I've got a nice old Dolmar 540 that has been a great saw, and still runs great. But, it's gotten hard to pull the starter. Seems like when it goes through compression the rope just stops and wants to pull out of my hand. It'll start on the second pull, but you have to get it on compression then pull it a very short stroke. The starter and pawls are in great shape. Without a plug is pulls perfectly. I thought I had side-slipped the flywheel. But, when I pulled the flywheel it was not slipped. The flywheel did seem to be in two pieces; one an insert on the flywheel, the other remaining on the shaft. The parts list doesn't show it that way. So, I've ordered a new one. Regardless, the flywheel was where it was supposed to be.
I'm thinking maybe I'm dealing with an exhaust restriction?
Thanks for the help.
I'm thinking maybe I'm dealing with an exhaust restriction?
Thanks for the help.