When the chain on your saw won’t turn or moves slowly, it’s important to stop the saw to troubleshoot the issue before you develop a more serious problem and damage components on your chainsaw. A Poulan Pro chainsaw chain won’t turn or move when the chain brake is activated, the chain tension is too tight, …
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Old fuel in your Poulan Pro chainsaw is often the primary reason you begin to experience starting or running problems. To minimize the negative effects of fuel, it’s important to choose the right type of gas and oil. You must understand how to prepare the fuel mix and how to properly store it. Poulan Pro …
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 …
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 …
While performing routine maintenance on your string trimmer can help reduce problems, you’re most likely to still encounter some issues. To help you identify common Troy-Bilt string trimmer 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 your …
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, …
Tune up and service a string trimmer at least once a year. You will need to service it more often when using your trimmer for commercial purposes or more than the average homeowner. Servicing an ECHO string trimmer includes replacing the air filter, fuel filter, and spark plug; removing dirt and debris from the cooling …
To keep your string trimmer running at its best you should perform routine maintenance and always use fresh fuel. While this will keep your equipment performing well, you most likely will have some type of problem over the life of your string trimmer. To help you identify common ECHO string trimmer problems so you can …
You notice your string trimmer engine is performing as it should. It begins to run sluggishly and bog down when you press the throttle trigger. A DeWalt string trimmer runs rough and bogs down due to old fuel, a dirty carburetor, a clogged fuel line, a plugged fuel filter, a dirty spark plug, a plugged …
When you begin experiencing a lack of power from the engine, the performance of your string trimmer suffers. Your trimmer is no longer able to efficiently trim the grass to give your lawn a well-manicured appearance. A Troy-Bilt string trimmer loses power due to a plugged air filter, dirty spark plug, plugged fuel filter, clogged …