LiftedBlackHD
ArboristSite Member
Bought a new Stihl FS130R last summer. Used maybe 20-30 hours so far. Has been used periodically since summer time.
When I go to start it the rope is nearly impossible to pull. I have to put my foot on the machine and pull as hard as I can slowly a few times. It then "loosens up" and allows me to pull it faster and then it starts. Once it starts it runs fine.
I took it to the dealer and he said he can't find anything wrong with it other than some fine dust that he cleaned out. He acknowledged that it's hard to start but states nothing is wrong with it.
Any idea what the problem is?
When I go to start it the rope is nearly impossible to pull. I have to put my foot on the machine and pull as hard as I can slowly a few times. It then "loosens up" and allows me to pull it faster and then it starts. Once it starts it runs fine.
I took it to the dealer and he said he can't find anything wrong with it other than some fine dust that he cleaned out. He acknowledged that it's hard to start but states nothing is wrong with it.
Any idea what the problem is?