dlovington
ArboristSite Lurker
OK, here I go with my first post. Please be gentle.
I have a problem with my Stihl MS 460 magnum. I bought it second hand (not running) a few months ago. The saw had a carburetor issue I was unable to set right. I struggle with carb adjustment. I had taken it to the local shop and had it adjusted. All went well for the first few uses.
I am not sure if this is relevant to my problem, but the shop had asked me if the muffler had been modified. They said it was very loud.....and seemed quite happy about that fact. Now my problem.
My saws chain will not stop rotating. I tried to adjust the "L" but there is only a 1/4 turn to work with. So into about 1/8 of a turn the saw shuts off. I tried a different bar (20inch). I put a new rim sprocket on. In my search of this forum I was lead to clutch springs. I changed them with no luck. I sprayed carb cleaner on my clutch area. I found a video were some guy mentioned greasing the bearing. I had been told previously not to grease a stihl bearing. I can stop the movement with a very.....very tight chain.
I had a job today and needed/ wanted a larger saw. I used my 460. It cut very well. I can apply the chain break and sometimes it will continue to run for a very short time. Sometimes applying the chain break will kill it immediately. The saw will not start with the chain break on. Also the chain starts to move as soon as I pull the cord, with break off. Not sure if that matters. This is about everything I can think of.
The Stihl shop is going to charge me $60 to look at my saw. I like them but I like my money better. Any ideas? Cheers, David
I have a problem with my Stihl MS 460 magnum. I bought it second hand (not running) a few months ago. The saw had a carburetor issue I was unable to set right. I struggle with carb adjustment. I had taken it to the local shop and had it adjusted. All went well for the first few uses.
I am not sure if this is relevant to my problem, but the shop had asked me if the muffler had been modified. They said it was very loud.....and seemed quite happy about that fact. Now my problem.
My saws chain will not stop rotating. I tried to adjust the "L" but there is only a 1/4 turn to work with. So into about 1/8 of a turn the saw shuts off. I tried a different bar (20inch). I put a new rim sprocket on. In my search of this forum I was lead to clutch springs. I changed them with no luck. I sprayed carb cleaner on my clutch area. I found a video were some guy mentioned greasing the bearing. I had been told previously not to grease a stihl bearing. I can stop the movement with a very.....very tight chain.
I had a job today and needed/ wanted a larger saw. I used my 460. It cut very well. I can apply the chain break and sometimes it will continue to run for a very short time. Sometimes applying the chain break will kill it immediately. The saw will not start with the chain break on. Also the chain starts to move as soon as I pull the cord, with break off. Not sure if that matters. This is about everything I can think of.
The Stihl shop is going to charge me $60 to look at my saw. I like them but I like my money better. Any ideas? Cheers, David