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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
You’re trying to troubleshoot why your chainsaw keeps smoking. Depending on where the smoke is coming from will tell you a lot about why it is smoking. A RYOBI chainsaw is smoking due to increased friction between the bar and chain, too much oil in the fuel mixture, water in the fuel system, or a …
You’re having problems with your leaf blower where it will no longer stay running and keeps shutting off. I’ve put together a list of items that can cause this problem along with tips to fix them. A RedMax leaf blower will start, stall and die when it isn’t getting sufficient air, fuel, and spark. This …
You rely on your leaf blower for fall cleanup, to clear debris off the patio, or for numerous other applications. When it fails to work right, your job can be increasingly more difficult when you have to grab a lawn rake or a push broom. To help you identify common RedMax leaf blower problems so …
Fuel can be the root cause of many problems you may begin to experience with your leaf blower. Knowing the right type of gas and oil to use in your blower along with how to care for that fuel may keep you from having to deal with many of these issues. A RYOBI leaf blower …
Your chainsaw keeps smoking and you’re worried something serious is wrong with it. When you do notice smoke coming from your saw while running it, it’s best to stop the saw, find the problem and fix it before you cause potential damage. An ECHO chainsaw is smoking due to increased friction between the bar and …