Hello! I am SO glad that you're here! Just a short and simple video today about a little Stihl MS 180 that needs a little bit of my help! I want to take a minute and thank everyone who responded to my last video (shop tour and I asked you all for your input), you all gave us so many ideas and so much support! Tyler and I can't say THANK YOU enough! It's been a crazy couple weeks here! Snow storms, snow days and so many saw and snowblower repairs to do! I hope you all enjoy this short one today, I have a long one on tap for this Sunday! Right now on the bench - A Stihl MS170 that has been to another shop and came back worse then it went in! And now it's in my hands, Oh Boy! See you in the next vid!
Fascinating repair video. I'll keep my original start system saw. Since watching your videos, I am very comfortable with a couple of initial pulls to get the impulse line to get the fuel going, then couple more to get it to pop off. Half choke pulls and its running. I now pull the recoil off to clean area and check the system. I had a very hard time with them until i watched your videos. Thanks.
Thanks for the video I was starting to go through with drawls and to get my fix I watched a video from the dirty rag. lol but you came through. Thanks 😂
Well now this was an interesting video and more to that starting system than I thought. I can see why that individual had trouble figuring out how to get that recoil starter up and going. I now myself have a better understanding how those easy start recoil starters work.
Gee,,thanks for that video ,,Erika ..I've always wondered wat inside the ,easy start recoil...my 180c saw has never gave a problem ,,yet ..but now I feel I could fix it ,with out a worry...well done ,,,an hope yous have a merry Christmas.. xxx
Good Friday morning, I've fixed a couple of those EZ start saws, frayed rope,was the issue at the time,seeing a bad spring is rare,but for a saw that old new spring is the easy way to go,great video thumbs up
I have one of these and love it you must observe the starting procedure by the manual you do not yank the rope like another saw just pull real gentle and you will never have a problem. The most problems are operator error improper starting! I used it for a lot of heavy duty stuff and it holds up good. Would definitely buy another easy start! Do not yank on rope like a 800 pound gorilla! Dec. 12.2024 I cannot emphasize enough do not yank on rope it is an easy start
As a production manager/mechanic/commercial application for a lawn fertilization company we had around 15 Stihl bg 55 handheld blowers.When they first came out with their E-Z start system I was re-roping 2-3 a night because guys were pulling on them so hard 🦍it would "wanker" the assist spring and ropes would not return.We stopped buying that model the bg50 still had the old style recoils
Sometimes its best just take it to a shop and get it fixed properly! Or watch Erica's UA-cam channel to get a step by step breakdown on how to fix it right! Lader!
Great fix Erica! I noticed when you started it that there was absolutely no visible smoke on a cold start. You might want to check the fuel on that one but it’s probably too late.
Good job! EZ Start? It took Erica, an experienced pro, 10 pulls to get it going. Recoil springs can be a pain in butt and do wear eye protection when working with springs in general.
I have repaired multiple of these easy start with pull rope issues, with nearly every one its operator error, the operator has been yanking on the rope as though it was a normal pull starter.
Thank you for posting this excellent video. I really appreciate your showing how to replace the spring and the starting rope. Let me see if I understand what happens when the starter rope is pulled. The pulling action causes the flywheel to spin, which energizes the starter solenoid to create a pulse of electricity that is delivered to the spark plug. The flywheel also causes the crankshaft to operate the lifters, which open the intake valve and closes the exhaust valve, admitting a fuel-air mist into the cylinder. The crankshaft also sends the piston into a compression stroke just as the spark plug delivers a spark into the cylinder. Do I have that right?
I love catching your videos each day. I've learned a lot about troubleshooting and repairs. The part/tool I'm curious about is the carb blockoff tool that you use for pressure/vac testing. Do you have a part #, can it be used on multiple makes and models? Thank you and look forward to watching your next video
Hello Ericka and thank you for the video. I have a curiosity question for you. You showed us the spring the customer came in with and then showed the replacement spring. But after placing the new spring in the recoil housing, you mentioned if your spring comes uncoiled, us that black base packaging to coil it back up. So was there a reason you didn't just coul up his old spring? Broken, bent? Or maybe not cost effective to pay you to wind up the spring again? Thank you!
The spring that he handed in on the side was bent and a bit damaged..I looked at it and decided that for the cost of a new spring..he was getting a new spring.
Hello! I am SO glad that you're here! Just a short and simple video today about a little Stihl MS 180 that needs a little bit of my help! I want to take a minute and thank everyone who responded to my last video (shop tour and I asked you all for your input), you all gave us so many ideas and so much support! Tyler and I can't say THANK YOU enough! It's been a crazy couple weeks here! Snow storms, snow days and so many saw and snowblower repairs to do! I hope you all enjoy this short one today, I have a long one on tap for this Sunday! Right now on the bench - A Stihl MS170 that has been to another shop and came back worse then it went in! And now it's in my hands, Oh Boy! See you in the next vid!
Usually drop-starting these easy-start models is the culprit. Let the spring assist do its job! Good vid Erica!
Nope! Not boring..😀😀😀😀. Great info Erica! Interesting to see the workings of an easy start mechanism. Thumbs up everyone! 👍👍👍
Hey Erica, it’s always a pleasure to watch somebody who knows exactly what they’re doing, and does it so well. Thanks again for the video.👍👍
Fascinating repair video. I'll keep my original start system saw. Since watching your videos, I am very comfortable with a couple of initial pulls to get the impulse line to get the fuel going, then couple more to get it to pop off. Half choke pulls and its running. I now pull the recoil off to clean area and check the system. I had a very hard time with them until i watched your videos. Thanks.
