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So, there is the solution to the old problem of how to get rid of Aspen cans. They come in red and blue so very useful, and pretty too.
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I have one, but seldom use it. It takes too long.
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Rich, just wind up the recoil spring away from the machine. Hold it tight between a thumb and forefinger and pull it tight. Wrap a few more coils and pull it again. When its tight,and also a smaller diameter than the housing, pinch the coiled spring together with some long nose pliers and insert it into the housing. Hold it firmly in place and release the pliers. It will expand into the housing. And, by the way, I am a main Stiga dealer, but I am on holiday, so no help there until next week, sorry.
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Stihl take chainbreak issues very seriously. If this saw is fairly new and no obvious fault has been detected take it back to your dealer. He can either fix it or send it back to Stihl for evaluation and repair. You should be able to apply the break easily with the back of your hand, if not it is dangerous.
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I have sold hundreds of these mowers over the last 10 years and they have been very well received by domestic and commercial users. They are not built to a commecial standard, and of course could not be at the price they sell for. But they are very durable and offer probably the best value for money when compared with other steel decked machines of the same size. ALL users report back that these mowers perform extremely well, with many commercial guys saying that they are the best mowers they have ever used. Yes, the front left wheel can fall off if not correctly tightened on PDI. I always add a locknut to the shoulder bolt before delivery to prevent this.
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Once again guys, remember to keep that line in water, it makes a tremendous difference to its wear resistance. I cut round my garden fortnightly last season using 'dry' 3.5mm flexiblade. In an hour session I had used a whole pack of 24 precuts. This season I have been using 'soaked' 3.5 flexiblade and use only 6 pieces each session. Try it.
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Good points there Doobin, you obviously know your machines well and treat them with respect, but many customers of mine do not understand basic principles and would not know a 'sweet point' from a hole in their *****. So I have to try to explain the basics or their machines (especially the smaller ones) will suffer. Your point of guard size on different power machines is good. I have not been able to measure Stihls, as I do not stock them. But you got me thinking, so I measured some stock Tanakas. A 24cc machine will swing 9" radius inside the knife, and is meant to use 2.4mm. 34cc and upwards machines swing 10.5" of 2.4 45cc machines swing 10.5" of 3mm. There is a lot of difference in load between 2.4 and 3.0mm of the same length.
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You are right Bob, the Nylium is far superior to the std starline in terms of wear resistance. In my opinion, due to the reduced amount of material in the cross section, it is still more liable to breakage than equal quality round line, but if it suits you, then thats great.
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From now on I will be recommending that all my customers who have Ryobi, McCulloch, JCB, Spear&Jackson etc, send them to GTR or Spud. I have your addresses, so get ready:001_tongue:
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Mower engines all use the same 'footprint'. In other words, they all interchange and are all held down with three bolts. Engines do however have different shaft diameters and lengths, so the blade may not be at the correct height. A few millimetres difference in height can sometimes effect airflow to the point where the collection is compromised. If swapping decks then always use the blade boss and blade which belongs with the deck, as long as the right height can be achieved. Any modified mower will no longer conform to its CE marking. If a modification is made which causes an accident then your insurance could be void.
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Fair point hedge sparrow, but 2.5 mm starline is nowhere near as strong as 2.4 round. I am not at all surprised that it breaks and wears rapidly.
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As I said, if it works for you then great. But the guard and blade is the length it is for a reason. Stihl designed it that way. Sure, if the work is not too heavy then you will get away with a longer cord on a bigger engine, but heavy work will overload it, and a machine which is constantly overloaded will not last as long as one that is not.
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You will have to get the exact deck shell for your mower if you want your handles, wheels, axles etc to fit. You will need to post your make, model, type and serial number of your mower.
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Operating a brushcutter at less than full throttle does impose greater loads on the engine and transmission, and increased wear will certainly result. Cord at the correct length acts as a governor, as it wears and shortens, the revs increase. This is a bad thing. Removing the guard and blade in order to run longer cord is also a bad thing as the engine and transmission are severely loaded. But if it is your chosen practice and gets the job done then fair enough if you are prepared to accept the higher repair costs. And, if you want your chosen cord (whichever size you prefer) to last as long as possible then store it in water. The co-polymer nylon soaks up to 12% moisture which stops it becoming brittle. This greatly increases its resistance to wear.
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He was indeed a very interesting chap and will be missed by many. I had the pleasure of meeting him, along with the rest of the the Time Team crew in July 2006 when they did a dig in the field adjacent to our home whilst looking for a medieval mill which our house is named after. He was the same character off screen as on, and will be remembered by some for his unique, and colourful sweaters.
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Totally agree with you Steve. This genre of saw retails at around £150-£160, excellent value whilst they keep going. But with kit of this value it is a risky business repairing it. It often takes longer to work on than on good kit, as it is simply not well engineered, and the component parts are of poor quality. With my hourly rate the repair costs can soon get close to the price of the machine and you then get unhappy customers. Lets face it, the cheap saws are all pretty poor but many owners expect too much. I dont sell them, so when one comes through my door I have no responsibility for it. But if I were to repair it, I then assume responsibility and the next time it breaks (and it will), the customer will have a go at me. I just cant be bothered with this sort of hastle, so I turn them away at the door. there are easier ways to lose money.
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And the way it would not stop!
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If you use the oil they recommend and the blower siezes up whilst you have it, you can hand it back and say "it was your oil mate" If you use your own.......??
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About as much use as a bottle of crisps.
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How young do you start training them
GardenKit replied to Dean Lofthouse's topic in Training & education
Bit extreme Mat, I just used to make mine stand in the naughty corner:biggrin: -
No such word as 'can't'
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The current RRP for Aspen 2 stroke is £18.98 per 5 litres, inc vat. £23.00 is a bit extreme.
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As a matter of interest, was the new 180 carb a Zama, or a cheap copy part? If Zama you should be able to discount the carb, but if not????
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Sorry if my comment may have been construed as p**s taking. It was not really aimed at jgreene, just making a bit of humour. Our 'grade A' pisstaking is normally aimed only at the frequent posters we know well Anyway, welcome to the forum mr jgreene33, good advice is always welcome and there is a lot to be learned here, by all of us. It is however important to only offer factual and relevant advice.
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Dont forget to check the points and condenser too:biggrin:
