 OT: Starting fluid, Does it have a shelf life? |
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| smooth_eddy |
 Oct 11 2008, 09:23 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 535 Joined: 13-November 04 From: Seattle Member No.: 3,102  |
Two years ago I bought a Stihl string trimmer. I have found that it isimpossible to start when the gas/oil mixture is over a month old. It runs great if it gets started every week, but let is sit a while and I end up pulling my guts out trying to start it. I tried to use some old starting fluid (maybe 12 yrs old) and stihl no luck. Does starting fluid have a shelf life??? Makes me want to go back to an electric weed eater.
Eddy |
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| Eric_Shea |
Oct 11 2008, 09:30 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,275 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
Spray a bunch of it into a cloth. Stick your nose into it and breath deep... that should tell ya. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
On a more serious note; some of those things really depend on the position they are stored. An "engine down" position can casue a rich condition upon start-up. Try foregoing their standard instructions and simple choke it (meaning don't push the bulbous bulb 3x first). |
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| r_towle |
Oct 11 2008, 09:32 AM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,577 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States 
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The carbs are really simple also...
Just take off the aircleaner , remove the carb and spary carb cleaner through it...all over the place... Works for me everfy year... I HATE two stroke motors on those things...but they can be made to run perfectly if you maintain them yearly. RIch |
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| IronHillRestorations |
Oct 11 2008, 11:37 AM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,719 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None
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If it doesn't spray, then it's too old. That's the only time I've had it go bad. We've got a diesel tractor that needs a shot when it gets cold (it has a special port for starting fluid), and I've had a can last for several years.
Make sure your oil/fuel mixture is correct. If it's too heavy with oil it can cause starting and fouling problems. More than likely it's the spark plug. Champion makes an upgrade plug for two cycles that does work better and last longer. I have a Stihl string trimmer, and backpack blower and they both start without too much trouble. |
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| smooth_eddy |
Oct 11 2008, 01:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 535 Joined: 13-November 04 From: Seattle Member No.: 3,102 |
QUOTE " Try foregoing their standard instructions and simple choke it (meaning don't push the bulbous bulb 3x first). Yep, that did it. Fired up and even smoked worse than my 914. Thanks, Eddy |
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| IronHillRestorations |
Oct 11 2008, 01:30 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,719 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None
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It's a 2 cycle, it should smoke some. I'd make sure you've got the proper mix.
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| r_towle |
Oct 11 2008, 02:20 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,577 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(9146986 @ Oct 11 2008, 01:37 PM)  I have a Stihl string trimmer, and backpack blower and they both start without too much trouble. The operative word... Rich |
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