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  1. 20th April 2022, 11:39 AM #1
    PedroR
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    Default Stihl MS661 shuts down

    Hi all , Ive got an MS661 c , great saw but it shuts down after about 15 mins of hard cutting , but fires straight back up again and runs for about another 5 or 10 minuets and shuts down again , will fire up straight away again .
    Looking for any info or hearsay that might be out there as to what the problem might be .
    thanks for any advice .
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  3. 20th April 2022, 01:40 PM #2
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    Probably dirt. Carbi, air cleaner or plug.
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  4. 20th April 2022, 02:11 PM #3
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    I'd go with rusty's comments.

    Hard cutting suggests it may be due to something to do with overheating?
    Is it tuned right?
    Maybe try running it a touch richer?
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  5. 20th April 2022, 07:26 PM #4
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    Given the investment you have made in you gear I would not risk any further possible damage. Take it to an expert Stihl dealer for service and repair? That’s my 2cents worth
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    That assumes you can find an expert stihl dealer. The ones around here don't know where their a*'s are...
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  7. 26th April 2022, 02:00 PM #6
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    THANKS , turned out to be fuel solenoid in the carb , got to love new technology
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  8. 27th April 2022, 01:28 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by PedroR View Post
    THANKS , turned out to be fuel solenoid in the carb , got to love new technology
    When a solenoid fails it becomes dirt.
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