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As a Stihl gold factory certified technician, why can't Stihl put some grease on the clutch shoe pivot bushings. That's what I do with this repair. Once again she made a great video that was spot on. Outstanding!

@onthelake9554

2 жыл бұрын

Because grease inside a clutch is not a good idea. They should be made from self lubricating material bushings but stihl and what she used to be.

@philliphall5198

4 ай бұрын

I still put a tad of grease in it, never had a problem and it stops the ideal noise 😊

Thanks for all ur information, I’m retired and took a part time job at a local golf course working on their equipment and u have become my go to source for repairs on the Stihl equipment we are using. Thanks Kurt

Good camera work, good lighting, clear description, clear 'warnings'. Thank you.

Your videos are always easy to follow and straight to the point.

Great video as usual. I had this problem on my Stihl FS111. Replaced clutch after checking shaft, as you showed us in video. However still didn't spin! My son (a car mechanic) looked at it and took the shaft out and put it the other way round. This was the problem. Shaft was only worn at the clutch end. Still I have a new clutch and shaft now!

I just appreciate your efficiency in making repairs. I'm always forgetting or misplacing tools, looking for screws, forgetting how linkages are supposed to go, etc. Nice to watch professionals.

@dkupy100

2 жыл бұрын

Ah yes. The miracles of video editing.

@ronzek3207

2 жыл бұрын

Take picture of work before disassembly, helps a lot..

@georgemartinezjr

Жыл бұрын

What lubricant did you use

Informative, well explained. Another good video from you. Thanks! I like to watch these sort of things even though I am not having the problem at the moment. But when it does happen I can at least recall what sort of needs to be done. And how difficult or not the repair will be. And then - will look up your video again. Excellent!

Need to replace my clutch on Stihl HT101. Your video is a great help. You explained the procedure in a very concise and understandable manner! Thank you very much!!!

My husband and start watching a few days ago! We love your channel!

There are good and bad videos. This one is superb. I might add two notes of caution however. When you crack the clutch housing away from the trimmer and later put it back together, be sure the end of the throttle cable fits into the black plastic housing intended for it. Otherwise the cable will be prone to jump off the guide pulley channel to the carb. This happened to me and made the engine Hi/Lo speed adjustments problematic. Also, be sure to slip the tiny blue and black wires back into the tiny guide-slot that houses them, otherwise the wires might get cut by the orange engine housing. A picture would be much easier, but I'm limited to words - I don't know how to attach pictures to the comments. Apart from that, thanks; best descriptive video I've seen yet!

Love your videos!!..I watch on my large TV so all I can do is "like" , therefore in order to comment, use my computer or mobile phone. Thanks for the well done ,step by step telling what YOU are doing, but why.. Thanks. Again wish I could have gotten demos like you do when I was younger (am 86yrs young) and worked on my equipment!!!!!Love you!

Hello Chick ☺️ every time I watch your channel I learn something new just wonderful by the way I love Echo I have an Echo chain saw excellent also my trimmer we call them whipper snippets in Aussie is a Stihl76 had it 25 years very little trouble great tool love your channel keep it up

It is so nice to turn around and grab the parts that you need. Very good video. Thanks.

I think I'm falling in love with this chick. So great to watch these videos

This is better than going to update classes !!!! Thank you !

Just want to say a big thank you for your videos. Enjoy everyone.

chic I usualy put a slight layer of loctite antiseize on the od of the bushings ,I had many came in with bushings locked up

I enjoy your videos.....and they have solved some of my small engine issues. Great stuff, keep it up!

Finally a clutch video nice you can't leave a Stihl outside in the rain the clutch pins seize up maybe sell the customer a engine cover that stop my clutch problem thanks nice video

Great info. I have one that continues turn at idle, adjusted carburetor to prevent, can't go any lower on idle, stuck in engagement. Cleaned and wire brushed. Going to replace with new, bushings and plates. They like the machine, so going to make it right. Again thanks, using you as a resource.

Keep these great informative videos coming !!! Always learn something great instructor easy to follow doesn't miss a trick.

I like how she shows what’s wrong with it fix’s it then so it working

Thankyou for that, just been given one to sort with the clutch absolutely solid!

You showed what was wrong. And step by step on how to change that clutch 👍🏾👊🏾🇺🇲.

Love this channel. I have learned so much. Thanks Chickanic. 👍

Great video, made it look easy. My concern is anyone using a cordless "screwdriver" be careful not to over tighten the screws as the are going into aluminium and may strip the thread. Same for tightening the spark plug.

@set3777

Жыл бұрын

Better to buy a cordless Torque Screwdrivers that has Calibration Certificate of the actual torque in each setting.

