MS200T not running like it should

[sgbarnett]

Ok so this is my first post ever fwiw. However, I’ve read a ton of posts and have learned a lot from you guys. And for that I’m thankful.

Now on to the meat and potatoes.

So I have this 200t that will not idle whatsoever. It also has extremely slow throttle response.

I’ve replaced the fuel line, fuel filter, carburetor, intake manifold, impulse line, gas cap, and spark plug. All Chinese parts from hlsproparts.com

I’m currently at a standstill. Debating on junking this saw or getting someone from here to work on it for me. ALL OPINIONS ARE WELCOME.

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

Did you remove the screen from the muffler to check it for carbon build up? That's a very common problem with this model.

 

[Giles]

Ok so this is my first post ever fwiw. However, I’ve read a ton of posts and have learned a lot from you guys. And for that I’m thankful.



I work on a lot of 200t and might be able to help.
Send me a private message

 

[sgbarnett]

Yea I’ve taken out the spark arrestor screen already.

 

[cus_deluxe]

Aftermarket fuel lines/pulse lines/filters are one thing i will not mess with on any saw. That is a great saw, well worth spending a few $ more on oem. Also, the carbs on these are notorious for that issue, they have an accelerator pump that wears out and the saw runs like ****. The am carbs for these are pretty good i guess. Way cheaper than an oem carb that will develop the same issue.

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

It's time to see what the piston looks like, and you'll want to pull the muffler to do that.

 

[sgbarnett]

The piston and cylinder look extremely good, surprisingly. So at least I have that going for me. Yea I was debating on going OEM for the lines and carburetor but I talked myself out of it when I compared the prices lol.

 

[Deleted member 135597]

@lonewolf is the 200t guru here. At the least he would take it off your hands before you trash it.

 

[sgbarnett]

So I replaced the fuel lines OEM and now it works fine now. Anybody wanna buy it?!