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Weird... went out to check things over & decided to try her again & she fired right up like nothing ever happened. Maybe a loose wire or something?

2010 Brush Bandit 250XP w/ a 142 Hp Caterpillar diesel - ran fine in the a.m. then when we tried to chip round 2 it wouldn't start. Info came on like usual when you turn the key but when you turn it further to start, nothing happened, no click, nada. I pulled the diagnostic codes & got error SPN...

Thanks guys! We have 16" bars on all of our other top handle climbing saws but I'm thinking a 14" bar for the 194. Good call?

Was looking on Stihls website & saw that they've got a 194. What are the main differences in that & the 193? Anyone run one & would you recommend the 193 or 194? We currently have an 020, two 200s, & a few 201s but was thinking of getting a smaller, lighter climbing saw...

I hooked up the quad battery cables to my truck w/ a good set of jumper cables & it still clicks so I guess it's not the battery. So starter or solenoid? Should it start if I touch the solenoid points w/ a screwdriver? I can hear the fuel pump when I turn the key to on but when I press the start...

Thanks guys. My 2 chargers have a 75A engine start mode & a 200A engine start mode. I will check the on/off switch & see. Will also load test the new battery...

I've got a client that has a Maple tree in their front yard that is exhibiting some dry, crispy, wilting leaves w/ larger dead spots (1st pic). The 2nd pic is a different Maple tree that has small brown spots on the leaves. This one is pretty common as I've seen it quite often on a lot of Red...

I forgot to mention, oil level is fine. I was driving it, turned it off, got back on a few minutes later then it wouldn't start. No water, mud. etc. The clicking sounds like it's coming from the solenoid, not the starter. The new battery I just put in tested at 12.4 V which I hear is only 80% of...

We've got some Red Cedars on the farm & the branches are dying. The smaller ones (4-6'ers) seem to displaying more dead branch tips than the larger Cedars. Located in VA & we've had a cooler / wetter spring than normal if that makes a difference. Here's a pic of one of the smaller ones, any ideas?

Not sure if this is the right forum for this post but was hoping y'all that know more about wrenching could help me. I've got a 2013 Arctic Cat 700 cc quad & it won't start. I replaced the battery & when I turn the key, I hear what I think is the fuel pump (like it used to) but then when I push...

Planted an 8' tall Kwanzan Cherry tree last year & it's drowning out. Given we've had record rains the last 18 months but is there anything I can do to save it? It's on a good grade, lots of red clay (non-permeable) soil, but we dug the hole plenty big/deep & used good planting mix. Took a...

Need to replace the starter on our 2010 Bandit 250XP. It has a 142 Hp Caterpillar diesel if that makes a difference. Where's the best place to purchase a new one & can someone run me through how to install a new starter? Is it like a vehicle - just disconnecting the battery & swapping the new...

One more ?... what 25" bar do you recommend (I assume Stihl makes several 25"ers)? We run yellow chains if that matters & saw will be used for felling med. Oak, Maple, Pine etc. trees, cutting them up, & possibly aerial use here & there.

Thanks guys. We had a 460 & 2 461s over the last decade & love them. Just want another slightly smaller more nimble saw when we don't need the 28" bar on the 461. Plus... I want a new saw to play w/ at the cabin :)

Thinking about purchasing a MS 441 C-M Magnum - are they good or not? If so, how does it handle & does it feel balanced w/ a 25" bar?

Is there anything we can do to prevent this? Does is spread via spores from other trees? Any help is greatly appreciated!

Noticed the same orange masses on a bunch of Eastern Red Cedars today. Every Cedar I looked at had it...

Thanks guys. I thought it looked similar to CAR but w/o the balls/tentacles. Very well may be Cedar Quince Rust. Appreciate the help!

We have a client that has a row of about six 20-30' Leyland Cypress. One has a bunch of this orange stuff & a few are showing signs of yellowing needles (which they said this one did before getting this orange stuff). Any ideas what it is & if there's a treatment for it?

Got a Carlton 2500-4 stump cutter & the control side drive wheel just started leaking hydraulic oil. Any ideas what this might be - a seal maybe, & how hard is it to change?