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It’s usually not a good sign when any piece of equipment starts smoking so it can be alarming when your chainsaw is smoking. When you see smoke, stop the engine and fix the problem before you damage the components on your chainsaw. A Poulan Pro chainsaw is smoking due to increased friction between the bar …

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An important part of keeping your chainsaw well-maintained so it continues to perform well is making sure you are using the right gas and oil mixture. Fuel quality and old gas is often the primary reason a Craftsman chainsaw begins having starting or running problems. Craftsman chainsaws with 2-cycle engines use gas and oil mixed …

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When your chainsaw begins to act up and won’t stay running, it gets pretty frustrating especially when you have a job you need to get done. I’ve put together a list of things to help you identify the cause of the problem. A Craftsman chainsaw starts and then dies when it isn’t getting air, fuel, …

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Smoke coming from your chainsaw can be alarming. You may see smoke coming from the bar when cutting or coming from the exhaust. The last thing you want to do is damage the chainsaw which can result in a large repair bill. A chainsaw is smoking due to increased friction between the bar and chain, …

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Maintaining your chainsaw by performing routine checks and servicing can help catch small problems before they become bigger ones. Not only can routine maintenance help catch problems, but it will also keep your chainsaw performing at its best by running clean filters, fresh fuel, and a good spark plug. I’ve put together this guide to …

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When your chainsaw begins to act up and won’t stay running, it gets pretty frustrating especially when you have a job you need to get done. I’ve put together a list of things to help you identify the cause of the problem. A Troy-Bilt chainsaw starts and then dies when it isn’t getting air, fuel, …

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Your chainsaw started like usual, but when you go to remove the choke it begins to sputter and not run unless the choke is left on. It’s important to find the cause and repair it for the best performance. A Troy-Bilt chainsaw only runs with the choke on when the engine is getting too much …

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You’re trying to get the job done, but your chainsaw is no longer giving you the power you require. A Troy-Bilt chainsaw loses power when the engine receives intermittent spark, reduced airflow, or restricted fuel flow. The power loss can be a result of a dirty spark plug, plugged air filter, clogged spark arrestor, plugged …

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There’s smoking coming from your chainsaw and you’re not sure if it’s a problem or not. Smoke is typically not a good sign. Determining whether the smoke is coming from the chainsaw bar or exhaust will help when troubleshooting the issue. A Troy-Bilt chainsaw is smoking due to increased friction between the bar and chain, …

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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. Finding and fixing the problem will get you back to cutting with your saw safely. A Troy-Bilt chainsaw chain will not move or turn on the bar when the chain brake …

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