Stihl split boom strimmer won't stop when off switch engaged.

Is this a simple fix ?

On Mon, 16 May 2016 00:27:14 -0700 (PDT), fred
wrote:

Stihl split boom strimmer won't stop when off switch engaged.

Is this a simple fix ?


It should be as the run / kill switch normally only shorts out part of
the ignition circuit so when it fails (goes open circuit somewhere)
you get what you are seeing.

If you go back to the engine and find where the single thin (not HT)
wire comes out, check / follow that back to the switch (multi meter
on continuity?) and also check there is a return / earth path back to
the engine.

Is there an engine earth strap that has broken possibly?

Cheers, T i m

On 16/05/16 08:27, fred wrote:
Stihl split boom strimmer won't stop when off switch engaged.

Is this a simple fix ?

should be. That normally shorts part of the magneto. Look for broken wire


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On 5/16/2016 8:27 AM, fred wrote:
Stihl split boom strimmer won't stop when off switch engaged.

Is this a simple fix ?

The simplest "fix" is probably just to operate the choke lever, which
will normally stop a warm engine with the throttle closed.

Been doing that on the ride-on mower today, seems like the switch or
something has failed over the winter. (I did have to pull one of the
plug caps off as well, one time).

On Tue, 17 May 2016 21:44:33 +0100, newshound wrote:

On 5/16/2016 8:27 AM, fred wrote:
Stihl split boom strimmer won't stop when off switch engaged.

Is this a simple fix ?

The simplest "fix" is probably just to operate the choke lever, which
will normally stop a warm engine with the throttle closed.

Been doing that on the ride-on mower today, seems like the switch or
something has failed over the winter. (I did have to pull one of the
plug caps off as well, one time).

I wonder if it's stopped yet?



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