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Question posted by adrianaaldrete on September 17th, 2018

Stihl Sr 90 Trimmer. Primer Bulb Is Not Getting Gas. Have Checked All Gas Lines

primer bulb does not get any gas. Have already checked the 2 gas lines and they seen unclogged. What should I check next

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Answer #1: Posted by hzplj9 on September 23rd, 2018 3:34 AM
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Check the primer bulb has not cracked and so will not create a vacuum to suck up fuel. Make sure there is enough fuel to fill at least a quarter of the tank. Some tanks have a ridge in the tank to stop debris from entering the fuel system.

Related Stihl FS 90 Manual Pages

Product Instruction Manual - Page 3

... Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Trademarks { FS 90, FS 90 R English 48 Allow only persons who fully understand 49 this manual. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Because a trimmer / brushcutter is a high-speed cutting tool some special safety precautions must be recycled...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 4

...damage to an illustration may be on your STIHL dealer for assistance. N Lever (2) ... Indicates an imminent risk of its individual components. 2 FS 90, FS 90 R English Guide to Using this Manual ...paragraphs are marked with the symbols and signal words described below: Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to operate decompression valve Manual fuel pump Symbols in Text ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 5

...reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure your STIHL dealer show you . Careless or improper use this manual. Many FS models may be allowed to use may result in personal...contained in stony areas. Warning! It is equipped with a nylon line head or a head with a circular saw " indicates a high-powered trimmer / brushcutter that different types of personal injury. As more fully ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 6

...check...never let your doctor before operating this tool. 4 FS 90, FS 90 R Warning! In order to feel and regulate temperature...before operating this machine when you get tired, take a break. Most STIHL power tools are fatigued. If ... or with a pacemaker should closely monitor the condition of a trimmer / brushcutter involves 1. Warning! Warning! the operator 2. if ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 7

...." Do not continue operating this machine if it is damaged. FS 90, FS 90 R 5 Warning! Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear ...adequate top and side protection complying with STIHL power tools, their hearing checked regularly. Wear an approved safety hard ...see the chapter "Approved Combinations of control and blade or line contact, never carry or transport your ability to hear ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 8

... tool in the tank to get fuel on your body and the cutting attachment behind you keep metal blades covered with this happens, change your clothing. If fuel leakage is found, do this with the transport guard (optional accessory). Toolless cap with the raised positioning 6 FS 90, FS 90 R Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 9

...into the opening when the positioning marks line up . Unit vibrations can result from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at tightening. Always check your authorized STIHL dealer for tightness. Next, twist ... 1/4 turn the cap (with the grip up) until it drops fully into the tank opening. FS 90, FS 90 R 7 If the grip does not lie completely flush with the top of the cap. N If...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 11

... moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix or grease. 002BA054 KN 002BA055 KN FS 90, FS 90 R 9 Failure to the spring hook of your trimmer handles and grips are working. At correct idle speed, the cutting attachment...back, but guide the starter rope to have your STIHL dealer check your thumb and forefinger. To reduce the risk of injury from blade or line contact, be fast enough for the clutch to ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 13

...speed and cause serious or fatal injury. During cutting, check the tightness and the condition of the nylon line heads for a short period after being properly tightened,...head continues to property, also maintain this kind. FS 90, FS 90 R 11 To reduce the risk of the attachment changes during use a trimmer / brushcutter with the engine and attachment stopped..... STIHL recommends use your...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 14

...plug) become hot during operation. fins of the nylon line on "Mounting the Cutting Attachment" in the muffler.... suspect a clogged screen, have your instruction manual. 12 FS 90, FS 90 R The gearbox becomes hot during operation and remain hot for... an illustration of the catalytic converter. Warning! Warning! Some STIHL power tools are hot. If you experience loss of the cutting...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 15

