THE AVERAGE CHAINSAW SERVICE IS
$100 TO $125
If we can find ways to help save you money, we will suggest them to you. If we do not feel it is worth repairing, we will tell you so.
How do I fix my chainsaw?
How do you repair a small chainsaw?
What causes a chainsaw not to start?
The chainsaw’s engine is flooded with fuel
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A fuel issue is one of the most common reasons why a chainsaw won’t start. If the operator has repeatedly been trying to start the chainsaw through the recoil starter system, they may have accidentally flooded the engine with fuel.
What does a chainsaw service include?
Chainsaw Servicing comprises
Brigss and Stratton engines
are the most commonly found petrol engines on todays garden machinery, and we cater for the service and repair of engines, as well as the supply of service items such as spark plugs, air filters, fuel filters and oil filters.
How much does it cost to fix a Stihl chainsaw?
– Zero-Turn Service: General service labor is
$89.50 plus parts
. Stihl Blower Service: General STIHL blower service is $49.50 labor plus parts. Stihl Chainsaw Service: We only service STIHL chainsaws. General service is $49.50 labor plus parts.
Why does my chainsaw start and then stop?
Why does my chainsaw keep dying?
A clogged carburetor is often caused by leaving fuel in the chainsaw for a long period of time
. Over time, some of the ingredients in the fuel may evaporate, leaving behind a thicker, stickier substance. This sticky fuel can clog up the carburetor and cause the chainsaw engine to stall.
Why is my chainsaw not getting spark?
How do you start a chainsaw after sitting?
- Just let the saw sit for 30 min and the excess gas will evaporate.
- Remove the spark plug, dry it, crank over the engine a few times to dry the cylinder. Now refit the plug and try again.
- Set the switch to “On”, set throttle to fully open, set choke to “Off” and crank over the engine.
How do you fix a Stihl chain?
How do you start a stubborn chainsaw?
Try to start the chainsaw after priming the carburetor. 5.
Activate the choke by moving the lever to the full choke position and pull the starter rope 3 or 4 times to start the engine
. If that doesn’t work, move the choke lever to half choke and pull the starter rope, 6 times maximum, to start the engine.
How do I know if my chainsaw spark plug is bad?
If it’s not producing any sparks at all, your chainsaw needs a new plug.
If there are only a few sparks coming out of one side of the electrodes but none on the other side
, it’s not bad enough for you to worry about, but it will affect your performance.
How do you Unflood a chainsaw?
When should I service my chainsaw?
After every 10 hours of use
you need to clean or replace the air filter. By replacing the air filter on a regular basis your chainsaw will be able to run cooler and use less fuel. The sprocket tip should be lubricated after every 10 hours of use.
How often should you service your chainsaw?
Obviously this depends to some degree on how often and how heavily you use your chainsaw but experts generally recommend you get a professional service or check-up from
every few months for heavier use to at least once a year for light use
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How do you service a 2 stroke chainsaw?
Who invented chainsaw?
Robert P. McCulloch
Why does my chainsaw dies when I give it throttle?
If the filter becomes clogged, not enough fuel will reach the engine for it to run properly. Because your chainsaw will idle, but dies when it is revved up to full power, it means that
the filter is only partially clogged
; it will allow enough fuel to the engine to run on idle, but not enough to sustain full throttle.
How do you fix a chainsaw that won’t stay running?
Clogged Air Filter –
Check the air filter
Your chainsaw’s engine needs the right supply of air to run properly. A clogged air filter can be the reason why your chainsaw won’t start or stay running. Find your chainsaw’s air filter and remove it. If it’s clogged or too dirty, wash it or replace it.
Why does my chainsaw start but wont stay running?
The most common problems why a chainsaw does not stay running are:
Spark Switch/Plugs
. Bad Fuel. Blocked Carburetor.
Why does my Stihl chainsaw dies when I give it gas?
An engine stalls when it’s getting
too much or not enough fuel from the carburetor
. Stihl chainsaw carburetors usually have three adjustment screws: one each for idle, low speed and high speed. If the saw stalls while it’s idling, adjusting the idle screw, which usually is marked LA, should help.
Why does my chainsaw stop running after a few minutes?
Re: chainsaw shuts down after a few minutes
Sounds like a
fuel supply issue
. Fuel line, fuel filter, carb diaphragms, impulse hose, plugged carb screen, bad fuel, etc.
