A chainsaw that starts and only runs with the choke on to restrict airflow is usually an issue that can be easily fixed. It’s best to find and fix the problem right away before it develops into a bigger more costly problem. A STIHL chainsaw only runs with the choke on when it is getting …

You insert the key into the ignition and turn it only to find the mower won’t start. It won’t even turn over. When this happens, you most likely have a problem with the electrical system or starting system. A Husqvarna lawn mower won’t crank or turn over when the battery is dead; the wires, terminals, …

A chainsaw is no good to you when the chain around the guide bar stops moving. A damaged guide bar can impact how the chain performs on the bar, but there are other items that can affect the chain’s rotation. A STIHL chainsaw chain will not move or turn on the bar when the chain …

You have a limited season to use your snowblower, so you need a snowblower you can rely on to start and run. Running into a problem may mean you have to rely on removing snow with the traditional snow shovel. Depending on the amount of snow you have to remove, it can be a very …

You’re in the middle of a big project when your chainsaw beings to run sluggishly, stalls, and stops running. Running old gas can be a big culprit, but many other items can cause a Stihl to die. A Stihl chainsaw will start and then die when it no longer gets the air, fuel and spark …

A STIHL chainsaw won’t start when it isn’t getting sufficient air, fuel, or spark This may be due to a plugged air filter, plugged spark arrestor, clogged fuel line, plugged fuel tank vent, plugged fuel filter, dirty carburetor, bad spark plug, faulty ignition coil, or old fuel. Remove the spark plug wire before performing repairs. …

Stihl chainsaws are the best-selling chainsaws in the United States for good reason. They not only are reliable, but they also provide superior performance. Their line of chainsaws is used by both homeowners and professionals. Using the right type of fuel in your Stihl chainsaw will help you protect the fuel system and engine for …

Servicing and tuning up a chainsaw is necessary to keep your Husqvarna in good condition. With the busyness of life, this important task often gets pushed off to another day. Sometimes servicing the chainsaw gets skipped altogether. Not maintaining your chainsaw will shorten its lifespan. You may miss small problems that can quickly develop into …

It’s frustrating when a chainsaw just stops running. How are you going to cut down a tree or remove debris from the last big storm? Start by ensuring your saw has a good fuel filter, air filter, and spark plug, and then continue to check the other components that can cause a chainsaw to die. …

A chainsaw isn’t any good when the chain on the saw won’t move. Check the condition of the bar and chain to ensure they are in good condition for both performance and safety. A Husqvarna chainsaw chain won’t move, rotate or spin when the chain brake is activated, the chain tension is too tight, the …