Stihl trimmer question

[mrcreole]

Just got my first Stihl 85r today. Have always run echo in the past and I've got a little question. On the Stihl when the clutch engages there is an audible "cling" sound. Is this normal? None of my echos make this sound.

[Hodge]

I have the same trimmer and the same noise.. the dealer said it was the octane of the gas, but it is 93. The noise is more noticable when it is cold, but it is always there...

[P&J Lawncare]

I have one that has been doing it for two years so I wouldn't worry about it.

[Navig8r]

Same trimmer here, same sound.... runs great, clutch has good warranty, and dealer here is excellent, so I don't worry.

[65hoss]

hahahahaha, sorry. While I was reading it made me laugh. When I bought my 1st one I went back to the dealer for the same thing.

Its the metal clutches your hearing. Its very normal.

[Scotlawncare]

I think stihl needs to patent that noise. Sign of long life and quality. After a while you get used to it and it becomes music to your ears.


Scot

[Plowguy99]

FS 85, 6 years old, same noise, still runs perfect.

[Kirk Kempen]

Stihl uses metal clutch shoes against a metal clutch drum, while everyone else uses lined clutch shoes against a metal drum.

The advantage of the Stilh clutch is that it has a longer life. The disadvantage is the noise it makes while engaging.