Sthil FS45

[Richard001]

Now we are cooking. First of all, you have a mismatch between the recoil starter type and the recoil item that is on the engine. The starter part that is bolted onto the engine as shown in your post #4, photo 4, requires the recoil starter as shown in photo 1 of post #4.

Here is a photo of a screen shot from a video, note that the recoil start item on the engine is a cup type;

If you want to use the recoil housing that you have, then you need to get this cup style item for the engine.

 

[Geochurchi]

So you are saying the one I have listed as EZ start is the correct starter.

 

[Richard001]

So you are saying the one I have listed as EZ start is the correct starter.

Yes that would work with the item that is now bolted onto the crankshaft. You have choice of either getting a starter housing that will work with the item on the crank, or getting a different crank part that is like the cup that is shown in the photo that I took from a video. Then the recoil housing that you have will work with the cup type part.


I did not check on prices for the items.

 

[Geochurchi]

Hi Richard, Thanks for taking the time to figure this out, I now know exactly what I need to go either way.
I did something I never do and threw out the original housing and guts, now I am paying for it, could have no doubt rebuilt that unit with new spring etc.
Seems difficult to get any kind of info about Sthil.

 

[Richard001]

Have you been able to get the parts and get your saw going ?

Let us know.

 

[Geochurchi]

Hi, I am pretty sure I have , I order a used starter housing on E b, waiting for it to arrive, it should match the end that is on the motor, Ill let you know the outcome.
Thanks for asking.
Geo

 

[Geochurchi]

Hi, anyone know what Dia the starter rope is?
P/S runs like new, starts with 3 pulls.

 

[Geochurchi]

Hi All, is there a good video to show how to replace the starter cord on an EZ start Stihl FS45 weed eater, to prevent the spring from unwinding?

 

[Richard001]

Glad that worked out for you.

Richard