Stihl HS60AV hedge trimmer carburetor issue

[eriklane]

Hi-I got this hedge trimmer from my Dad, and it has a Takei carb. I cannot find a rebuild kit for it. I would be ok with replacing it with a Zama or Walbro or equivalent, but I cannot find one. Does anyone know of a replacement? The trimmer is approx 36cc...

 

[SCMtnHaul]

I did a little looking around and it seems that a Walbro WT-189B is the proper replacement carb for an HS60, but of course I don't know how old your model is. Stihl part number 4211 120 0602. Plenty of OEM carbs on ebay but you may be able to find a cheaper knockoff carb. I've had good luck with some of the cheap-o carbs since some of the OEMs are too expensive, especially if the tool is seldom used.

 

[eriklane]

Thank you for the info, but at the prices I'm seeing, it just won't be worth it. I'll have to see if I can scrounge a used one somewhere. I see it has 2 (impulse?) holes, mine only has one, not sure if that's a show stopper...