What are the top 5 things you check when a saw doesn't start?

[danimal]

take a shot gun to it.

Na, I will give it a sporting chance.
AR .450 BUSHMASTER-2 ROUNDS-300YRDS-STANDING-FREEHAND.
If by chance I miss, den I will check fer spark. Damn coils only thing that quits workn on me hooskys..

 

[TJ the Chainsaw Mechanic]

Fuel
Spark
Timing
Compression
freeblestat

 

[Cobby08]

That was definitely to worst smelling saw I've ever been around. We had that sucker triple bagged and it still smelled rank. I even gave heef a couple new air fresheners to hang in the Jeep for his last half the drive.

That was rank outside at 60yds away... I can only imagine...

 

[Wilhelm]

Bar & chain oil in fuel tank.

 

[angelo c]

That was definitely to worst smelling saw I've ever been around. We had that sucker triple bagged and it still smelled rank. I even gave heef a couple new air fresheners to hang in the Jeep for his last half the drive.

Are you certain that evil odor wasn't Heef? @hseII

 

[hseII]

That was definitely to worst smelling saw I've ever been around. We had that sucker triple bagged and it still smelled rank. I even gave heef a couple new air fresheners to hang in the Jeep for his last half the drive.

That was rank outside at 60yds away... I can only imagine...

Are you certain that evil odor wasn't Heef? @hseII

Yes We Are.

I just knew the Border Guards were going to stop us & strip that Rental Car on the Border.

 

[Wood Doctor]

I was handed an Echo pole trimming saw by the owner who said it didn't run well and refused to start. He walked away. I checked the fuel tank. It was empty. I added fresh fuel, pulled the cord, and it started. I made a minor adjustment to the carb. That's all it needed.

So, I guess check if fuel tank is empty should be #1.

 

[hseII]

I was handed an Echo pole trimming saw by the owner who said it didn't run well and refused to start. He walked away. I checked the fuel tank. It was empty. I added fresh fuel, pulled the cord, and it started. I made a minor adjustment to the carb. That's all it needed.

So, I guess check if fuel tank is empty should be #1.

Yes.

@Adirondackstihl

He won't see this till next week. [emoji13]

 

[danimal]

Bar & chain oil in fuel tank.

I have seen that happen several times. Seen a saw toasted that was run wiff bar oil used as 2 stroke oil. He got quite a bit of wood cut b4 da saw lunched too...
Saw jonsered on da jug, he thought it was dual purpose oil..

 

[TJ the Chainsaw Mechanic]

(6) Bar nuts torqued properly

 

[Onan18]

(6) Bar nuts torqued properly

If I ever saw a tech actually using a torque wrench for the bar nuts he would be looking for a new job (right after I tore up his man card).

 

[TJ the Chainsaw Mechanic]

If I ever saw a tech actually using a torque wrench for the bar nuts he would be looking for a new job (right after I tore up his man card).

It was a joke lol

 

[Keith Gandy]

If I ever saw a tech actually using a torque wrench for the bar nuts he would be looking for a new job (right after I tore up his man card).

 

[MustangMike]

Yea, I torque things, based on the bend in my T-Handle! Cylinder Bolts get a little extra!

 

[Dub11]

If I ever saw a tech actually using a torque wrench for the bar nuts he would be looking for a new job (right after I tore up his man card).

I'll use a torque wrench on lug nuts

 

[Chainsaw Addict]

I'll use a torque wrench on lug nuts

Mechanic friend at Mercedes dealer said a tech would be fired on spot if ever put lug bolts on with impact wrench.

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[MustangMike]

I use an X wrench, never had a problem, and I don't like when anyone else does em on my car. Impacts can make em way too tight (can't get em off).

 

[hseII]

Mechanic friend at Mercedes dealer said a tech would be fired on spot if ever put lug bolts on with impact wrench.

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Breaking wheel studs suck.

 

[Dub11]

Mechanic friend at Mercedes dealer said a tech would be fired on spot if ever put lug bolts on with impact wrench.

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effn a right!

I use an X wrench, never had a problem, and I don't like when anyone else does em on my car. Impacts can make em way too tight (can't get em off).

And can warp everything

 

[CR888]

I keep a correct size deep 1/2" socket and 1/2" breaker bar in my car & truck for lug nuts....hate the factory tool kits. Servicing dealer most probably let's the 15y/o kid do the lugs with an air impact. Wifey gets flat tyre by herself.....she has half a chance with a decent breaker & socket opposed to the crude OEM toolkit.