No and to tell you the truth I don't even know how I did it in order to avoid it in the future
My new Dolmar 5105
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No and to tell you the truth I don't even know how I did it in order to avoid it in the future
tallguys
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:agree2: It is said that an ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure...
Sagetown
Farmer and a STIHL
Yeah; most of us negectfully use the pound of cure the first time around, or two, or three. Then, if we live through the cure we wise up and begin using the ounce of prevention.:hmm3grin2orange:
J.W Younger
ass kissing impaired
I flood mine from time to time by fliping it to choke instead of off((backwards from stihl), when this happens if i don't put it in the fast idle position and pull till it starts its all most impossible to start after waiting a while.
Also, when cold starting, never pull more than 3 times on choke, move to off choke and leave on fast idle(don't pull the triger, this will release it),then if you don't get a pop or a start you can reset the choke and give it anouther pull or so. Some fine tuneing of the low screw can make a difference on starting as well.
Hope this helps.
Officer's Match
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Yup, partial throttle under load isn't a good idea on chainsaws, their carbs aren't very sophisticated = designed to work @WOT.
D&B Mack
Sawin Wit It!
I still do this since my 5100s is my only Dolmar.
foxtrapper
ArboristSite Lurker
I don't know if it was in the owners manual, or if the dealership told me this. But when cold, put the choke on and pull until the saw first pops. Then release the choke and the saw will start and run on the next pull or two.
Granted, I've only run a few gallons through my 5105 so far, but this has worked fine for me so far.
And like others, I find it awkward going back and forth between a Stihl with the reversed choke/kill switch.
Granted, I've only run a few gallons through my 5105 so far, but this has worked fine for me so far.
And like others, I find it awkward going back and forth between a Stihl with the reversed choke/kill switch.
Officer's Match
Addicted to ArboristSite
Switch problem is easily solved - don't stop cutting with any of them 'til you're outta' mix. :msp_wink:
Preston
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OK, now I know I have a Stihl but after 25 years of cutting with this saw it starts the same every time. The day I bought it the dealer said to put it on choke, pull till it pops, which is 5 pulls, flip the switch to run and it starts on the second pull. After that first pull starts. Like I say, been that way 25 years.
I've been looking at the 5105's myself. I do like the looks of them.
I've been looking at the 5105's myself. I do like the looks of them.
Termite
Time To Launch
Pad, on my 5100 I have learned the trick to easy starting. Do not leave the choke on for more than three pulls or it's flooded. Take the choke off after 2-3 pulls even if it hasn't popped or you will flood it.
Mine has 210 lbs compression with no release and it pulls hard.
Mine has 210 lbs compression with no release and it pulls hard.
SawTroll
Information Collector
My general limit is 3-4 pulls, and the 5100 is known to easily flood....
J.W Younger
ass kissing impaired
I figured out the very same thing, also two pulls on choke, then fast idle and it will usually start and run where 3 pulls on choke or untill it pops will require two pulls off. In other words, it only takes 3 pulls to have it cutting where it did take 5.
J.W Younger
ass kissing impaired
I bet that cancer curing 361 floods pretty easy too...
tallguys
Addicted to ArboristSite
FWIW, I never had a flooding problem with my 510 or with any of my current Dolmars... must be 'cause I'm so good looking... :msp_smile:
SawTroll
Information Collector
It does.
Sabertooth
ArboristSite Operative
1 or 2 pulls with choke and 1 or 2 to start. Easy start sticker on the side, which I took off. Green print on a red saw is just :msp_mad:
Sabertooth
ArboristSite Operative
As far as I know higher the octane the better. Cleaner and without ethanol
I've only seen 87, 89, and 91. Guess what one I use
D&B Mack
Sawin Wit It!
try to find ethanol free. don't buy from brokered gas stations, self suppliers tend to have the "cleanest" fuel.
Preston
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What is a self supplier? Never heard of that term.