Nice video Erica, now I know how to replace cord and remove ventilation cover for my MS180. Thank you😊😊😊😊
Great video, doing the pull chords on some things can be a bear. You made it look easy 😊
Thanks for the video I was starting to go through with drawls and to get my fix I watched a video from the dirty rag. lol but you came through. Thanks 😂
Great video Erica, now you can add engineer to your resume’ ,broken springs can drive DIY homeowners crazy.
Another successful chainsaw repair is in the books
Never seen an easy start system. Thanks for the video.
Good to get a simple fix now and then. Cheers from Australia.
Well now this was an interesting video and more to that starting system than I thought. I can see why that individual had trouble figuring out how to get that recoil starter up and going. I now myself have a better understanding how those easy start recoil starters work.
Enjoyed your video amazing channel, thanks for sharing.cheers Erica
my favorit saw 😻
Your videos are never dull or boring. Glad to see another video glad you got your floor fixed tell Mr Chainsaw hello!
Thank you, you make it look so easy! Love watching,Next!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Just right! Back from an evening with Santa on his sleigh, collecting for the scouts.
Time for Erica and a glass of whisky!😂
Yah! I should do the same!
Thank you for the great video whatever videos you and your husband make I'll be happy to watch i always enjoy them
Thank you... that was a cool one! Waiting on next one
More to come! :)
Gee,,thanks for that video ,,Erika ..I've always wondered wat inside the ,easy start recoil...my 180c saw has never gave a problem ,,yet ..but now I feel I could fix it ,with out a worry...well done ,,,an hope yous have a merry Christmas.. xxx
Glad you got those parts to get it fixed and running again Erika hopefully the post office in Canada will be back in delivery for the mail
Thanks for another great educational video. See the Snow Fairy was generous where you are as well.
Great Job Erica Excellent Explanation 😀😊 Now as Long as The Customer Doesn’t Tinker With It 😮 It’s a Happy Saw Again 😊😀😊👍🏼
Good Friday morning, I've fixed a couple of those EZ start saws, frayed rope,was the issue at the time,seeing a bad spring is rare,but for a saw that old new spring is the easy way to go,great video thumbs up
Great video thanks.
Its not just the extra spring in the starter thst makes it easy to start. It is that the spring drives a weighred mass.
Another awesome video, great work thank you Erica
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I have one of these and love it you must observe the starting procedure by the manual you do not yank the rope like another saw just pull real gentle and you will never have a problem. The most problems are operator error improper starting! I used it for a lot of heavy duty stuff and it holds up good. Would definitely buy another easy start! Do not yank on rope like a 800 pound gorilla! Dec. 12.2024 I cannot emphasize enough do not yank on rope it is an easy start
Hi Erica. 👋 watching your video
As a production manager/mechanic/commercial application for a lawn fertilization company we had around 15 Stihl bg 55 handheld blowers.When they first came out with their E-Z start system I was re-roping 2-3 a night because guys were pulling on them so hard 🦍it would "wanker" the assist spring and ropes would not return.We stopped buying that model the bg50 still had the old style recoils
I'm catching this video hot off the press!
Hi Ron, you are first here!!! ;)
Sometimes its best just take it to a shop and get it fixed properly! Or watch Erica's UA-cam channel to get a step by step breakdown on how to fix it right! Lader!
Great fix Erica! I noticed when you started it that there was absolutely no visible smoke on a cold start. You might want to check the fuel on that one but it’s probably too late.
Good job! EZ Start? It took Erica, an experienced pro, 10 pulls to get it going. Recoil springs can be a pain in butt and do wear eye protection when working with springs in general.
I have repaired multiple of these easy start with pull rope issues, with nearly every one its operator error, the operator has been yanking on the rope as though it was a normal pull starter.
Thank you for posting this excellent video. I really appreciate your showing how to replace the spring and the starting rope. Let me see if I understand what happens when the starter rope is pulled. The pulling action causes the flywheel to spin, which energizes the starter solenoid to create a pulse of electricity that is delivered to the spark plug. The flywheel also causes the crankshaft to operate the lifters, which open the intake valve and closes the exhaust valve, admitting a fuel-air mist into the cylinder. The crankshaft also sends the piston into a compression stroke just as the spark plug delivers a spark into the cylinder. Do I have that right?
Fix the two man one - the hornet?
I didnt get a alert you posred ? Guess pap Fred is on the bad oldman list😅
Great tutorial Erica. I learn something every time I watch. How do I know the correct length of the starter rope replacement on a stihl saw?
Nice repair thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience… How many cups of coffee do you drink a day…
@@edwardkuntush9339 2-3 depending on the day (and the saw lol )
Playing cards with my neighbours, gonna watch later..
Ok, I hope you win!
@marriedwithsmallengines Actually I did..
10:00 is there a notch to help wind it?
I love catching your videos each day. I've learned a lot about troubleshooting and repairs. The part/tool I'm curious about is the carb blockoff tool that you use for pressure/vac testing. Do you have a part #, can it be used on multiple makes and models? Thank you and look forward to watching your next video
Hello Ericka and thank you for the video. I have a curiosity question for you. You showed us the spring the customer came in with and then showed the replacement spring. But after placing the new spring in the recoil housing, you mentioned if your spring comes uncoiled, us that black base packaging to coil it back up. So was there a reason you didn't just coul up his old spring? Broken, bent? Or maybe not cost effective to pay you to wind up the spring again? Thank you!
3:38 Spring has Sprung!?!
Hi, was the old spring unserviceable?
The spring that he handed in on the side was bent and a bit damaged..I looked at it and decided that for the cost of a new spring..he was getting a new spring.
@@marriedwithsmallengines thanks you.
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