lukebuz
ArboristSite Lurker
Joe Homeowner here. Novice saw user, moving on the way to intermediate...
Anyways, I recently purchased my 3rd Echo saw. Have a CS-590, a CS-400 that's seen quite of bit of abuse from a learner, and a NEW CS-4910 to replace the CS-400. All totally stock.
The 4910 has been a good saw, but it would occasionally die out after a cut. It would be cutting well, and at the end, it would just quit. Before taking it back to dealer, I figured I'd try a few things.
Not having a clue about carburetors, and what I could find on the internet only giving me partial information, I decided to play with the adjustment screws. Tried a few minor adjustments to see if it would make a difference:
-Turned the "L" clockwise 1/4 turn
-Turned the "H" clockwise 1/8 turn
Amazingly, the saw not only stays running, but I swear it has more power. Just blasted through an 18" red oak trunk.
What impact did my adjustment have? Rich? Lean? Could I screw something up or run it overly rich or lean?
Thanks from a learning lurker!
Anyways, I recently purchased my 3rd Echo saw. Have a CS-590, a CS-400 that's seen quite of bit of abuse from a learner, and a NEW CS-4910 to replace the CS-400. All totally stock.
The 4910 has been a good saw, but it would occasionally die out after a cut. It would be cutting well, and at the end, it would just quit. Before taking it back to dealer, I figured I'd try a few things.
Not having a clue about carburetors, and what I could find on the internet only giving me partial information, I decided to play with the adjustment screws. Tried a few minor adjustments to see if it would make a difference:
-Turned the "L" clockwise 1/4 turn
-Turned the "H" clockwise 1/8 turn
Amazingly, the saw not only stays running, but I swear it has more power. Just blasted through an 18" red oak trunk.
What impact did my adjustment have? Rich? Lean? Could I screw something up or run it overly rich or lean?
Thanks from a learning lurker!