Could be a fueling issue, check fuel lined and fuel tank vent. Vents can become damaged and create a vaccum in the fuel tank, stopping the carb from drawing up fuel from the tank.
There should be a hole in the gear box for a pin. Insert something in that hole to hold the shaft from turning and unscrew the head. I believe it is reverse thread If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/kelly_69a0cf1b13789df1
Suggest a cranckcase leak test to locate leak(s) other than rings. You need to seal the intake and exhaust ports and pressurize the crankcase via spark plug hole. No special tools other than an adapter from sparkplug hole to compressed air. The intake and exhaust ports can be sealed with pieces if old bicycle inner tube between carb and port and muffler and port. Then apply 5 to 10 psi to spark plug adapter. Spray case seams and shaft seals with WD40 or soapy water to locate slow leaks.Search "two cycle crankcase leak test" for videos.
I have been trying to find a new Trimming head for my Stihl FE 55 for about 4 years now, with no success. A British company say that their part no. 400471021932 fits my machine. I'm in South Africa but, and need to source one here.
It is a fuel / air problem. Do you have a primer bulb, did you replace it and put it in the right way around arrow to the carb? It is a known issue. There are lots of help online and there are some videos below..
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Oct 22, 2009 - cub cadet self propelled mower starts up fine runs for about 5 min. then dies. Will start again after several pulls then dies again 4-5 min.
1 answer · Top answer: 3 real options. I will start with the easy one. 1. Your gas cap could be not venting correctly. ...
