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Stihl Forum
SRTsFZ6

Re: Stihl KS-61 No Start Issue

I assume it's an FS 61 not a KS61? https://www.diyspareparts.com/parts/stihl/diagrams/fs-61/ I'd pull the muffler screen (spark arrester) and check that it's NOT CLOGGED with CARBON. If that's ok, try another known good spark plug. While speaking of spark, you may want to pull the flywheel and check..

2025/06/09 10:12:54
Briggs & Stratton Forum
SRTsFZ6

Re: Need a flywheel P/N cross reference (Briggs 21 hp Intek)

Did you check the solenoid by watching the plunger, and powering it on and off? It should retract and extend.. . ...

2025/06/09 06:00:36
Stihl Forum
Small Engine Repair

Stihl KS-61 No Start Issue

I have a Stihl FS61 string trimmer that I found recently for free on the side of the road. I tried to start it when I got home, but it only started when gas was poured in the carb, and it only ran for a couple seconds. I purchased a new carb, but still the exact same problem. I did a compression tes..
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2025/06/13 18:01:43
Tecumseh Forum
Small Engine Repair

Tecumseh snowblower revving high

This weekend I picked up a couple snowblowers off Craiglist, one of which was an Ariens SS522E with a Tecumseh 139cc 2 stroke. It ran a little rough, so I did a carb clean and reassembled. It was strange, because the carb appeared to be new. Upon starting back up, it still ran rough, but after a cou..
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2025/06/14 12:47:40
Briggs & Stratton Forum
cheltemes

Re: Need a flywheel P/N cross reference (Briggs 21 hp Intek)

I pulled out the solenoid. It has a little rubber cap on the top of the plunger. I pulled the cap off the plunger and put the solenoid back in the carb. The machine started right up and ran good for about 10 seconds. Then it killed again and won't restart. I put the rubber cap back on and tried agai..

2025/06/08 16:44:58
SRTsFZ6

Re: Need a flywheel P/N cross reference (Briggs 21 hp Intek)

First, pull the spark plug, hook up to the wire and ground to the head- Weneed to know if we have spark.... If there is spark, will it light off when spraying some carb cleaner/starting fluid down the throat?If so, we have a fueling issue. Now, I believe your engine's carb has a solenoid on the bott..

2025/06/08 14:15:07
Kohler Engine Forum
SRTsFZ6

Re: CV25S idles WOT

Also, on certain NIKKI carbs, besides having that weird gasket, yours may have a single,SMALL o-ring. If equipped, that o-ring must slip onto the plastic main piece (where the fuel would enter). A touch of di-electric grease or similar would help with re-assembly as that o-ring like to roll and push..

2025/06/08 14:03:48
SRTsFZ6

Re: CV25S idles WOT

Sounds like you adjusted it correctly. If done "backwards", the throttle won't move at all... As for the spring location, if you don't know where it was, you'll have to experiment.With that said, THE TIGHTER THE SPRING, the HIGHER THE RPMs will be.. Glad you figured out the high idle issue.. (S..t h..

2025/06/08 13:46:24
GeriatricGinger

Re: CV25S idles WOT

I’m such a d*****s. 😂 I adjusted the idle screw down. It was idling at about 2500 so I backed the idle stop screw down to 1250. Thanks for the response. I was going through the items you listed and my brain clicked on finally. It’s hell get’n old. 😜..

2025/06/08 13:14:15
Briggs & Stratton Forum
cheltemes

Re: Need a flywheel P/N cross reference (Briggs 21 hp Intek)

Hi Scott! Thanks for the advice on the flywheel torque. Looking back I'm certain I did not have enough torque on that the first two times. I took your advice and got it to 100 ft lbs. That was successful and the engine ran great for about 5 minutes. I moved the throttle up and down and the engine re..

2025/06/08 11:58:47

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