461 adjuster drag

[davidwyby]

Haven’t really looked at it but have noticed lately the adjuster screw is getting harder to turn, even with no bar on it. I think I blew it out and oiled it, no change. Maybe someone can save me some time troubleshooting.

 

[NateSaw]

Haven’t really looked at it but have noticed lately the adjuster screw is getting harder to turn, even with no bar on it. I think I blew it out and oiled it, no change. Maybe someone can save me some time troubleshooting.

I had my 446 pinch at wot and kick back pretty hard. Same symptom. Did the same cleaning with no change. Pulled it all apart and found the lead screw was slightly bent. No fix. I think it was dragging the threads.

 

[NateSaw]

I found it. Yes the threads had been compromised. I remember my thigh hurt pretty bad for a couple of days. I was top bar on an oak log. It punched the handle back into my leg.

 

[Khntr85]

Had same thing, I can only think a small kick cause it but was nothing I haven’t had happen before…fixed it and never had issue agian…probably just a freak deal

 

[drf256]

David, I should have a replacement if you need it.

 

[davidwyby]

David, I should have a replacement if you need it.

Thanks. Lost track of this thread. Maybe open it up tonight.