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Re: O/T- Stihl Farm Boss
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Posted by jdemaris on December 17, 2006 at 06:37:48 from (69.67.230.152):
In Reply to: Re: O/T- Stihl Farm Boss posted by 2x4 on December 17, 2006 at 00:47:47:
08S and its predecessor, the S10 were great saws. Only problem we often had with the early 08S saws was the governor. They used a air-powered governor hooked to the carburetor choke. After a lot of use, the choke-shaft would wear out from moving back and forth so much. The choke was also the only engine shut-off - i.e. there was no electrical switch. They'd get so worn - the engine would no longer shut-off. Same with the early 040s.
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