I have a stihl 2 stroke petrol whipper snipper. It seems to have over heated at the reel end. I have smoke and grease spewing out at that end (metal neck at the reel end) have I fried it?

https://www.stihlusa.com/WebContent/CMSFileLibrary/InstructionManuals/STIHL-FS-38-Owners-Instruction-Manual.pdf

Not sure you can buy pre mixed fuel in Australia? And I've lived there for many years. It is always a good idea to use the manufacturers specific mix..See link..https://www.tyreline.co.nz/2-stroke-fuel-guide/
I know its not your machine, but same idea..cheers

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Rebuild or replace the carburetor. Whichever is cheaper and that should solve the problem

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With 2 strokes I always start with 'AIR' 'FUEL' 'SPARK' from the sounds of it the choke might be stuck on (choking the motor ha ha) also check the air filter, You have fuel and its moving through but the fuel filter might be slightly clogged. As its starting and going on low your spark unit is ok but you might need a new spark plug.

all Stihl products are 50:1 fuel mixture

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We only have unleaded here in the US, so use that and I recommend using any "synthetic" type of 2-Stroke oil. It is far superior to regular 2-stroke oil and helps your machine live longer.

I have a victa tornado whipper snipper it won't start. If I poor a lil petrol in carby it will run till fuel burns off than it dies. If I press the fuel build in it pumps fuel through an ideas what could be wrong with it

I have a Stihl FS 45 and have had problems with it running for a short time then cutting out. The problem is like to be either- the filter attached to end end of the fuel pick hose that goes down into the fuel tank is blocked or- there is a crackor split in the corrugated section of the fuel pick up hose between the fuel tank and the carburettor. If such a crack or split exists it will cause air to be sucked in with the fuel upsetting the fuel/air ratio. A new hose not adjustment is the only cure

Hold the snipper upside down so the petrol leaks onto the kitchen floor. Take 6 metres of line and untangle it eventually. Stick it through the two holes and wind the cord in opposite directions so it jams together and tangles. Stick the unit head back together with two feet of line sticking out each side. Start the trimmer and jump backwards as the line rips itself to pieces. Use it on weeds until line breaks within 20 seconds. Slam the end of the trimmer into the concrete and shout **** fuckey **** ****. Then tear off the head cover and start again. I have done this for years and it never fails. Hope this helps.