Stihl engine problem

[Mike L.]

I am new to the board and I need some help. I borrowed my father's new fs85 brushcutter and locked up the engine. I thought that I had oil and gas mixed since I use it in my weedeater, but apparently it had no oil in it this time:o :o . I can't find anyone in the area where I live to work on it or even help me find parts that don't cost more than a new cutter. I am open for all suggestions. Thanks.
Mike

[Mikes Machines]

I dont want to sound negative but if your time is worth anything to you go buy a new trimmer. The cost of parts is close to the price of a new one. If it locked up it probably needs more than a piston and cylinder, the crank may be damaged also.

[Master of the Lawn]

You might want to look into getting a short block for this weedeater. I would only do it if its a newer model. Its easy to replace if you have some mechanicle knowledge.

[Let it Grow]

Unless you can fix this yourself, the cost to have someone else do it will probably not be worth it. Find a couple mower shops and ask them how much it would cost to fix. If it's pretty expensive, then just go buy a new one.

[General Grounds]

:blob3: if your sure that you had oil in your mix you may want to pull out the spark plug and the muffler and blow some compressed air sometimes a piece of carbon may free up and wedge itself between piston and head causing this problem. tony