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boisdevie1

Joined: 11 Aug 2006
Posts: 3897
Location: Lancaster

Posted: Thu Sep 24, 15 5:43 pm Post subject: Chainsaw trouble
My chainsaw starts up OK. It idles OK but won't run at full speed - just conks out. I've already cleaned the filter. Anyone have any idea as to what might be wrong? The 2 stroke mix is also OK. Gummed carb perhaps - not used it for a few months.

Tavascarow

Joined: 06 Aug 2006
Posts: 8407
Location: South Cornwall

Posted: Thu Sep 24, 15 6:26 pm Post subject:
Was it stored with petrol onboard? New additives in petrol degrade rapidly & can cause damage to the carb. I was advised to empty the tank after use then restart & leave it run till it runs out.

Ty Gwyn

Joined: 22 Sep 2010
Posts: 4613
Location: Lampeter

Posted: Thu Sep 24, 15 7:03 pm Post subject:
Try cleaning or re-new the spark plug.

Hairyloon

Joined: 20 Nov 2008
Posts: 15425
Location: Today I are mostly being in Yorkshire.

Posted: Thu Sep 24, 15 7:12 pm Post subject:

Tavascarow wrote:

Was it stored with petrol onboard?
New additives in petrol degrade rapidly & can cause damage to the carb.
I was advised to empty the tank after use then restart & leave it run till it runs out.

I was told that a lot of the problems are caused by the alcohol in the petrol and that the more expensive petrol have less alcohol.
I was also told by another source that alcohol content is very variable even within the same brand.

Mistress Rose

Joined: 21 Jul 2011
Posts: 15996

Posted: Fri Sep 25, 15 6:36 am Post subject:
I would try the spark plug first as Ty Gwyn says. Having ridden a 2 stroke moped, I got quite good at spark plugs.

vegplot

Joined: 19 Apr 2007
Posts: 21301
Location: Bethesda, Gwynedd

Posted: Fri Sep 25, 15 5:03 pm Post subject:
Sounds like one of carb jets is blocked or restricted. Some carb cleaner may help but if poss. get a service kit before delving into the machine so if anything needs replacing you have spares to hand. Do replace the plug (don't bother cleaning or adjusting) and clean the air filter first.

dpack

Joined: 02 Jul 2005
Posts: 46247
Location: yes

Posted: Fri Sep 25, 15 5:35 pm Post subject:
what they said but re the old fuel thing my husky races rather than cuts out on old fuel which seems a bit odd (and slightly scary) i do the drain and run through routine if i remember.i just remembered something what am i doing tomorrow

RichardW

Joined: 24 Aug 2006
Posts: 8443
Location: Llyn Peninsular North Wales

Posted: Fri Sep 25, 15 9:44 pm Post subject:
If you want to run the tool till all the fuel is used up DO NOT rev it up. As the fuel runs out its going to weaken the mixture so it runs lean. That causes the engine to run extra fast & hot just when the lube is at its lowest.

maynard

Joined: 21 Aug 2013
Posts: 23

Posted: Sat Sep 26, 15 4:42 am Post subject:
My stihl did the same thing. turned out that the fuel line was perished. Worth a look.

Lorrainelovesplants

Joined: 13 Oct 2006
Posts: 6521
Location: Dordogne

Posted: Sat Sep 26, 15 3:03 pm Post subject:
chuck the petrol and the stuff in the can if its over 3 months old. Clean out the carb. Check there isnt a perished fuel line.

Nick

Joined: 02 Nov 2004
Posts: 34535
Location: Hereford

Posted: Sat Sep 26, 15 3:38 pm Post subject:
If the can is properly sealed, it'll be fine. The saw stuff is likely knackered, plus the carb will have sticky deposits on it. You motor store will flog you a tin of carb cleaner.

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