a few tools you have recommend. Oh, I used my welding helmet for the eclipse. I live in NH, and also was in it's path, but pictures did not come out very good.
Congratulations on the 400 thousand.
Bob
find your videos very informative they have helped me keep my lawn equipment running and starting easy
I looked at the spring and thought it could've been the problem but since I didn't see it clearly, I was laughing when I heard you say it was that spring. love to watch and thx! Bob
I love your sense of humor. It forces people to think about what you're saying... and it may also take them a little bit to get what you really mean!! I love it 😻
No matter how much I think I know about small engine repair I always learn something new from your videos.
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Thanks for all the useful info !
Super information on the Stihl Trimmer throttle issues. Love the info on the adjustable throttle cable. Tried it, and worked so much better! Time, money and frustration...Need a t-shirt with that saying! Your always teaching and providing so much information. Can't wait to see you reach that 1 million subscribers.
I enjoy watching your videos because they are educational and its crazy to see the simple mistakes people make when trying to fix their own equipment.
Please keep doing detailed repairs like this-very helpful!
I've really enjoyed your show. I discovered you on your 4th show installing a new pull rope on your chainsaw. I have 2 chainsaws I took to a dealer, I spent $200, and they came back with the same problem as when I took them in. Since then I have 3:43 done all of my own repairs and for others. I have saved a ton of money by watching your show. Can't thank you enough.
You do an AWESOME job helping so many people with their small engine issues.
I have enjoyed working on small engines for quite awhile and you have shared a few insights that I wasn’t aware of; Thank You!! 😉
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I took a small engine course several years ago to open my own shop but life happened and just put the idea of it to the back of my mind. Now that I found your channel I want to give it another go.
I always learn something useful from your videos. Keep them coming, and congrats on hitting 400,000!
Congratulations on your channel reaching 400,000. On your last video I mentioned owning a 30 year old Echo SRM-2100 trimmer and today I go to start it up and the choke lever broke into pieces. Nice!
Your videos do save me money and help with do-it-yourself pairs. Sometimes I learn I am better off having a professional doing the pair, so I don't screw up my machine. Thanks
Like the way you explain the different issues you run into, helps this old boy (78) work on his on equipment.
I saw the spring as soon as you showed the assembly. Said to myself ah-ha!. I would have brought it to you too except I live in NJ. Girl you know your stuff! Thanks for sharing.
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I don't have any of the equipment you work on but I love to watch you fix stuff!
Congrats on the 400K subscribers. I have learned a lot of useful information by watching your videos. I do all my own maintenance and repair work as well as help out friends and neighbors with their small engines that won't start after they sit all winter. It is satisfying to hear an engine roar to life after it wouldn't do anything.
Love watching your work. So many of the common sense approaches to maintenance work seem to apply, doesn't matter if it is trimmers, chainsaws, blowers - or even sewing machines like I work on!
I love tinkering on everything, watching you I pick up a lot things. Plus your very easy on the eye's.
Just started working on my own Mowers. You video help me a lot.
Thank you once again your expertise is invaluable. It helps me work on my own stuff without having to take it somewhere else.
Ive been watching your channel a long time. I’ve learned a few things from you and had some of same struggles with certain items. Keep up the good content for others to learn.
Congratulations on approaching 400,000 subscribers. Even though I'm from Hot Springs, the St Louis area had frost the night before last. I was up there to bring back a JD 318, JD 435, old heavy duty Troy-Bilt tiller, an FS40C Stihl trimmer, McCullough chainsaw, Stihl chainsaw, a compressor and two self-propelled Troy Bilt and Craftsman mowers. Old varnish fuel in each. They will keep me busy for a while.
I have one of those Stihl trimmers. Really glad to see how to take it apart to fix it if I have problems.
Another great video on small engine repair. Glad you added your new Amazon store website to the video. Your videos are easy to follow. Thanks for making them so understandable.
I have the FS55 and your videos really help. Thanks so much.
Love your videos, very informative for us DIY'ers, thank you for helping us same time, money and a lot of frustration!!!
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I have over a dozen pieces of outdoor equipment - all gas. Your tips have helped me a lot. Thank you. Much of the basic maintenance applies to all tools.