Trimmer

Stihl FS 131 R

4-Mix · Also known as: FS 131

The Stihl FS 131 R is a 36.3cc 4-Mix professional trimmer and the successor to the FS 130, built for sustained heavy brush cutting and demanding vegetation management. The 4-Mix engine (50:1 premix, 4-stroke valve train) drives rigid brush blades and clearing saw attachments at this power level. Improved anti-vibration over the FS 130 reduces operator fatigue during long production cuts. Valve clearance inspection, gearhead repacking, and fuel system service are maintenance tasks alongside standard spark plug and air filter replacement. Preferred on utility right-of-way and pipeline maintenance contracts.

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Verify before ordering: Fitment can vary by serial number, production date, region, and sub-model. Match the OEM number and physical dimensions before ordering.

Equipment: Trimmer · 4-Mix
Covered Parts: Spark Plug, Air Filter, Fuel Filter, Carburetor, Primer Bulb, Fuel Line Kit, Trimmer Head, Trimmer Line
OEM References: 0000 400 7011, 4180 141 0300, 0000 350 3521, 4180 120 0619, 4226 121 2700, 4180 350 1402, 4002 710 2193
Model Family: FS 90 R, FS 100, FS 110, FS 111 R, FS 130 R, FS 131 R
Last Reviewed: Not yet independently reviewed
Data Confidence: Not yet independently reviewed
Sources Consulted: Evidence source not recorded

Quick Fitment

Part Type	OEM / Spec	Common Option	Confidence
Spark Plug	0000 400 7011	NGK CMR6H	Confidence not assigned · Not yet independently reviewed
Air Filter	4180 141 0300	OEM 4180 141 0300	Confidence not assigned · Not yet independently reviewed
Fuel Filter	0000 350 3521	OEM 0000 350 3521	Confidence not assigned · Not yet independently reviewed
Carburetor	4180 120 0619	Zama C1Q-S219	Confidence not assigned · Not yet independently reviewed
Primer Bulb	4226 121 2700	Zama 0057004	Confidence not assigned · Not yet independently reviewed
Trimmer Head	4002 710 2193	Oregon 55-266	Confidence not assigned · Not yet independently reviewed
Fuel Line Kit	4180 350 1402	Hipa 4180 350 1402	Confidence not assigned · Not yet independently reviewed
Trimmer Line	.095" diameter, round	Oregon 22-895	Confidence not assigned · Not yet independently reviewed

Tune-Up Kit

Common service bundle: spark plug, air filter, fuel filter, carburetor, primer bulb, fuel line kit.

Maintenance Interval

Inspect filters and fuel lines each season, replace spark plugs during annual service, and service carb/fuel-system parts when starting or idle symptoms appear.

Before You Buy

Confirm the full model is Stihl FS 131 R, not just the family name.
Check serial number, production date, and regional variant before ordering.
Match the old OEM number stamped on the removed part when available.
Compare dimensions, plug gap, thread, fuel line diameter, or chain pitch/gauge where applicable.

Common Mistakes

Ordering from a family listing without checking the exact sub-model.
Buying a kit that includes the headline part but wrong gaskets, lines, or bulb size.
Choosing the wrong carburetor revision when multiple versions were used.
Assuming all fuel line kits use the same diameter and routing.
Installing the correct plug number with the wrong gap.

Symptoms Map

Won't start

Spark plug, fuel filter, primer bulb, carburetor

Starts then dies

Fuel filter, fuel line kit, carburetor

Bogs under throttle

Air filter, carburetor, spark plug gap

Primer will not fill

Primer bulb, fuel line routing, in-tank filter

Replacement Options

Best OEM equivalent

Start with OEM references 0000 400 7011, 4180 141 0300, 0000 350 3521, 4180 120 0619 and match the removed part before choosing a listing.

Common aftermarket option

Cross-check aftermarket listings such as NGK CMR6H (spark plug), Zama C1Q-S219 (carburetor), Zama 0057004 (primer bulb) against the OEM number and dimensions.

Best for annual tune-up

Bundle spark plug, air filter, fuel filter when servicing the Stihl FS 131 R at the start of the season.

