036 Pro throttle linkage

[Woody912]

Replaced an impulse line and was getting ready to tear down the carb when I noticed the linkage arm was not staying in the notches and saw would not choke. Think this is a 2000 model saw and guessing it is just excessively worn. Any ideas as to a fix? Usually my backup saw and I can take rear cover off to start if I have to, just hoping there is an easier fix

 

[pioneerguy600]

Which linkage is falling out, the choke?

 

[Woody912]

Which linkage is falling out, the choke?

U shaped metal arm, clips into 2 slots in the body but it won't stay in there and will not close the butterfly to choke the saw. May try to wrap tape on it tomorrow

 

[sugarbush]

that's the choke linkage, if your snapping it in as far is it can go an won't stay then the nubs that hold it in place are worn or broke.

 

[backhoelover]

i just had one do this in the shop changed the choke, kill spring and the trigger. works like new, it didnt need the spring but why i was in there.

 

[Woody912]

that's the choke linkage, if your snapping it in as far is it can go an won't stay then the nubs that hold it in place are worn or broke.

worn I am guessing. 16 yr old saw I bought used, think it is still OEM across the board