A chainsaw with a 2-cycle engine will require the operator to mix gas with oil before filling the fuel tank. Using the wrong fuel will not only cause performance issues, it may also damage the engine beyond repair. 2-cycle RYOBI chainsaws use gasoline with a minimum 87-octane rating and a premium 2-cycle engine oil mixed …
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You press the throttle lever and find the chain won’t move smoothly around the bar. First, never touch the bar and chain while the engine is still running. Next, troubleshoot the items below to find and fix your problem. A RYOBI chainsaw chain won’t move, rotate or spin when the chain brake is activated, the …
While performing regular maintenance and using the right fuel through your chainsaw can help minimize problems, you are still likely to encounter issues over the life of your chainsaw. I’ve put together this guide to help you troubleshoot the cause of your chainsaw problem. Here you will find simple charts with causes and solutions. I’ve …
A chainsaw starts and dies when it isn’t getting sufficient air, fuel, and spark for combustion. This may be due to a plugged air filter, dirty carburetor, plugged fuel filter, wrong choke setting, bad fuel tank vent, plugged spark arrestor, faulty ignition coil, or plugged cooling system. Keep reading for additional reasons a chainsaw will …
Not only does a slow-moving chain cause your chainsaw to underperform. It may cause additional damage to the saw if it isn’t addressed. A chainsaw chain won’t turn or move when the chain brake is activated, the chain tension is too tight, the clutch pads are worn, or the bar and chain are not sufficiently …
Own a chainsaw long enough and you’re likely to run into issues. Routine maintenance can minimize problems and help you identify small issues before they develop into bigger ones. I’ve put together this guide to help you determine the cause of your Husqvarna chainsaw problem. Here you can find simple charts with causes and solutions. …
Performing routine maintenance on your STIHL saw will help minimize problems and help extend the chainsaw’s life. However, you will most likely still run into issues. I’ve put together this guide to help you determine the cause of your STIHL chainsaw problem. Here you can find simple charts with causes and solutions. I’ve also provided …
You have a big job ahead of you, but your chainsaw isn’t up to the task. It is running sluggishly and losing power. A chainsaw loses power when it no longer gets the amount of air, fuel, and spark required to form combustion in the engine. This may be due to a dirty carburetor, plugged …
You rely on your chainsaw to cut wood for heating or cleanup after a storm. You’re not using it every day, so it’s frustrating when it won’t start when you need it. There are many items that can prevent a chainsaw from starting and I’ve prepared a list to help identify your problem. A Homelite …
Most people that own a RYOBI chainsaw aren’t using them every day. So when you do need to use your saw, it’s disappointing when it just won’t start. This may be the result of it sitting around with old fuel, but it could be the result of something else. A RYOBI chainsaw won’t start due …