When he finally exposed the cylinder, he saw the problem: a cracked intake boot, . A tiny split, invisible unless you knew where to look. Without the parts list, he would have never found the number, never known that this three-dollar piece of rubber was the difference between a tool and a tombstone.
To buy genuine parts:
If you have the (Rapid-Feed Mowing Head or Bike Handle), the parts list varies slightly for the handle assembly: stihl fs 230 parts list
When switching from nylon line to a steel blade on the FS 230, you must install the "Grass Cutting Guard" (4222 710 9401) which includes a metal tray. The standard line guard will not stop a thrown blade. When he finally exposed the cylinder, he saw
The FS 230 transmits power via a flexible steel cable inside a tube. This requires high-temperature grease (Stihl #0781 120 1109). To buy genuine parts: If you have the
If you are ordering a full for a complete rebuild, do not forget these small-but-critical items:
: Includes the bike handle (or loop handle), control handle with slide control, throttle trigger, and throttle cable.
