Stihl 038 Super Chainsaw! Won't Stay Running! ! Runs And Quits!

Stihl 038 Chainsaw Won't Keep Running Starts and dies
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This customers Stihl 038 super chainsaw will start and run, but then quits on him. Let’s dive into this beauty and see what its problem is! Come along with Erica as she inspects the saw , performs fuel systems tests , tests and tank vent and performs a pressure / vacuum test on the crankcase!
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