Hi guys,
Looking for some help. I got given a very nice Stihl 041 a couple of days ago with the ( it was working when I used it last ) comment when I picked it up. Before I tried to start it, i checked for spark which was good and made sure there was no blockages in the exhaust system. After about 4-5 pulls the recoil went loose like I had broken the recoil spring. So I pulled it apart thinking that's what had happened only to find the flywheel loose. So instead of removing the flywheel I just torqued it up, re assemabled the saw and started again to try and start it. NOTHING. Checked and again with spark testers and several spark plugs it still wouldn't start. It has perfect spark but won't fire.
I removed the side cover and then the flywheel to find the woodruff key broken. I removed the broken key and fitting a new woodruff key and fitted the flywheel back into position. Checked for spark again and again I have bright blue spark. I then started trying to start the saw and again nothing not even a cough. I have tried 2 stroke fuel down the carby and even some " start ya barstard" and I cannot get it to even look like starting. Compression feels excellent, and the saw is a 1 owner saw in very good condition.
I am looking for idea's, I am not sure what else to try.
Cheers
Justin
Looking for some help. I got given a very nice Stihl 041 a couple of days ago with the ( it was working when I used it last ) comment when I picked it up. Before I tried to start it, i checked for spark which was good and made sure there was no blockages in the exhaust system. After about 4-5 pulls the recoil went loose like I had broken the recoil spring. So I pulled it apart thinking that's what had happened only to find the flywheel loose. So instead of removing the flywheel I just torqued it up, re assemabled the saw and started again to try and start it. NOTHING. Checked and again with spark testers and several spark plugs it still wouldn't start. It has perfect spark but won't fire.
I removed the side cover and then the flywheel to find the woodruff key broken. I removed the broken key and fitting a new woodruff key and fitted the flywheel back into position. Checked for spark again and again I have bright blue spark. I then started trying to start the saw and again nothing not even a cough. I have tried 2 stroke fuel down the carby and even some " start ya barstard" and I cannot get it to even look like starting. Compression feels excellent, and the saw is a 1 owner saw in very good condition.
I am looking for idea's, I am not sure what else to try.
Cheers
Justin