AddisonEcho
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I have an Echo cs-5000 that is perplexing me. I replaced the drum, clutch, and rim gear, put on a new chain and bar. Now it seems to run ok without being under load, but when I try to cut with it the chain slows down and will barely cut. I did the clutch because one spring was twisting. The clutch I got was an updated clutch that was too wide for the drum and the chain was always engaged. I found an original clutch and drum and installed them. That fixed the chain moving problem but the no cutting problem remained. The only other thing I did was to adjust the idle after I installed the first clutch and re-adjusted the idle after I installed the second clutch. The chainsaw was working perfectly before I replaced the clutch. I just purchased an Echo cs-620pw so I have a saw to use but would like to fix the cs-5000 for a back-up. Would appreciate any suggestions. Also could anyone recommend a saw repair shop in the Jackson Mi. area?