Thank you, very informative. I like the way you articulate things. Makes it easy to follow along. My blower isn't starting lately and I think I need to check my sparkplug. Now I know how to do that.
Good video and good advice on the valves. Stihl used to have an interval, but realistically it just varies because of the plastic cam. My KM130R needed adjustments a ton during break in and then has been steady ever since. So far no need to adjust my BR800, but only had it a year…. But I LOVE it!
Nice video, what premix oil you using? I replace spark plug every year at a minimum, cheap insurance. In fact, I just replaced my spark plug in my blower, put it some Marvell mystery oil in fuel to clean out carb and jets, runs like brand new 👨🚀
I usually use AMSOil 2stroke oil. I did have a wise man tell me that a new spark plug is the cheapest insurance you can buy! I guess I’m just stubborn 🤪. I’ll have to try the mystery oil, I’m usually a sea foam guy.
I never replace spark plugs unless there is something wrong. Honda mower 10 years, was still starting first pull when I gave it away. Never touched the plug. My Stihl bg86 has the original plug from 2010. I’ve rebuilt the carb, but the spark plug? I think I pulled it out once for good measure but put it back in. My km130r is close to 10 years old. I’ve adjusted the valves a few times but never touched or looked at the plug. Still runs and starts like new. These things just don’t wear quickly. Think about it - copper plugs were SOLID for at least 30k miles on cars. I’ll use my old Integra for an example. Average 30mph and 30,000 miles that’s 1000 hours of run time. If you want to account for RPM differences you can, but even still you’re looking at an effective life of at least 500 hours. Even Honda says the gvc160 plug is good for 200 hours… but let’s be realistic - even at 200 hours you just won’t see wear. I don’t see replacing it as cheap insurance. What are you guarding against? Replace at manufacturer recommended intervals OR when you start to actually see wear or misfires. Chances are for most homeowner run equipment you will wear out / destroy the rest of the machine before the spark plug.
Thank you, very informative. I like the way you articulate things. Makes it easy to follow along. My blower isn't starting lately and I think I need to check my sparkplug. Now I know how to do that.
You're welcome, I'm glad you are finding value in my content.
Good video and good advice on the valves. Stihl used to have an interval, but realistically it just varies because of the plastic cam. My KM130R needed adjustments a ton during break in and then has been steady ever since. So far no need to adjust my BR800, but only had it a year…. But I LOVE it!
Thanks for checking in and sharing your experience with valve adjustments.
I have the same one. Was blowing really dusty rock. Can I use a garden hose to clean it? Can't find this info anywhere.
Yes, that will be fine. You want to keep water out of the intake, but it’s well protected.
Nice video, what premix oil you using? I replace spark plug every year at a minimum, cheap insurance. In fact, I just replaced my spark plug in my blower, put it some Marvell mystery oil in fuel to clean out carb and jets, runs like brand new 👨🚀
I usually use AMSOil 2stroke oil. I did have a wise man tell me that a new spark plug is the cheapest insurance you can buy! I guess I’m just stubborn 🤪. I’ll have to try the mystery oil, I’m usually a sea foam guy.
I never replace spark plugs unless there is something wrong. Honda mower 10 years, was still starting first pull when I gave it away. Never touched the plug. My Stihl bg86 has the original plug from 2010. I’ve rebuilt the carb, but the spark plug? I think I pulled it out once for good measure but put it back in. My km130r is close to 10 years old. I’ve adjusted the valves a few times but never touched or looked at the plug. Still runs and starts like new.
These things just don’t wear quickly. Think about it - copper plugs were SOLID for at least 30k miles on cars. I’ll use my old Integra for an example. Average 30mph and 30,000 miles that’s 1000 hours of run time. If you want to account for RPM differences you can, but even still you’re looking at an effective life of at least 500 hours. Even Honda says the gvc160 plug is good for 200 hours… but let’s be realistic - even at 200 hours you just won’t see wear.
I don’t see replacing it as cheap insurance. What are you guarding against? Replace at manufacturer recommended intervals OR when you start to actually see wear or misfires. Chances are for most homeowner run equipment you will wear out / destroy the rest of the machine before the spark plug.
Do you happen to know the exact part number of that Torx/spark plug tool for the BR800c? Thx
Unfortunately I don’t. I looked at the tool and the only marking on it is the Stihl logo.
Is the fuel pickup, and the fuel filter the same thing?
Yes it’s the same thing.