Hello everyone.
This is only my second time posting on the board but now I've got a question that maybe some of you can answer. I have a Husqvarna 272XP that I bought almost brand new back in 2000. The problem I'm having with it is the following.
1. Excessive smoke at idle (barely noticable at rev up...Carb loading up?)
2. Idle adjustment screw doesnt seem to do much. (It's almost tightened all the way when I can notice a difference)
The saw has good power and appears to have good compression, judging by the pull compared to my Jonsered 630 Super. A friend of mine in the saw repair business, looked at it a couple of years ago when I was having carb problems and said that the cylinder was mildly scorched near the exhast port, but nothing that would cause any concerns.
I have a feeling that the cylinder & rings might be going bad but again, I would like your opinions? The saw was running great last year...I loaned it to a relative and now I've got the problem stated above!
Thanks for your help! :bang:
This is only my second time posting on the board but now I've got a question that maybe some of you can answer. I have a Husqvarna 272XP that I bought almost brand new back in 2000. The problem I'm having with it is the following.
1. Excessive smoke at idle (barely noticable at rev up...Carb loading up?)
2. Idle adjustment screw doesnt seem to do much. (It's almost tightened all the way when I can notice a difference)
The saw has good power and appears to have good compression, judging by the pull compared to my Jonsered 630 Super. A friend of mine in the saw repair business, looked at it a couple of years ago when I was having carb problems and said that the cylinder was mildly scorched near the exhast port, but nothing that would cause any concerns.
I have a feeling that the cylinder & rings might be going bad but again, I would like your opinions? The saw was running great last year...I loaned it to a relative and now I've got the problem stated above!
Thanks for your help! :bang: