I have an MS180c that I bought from a homeowner who used it once, it scared him, he put it away for years. I rebuilt the carb or possibly replaced it with an OEM carb (this was 4-5 years ago), tuned it, sharpened the chain, it's been a great limbing/fallen branches saw for me.
The only issue, and it's very obnoxious, is that when it's cold the starter wants to kick back. It reminds me of big bore 2 stroke dirtbike days, where you kick start it and the engine almost reverses on you.
Any insight here? I understand that this is often a timing issue, but my understanding of these is that it's almost impossible to have a timing issue. It's definitely not flooding, this will happen with no choke.
It's possible that the recoil itself is binding, but I really don't think that's the case.
I know it's a small saw, but I greatly prefer it to my ms290 due to weight and size. 95% of what I do are cutting down small trees, bushes, fallen branches, and it's perfect for that. But this kickback stuff is tiring.
The only issue, and it's very obnoxious, is that when it's cold the starter wants to kick back. It reminds me of big bore 2 stroke dirtbike days, where you kick start it and the engine almost reverses on you.
Any insight here? I understand that this is often a timing issue, but my understanding of these is that it's almost impossible to have a timing issue. It's definitely not flooding, this will happen with no choke.
It's possible that the recoil itself is binding, but I really don't think that's the case.
I know it's a small saw, but I greatly prefer it to my ms290 due to weight and size. 95% of what I do are cutting down small trees, bushes, fallen branches, and it's perfect for that. But this kickback stuff is tiring.