Tarnold
Bronze Member
Ran perfect last time. Now, starts first pull and will idle forever. BUT as soon as I pull the trigger it dies. Restarts first pull, idle but can’t pull trigger.
Ideas?
Ideas?
Stihl 194
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RandyT
Elite Member
Make sure the exhaust screen and/or muffler outlet isn't carbon clogged or insect invaded.
This unit doesn’t have a screen, just a little baffle screwed on the side of the muffler. Tried running with baffle on and off, no difference. Checked fuel lines and can see no cracks. Ran H and L screws in most any combination and no constant high speed. Seems like the H screw only has about 3/4 turn in to out. Is that right?
dodge man
Super Star Member
Change the spark plug. Most likely not the problem but worth a try. I’ve had one spark plug fail and it was a Stihl MS 250. It would also idle but not rev up well. If you have the muffler off take a look in the exhaust port and make sure the piston isn’t scored. After that I’d take a look at the carb, take it apart and look for dirt and put it back together.
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MountainBuck
Silver Member
I'd try replacing the fuel filter on the pickup tube in the fuel tank.
IPL shows 2 mufflers. 1 has a spark screen behind the deflector held by 1 fastener and hinge.
If that checks out I still think open L some. See it so many times when the diaphragm starts getting old and stiffing up.
Little stihls I even see it on new ones as tune is so lean.
If that checks out I still think open L some. See it so many times when the diaphragm starts getting old and stiffing up.
Little stihls I even see it on new ones as tune is so lean.
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Silver Member
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