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    MS-361 STIHL Chainsaw

    My saw idles but will not rev up.I tried adjusting high side but slight pull on trigger and it starts to stall.The idle is not smooth. What can be wrong with this saw?
  2. jeffbush

    Husqvarna Chainsaw: Must oscillate the choke to keep it running

    Husqvarna 240 2 HP Chainsaw, 952802154 (16-Inch) This chainsaw comes in three choke settings: Full, half and off. Per instructions, I prime the bulb, set choke to full, crank twice, set to half, crank until starts (sometimes takes a few), let run a few seconds, then pull trigger, which sets...
  3. M

    How often can crankcases be reused?

    Hi! I’m wondering about rebuilding vintage saws that are no longer in production. I know the cylinders can be re-lined indefinitely, but what about the crank case? If you’re careful splitting the cases when you rebuild them, can they be reused indefinitely or do they eventually crack or not...
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    Stihl 042AV

    I have an 042AV chainsaw with a 25" bar. It used to run well, with no problems and by and by, it started exhibiting signs of plugged jets. I tried to clean the walbro carb (WS3?) but ran into some difficulty and on the advice of an online chainsaw expert, I looked around for a walbro ws25 and...
  5. M

    Craftsman blade won't spin

    Hey, first time posting. I have a craftsman 14 inch chainsaw that I'm having an issue with the blade not spinning. I don't mean no spinning at all, I mean it spins but also feels like it's being held back from spinning fully. The brake is not engaged. I just replaced the brake assembly...
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