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Stihl FS 55 brushcutter advice

Hi , 

I have had this machine about ten years and its only used on my own patch of 3 acres around trees  / corners etc probably a twice a month so not heavy use in that sense but I like its ability to trash thru just about anything.

To be frank it hasnt been very reliable and since new has had a coil plus a carb and the control switch had to be replaced or reworked a bout 2 years in.

Anyway the engine just seized on me and now I have to decide to buy something else at say £250 or buy an engine for it at about £100

What would you do ? 

Thanks

Steve

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    Buy a new Stihl in your price range.
    10 years is good enough for most tools in my opinion. Let it die. Or get a new pot and piston aftermarket ones should not be too expensive. I would go new though to me it's worth it as when you pull the cord it will go.
    Just an aside these things like to be used.
    Also have a look at the echo stuff they have 5 year homeowner warranty on them I think
    • Agree with Richard.......... an aftermarket piston/cylinder kit can be bought for under £40 however you've got to be able to fit it yourself or it's not worth it.  I wonder why it seized though.......... did you put ordinary fuel in?........ Haven't done it myself fortunately though I'd imagine it's easy to do if you're in a hurry.

  • Hi Guys , 

    well in the end I followed your advice and just got another identical model for €250 which is the same a it was 10 years ago !

    Not worth faffing around really .

    Thanks for responding.

    Steve

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