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I have a Cub Cadet LXT-L46 Fab with the Honda GXV630 engine and about 9 months ago I replaced the starter and ever since then more often than not, the starter will just click, click, click and nothing happens and finally it kicks in and spins the engine. Upon a close inspection I realized that...

The gasoline is 89 ethanol free marine gas and a week old. 45:1 mix. Interesting, I never heard of the wasted spark system, even though it had to be, it's just common sense and logic. I read up on it and it has been used on many cars and motor cycles for years. But on a magneto system there is...

Poleman is correct. If it's under warranty any Stihl dealer will be happy to fix it. Take it to the dealer nearest you.

Hmmm, interesting. The flywheel magneto passes the ignition coil on every revolution. What prevents it from sparking on the exhaust cycle? Ok, I got it. That's what that tool does. It locks the engine when trying to unscrew the starter cup or flywheel nuts. Thanks

Does anybody know what Stihl tool 4282 890 2700 is used for? And then, correct me if I am wrong, I assume that a 4 mix engine fires on every cycle, not just the compression cycle?

Thanks for the info about the overheat protection or lack thereof. In that case it might be the ignition coil going flaky at a certain temperature. Not a big deal. I will keep an eye on it and do some testing when it happens

OK, thanks

I just recently replaced the short block and piston (4180 020 1209) on my trimmer (nothing wrong with the old one, except that the valve seats were shot and can't be replaced by themselves. The engine purrs and runs like a new one (which it is) but I feel it's running hotter than before or maybe...