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Weibang Legacy Pro BBC for sale

Hi all,

Hope everybody is well and getting plenty done in the cooler weather. I'm selling my pro roller Weibang so thought i'd pop it up here as well as my local adverts in case anybody is interested.

Pro's - full Weibang serivce history, just been ser

Started by PGM in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by PGM Aug 1, 2018

Remove clutch drum on Stihl hedgecutter HS45

I'm trying to replace the clutch drum on my Stihl HS45 hedgecutter but cannot find any tutorials to show me how to do it. Any help would be greatly appreciated or a video showing it would be excellent. Thanks, Steve

Started by Steven Smith in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor Jul 29, 2018

Etesia Pro 51K engine?

I have an ancient Etasia Pro 51K, 2002 model. The engine has just unfortunately blown now and I was wondering if its worthwhile putting another engine in.

It had the Kawasaki 6HP engine and I was wondering if there are other engines that could be use

Started by David Smith in Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by David Smith May 2, 2019

Faulty brand new Stiga mower

I wondered if anyone could guide me as to my comsumer rights.

On monday I took delivery of a brand new Stiga 740pwx. After only four hours use problems developed. Firstly, the hydraulic oil expanded right up to the filler cap and started to leak throu

Started by Vic 575 in Machinery

17 Replies · Reply by Vic 575 Aug 1, 2019

Warning Stihl

I got a nasty surprise & a cut finger

Something has come out of the casing & it's very sharp. So disappointing as I had the previous cutter for 15 years of commercial use & no problems. This one has only had a few years of very light use. Clearly

Started by Peter Davis in Machinery

17 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor Aug 7, 2018

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Mitox machines

I am looking to get a new hedge cutter some time soon, after talking to the man from mower magic he recommend mitox, because he said there as good as stihl but with a three warranty on some machines even for commercial use, just wondering has anyo

Started by Allen Terry in Machinery

14 Replies · Reply by Glen Stillman Jul 20, 2018

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Pellenc parts

Does anyone know where I can buy small replacement parts for my Pellenc kit? I need a line spool for my strimmer and a new guard. Thanks.

Started by Green Girl Garden Care in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Green Girl Garden Care Jul 14, 2018

Echo hedgecutter - fuel in air filter

The air filter is regularly sopping wet with petrol. No obvious fuel leak that I can see so presumably its the carb flooding back? Any ideas of what I can check before I take it in for repair?

Started by Colin Anson in Machinery

13 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Jul 6, 2018

Stihl cordless hedgetrimmer HSA 86 versus HSA 94

Greetings all, another scorcher tomorrow apparantly. I'm slowly converting to cordless equipment and have gone for Stihl, purely from having previously always using their stuff and having now invested in their batteries, I suppose now I'll stay wi

Started by Tony @SM in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Darren Walters Jul 8, 2018

Mower blade

Hi all,

Can anyone point me in the right direction for a replacement blade for a Viking cordless mower, it's an MA339C. I've trawled the internet and can't find one. I haven't been to a dealer yet, just wanted to order one online.

Thanks Jim

Started by Jim Gibbon in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Jim Gibbon Jul 4, 2018

Service manual resource ? - needing a HS81 manual

Hi all. Does anyone happen to have a good resource for particulary Stihl service/workshop manuals?. I am currently trying to find a HS81 manual but am having little luck. Thanks for any help.

Started by Phil T in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Scott H Jul 2, 2018

Losing tools...is it just me?

Am I the only one who often loses or leaves tools behind even after doing a final tool check.

Regularly have to sheepishly return to clients to collect a rogue tool. Managed to leave the mower ramp behind the other day I guess it's the rush getting on

Started by Trevor Stephens in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Machinery

12 Replies · Reply by Dan Frazer Gardening Jul 8, 2018

Which ride on mower

Anyone have any experience of a Honda 2417HM. I have always used Honda mowers but need to buy a ride on and after looking at loads of them and getting confused i keep being going back to a honda. I have looked at a Countax and great collection and st

Started by MB in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Steven Mills Jun 30, 2018

Stihl Battery belt

Good evening all. I'm slowly replacing my petrol kit for battery. I wondered does anyone on here use the battery belts? A Kombi is essential for me but looking at the weight of batteries, I'm thinking the belt might be uncomfortable. I don't want t

Started by Tony @SM in Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Busy Bee Garden Services Limited Jun 28, 2018

Stihl Kombi System - Srtimmer to short.

Afternoon everyone.

Am I the only one that finds strimming with a kombi system hard work? I always seem to find myself slightly bent over or with the kombi unit in my armpit to get a good working angle.

The shaft on the strimmer seems to sort for me (

Started by Benedict Simmons in Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by Graeme Crowder Jun 23, 2018

Any recommendations for a good heavy duty strimmer/brushcutter?

Hi, my work is mainly grass cutting and often get work that requires several days of strimming, as well as the usual lawns with neat edges etc. I’ll be replacing mine soon as it’s no longer as reliable as I’d like and want to see what people would re

Started by Bob beard in Machinery

31 Replies · Reply by Sean Clarke Jul 3, 2018

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Recommend me a clearing saw blade for shrubs / trees for stihl FS460

Have some clearing work to do and lots of saplings, sm trees, shrubs etc...

Have a stihl FS460 so which saw blade would people reccomend please..

Started by Pembrokeshire Gardening in Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by Ben Pritchard Jun 26, 2018

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