Throttle cable for brush saw ( Stihl FS 130 )

[Madman_Mark]

I have to replace the throttle cable on my Stihl FS 130 brush saw and was wondering how easy this is to do,havent really had a chance to look at it yet. Can I do this myself or should I bring it to the shop ?Thanks

[taylorsmissbeehaven]

I am not familiar with that model but my Dad replaced the one on his FS 90 about a year ago. Some frustration,some foul language, but I saw him using it a couple days ago so I'd say it all worked out. Might as well try. Brian

[beenthere]

When you have a chance to look at it, give us a quick report how well you think you can do.   ;D

If this was my SIL asking the question, then I'd be thinking differently as he is challenged (bless his heart) with a flat blade screw driver. ;) 

[SwampDonkey]

What's the trouble with the old one? Tip broke off or is it sticking? If it is sticking I just work some Blue Creeper (BC) into it on the throttle end. Take it apart and work the cable in and out after a few squeezes of BC where the cable goes in the housing.  I've had this brush saw for a few years now and just lube it once in awhile with BC. ;D

On mine the handle is split in two halves, the trigger is spring loaded and the opposite (palm) side has a trigger lock mechanism with a smaller spring. Don't over tighten the halves or it will bind. Also, mine has a tension adjust that you insert a flat head screw driver into a slot to tighten the tension on the cable. If you can't fix a throttle cable then don't touch nothing else. :D ;)

[Madman_Mark]

The old one finally broke back near the carb,I was watching it for the last few weeks waiting for it to break,it was a bit "frayed' and finally broke. So I assume the whole cable needs to be replaced does it ? I have another FS130 that I'll use for now.

[SwampDonkey]

Yes, toss the broken cable.

[sablatnic]

It isn't not VERY difficult, but being a Stihl, the handle has a lot of springs in it. Don't drop any of them! Been there, done that!!