Hi Gang, a neighbor dropped off a 18" Sears chainsaw yesterday. Told me that his recoil starter woudn't pull. I took off the side case and rewound the starter rope. Recoil starter worked good when I had it off the chainsaw. But when I tried to pull it---No way. Took it back off and tried turning the flywheel by hand,--tighter than an old Maids bowels. Looked like there was no lubrication on the moving parts. Could he have run it tight because of a lean oil/fuel mixture.
And the big question that I ask, if it is run tight. Is there any way to bring this chainsaw back to life. He is out of town till next week, do I tell him to scrap the chainsaw, or is it worth fixing. Hope you guy's can shed some light on this problem. Thanks for any advice . Will check this site out tomorrow night.
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And the big question that I ask, if it is run tight. Is there any way to bring this chainsaw back to life. He is out of town till next week, do I tell him to scrap the chainsaw, or is it worth fixing. Hope you guy's can shed some light on this problem. Thanks for any advice . Will check this site out tomorrow night.
Drifter saying Good Health!!