Why is it hard to start my Stihl chainsaw?

Why is it hard to start my Stihl chainsaw?

Problems starting a Stihl chain saw can be related to gasoline storage, spark plugs, and incorrect starting procedures.

Why won’t my Stihl saw start?

If you can’t start the engine, the fuel may be contaminated if the saw has been in storage, and you should change it. If starting is still difficult, use a toothbrush to clean the spark arrestor – located behind the muffler – and change the spark plug and fuel filter, which is located in the gas tank.

How do you start a chainsaw that won’t start?

To solve this problem, open the spark plug hole with it facing away from you to drain all the fuel in the tank. Deactivate the choke by pushing in the control then pull the starter cord 6-8 times as you press in the throttle control. Dry off the spark plug and refit it back in place.

What causes a chainsaw not to start?

The chainsaw’s engine is flooded with fuel. A fuel issue is one of the most common reasons why a chainsaw won’t start. If you believe fuel has flooded the chainsaw engine, pull the starter cord several times while holding the throttle, dry and replace the spark plug, and then try starting the chainsaw again.

How do you make a chainsaw start easy?

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 you start a chainsaw that has been sitting?

So how can you fix it?

1. Just let the saw sit for 30 min and the excess gas will evaporate.
2. Remove the spark plug, dry it, crank over the engine a few times to dry the cylinder. Now refit the plug and try again.
3. Set the switch to “On”, set throttle to fully open, set choke to “Off” and crank over the engine.

How do you Unflood a Stihl chainsaw?

Pull the starting rope five or six times to clear fuel out of the combustion chamber. Replace the air filter and spark plug, and connect the spark plug wire. Leave the choke open and pull the starting cord several times. The chain saw should start.

How do you start a chainsaw after sitting?

How do you start a Stihl Chainsaw?

Starting a Stihl chainsaw isn’t too different to starting any other. Most have the same levers and switches – choke, throttle, recoil starter, etc. Some stuff may differ, even from one Stihl model to another. Most will have a priming bulb and, perhaps, a decompression valve.

Where is the decompression valve on a Stihl Chainsaw?

Engage the chain brake by pushing the chain guard forward until it clicks into position. If you don’t do this the chain will rotate when you pull the recoil starter cord. Your Stihl chainsaw most likely has a decompression valve. It will be at the top of the engine cover, somewhere behind the front handle.

Why are some changes not covered in the Stihl manual?

STIHL’s philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time to time. Therefore, some changes, modifications and improvements may not be covered in this manual.

How is a Stihl Chainsaw different from other chainsaws?

One of the things that may differ between a Stihl and other chainsaws is that most have a switch for an on-off-run position. Stihl has simplified the starting procedure by incorporating all this into a single master control lever at the back handle.