Hi I recently purchased a 262 xp used. When I turn it on its side to cut in to a tree it stalls. I can make it keep running by staying hard on the throttle and it cuts just fine. I would just like it to not stall. Is this a symptom of running lean? Also does anyone know where I could find a service/repair manual for the 262? Thanks
262 xp running lean???
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woodyman
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What happens when you put it on it's other side?How does it do when you are bucking?I have never had that problem but it sounds like it could be fuel delievery or seals.I am not saying that is it but something to check out.Oh yeah the 262 is a great saw.
mowoodchopper
Polar Bear
Maybe, but could be alot of things! Are you sure its not rich?
If you let it idle for a min then pick it up and tip it forward or side to side and it sputters out and dies, it is usually rich on the low side meaning xtra fuel is puddling up.
I will have to mess with it a little more but I think it does it on either side and sometimes will bog down and stall when bucking. It has also stalled when it is idling. So either lean or rich when I think about it more rich makes more sense. How do you adjust for this?
Moss Man
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What I recommend you do to save yourself alot of grieve is to simply box that sucka up and send it to me, no questions asked.
Lol Moss man but no dice I got a good deal on this one and she is still in great shape. I think it sat for a while though.
I will admit first thing I am very inexperienced with chainsaws but I would like to learn. Can some one show me with a picture where the fuel filter is? Also should I just replace the spark plug or is there a way to tell if it is still good?
I will admit first thing I am very inexperienced with chainsaws but I would like to learn. Can some one show me with a picture where the fuel filter is? Also should I just replace the spark plug or is there a way to tell if it is still good?
Moss Man
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I'm quite sure it is in the gas tank, just empty the fuel out and you should be able to see the gas line with the filter on the end. Just fish it out of there, unhook it from the line and install a new one.
woodyman
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrXpU70Hmi0 Anything you want to know is either here on AS or you can just look on the net,just type in what you want to see.There are many more vids of this type.
mowoodchopper
Polar Bear
I would have to agree that first I would put a new fuel line and filter.
Then tune the saw properly.
Then tune the saw properly.
First,try to richen on L needle.You should feel a difference.
SawTroll
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scotclayshooter
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Between the fuel tank and the carb the fuel hose gets a bit weak and can leak, I know mine did!
So I fooled around with my saw this morning. I cannot get it to stall here at my house even running upside down. Looked at some maps, I was cutting a good 3000 ft higher than here. Could this be causing the stall? Do I need to tune the carb for elevation I am cutting at?
Moss Man
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Yes. Not sure which way to adjust the carb for altitude though, someone else will have to address that.
mowoodchopper
Polar Bear
I am no high altitude exp for sure but just guessing , at high altitude you loose power because you cant get enough air to it. So if it were me I would take the saw up and try leaning out the high and low maybe 1/4 turn and just see what happens if it gets better or worse. Your not gonna hurt it by testing and just keep track how much you adjust, you can put it back if it does not help!
Had the saw out again this afternoon. Leaned out the low end that thing really rips now. Haven't messed with the high end as it seems fine. It was just dying at idle from running to rich at altitude. Thanks for your help guys. Here is a pic from todays firewood run. Couldn't fit the whole tree in the truck, but got most of it.
SawTroll
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I hope you didn't drive on public roads with that load.....:jawdrop:
Anyway, congrats on getting the saw right!
mowoodchopper
Polar Bear
Nice job! Glad the saw is running good now. Thats the way I load a pickup and yes I drive on public roads ! If I go cut I am not comming home with half a load! Where I live though a pickup load of wood is the least of anyones worry on the road, there is tractors, combines, semi's and cattle out most of the time.
