Stihl 028 Wood Boss Bogging Problem

[Stihlman55]

I've got an 028 Wood Boss that starts and idles great but won't rev up at all. It just wants to cough and sputter. I figure it's a carb problem. Anyone know where I can find a rebuild kit, or perhaps a new carb?

 

[fishhuntcutwood]

I've got an 028 Wood Boss that starts and idles great but won't rev up at all. It just wants to cough and sputter. I figure it's a carb problem. Anyone know where I can find a rebuild kit, or perhaps a new carb?

You can find both at a Stihl dealership. Have you tried adjusting it yet? Sounds rich just from what you described.

Jeff

 

[Lawn Masters]

Before you go adjusting anything, I'd recommend rebuilding the carb and cleaning stuff out that way first. the majority of engines I see here that are ruined, normally, they needed a rebuild on the carb, but the owners decided to start turning screws and ruined it.

 

[Stihlman55]

Thanks a lot guys, I was figuring a carb rebuild was in order. That's what I had to do with 2 John Deere snowmobiles I picked up last year. Made a world of difference!!!!

 

[p38lightning]

Myself, I would peer thru the exhaust port just incase.

 

[J_Ashley]

Check the muffler out to make sure it's not clogged up. Is it pretty quiet when it's idling? If so, there's a good place to start.

Justin