Stihl Weed Eater Rural King (2025)

FAQs

What is the best mix for a STIHL weed eater? ›

All STIHL gasoline-powered equipment uses a 50:1 gas and oil mixture.

Trimmer line does tend to dry out over time and becomes more brittle. Storing it or soaking it in water will help reduce line breakage and make the line more flexible. Be sure to deplete your supply of last year's line before you purchase new line and begin using it.

i = STIHL Injection. K = Short Shaft (HL) R = Loop Handle (FS), Cutting Blade (HS) T = Top Handle (MS), Split Drive Tube (FS, FR) Trimming Blade (HS) X = Lightweight Versions.

The frequency of adding grease generally is based on how often you use your trimmer. Once per year should be sufficient. You can purchase a tube of grease from your local Stihl dealer.

The ratio you need to remember when making up fuel mixture for your STIHL Chainsaw is: 1:50 = 1 part oil + 50 parts petrol, or 20 ml oil per litre of petrol when using STIHL 2-Stroke Engine Oil.

MS= Motosäge = Chainsaw. FS= Freischneider = Line Trimmer. BG= Blasgerät = Handheld Blower. BR= Blasgerät Rückentragbar= Backpack Blower. TS= Trennshleiffer= Cut Off Machine.

To help ensure that the trimmer line remains flexible and long-lasting, it should sit in water before use. Even newly bought trimmer lines that have been stored for a long time should be soaked in water for approximately 24 hours before being used.

Wet grass and soil can make weed eating more challenging and potentially hazardous. Electric weedeaters in particular pose a risk when used in wet conditions. Your equipment works harder, and you might not achieve the clean cut you desire.

Stihl chainsaws are ideal for homeowners and professionals looking for a lighter-weight product. Stihl engineers its designs for portability and ease of use, plus Stihl is known for low-end torque to cut through tough wood or knots.

When looking for parts, in their catalog it means the plain model of that number. For example, there are fs 56 R, fs 56 R-CE, and fs 56 - z. The -z means just a generic version of it… or in the case of a trimmer, it means the bike handle version.

What does MS mean on STIHL? ›

We'll start with an easy one. Every STIHL chainsaw model name starts with MS, MSA, or MSE. The common part, MS, stands for Motorsäge which is German for chainsaw. MSA indicates that it's a battery chainsaw and MSE tells us that it's an electric model.

As with plug fouling, too much oil in the gasoline, inferior oil and continued low-rpm operation can plug the screen with carbon deposits. This prevents exhaust-gas flow, which leads to power loss.

We recommend a 50:1 mix ratio (20mls oil per 1 litre fuel) when using STIHL 2-Stroke oil. If you're using a different brand of 2-Stroke oil, you'll need to mix at 25:1 (40mls oil per 1 litre fuel).

Different weed wacker models might have different suggested ratios, so always confirm the recommended ratio to keep your engine in good working order. The most common mixtures for small engines are 32:1, 40:1, 50:1, or 100:1. Currently, the most common mixtures are 50:1 and 40:1.

If your manufacturer recommends a 50:1 fuel/oil mix, it means you need 50 parts of gas to one part two-stroke oil. To mix one gallon of fuel at 50:1, add 2.6 ounces of two-stroke oil to one gallon of gas, as shown in the chart below.

The trimmer line cleanly mows the grass and can be easily adjusted in case of wear or contact with objects. On the other hand, lawn trimmers with plastic blades are more suitable for larger lawns, as they show less material wear. However, caution is advised close to walls and stony areas.