Hashburyfl
New Member
Hey all,
I have a poulan 18in 40cc chainsaw that appears to have either a bad chain brake or clutch. Trying to start the saw without the chain break engage is almost impossible without giving it a good amount of throttle. When engaging the chain brake it makes a pretting loud plastic clanking sound. The saw is new to me so I'm not sure if the clank sound is normal.
When the chain brake is not engaged it seems to be really tight against the clutch cover. I ran it once while not engaged and it appeared to have smoke coming from the clutch area and heated up really quick.
I have not had the bar or chain on it while testing it out.
Is the chain break supposed to be tight around the clutch cover?
Could someone help me figure out if I need a new chain brake or clutch?
Thanks for any help.
I have a poulan 18in 40cc chainsaw that appears to have either a bad chain brake or clutch. Trying to start the saw without the chain break engage is almost impossible without giving it a good amount of throttle. When engaging the chain brake it makes a pretting loud plastic clanking sound. The saw is new to me so I'm not sure if the clank sound is normal.
When the chain brake is not engaged it seems to be really tight against the clutch cover. I ran it once while not engaged and it appeared to have smoke coming from the clutch area and heated up really quick.
I have not had the bar or chain on it while testing it out.
Is the chain break supposed to be tight around the clutch cover?
Could someone help me figure out if I need a new chain brake or clutch?
Thanks for any help.