Byrdmando
ArboristSite Operative
I recently purchased a lightly used 272xp off Craigslist for $100. When I went to pick it up I tried to start it and it burped and that was all I needed to see so I gave him my money and I took the saw home.
Got home and put in fresh mix. New plug properly gapped. Pulled muffler and it is clear as can be. Checked piston and it looks spotless. I was having some oiling problems but I am going to attribute that to the filthy dirty bar which I have sense cleaned and am now getting some oil to the bar.
Still, the saw does not want to start very easy. I can get it started but it takes some work but once started tends to idle fairly well (at least it doesnt cut off).
Now for my couple of questions:
There is a little round "weep hole" looking thing under where the oil comes out of the case for the bar. It appears to be weeping. It is not a screw like I have read on other threads so I am not sure what if anything needs to be done here.
Secondly, I went to cut the other day and the saw just wouldnt do much. I attribute most of that to a bad chain which came with the saw and a jacked up bar also provided with the saw but it still would only seem to give about 70% power in the cut. Like the saw just wont hit that "power band" gear. I am beginning to think I could use a carb adjustment (tilleson). I have zero experience tuning carbs. Is there a standard setting that I can put the carb at to start? I do not own a tackometer and wont be able to get one immediately.
What should I be looking for? thanks for all the help guys.
Byrdmando
Coleman Falls, Va.
Got home and put in fresh mix. New plug properly gapped. Pulled muffler and it is clear as can be. Checked piston and it looks spotless. I was having some oiling problems but I am going to attribute that to the filthy dirty bar which I have sense cleaned and am now getting some oil to the bar.
Still, the saw does not want to start very easy. I can get it started but it takes some work but once started tends to idle fairly well (at least it doesnt cut off).
Now for my couple of questions:
There is a little round "weep hole" looking thing under where the oil comes out of the case for the bar. It appears to be weeping. It is not a screw like I have read on other threads so I am not sure what if anything needs to be done here.
Secondly, I went to cut the other day and the saw just wouldnt do much. I attribute most of that to a bad chain which came with the saw and a jacked up bar also provided with the saw but it still would only seem to give about 70% power in the cut. Like the saw just wont hit that "power band" gear. I am beginning to think I could use a carb adjustment (tilleson). I have zero experience tuning carbs. Is there a standard setting that I can put the carb at to start? I do not own a tackometer and wont be able to get one immediately.
What should I be looking for? thanks for all the help guys.
Byrdmando
Coleman Falls, Va.
