Comments on: what’s wrong with my chainsaw? http://www.chainsawexpress.com/whats-wrong-with-my-chainsaw-2 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:24:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Carl http://www.chainsawexpress.com/whats-wrong-with-my-chainsaw-2/comment-page-1#comment-2386 Carl Sun, 25 Jul 2010 02:24:16 +0000 http://www.chainsawexpress.com/whats-wrong-with-my-chainsaw-2#comment-2386 Adjust the carburetor. Start it up and with it at idle adjust the "L" low speed jet. Turn it one way until it starts to stall. Then turn it the other way until it starts to stall. Then place it between the two stall points. Then adjust the "H" high speed jet. This one is a little harder to get right. You want it as rich "Counter clockwise" as you can get it but still have power in the cut. If you lack power in the cut lean it out clockwise but not to far or you will lack lubrication and it can run hot. Adjusting the carburetor is not rocket science. It sound like it's actually too rich in fuel if it runs but dies in the cut. First adjust the low speed jet like I said to make sure its right. It's really easy to do. Then if it still has the problem crank the high speed jet in just a little and see if you pick up more power. Adjust the carburetor.
Start it up and with it at idle adjust the "L" low speed jet. Turn it one way until it starts to stall. Then turn it the other way until it starts to stall. Then place it between the two stall points.

Then adjust the "H" high speed jet. This one is a little harder to get right. You want it as rich "Counter clockwise" as you can get it but still have power in the cut. If you lack power in the cut lean it out clockwise but not to far or you will lack lubrication and it can run hot.

Adjusting the carburetor is not rocket science. It sound like it’s actually too rich in fuel if it runs but dies in the cut. First adjust the low speed jet like I said to make sure its right. It’s really easy to do. Then if it still has the problem crank the high speed jet in just a little and see if you pick up more power.

]]> By: The Wizard. http://www.chainsawexpress.com/whats-wrong-with-my-chainsaw-2/comment-page-1#comment-2387 The Wizard. Sun, 25 Jul 2010 02:24:16 +0000 http://www.chainsawexpress.com/whats-wrong-with-my-chainsaw-2#comment-2387 I wouldn't mess around with it,I'd take it into a chainsaw shop and ask them.Look up in your Yellow Pages. I wouldn’t mess around with it,I’d take it into a chainsaw shop and ask them.Look up in your Yellow Pages.

]]> By: Grama Gee http://www.chainsawexpress.com/whats-wrong-with-my-chainsaw-2/comment-page-1#comment-2388 Grama Gee Sun, 25 Jul 2010 02:24:16 +0000 http://www.chainsawexpress.com/whats-wrong-with-my-chainsaw-2#comment-2388 CR Finn....I would suggest since you have NO EXPERIENCE or knowledge of chainsaws, that you DO NOT try and trouble shoot what is wrong with your inherited chainsaw....ok? Thats not something that you should be messing with...Chainsaws are very UNforgiving if handled wrong....Go to a shop and have them check it out and tune it up and replace old parts,,,check the chain for wear and have it sharpened,..They will do it all for you...THEN get some one (maybe a friend that has used one before) show you how to use it properly and what NOT to do...ok? Get a little professional lesson before going out and trying to cut with it..Make sure it is a reputable shop..Ask around....Wouldn't want to see you get hurt...Hope this helps.....Good Luck..... CR Finn….I would suggest since you have NO EXPERIENCE or knowledge of chainsaws, that you DO NOT try and trouble shoot what is wrong with your inherited chainsaw….ok? Thats not something that you should be messing with…Chainsaws are very UNforgiving if handled wrong….Go to a shop and have them check it out and tune it up and replace old parts,,,check the chain for wear and have it sharpened,..They will do it all for you…THEN get some one (maybe a friend that has used one before) show you how to use it properly and what NOT to do…ok? Get a little professional lesson before going out and trying to cut with it..Make sure it is a reputable shop..Ask around….Wouldn’t want to see you get hurt…Hope this helps…..Good Luck…..

]]> By: Hondu http://www.chainsawexpress.com/whats-wrong-with-my-chainsaw-2/comment-page-1#comment-2389 Hondu Sun, 25 Jul 2010 02:24:16 +0000 http://www.chainsawexpress.com/whats-wrong-with-my-chainsaw-2#comment-2389 Yes, it is a symptom of fuel starvation. The chances are if the saw has been sitting for awhile, the carburetor jets have a varnish build up that needs to be cleaned out. When you put the engine under load it just isn't getting enough fuel. Adjusting (if they are even adjustable) the jets will be a temporary fix at best. I would get a good carburetor cleaning and adjustment done by a shop. If you start cranking on the adjustment needles without prior knowledge you stand a very good chance of making it run worse, and an equal chance of burning the engine down from lack of lubrication. Yes, it is a symptom of fuel starvation. The chances are if the saw has been sitting for awhile, the carburetor jets have a varnish build up that needs to be cleaned out. When you put the engine under load it just isn’t getting enough fuel. Adjusting (if they are even adjustable) the jets will be a temporary fix at best. I would get a good carburetor cleaning and adjustment done by a shop. If you start cranking on the adjustment needles without prior knowledge you stand a very good chance of making it run worse, and an equal chance of burning the engine down from lack of lubrication.

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