Blades are spinning at idle

[Jeff J Greilich]

I have a few saws that seem to be idling fine, but the blade still spins at idle. What are some of the reasons/fixes for this? Thanks!

 

[Efisher26]

Idle is still or high or clutch is stuck?


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[ChoppyChoppy]

Blades of what? Circular saw?

 

[happysaws]

I have a few saws that seem to be idling fine, but the blade still spins at idle. What are some of the reasons/fixes for this? Thanks!

Chain...not blade.[emoji16]

Adjust the idle screw so the saw runs slower. Sometimes the engine simply runs too fast, and the clutch is always engaged.
If this does not fix the problem, you may need to replace the clutch springs.

 

[Jeff J Greilich]

Ok thanks, happysaws.

ValleyFirewood, I'll see you tonight at The Comedy Shack

 

[scottr]

Ok thanks, happysaws.

ValleyFirewood, I'll see you tonight at The Comedy Shack

I've seen a gummed up sprocket bearing and a rusted sprocket bearing cause your condition. Have you cleaned and greased the sprocket bearing ?

 

[Jeff J Greilich]

Thanks, I'll take a better look at that.

 

[Mad Professor]

Besides clutch problems, and idle setting, a lean condition will also cause engine to race.

 

[Woody912]

I have a few saws that seem to be idling fine, but the blade still spins at idle. What are some of the reasons/fixes for this? Thanks!

broken spoke on the clutch

 

[mohick]

If you think you got a blade you got bigger problems than your CHAIN spinning at low speed !!!!!!!! DUH

 

[anlrolfe]

Check for weak or broken clutch springs even worn or elongated holes.
Worn, defective or just plain old crudded up clutch drum bearings.
As previously mentioned, carb problems & air leaks could also be a possibility.

 

[Termite]

Check for weak or broken clutch springs even worn or elongated holes.
Worn, defective or just plain old crudded up clutch drum bearings.
As previously mentioned, carb problems & air leaks could also be a possibility.

I agree. At, around or about 3200 rpms chains should start to turn. If, it does it below that speed it is a clutch problem.

 

[Del_]

I've seen this all often. Wrong fuel oil mix ratio.

 

[Khntr85]

Clutch springs can be weak....make sure it's tuned correctly first!!!!

 

[Jeff J Greilich]

If you think you got a blade you got bigger problems than your CHAIN spinning at low speed !!!!!!!! DUH

Hey Pal, it wasn't me that pissed in your Cherios this morning.

 

[muddstopper]

I agree with others, if the saw is tuned properly its most likely the clutch. Try backing down the idle and see if that helps. If it doesnt help, or it starts dieing at idle, then most certainly is the clutch.

 

[president]

If you think you got a blade you got bigger problems than your CHAIN spinning at low speed !!!!!!!! DUH

were here to help,cut him some slack

 

[Jeff J Greilich]

No class

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[hanniedog]

The correct term is bar and chain. Not blade.

 

[anlrolfe]

The correct term is bar and chain. Not blade.

Like in SMAW welding you use "electrodes" but if you ask for so more "rod" everyone knows what you're talking about even though you're not doing TIG or OFW.

Personally, I sharpen the "cutters" or "teeth" and try to keep the "chain" smooth and clean...