This one but without manual oiler option.
Homelite super xl won't run
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Ok you gave us some info.......The test shows the ignition is good. Next, after trying to start, is the plug wet or dry? Sounds like you have a much older super xl (these could have no manual oiler). My thoughts, it may be possible that the reed block is installed backwards. I don't know if its possible on your saw, but I know its possible on a Echo ES2100 blower, because Im the dummy who did it. (took a while to figure that one out, and at that time there was no internet) This would also explain why your saw "feels" like it has more compression. You really shouldn't use starting fluid, but spray a small shot in the spark plug hole, then quickly put spark plug back in, it should at least fire then. Can you post pictures?
If you have what I think you have, it should have the pyramid reeds in a reed holder/block
Yes, it's the pyramid reed holder. It can only fit one way. I'll post pics in a bit. And check plug. I feel like it was wet but not certain at moment.
Pics posted.
Pulled in it about a dozen times. Plug was dry. I do recall it being wet before.
Will it fire with a little fuel mix or starting fluid in the plug hole?
No sir
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certainly sounds like that saw is not getting spark at the right time. I would remove the flywheel and check again for a sheared key
I can check again. I've pulled it off literally four times and the key is fine and in place.
Something else is going on here. If you have spark and key is not sheared is should at least fire with some mix in the hole UNLESS there is no compression. Regardless of how it feels pulling the rope, do a compression test.
I will check that this weekend. Is there something I could have done putting back together to make it lose compression?
Anything is always possible. Do the compression test first, post the numbers.
Only compressed to 30.
Only 30 psi???? That is why it won't run. It needs to be pulled back apart.
Yeah. Gonna tear apart and clean ring slots good. Any other tips other than just tear it apart?
What needs to be done once pulled apart?
What's does the piston and cylinder look like? We're the rings stuck? Any cracks?
Piston and Cylinder look good. Rings in good shape... they are new. Didn't see cracks in anything.
I can only offer little at this point. Recheck everything. Be sure reeds are good and sealing (if bad it will blow charge right back out the carb). Be sure crankcase is sealed well, any leaks there, jug, crankseals ect, won't help the cause. After reassembling do a pressure and vacuum test before even trying to start it.
