OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Repairs and Maintenance Questions on Trimmers and Brushcutters Two Stroke Trimmers & Brushcutters wont start when cold. floods. then starts stihl fs65avr antique

gregc,

1. You could have a oil seal leak on the crankshaft.

2. The diaphrams might be old and stiff.

3. The cylinder could be scored slightly.

4. The rings could be worn.

5. The carby needle might not be seating properly causing fuel to go past it.

Hope that this is of some help.

Bruce