My 42cc, 18-inch Craftsman (ten years old) has plenty of power for my needs and cuts well with a sharp chain (which I can't keep sharp for long, but that's another story). What aggravates me, however, is that it is almost impossible to restart when it's hot, after refueling. When cold, it'll start on the second or third pull and runs well. When hot, you can pull for 15 minutes without the slightest sign of ignition. It takes several hours for it to cool enough for a cold start.
I've decided to get a Stihl 291 (plenty of power and light weight, which is important because I'm 66 and apparently not going to get any younger). Before I do, however, I'd like some assurance that I'm not going to have the same problem with the Stihl. I'm very careful about cleaning air filters, using fresh fuel, and replacing fuel filters and plugs at appropriate intervals. Given all this, is a new Stihl going to begin having the same "hard starting when hot" problem that I have with my Craftsman? (This particular model was made by Poulan).
I'd appreciate anyone with experience commenting...
I've decided to get a Stihl 291 (plenty of power and light weight, which is important because I'm 66 and apparently not going to get any younger). Before I do, however, I'd like some assurance that I'm not going to have the same problem with the Stihl. I'm very careful about cleaning air filters, using fresh fuel, and replacing fuel filters and plugs at appropriate intervals. Given all this, is a new Stihl going to begin having the same "hard starting when hot" problem that I have with my Craftsman? (This particular model was made by Poulan).
I'd appreciate anyone with experience commenting...