STIHL 026 Bogging Down - Homesteading Forum
2006年6月16日 · STIHL 026 Bogging Down. After the overhaul of the piston assembly I used this saw to cut up three rather large downed trees, and some other work. However, now it is acting odd. Will start, sound fine, and work for a couple of minutes, until it gets warm. Then it loses power when cutting.
Stihl MS390 Chainsaw - Homesteading Forum
2008年6月25日 · SunRiverMan. 52 posts · Joined 2008. #8 · Jun 25, 2008. The Stihl MS390 Chainsaw is the one my brother and I use every year to cut firewood. We cut about 6-7 cords a year with no problems. I do recommend a couple of extra chains so one can be on the machine, one for spare, and one being sharpened by the Stihl dealer.
Chainsaw: Starts when cold, won't start if hot
2014年4月25日 · Some chainsaws have a cold air deflector that can be adjusted during cold weather use. You have to change it back to the warm air setting for the warmer weather. Check your model to see. If you think an expert is expensive, wait until you hire an amateur. Reply Quote Like. 21 - 32 of 32 Posts. 1 2.
What is an easy starting chainsaw for a Sr Citizen
2013年10月29日 · 5949 posts · Joined 2003. #2 · Oct 29, 2013. A hard starting chainsaw is just what you need to keep working that shoulder. I have a Husky with a compression release for easier starting. It starts OK with minimum effort if it has fresh gas/oil. Good luck. Reply Like. DaleK. 4035 posts · Joined 2004.
Just Great....Chainsaw locked up! | Homesteading Forum
2014年2月23日 · Decided to break out the chainsaw yesterday morning and cut up some limbs that the ice brought down last week and also needed to cut up an old light pole. Saw fired right up so I let it idle for a few minutes and then revved it up about half throttle for 10-15 seconds. When I let off the throttle it just STOPPED. No idle down at all, just full ...
Chainsaw: Starts when cold, won't start if hot
2014年4月21日 · It has a green choke tap that can be pulled all the way out for for full choke and pushed half way in for half choke. It also has a red switch that you push in to shut off. Instructions: prime 6x. set choke at full. pull cord 5 times. set choke at …
Brand new Echo CS-490 chainsaw... bummed. - Homesteading …
2018年12月2日 · Brand new Echo CS-490 chainsaw... bummed. So I have a larger saw, a Stihl 461 with a 32” bar and thought I would trade my smaller Echo CS-310 in on a bit bigger saw. Echo had a sale on so got a brand new Echo CS-490 (50 cc saw with a 20” bar) for $399 Cdn. That’s about $150 off regular pricing.
Anybody have any tips for cutting cottonwood? - Homesteading …
2008年6月8日 · Never had a problem cutting Cottonwood - no matter what time of year. Be sure you start with a GOOD sharp chain. Usually, if it is the chain that came with the saw, it will be a "Mrs Buttersworth" chain - one that ain't worth it unless you're cutting butter. The chain is new and very sharp at the beginning.
Used motor oil for bar chain oil? | Homesteading Forum
2013年1月11日 · Don't do it! "Real" bar and chain oil has an additive that makes it tacky, to keep it from flinging off the chain at high speed. Not to mention running contaminated oil with metal shavings, etc. through the oil pump. I'm pretty frugal, but I wouldn't pour used motor oil in my $700 saw. You can buy the right stuff for $8 to $14 a gallon.
The best ax for felling trees? - Homesteading Forum
2011年11月11日 · 9829 posts · Joined 2007. #8 · Nov 11, 2011 (Edited) The thinner double-bit ax is spot-on, but the pic is misleading. Note the curved cutting edge. That is actually somewhat of a handicap. A very slight curve to an almost straight cutting edge will actually get you through the tree trunk or branch quicker.