Erick
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Well I think I'm gonna need professional help.
(and then maybe some help with the saw too )
Alright my MS260 runs strong, will idle all day, and is the picture of consistency when cutting. The problem is when the saw is at idle if you tip the saw it tries to die.
Duh it's just rich easy fix dummy turn the screw...... no even with the low speed jet leaned out to where the saw will hardly stay running (like 1/4 turn out) it will die when you tip it.
Maybe carb issues....... nope again, swapped a new carb and one from a known runner and same thing.
Seals?........ passed pressure and vacuum test's and run's dead solid in every other way.
I know the 026/260 is one of the most temperamental saw’s out there for fine tune adjustments but I have adjusted this thing every way possible and nothing will stop it from doing this. I can tune this saw so you can set it down and it will idle for as long as you want to sit and watch it but tip it when you pick it up and you better be on the trigger.
The problem seems to be worse when the outside temp is cold. When it's warm out the saw just kinda stumbles a little but when it's cold out it really stalls hard and will die.
I bought this saw new back when the 026 made the change to the MS model and it has done this since it was new. Yeah I know I should have taken it in under warranty but it was never a real big deal to me just rev'er a little to clear (rich) and get to cutt'n. knowing a little more about saws now and doing my own wrench work this little quirk has become a real PIA. What am I missing here????
(and then maybe some help with the saw too )
Alright my MS260 runs strong, will idle all day, and is the picture of consistency when cutting. The problem is when the saw is at idle if you tip the saw it tries to die.
Duh it's just rich easy fix dummy turn the screw...... no even with the low speed jet leaned out to where the saw will hardly stay running (like 1/4 turn out) it will die when you tip it.
Maybe carb issues....... nope again, swapped a new carb and one from a known runner and same thing.
Seals?........ passed pressure and vacuum test's and run's dead solid in every other way.
I know the 026/260 is one of the most temperamental saw’s out there for fine tune adjustments but I have adjusted this thing every way possible and nothing will stop it from doing this. I can tune this saw so you can set it down and it will idle for as long as you want to sit and watch it but tip it when you pick it up and you better be on the trigger.
The problem seems to be worse when the outside temp is cold. When it's warm out the saw just kinda stumbles a little but when it's cold out it really stalls hard and will die.
I bought this saw new back when the 026 made the change to the MS model and it has done this since it was new. Yeah I know I should have taken it in under warranty but it was never a real big deal to me just rev'er a little to clear (rich) and get to cutt'n. knowing a little more about saws now and doing my own wrench work this little quirk has become a real PIA. What am I missing here????