The problem with string trimmers is that they sometimes sit idle for months during the winter. During this time rust attacks the clutch and gas turns into turpentine. So drain out the gas and spray some Kroil on the clutch during this time. Also remember to get some grease in the gearbox down by the trimmer head.

@davidmorse8432

2 жыл бұрын

@Tommy Ealey That's why you should only use non ethanol gas in any small engine.

@davidg8032

9 ай бұрын

And still use a fuel stabilizer. @@davidmorse8432

Awesome! Thanks for posting! Chickanic is the best on KZread!

@Chickanic

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

Add some anti-seize to the clutch bushing surfaces to help protect the surface from rusting again.

@davidmorse8432

2 жыл бұрын

This was going to be my comment too. The clearance between the bushing and the clutch is very small and just a little rust will seize the clutch levers to the pivot. Anti- seize helps control the rust and the clutch will last much longer and function properly. Good call!

Thank I like it that you give us the part numbers when you do the repair

Really enjoy all your videos. Thank you !

One of the Best KZread girls! We Love you Chickanic!

@Chickanic

2 жыл бұрын

Aw! Thanks again Fred!

@oldmanfred8676

2 жыл бұрын

@@Chickanic, Such a good public speaker and the Heart ♥️ of a Teacher!

Another job well done...thanks for the DIY video !!!!

Another logical & informative video. Thank you.

I enjoy your show i have learned so many things

Thank you 👍 helped me out with my old machine

Great video Chickanic. I think my FS130 needs a new clutch, opposite problem it won't stop spinning even though I've adjusted the idle. Thanks again.

Geat step by step explanation! Thanks so much!

OK, Now after watching you do this one, I think I can put a new clutch on this fs250 & get it back up and going! Thank You!

great video - clear and precise...now I'm a new subscriber...all the way from SW France , cheers

Thanks for creating this video from 🇦🇺

Very good video! The volume wasn’t loud enough to hear you. I can’t hear well but not many videos that I can’t hear. Thank you for the video!

Good job explaining

i like your videos, their not girly. some female can work on stuff but put on to muck or girly stuff to get recognized. my old lady put on old clothes and says what can start cleaning. she going to be a good mechanic one day . she like doing it herself when she can. good job to you and great straight foward work

Most excellent tutorial, cheers

Nice job, another great video!👍🏻

I have s stihl fs130r 7 year old just now needing a clutch it been used very hard can’t complain at all

I have seen the drive shafts strip out on those if they are used under heavy load

Great video chik

Great job making it all look so easy. Am I confused or did you forget the third screw in the bottom of the clutch housing?

You put a new plug in without checking the gap, a no no, box might have been bumped/dropped causing gap to close up which could cause starting/ running problems. Good job on clutch repair.

Great job Girl!

Thanks chick, for entertains ole man.

I have a suggestion like how about putting the tool numbers / part numbers on the items mentioned with links where to purchase them when you mention the items in your videos.

I have do that all so work good now thank

Awesome job

@Chickanic. Thanks Brie for another great repair video. Now I know of another toll I need. The piston stop. I meant to remove the bolts holding the blades on my mower and accidentally removed the bolt that holds the blade holder to the shaft. The piston stop looks like a better and safer way to go to make sure the bolt for the blade holder is properly tightened. Hope you and your family stay safe and well.

@PinBall3

2 жыл бұрын

Just use a well placed 2" x 4" piece of lumber through the discharge chute / mower deck to wedge the blade from moving is all i use to hold the blade stationary then cinch the blade bolt down to proper torque Just remember to leave the coil plug boot/ wire off the spark plug before you work on it.

@onthelake9554

2 жыл бұрын

Piston stops ruin engines when not used properly , not for changing blades ever.

@ccadama

2 жыл бұрын

@@onthelake9554 Thanks for the warning. I didn't know that I shouldn't use a piston stop for keeping the flywheel from moving as I try to tighten the blade holder back on the shaft. I accidentally loosend that bolt instead of the 2 bolts holding the blades on the blade holder. What would you suggest I use to keep the flywheel or shaft from moving while I tighten that holder bolt? Thank you.

@onthelake9554

2 жыл бұрын

@@ccadama Use rope in the cylinder if you must lock it up .

@PinBall3

2 жыл бұрын

@@onthelake9554 Exactly

Catching up. Good video. Thank you

Great video!

Love your videos

I appreciate the haircut offer on 11:55 in the video, but mine's fairly well trimmed short already.

