Chainsaws again

**DeanoH** · 15th June 2009, 05:33 PM

Try changing the fuel just in case, though a month old should be OK. Try tossing fuel direct into the cylinder. With no choke if it runs for more than a split second you've probably got a fuel problem. I've got an old Canadien 26" and it only starts this way but keeps running till the tank runs out. It's so heavy that this is quite long enough. Have a look into the air inlet and the exhaust so make sure they are not blocked. Wasps tend to make nests in these areas which will give you the symptoms you've got.

Then again it's a good excuse ti get a new one.

My two bobs worth, hope it helps.

Deano

**numpty** · 15th June 2009, 05:40 PM

I'm sure mine has been updated with electronic ignition and spark was not an issue when it last did this. Usually fixed with a new plug. It is a cranky saw, goes like a charm when it wants to and is stubborn when it wants to be as now. Flooding seems to happen after a number of pulls (insert witty barb here

). As far as cleanliness of fuel system etc, all seems to be fine although it could do with a new air filter, which I have.

Was looking at Husky's a month or so back......Model 440E or equivalent Stihl around $750+ Fire wood cutting for self and general yard work. Any thoughts welcome.

**rovercare** · 15th June 2009, 05:44 PM

But have you tried aerostart yet?

**Hymie** · 15th June 2009, 06:25 PM

Do you have Mud Wasps you are?
I've seen them make their nests inside the muffler and give a similar sounding symptom. They take a bit of getting out too.

**rovercare** · 15th June 2009, 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by Hymie

Do you have Mud Wasps you are?
I've seen them make their nests inside the muffler and give a similar sounding symptom. They take a bit of getting out too.

That's a really good though actually, the little *****s get in everywhere

**numpty** · 15th June 2009, 06:43 PM

Originally Posted by Hymie

Do you have Mud Wasps you are?
I've seen them make their nests inside the muffler and give a similar sounding symptom. They take a bit of getting out too.

I will check for them but it is the wrong season, they are usually around in the warm weather. Of course, Qld doesn't actually get cold,

but the mud wasps are more spring and summer.

**waynep** · 15th June 2009, 06:49 PM

Originally Posted by Chenz

All the tree contractors that work for me tell me they use this method and it works for me.

Turn choke on and pull cord to start. When it kicks, even if it does not start turn choke off and then start. May take a few pulls to get going but it always starts.

Works on my Stihl every time.
.

Second that - I always do this when starting mine.

**953** · 15th June 2009, 06:59 PM

Fuel prob if you have spark & compression, you can take the muffler off, clean out the exhaust port & spark arrestor then u can squirt the aerostart in there

. If it starts & stops as others have said, blocked vent or filter ,split or blocked fuel lines, shonky carb. Another remote possability is intermitant spark.
Cheers Dean.

**rovercare** · 15th June 2009, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by Numpty's Missus

My theory is he swears at it so much it doesn't dare to utter so much as a squeak

That's completely understandable

And you should buy him a nice new saw, to stop the sailor talk

**rick130** · 15th June 2009, 07:13 PM

Originally Posted by Hymie

Do you have Mud Wasps you are?
I've seen them make their nests inside the muffler and give a similar sounding symptom. They take a bit of getting out too.

As Rovercare said, damned good thought, particularly when people remove spark arrestors....

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