Just a question about running a saw out of fuel?

[Duce]

I try to never run my saws out of fuel while cutting. Always thought it is just like running your saw lean. NO fuel, NO oil. What's your thoughts?

 

[merc_man]

I try to never run my saws out of fuel while cutting. Always thought it is just like running your saw lean. NO fuel, NO oil. What's your thoughts?

Im the same way. I try not to run out while cutting. Sometimes ya dont catch it in time and the second i hear them running out i let off throttle and come to idle and shut off. I dont like shutting motors off that quick but i feel its better then them running lean.

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[merc_man]

But for storing i usually drain tank and let it idle till it quits.

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[RIDE-RED 350r]

When a saw runs out of fuel, it is in fact running lean that last several seconds when "it runs so good". Whether or not it is something to get one's panties in a bunch over, I do not know.

Myself? As soon as I realize my saw is running out I shut it down. Some guys run them till they quit saying they like how they run for that few seconds. I say yeah, it's running lean.

 

[e.fisher26]

Canned fuel for when it sits



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[Jughead]

never have had one die yet.thats all the way from chainsaws,weedeaters,hedge trimmers.concrete saws,pole saws,etc. we're talking only a few seconds of running lean not minutes.you still have plenty of lubrication flowing where it needs to be.

 

[Crzybowhntr]

But for storing i usually drain tank and let it idle till it quits.

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I do this when storing my 4 stroke engines that have bowls. I'm not sure this benefits a 2 stroke. I'm not saying it doesn't because I'm not sure. Anyone?

 

[Crzybowhntr]

I do this when storing my 4 stroke engines that have bowls. I'm not sure this benefits a 2 stroke. I'm not saying it doesn't because I'm not sure. Anyone?

Second thought. Does doing that with a 4 stroke deplete the fuel from the bowl? I don't see how it would.

 

[Jughead]

oh and as long as you have good non ethanol and good mix oil you wont have carb problems for 6+ months.

 

[merc_man]

I do this when storing my 4 stroke engines that have bowls. I'm not sure this benefits a 2 stroke. I'm not saying it doesn't because I'm not sure. Anyone?

One of the reasons i do this is cause my saws are stored in the house and i try to rotate each year what couple saws i use so some time they sit for over a year. Iv got a couple i havnt had goin in almost 2 years.

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[Crzybowhntr]

One of the reasons i do this is cause my saws are stored in the house and i try to rotate each year what couple saws i use so some time they sit for over a year. Iv got a couple i havnt had goin in almost 2 years.

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Well shoot. Just rotate them my way and I can kill 2 birds with one stone. Your saws will get ran and I don't have to buy any more.

 

[merc_man]

Well shoot. Just rotate them my way and I can kill 2 birds with one stone. Your saws will get ran and I don't have to buy any more.

I do need to thin the heard. Lol but im not gonna.

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[Jughead]

actually on float bowl carbs i'm ready to fill the fuel line and bowl full of marvel mystery oil or sea foam before storing.unless your equipment is in controlled storage the bowls will get condensation.

 

[TJ the Chainsaw Mechanic]

My 460's have done that to me, be cutting and then they bog out an die before I know what happened. haha Try to keep track, but sometimes yer just to into cutting.

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

How many have reached for the screwdriver to try tuning the carb right when it starts leaning out? Lol

I'm even making fun of myself. I just did it last week when testing a saw out.

 

[redoakneck]

I always try to finish the cut, probably a bad habit!!!

Always fill up before dropping one, hate to run out of gas on back cut , especially a leaner on a windy day◀

 

[bryanr2]

When i ship, i empty the tank and leave the saw upside down with the lid off for a couple days to let the fuel evaporate.

 

[merc_man]

How many have reached for the screwdriver to try tuning the carb right when it starts leaning out? Lol

I'm even making fun of myself. I just did it last week when testing a saw out.

I fired up a saw let it warm up and went to make a cut and seemef off. Messed with carb for almost 10 mins before i thought to check gas. One of them dumb moments lol.

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[fearofpavement]

When a saw runs out of fuel, it is typically running lean. Some of my saws just bog down and quit, others start to rev up. That said, despite what horror this causes for some, I don't think it harms the saw in any way. It takes more than a few seconds of running lean to harm the engine. What causes a piston to meltdown on a saw that's too lean is heat. Not lack of oil due to lack of fuel. It takes a while for a piston/cylinder to get hot enough to create transfer. How long? I don't know but I do know it's a lot longer than the several seconds a saw will run when the tank is empty. Every time a saw gets tuned, it's running lean briefly. Briefly is the key word here.

 

[huskyboy]

I just stop as soon as it bogs/leans out