009 chain spinning non stop. Clutch?..pic

[Reyn]

Chain is spinning once its running. Here is a pic of the clutch. Does it look normal? Can't remember what it should look like so can't tell if something is not right.

 

[Whiskers]

If there's too much crap packed between the clutch and the drum it will constantly spin, or if the clutch springs are weak. Does the saw idle high, or it just keeps spinning at normal idle.

 

[discounthunter]

shouldnt there be springs in there somewhere?

 

[Whiskers]

shouldnt there be springs in there somewhere?

They are on the underside, you can barely see them under the triangle looking parts.

 

[Reyn]

If there's too much crap packed between the clutch and the drum it will constantly spin, or if the clutch springs are weak. Does the saw idle high, or it just keeps spinning at normal idle.

Idle is normal. I'm pretty sure it's not that but that was my first thought. Once running, it is spinning fast at a constant speed from the get go.

 

[Reyn]

Could I take the clutch off and run it to see if the sprocket is turning without it?

 

[redunshee]

Could I take the clutch off and run it to see if the sprocket is turning without it?

How would you keep the sprocket from flying out the window or down the street? The answer is no. Clean up the sprocket interior and bushing thoroughly. A lot of times ,if the bushing is dirty the sprocket will keep turning.