Best if replacing fuel system

Compare the fuel filter, carburetor, primer bulb, fuel line kit together so line routing, bulb size, filter style, and carburetor connections match.

Best budget kit

Use kit listings only when every included part matches this model page; cheap kits often mix correct headline parts with wrong bulbs, lines, or gaskets.

FAQ

Should I buy OEM or aftermarket parts for the Stihl FS 131 R? Use OEM when the part controls fuel metering, ignition, or safety. Aftermarket kits can be useful for routine filters, bulbs, plugs, and tune-up bundles when the OEM number and dimensions match.

How do I avoid ordering the wrong carburetor for the FS 131 R? Match the carburetor number stamped on the removed unit, then compare linkage, choke setup, primer routing, gasket stack, and fuel-inlet direction.

What should I check before replacing fuel-system parts? Photograph the old fuel-line routing, match line diameter and filter style, and compare primer bulb size before buying a kit.

Spark Plug

OEM0000 400 7011Confidence: Confidence not assigned · Source: Evidence source not recorded

Reviewed: Not yet independently reviewed
Dimensions: 0.7mm gap
Variant notes: 10mm thread (CMR6H) — do not substitute BPMR7A (14mm thread)

Brand	Part #
NGK	CMR6H	Search AmazonAmazonAffiliate link Some links may be affiliate links. Match the OEM number, dimensions, and model variant before buying.

Air Filter

OEM4180 141 0300Confidence: Confidence not assigned · Source: Evidence source not recorded

Reviewed: Not yet independently reviewed
Variant notes: Also fits FS 89, FS 91, FS 111

Brand	Part #
No aftermarket listing is published for this part yet. Use the OEM reference and verify with a dealer or service manual before ordering.

Fuel Filter

OEM0000 350 3521Confidence: Confidence not assigned · Source: Evidence source not recorded

Reviewed: Not yet independently reviewed
Variant notes: In-tank pickup filter

Brand	Part #
No aftermarket listing is published for this part yet. Use the OEM reference and verify with a dealer or service manual before ordering.

Carburetor

OEM4180 120 0619Confidence: Confidence not assigned · Source: Evidence source not recorded

Reviewed: Not yet independently reviewed
Variant notes: Zama 4180/19; 4-Mix diaphragm carb; replaces 4180 120 0617

Brand	Part #
Zama	C1Q-S219	Search AmazonAmazonAffiliate link Some links may be affiliate links. Match the OEM number, dimensions, and model variant before buying.

Primer Bulb

OEM4226 121 2700Confidence: Confidence not assigned · Source: Evidence source not recorded

Reviewed: Not yet independently reviewed

Brand	Part #
Zama	0057004	Search AmazonAmazonAffiliate link Some links may be affiliate links. Match the OEM number, dimensions, and model variant before buying.
Hipa	G002-H	Search AmazonAmazonAffiliate link Some links may be affiliate links. Match the OEM number, dimensions, and model variant before buying.

Fuel Line Kit

OEM4180 350 1402Confidence: Confidence not assigned · Source: Evidence source not recorded

Reviewed: Not yet independently reviewed
Variant notes: Includes fuel pickup line and return line; replaces 4180 358 7700

Brand	Part #
Hipa	4180 350 1402	Search AmazonAmazonAffiliate link Some links may be affiliate links. Match the OEM number, dimensions, and model variant before buying.

Trimmer Head

OEM4002 710 2193Confidence: Confidence not assigned · Source: Evidence source not recorded

Reviewed: Not yet independently reviewed
Variant notes: AutoCut C 26-2; bump-feed

Brand	Part #
Oregon	55-266	Search AmazonAmazonAffiliate link Some links may be affiliate links. Match the OEM number, dimensions, and model variant before buying.

Trimmer Line

OEMSpec-based fitmentConfidence: Confidence not assigned · Source: Evidence source not recorded

Reviewed: Not yet independently reviewed
Dimensions: .095" diameter, round

Brand	Part #
Oregon	22-895	Search AmazonAmazonAffiliate link Some links may be affiliate links. Match the OEM number, dimensions, and model variant before buying.
Arnold	490-095-0100	Search AmazonAmazonAffiliate link Some links may be affiliate links. Match the OEM number, dimensions, and model variant before buying.