TJ the Chainsaw Mechanic
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So, guy brings one in saying it doesn't want to idle. If I remember right this thing is under 2 years old. Holds pressure very well, but it leaks vacuum. I put wd-40 on the seals and it's not being sucked through. The saw runs fine at the top end, but after idling for over 30 seconds roughly...it idles Majorly erratic. We're talking Super lean....fine...super lean....fine....super lean....fine....super lean...fine......and it doesn't matter weather you have the Low mixture screw as far as 3 full turns out. It will still do it. The Impulse hose seems to be a little loose on the carb nipple..but I don't remember them being super tight anyhow. Any ideas?