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Hi, new member. My Echo CS 310 starts fine, idles fine, but when I hit the throttle it “bogs down” and dies if I don’t let off the throttle.
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Hi, new member. My Echo CS 310 starts fine, idles fine, but when I hit the throttle it “bogs down” and dies if I don’t let off the throttle.
Any ideas?
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I would first try to adjust the carburetor. It sounds like the H carb needle needs turned out about 1/2 turn. Unless it’s one of the first 310’s (2008 or so) it shouldn’t need any carb work unless it has had poor fuel run through it.
 

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OK, I’m going to show my inexperience. Where is the H carb needle? And do I turn it clockwise or counter clockwise?
I’m using premixed Stihl fuel.
 

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The carburetor needle slot is on the left side of the chainsaw above the fuel cap. The L and H needles are beside each other. The Lis for idle mix, and the H is for high speed fuel mix. They probably have a red limiter cap on them that keeps you from being able to turn them counterclockwise. Use a pic or small screw to remove the limiter cap or take it to your dealer and let them use their tool.
 

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OK, I’m going to show my inexperience. Where is the H carb needle? And do I turn it clockwise or counter clockwise?
I’m using premixed Stihl fuel.

Did you get an owner's manual with the saw? If so, it will show how to adjust the carburetor.
 
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