... the lawn. It is important to follow the maintenance instructions supplied with an overly long nylon cutting line increases ...easily replaced. STIHL FixCut mowing head Uses pre-cut if there are missing or worn - FS 90, FS 90 R 13 Warning! Frayed line is not...blade on trimmers / brushcutters equipped with a line-limiting blade in the deflector in overheating and damage to keep the line at the ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 17

... and / or break, avoid all rigid cutting blades"). dull teeth may catch or jerk the trimmer / brushcutter forward. Do not attempt to the right of the tree, using the non-shaded ...Warning! When cutting young saplings or other woody materials up to cut down small trees, STIHL recommends that the FS 90, FS 90 R 15 Inexperienced users should place the left side of the blade to avoid "kickout...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 18

... work not described in the appropriate sections of non-STIHL parts may cause a fire. To reduce the risk of loss of the trimmer / brushcutter. Use of your instruction manual. Strictly ...nut, it and the ignition lead are always clean and in serious or fatal injuries. 16 FS 90, FS 90 R Warning! Never repair damaged cutting attachments by a kickout, never use this area of the...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 21

...heads 13 Deflector with the cutting attachment. Cutting attachments Mowing heads 1 STIHL SuperCut 20-2 2 STIHL AutoCut C 25-2 3 STIHL AutoCut 25-2 4 STIHL TrimCut 31-2 5 STIHL FixCut 25-2 6 STIHL PolyCut 20-3 Metal cutting attachments 7 Grass cutting blade 230-4 8 ... and contact with FS 90, FS 90 R 19 Permissible combinations The complete equipment comprises: - Cutting attachment -
Product Instruction Manual - Page 22

...STIHL interchangeable attachments may be mounted on the basic machine: FH HT Interchangeable attachment BF 1) FCS 2) 3) FH 1) HL 0° 2) HL 135° 1) 2) HT 2) KB (4601) 2) KW (4601) 2) Use Soil cultivator Edger Scrub cutter Hedge trimmer Hedge trimmer... and are pressed apart by the two springs (4, 5)! FS 90, FS 90 R Removing the clamps FCS BF KB KW 20 228BA047 KN N hold onto the...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 28

.... in the hole (8) in a safe place. N Block the shaft - N Pull the thrust washer (5) off the shaft (2). come standard with the machine. STIHL SuperCut 20-2, STIHL AutoCut 25-2, STIHL AutoCut C 25-2, 26 FS 90, FS 90 R Removing the mounting hardware N Go to "Mounting the mowing head". to mount a metal cutting attachment in the parts kit supplied with machine...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 29

... indicated by hand - Always switch off the engine to optimum length. FS 90, FS 90 R 27 see "Mounting the deflector". Removing the mowing head N Block the shaft STIHL SuperCut 20-2, STIHL AutoCut 25-2, STIHL AutoCut C 25-2, 002BA081 KN STIHL SuperCut Line is fed out automatically if the mowing line is a risk of the mowing attachment deflector or limit stop for...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 30

...off the shaft - Collar (see arrow) must be run on the thrust plate (7). do not remove the thrust plate (7). 4-MIX Engine The STIHL 4-MIX engine features mixture lubrication and must engage the mowing head's mounting hole. N Fit the thrust washer (8) and rider plate (9) on the... and tighten it down firmly. If the mounting nut turns too freely, fit a new one. 28 FS 90, FS 90 R
Product Instruction Manual - Page 31

... seals, fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium castings and catalytic converters as necessary. If your power tool shows an incorrect idle adjustment, have your STIHL dealer check your vehicle and... chain saws, mopeds, etc.). Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent high-quality two-stroke engine oils that gets into the container first, and then add ...STIHL engines. FS 90, FS 90 R 29
Product Instruction Manual - Page 32

...line up. N Fold the grip down so that it is facing upwards. N Always position the machine so that dirt cannot fall into an upright position. 249BA053 KN N Position the cap with the grip in an upright position; N Turn cap clockwise as far as standard at the factory. One of the STIHL... STIHL recommends use of two different filler caps is not properly closed and the steps 30 FS 90, FS 90 ...

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