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My son is trying to start my stihl 090 av. it has 142 psi compression new fuel and it has spark. has been hung on the wall for years and is excellent shape. Anyone have an idea?
 

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My son is trying to start my stihl 090 av. it has 142 psi compression new fuel and it has spark. has been hung on the wall for years and is excellent shape. Anyone have an idea?
Probably wouldn’t hurt to go through the carb and check fuel filter is it getting fuel ok ?
 

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Probably wouldn’t hurt to go through the carb and check fuel filter is it getting fuel ok ?
carb had an ultrasonic cleaning. He said its started now and starts easy when warm now. Will test again tomorrow when cold. He thinks its a little fincky when cold
 

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Make sure the throttle rod isn't bent at all. I accidentally bent a throttle rod on an 075 and it had a hard time starting due to the throttle not fully opening when locked.
 
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