Vintage Stihl FS80 trimmer

[Old Red]

All my lawn care buddies say the FS80 is the crown jewel (even to this day) of string trimmers. If you can get it up and going you have a dandy!

 

[Toyboy]

All my lawn care buddies say the FS80 is the crown jewel (even to this day) of string trimmers. If you can get it up and going you have a dandy!

It's up & going, it's just needs some parts & love. This model SN5276640 is the first generation with the TK carb. Later models had the Zama Or Walbro carbs. Then came the FS80AV and the FS80 R. As they evolved they also changed designs some so the newer parts will not fit the older machines. The local Stihl dealers books and web site don't even list this particular version

 

[oldballs]

My local dealer had the same response several years ago when I ordered some parts for maintenance....said it was not listed in his books/computer.