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 …
Looking over the blower before using it and performing routine maintenance can help catch problems before they develop into severe issues. To help you identify common ECHO leaf blower problems so you can perform troubleshooting procedures, I have put together tables with links providing information in more detail. Always follow the safety procedures found in …
A DeWalt string trimmer won’t start when due to a dirty carburetor, plugged air filter, bad spark plug, bad starter solenoid, clogged fuel line, plugged fuel filter, wrong fuel mixture, broken recoil starter, plugged spark arrestor, or old fuel. Keep reading for additional items that may cause your starting problem. Always remove the spark plug …
Because running the wrong fuel mix or old gas can affect your string trimmers performance, it’s important to choose the right fuel and mix it properly. DeWalt string trimmers use a gas and oil mixture at a ratio of 50:1. It requires an unleaded gas with a minimum 89-octane rating and a minimum 10% ethanol …
Even though you are still able to run your trimmer using the choke to restrict air, you need to find out why you have to do this to correct the problem and avoid additional damage. A Husqvarna string trimmer only runs with the choke on when the engine is getting too much air or too …
When the engine won’t give you the power needed for your string trimmer to perform at its best, it can affect how well the trimmer cuts grass and weeds. A Husqvarna string trimmer runs rough and bogs down due to old fuel, a dirty carburetor, a clogged fuel line, a plugged fuel filter, a dirty …