Love the gloves - true Chickanick style

@Chickanic

2 жыл бұрын

These are my cleaning and "have to touch a Stihl backpack blower" gloves. When a Stihl product is left outside in the sun, the fiberglass it is made with will give you pokeys everywhere it touches your skin. I HATE POKIES!!! LOL!

@Sensei948

2 жыл бұрын

@@Chickanic Friend, the revolutions 13200 max for the saw 372xp oe 2003 are okay?

Great info to know!

Good morning from Adelaide south Australia. Very informative video.

@dudekanic

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! My sister has lived in Adelaide for 8 years.

@chisel83

2 жыл бұрын

@@dudekanic I remember you told me on a live chat a few weeks ago. My wife is from Texas👍

Great video thanks - do I need the piston stop (not part of my tool kit) ? Looks like the clutch could be removed just by stopping it spinning while unscrewing

I've got to prep mine for a long sit.

Thank you for your helpful informative videos. Do you need to lubricate the shaft on the FS111, or just the gearbox?

Nice vid. !!!

Thank s

Will I need a piston stop for this job? Great video.

@chickanic How many clutch assemblies can one expect to replace in a single year after 6 years. My residential FS56RC is on its second one this year as of today.

Another great video lady

@Chickanic

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

When the clutch won't clutch, it really is a crutch, and makes your difficult day all too much. But with your stellar skills, you managed to fix it, and now the weed wacker grass kicker, lives another day, for some young whipper snapper, to trim the yard.

@davidmorse8432

2 жыл бұрын

You are a poet!

@stellarproductions8888

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidmorse8432 Thanks, and you are pretty stellar for saying so!

I would pull the shaft out and clean and grease it while I had the shaft apart. The shaft is probably filthy and the grease hardened. I lube them back with high temp wheel bearing grease and coat the shaft pretty liberally after sanding off any burrs from it with wet or dry sandpaper. I wet sand it to a perfect sheen. I would also clean the sprocket interior with break cleaner and a clean shop towel.

Could i ask where you find your long shank torx that fits into your impact driver? Thanks for your vids!

Ty~

Mostly happens with 4mix engines, usually the spring breaks and it's because they can't keep a steady rev like 2 stroke. One way or another if you're using a 4mix for edging lawns etc you're going to have clutch issues eventually. I use to carry spare springs and change them on the job. Once you have done it a few times it's fast. I mostly certainly don't remove the shaft as it's time consuming. Just remove the shaft and housing together. If you use the 4mix like the fs 130 I have for section clearing only then your usually running it at full bore so no clutch issues.

good video

This video was really helpful. Where did you get your piston stop? Thanks -

if you buy an old style oil filter wrench set at the wide setting it holds the flywheel fins in 3 pionts to allow you to remove and install clutches with ease...id add a photo to demonstrate but can't...

What was the fluid used to clean the rust?

You rule in all possible ways, love your channel,, :) ;) :) ;)

@Chickanic

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

Chickanic depends which head😀😀😀

Goodone!

Howdy !WONDERFUL PERSON! it's good to spend a Sunday eve with a friend!

@Chickanic

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe!

Awesome !!!

Well done Kindly make video for electrical system for lawn tractor Nice day Thanks

@ronzek3207

2 жыл бұрын

U-tube has lots of them.

Could you tell me what tool i need to remove the screw that holds the clutch in place for my fs 45 weed eater ?

This was introduced to watch as I’m a Stihl user😀 Was going to ask diagnosing clutch vs gearbox? You answered by twisting the shaft turning the head. Rusty perhaps in rainy weather Feel confident to do that job now, if I had to, thanks Chickanic 😀 Try to upsell a Shihl Strap...😀 When is next live? Have a nice day everyone...

@Chickanic

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Rick! We have been doing lives every other Sunday. See ya there!

Great video! I assume you checked/set the gap on the new spark plug??

Thanks for this. I thought I had a clutch problem on my weed eater but now I’m not so sure. When I run the machine, the head spins but as soon as I apply the head to the weeds the head just stops. Any idea deals what the problem might be?

So glad she's wearing safety glasses!

I have a friend who has a Troybilt riding mower , when the blades are engaged after just a few seconds it blows the fuse , any idea what problem is ? Thanks for another great video .

LOL i'm still struggling with my string trimmer. I gave up for today.

Like a surgeon 👍

Thanks for your help sunnie.s lawn care

I work on stilh every day never had a clutch go bad other then the spring in the middle if it doesn't turn the start gets round

May I ask, What are you cleaning the rust off with ,a wire brush and fuel ? Thankyou

i literally just bought an ht 105 and just started it brand new and its doing this. it has a 4 year warranty. should i fix things myself if its under warranty?