This one but without manual oiler option.Is this the saw that we are talking about?View attachment 549058
This one but without manual oiler option.Is this the saw that we are talking about?View attachment 549058
Ok you gave us some info.......The test shows the ignition is good. Next, after trying to start, is the plug wet or dry? Sounds like you have a much older super xl (these could have no manual oiler). My thoughts, it may be possible that the reed block is installed backwards. I don't know if its possible on your saw, but I know its possible on a Echo ES2100 blower, because Im the dummy who did it. (took a while to figure that one out, and at that time there was no internet) This would also explain why your saw "feels" like it has more compression. You really shouldn't use starting fluid, but spray a small shot in the spark plug hole, then quickly put spark plug back in, it should at least fire then. Can you post pictures?Opened plug to 1/4 inch, it's basically setting at a 45 degree angle. The spark jumps to the sides of the electrode instead of tip now. (Path of least resistance or just plain shortest distance). My wife said she thought a couple made it to tip.
If you have what I think you have, it should have the pyramid reeds in a reed holder/blockThis one but without manual oiler option.
Yes, it's the pyramid reed holder. It can only fit one way. I'll post pics in a bit. And check plug. I feel like it was wet but not certain at moment.If you have what I think you have, it should have the pyramid reeds in a reed holder/block
Pics posted.Ok you gave us some info.......The test shows the ignition is good. Next, after trying to start, is the plug wet or dry? Sounds like you have a much older super xl (these could have no manual oiler). My thoughts, it may be possible that the reed block is installed backwards. I don't know if its possible on your saw, but I know its possible on a Echo ES2100 blower, because Im the dummy who did it. (took a while to figure that one out, and at that time there was no internet) This would also explain why your saw "feels" like it has more compression. You really shouldn't use starting fluid, but spray a small shot in the spark plug hole, then quickly put spark plug back in, it should at least fire then. Can you post pictures?
No sirWill it fire with a little fuel mix or starting fluid in the plug hole?
I can check again. I've pulled it off literally four times and the key is fine and in place.certainly sounds like that saw is not getting spark at the right time. I would remove the flywheel and check again for a sheared key
I will check that this weekend. Is there something I could have done putting back together to make it lose compression?Something else is going on here. If you have spark and key is not sheared is should at least fire with some mix in the hole UNLESS there is no compression. Regardless of how it feels pulling the rope, do a compression test.
Anything is always possible. Do the compression test first, post the numbers.I will check that this weekend. Is there something I could have done putting back together to make it lose compression?
Only compressed to 30.Anything is always possible. Do the compression test first, post the numbers.
Yeah. Gonna tear apart and clean ring slots good. Any other tips other than just tear it apart?Only 30 psi???? That is why it won't run. It needs to be pulled back apart.
What needs to be done once pulled apart?Yeah. Gonna tear apart and clean ring slots good. Any other tips other than just tear it apart?
What's does the piston and cylinder look like? We're the rings stuck? Any cracks?What needs to be done once pulled apart?
Piston and Cylinder look good. Rings in good shape... they are new. Didn't see cracks in anything.What's does the piston and cylinder look like? We're the rings stuck? Any cracks?
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