Recent content by Turd Ferguson

My 372xp "Chusky" came with the full wrap handle. My first full wrap handle and I like it - no problems whatsoever. I always wanted one for my Husqvarna 288xp but I could never find one for it.

I'd try a new carb - especially if it hasn't run in awhile. Aftermarket carbs are cheap enough and pretty straight forward to replace. While you are at it new fuel lines and filter wouldn't hurt.

I have 2 FS85 and 2 FS80 trimmers. The only difference that I know between them is the flex shaft in the 80 vs the solid shaft in the 85. I think Stihl used the same powerhead on at least the 75, 80 and 85. I have one each for trimming, hedge trimming, blade w/handle bars and one with the...

Many of the "pro" mowers around here in the hills of west central PA have switched over to the PRO series KW S Cub Cadets. I see many on trailers and out working. I know a few of these fellows and asked them what they thought of the steering wheel / front wheel turning. Their replies were...

Ok here goes! I picked up a running Super AV Woodboss 028 a couple of weeks ago. When I arrived at the owners' address - I should have suspected something when I saw him coming back from the woodpile with the saw. We talked a little about it and he told me that it just ran out of gas. I...

I left an email address for when they are available. The one in the picture looks ported like a buckshot muffler which would be even better.

I just picked up a strong running Stihl 028 Super AV Woodboss to go with my other (2) o28's. Maybe this is more of a rant than anything else - but I cannot believe that there are absolutely no OE or aftermarket mufflers available for the 028 series anywhere that I can find. I can't even find a...

I bought the same Husqvarna raker gauges as Sawyer94 for .375", .325" and have no idea how to use them correctly. I'm glad that I found and joined this site - lots of good information.