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The walking distance makes the choice more difficult. Power to weight being the big factors, IMOH. I use my light duty JD XT-140 for anything that requires a long distance walk. I use my FS250 w/handlebars and a full padded harness for the tough stuff. After adjustments to the performance, I...

Here in the Northwest, I see my share of wind storm damage, so I know what you saying. You are wise to take good care of both yourself and your equipment. If neglected, either one can be costly. I treat my equipment the same way, always cleaned, lubed & "freshened up" after use. It's all...

I buy & sell on ebay, but.... I am rarely able to find oem parts for less than my local dealer's prices. Oftentimes, if the shipping is free, the prices are higher, if the prices are a bit less than the local sources, the shipping eats up the difference. This seems to hold true for most of...

My understanding is that the larger number heads hold more of the same size line. I bought a larger one for my FS250 some years ago. I think it is a 30-2. It holds more line than the smaller, original equipment one did. I still have it in the tool box, loaded for a spare, as I cut in remote...

Good point. This is subjective, for sure. In my rural location, people don't call the county, they call 911, that's me. My response vehicle is minimal, I'm a B/C, so I respond, assess and call for additional resources as necessary. The problem comes when the storm damage is wide spread and...

Laser Tach I have a nearly new, used three times to tune two new saws, Neiko Laser Photo Tachometer listed on the 'bay right now if anyone is interested. I see these quite often, they're nice, easy to use, hand-held, can be used on most anything that rotates. I like it but just don't have...

I went through a similar problem & solution exercise last year with my (fairly new) FS250. Same deal, wouldn't start, no spark, checked everything, finally replaced the module out of desperation. After I got it running, just for fun, I checked spark using my GM STI spark tester, it's a factory...

I purchased the HD Stihl harness from my local Stihl dealer. I use it for my FS250 bicycle bar weed wacker as well as my Husky pole saw. It works great for both. Everything is adjustable, I can move the hooks & straps to suit the movement of the tool. The padding is great, I can use the...

Glad you found your answer. It sounds like you might be looking for a larger saw in the future. I am a homeowner, small farm to maintain. I also volunteer at my church's cemetery for maintenance work. Same stuff, trimming, and small cutting. I use my MS210 (with a 16" bar, 3/8 picco chain)...

..........and this all reminds me of the '70's & '80's in the truck dealership. Electronics, what to do!!! It created such a furor, and to no avail. The manufacturers built them, we had to service them, etc. We (the dealers) were 'spoon fed' special tools every model run, at a tremendous...

I would do some more research on it. The W-Block (348 - 409) can be worth your time, date codes and casting numbers will tell you more about it. The car collectors are always after early GM stuff. It's getting harder to find the "W" parts, so it could have some value. Especially if it did...

The question is subjective. Depends on how much I use. Small engine oil, I purchase Stihl Ultra from my local dealer, to help him stay in business. Automotive products used in my shop, different story. I buy engine oil in 55 gallon drums, tractor hydraulic fluid in 5 gallon pails, ATF in 15...

I checked the service manual for specs on the piston rings, couldn't find a clearance listed. It says, "check the piston rings". Ok, for what and how much? The automotive "rule of thumb" is .004 per inch of bore size. Not sure how that applies to small engines. I would think somebody with...

The CV joint, depending on the type (there are several different designs) can be troublesome. I found it easier, on my truck, to disconnect the front u-joint from the differential flange. This allowed me to swing the drive shaft sideways far enough to gain easier access to the center of the...

Many of the comments are logical and true, something many seem to be wandering further away from as time goes along. More common sense is needed in most everything today. The legal issue is always at the forefront in decision making for businesses. GM used to have us (the dealership techs)...

Not sure where the oil is going or why you have to add so much to bring it up to the proper level. One thought, there are two sections to the case, both sharing the same lubricant. It often takes some time for the oil to seep into all areas of the cases. I've filled t-cases after overhaul...

Very interesting thread. I have no experience with these newer systems but have years with similar automotive technology. The differences of the systems are so vast and varied, it's hard to keep up. I have three different scan tools and an OBDII specific data recorder that supports J1850...

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I threw this up again, because I couldn't find the original post. I use the leakdown tester on everything, backed up with a compression test. Between the two, I can usually find the general condition of the cylinder. If there's a problem, further diagnosis is done. I hate tearing down stuff...

JD Parts shows it as part number: UP07865. It's used on a whole bunch of Homelite saws. There's a long list of model numbers shown........Unfortunately, Deere wants $92 USD...!