Stihl 461 acts like its out of fuel.

[Fordrocks96]

After about 15 minutes cutting my 461 acts like it's out of fuel. Shut it off for a few minutes then it cuts fine for a few more cuts. Then does the same thing. The air filter was left uncleaned for 2 days and let some fines past. I cleaned everything out, removed the carb and cleaned the screens, replaced the fuel filter. Took it out today and it still does the same thing. Any suggestions?

 

[dmb2613]

Looks like I remember there was a recall on the 461s for the impulse line, you may want to check it
David

 

[river of smoak]

a plugged fuel tank vent was the first thing that popped into my head

 

[GrizG]

Looks like I remember there was a recall on the 461s for the impulse line, you may want to check it
David

There was one for pinched fuel lines on some saws due to improper assembly. I don't recall one for impulse...

 

[dmb2613]

I think you are right, old age dont help memory much lol

 

[stihltech]

Check tank vent first!!!!

 

[Stihl Learning]

After about 15 minutes cutting my 461 acts like it's out of fuel. Shut it off for a few minutes then it cuts fine for a few more cuts. Then does the same thing. The air filter was left uncleaned for 2 days and let some fines past. I cleaned everything out, removed the carb and cleaned the screens, replaced the fuel filter. Took it out today and it still does the same thing. Any suggestions?

It probably is out of fuel. lol