Hello, I just bought an 026 which will be here sometime next week. The gentleman i bought it off of did tell me about its idling problem. but it does run and cuts well. I bought it cheap and worse case scenario ill get my money back no problem just selling it as a parts saw. im basically looking for some info on what maybe causing this issue.. From what ive read, it could be numerous things, including, carburetor, gaskets/air leaks, bad fuel lines , fuel filters ect, scored piston.. I don't mess with small engines that much and this will be my first if if has to be broken down to possibly the piston , etc.. Im picking up a compression test kit today, would there be anything else i may need for testing purposes?
Were would you start on the trouble shooting this? Clean Carburetor? change plug? Replace fuel lines? Id like to systematically rule out certain things as i go along.
Im mechanically inclined and work on cars all the time but not so much on small engines, changed a few carbs here and there but thats it. From what ive read, these Stihl 026s are a desriable smaller saw which i would like to get running properly or even do a full rebuild if necessary but ive never done it which is why im here.
Also, what should the compression be on this particular saw?
Any help would be Great TY
Chuck D
Were would you start on the trouble shooting this? Clean Carburetor? change plug? Replace fuel lines? Id like to systematically rule out certain things as i go along.
Im mechanically inclined and work on cars all the time but not so much on small engines, changed a few carbs here and there but thats it. From what ive read, these Stihl 026s are a desriable smaller saw which i would like to get running properly or even do a full rebuild if necessary but ive never done it which is why im here.
Also, what should the compression be on this particular saw?
Any help would be Great TY
Chuck D