Thanks Bruce. I've bought Stihl FS86 quite cheap on ebay and collecting it today. Owner says he's trouble starting it lately hence the sale.
I downloaded the FS80/FS85 service manual successfully this time. Thanks for fixing it. Do you reckon this service manual has all I need to tackle any repairs on the FS86? It's my first stihl machine so I'm sure you're more familiar with these.
I binned a ryobi and made a bit a cash on the parts on ebay recently. Good riddens! Looking forward to having a bit a quality and something worth fixing.
Regards,
Padraig.
Just be carefull of stuff that you by from ebay because they are a flee market and cheap is not that good unless you know what you are doing but I am sure you will learn.
Now what I would be doing first is removing the exhaust and checking the cylinder for any damage. If it is scored then you will have trouble but if not then make sure the exhaust port is clean and also check the wire mesh screen for any buildup of carbon.
I would also clean the screen to make sure (you should be able to see through it).
After you have done that I would be checking the fuel pickup in the tank and if dirty then replace it and also replace the spark plug.
Once you have done this and providing the cylinder is good you should be able to start it ok but if not then we will go further.
As to the workshop manual it will be ok for you FS86 as most brushcutters are very similiar in repair procedures.
