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  1. 11-07-2005, 01:50 PM #1
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    I have a busted Stihl 311Y

    Having problems with finding info on my saw. The sprocket is frozen. Runs fine, but sprocket won't spin...Please help!
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  2. 11-07-2005, 02:22 PM #2
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    311Y's are tough to work on.

    But, check the chainbrake. That is, pull the hand guard all the way back towards the rear handle till it clicks.

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  3. 11-07-2005, 02:58 PM #3
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    Umm...311Y isn't a model number. Follow Chris B.'s advise. Chris J.
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  4. 11-07-2005, 03:15 PM #4
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    i found this about the numer 311Y in an old post...
    Tony, 311Y is a number that appears on all recent Stihl saws on compliance label. The joke is that morons on E-bay will ignore the big model number on the top of the saw and list the saw as a model 311Y. We've seen every model of Stihl saw called a 311Y but most of them look like 017's

    Marty, I didn't miss is, It just left me speechless! If these people spent a little time looking up the same item they're selling, they could put on an accurate listing even if they know nothing about the saw they're selling.
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  5. 11-09-2005, 07:26 AM #5
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    Thanks guys, I appreciate it. As ignorant as that sounds, it could be the hand brake. I never thought of that. I'm used to craftsman saws and the ones I've had never had a hand brake.

    So does the hand brake tighten the spring like coil around the sprocket?

    Thanks again!
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  6. 11-09-2005, 08:31 AM #6
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    it tightens around the clutch drum that the sprocket is on. Don't feel bad -I get at least three a week that come in the store to get the saw "fixed", and all that is wrong is the brake is on. Lucky for them we're an honest shop!
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  7. 11-09-2005, 08:43 AM #7
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    Yeah almiles, do a search on here too. I know there's been at least two guys on here in the past six months where their problem ended up being an activated chain brake.

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    okay guys, you were right, but now it doesn't appear to be oiling...any ideas? Also, when I took the sprocket off, I know the bearing goes inside the roller and the keeper goes on the top of the sprocket, but I don't know in which order the brass colored washer goes, but none of that matters if I can't get it oiling...please help.
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  9. 11-09-2005, 04:21 PM #9
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    NEVERMIND!!!!! After reassembly (putting the retainer washer on top...dumbarse) the saw runs and oils fine. Thank you for your help
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    you'll do much better if you have an IPL for your saw. I just spent a couple of hours messing with carb 'cos I had a gasket on the wrong side on the air intake isolator.
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