Questions tagged [chainsaw]

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Chainsaw runs differently every day

I've got a husqvarna 440e that's all over the place. One day it'll run great, the next day I can't get it running at all. Sometimes it's way lean and will take off at idle, sometimes it's way rich and will literally dump raw gas out of the…
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Chainsaw Muffler Gasket and Cooling Plate

I am trying to figure out how the muffler is supposed to be attached to my ms391 Stihl. Originally when I went to the dealership they said I needed a both a gasket and a cooling plate, but I could not figure out which way they went on. I found this…
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How do I find a replacement clutch and brake assembly for my chainsaw?

I don't know anything about technical specifications for chainsaw clutches. I'm not asking for shopping advice, but I don't know how to determine which parts are compatible. Last year I bought an obscure aftermarket chainsaw from Amazon. I chose…
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My Husqvarna 45 chainsaw won't start only if the trigger is pulled

I have a Husqvarna 45 chainsaw and it won't start only if the trigger is pulled, and if i release it , the chainsaw stop's. Any suggestions?
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Why won't my chainsaw start?

I have a Stihl something-or-other, and it reliably has the same problem: It will start and run beautifully, then eventually it will no longer start, most likely due to too much oil in the mix, as the easy way to get it going again is to simply pull…