HOW TO ADJUST your 2 Cycle Carburetor on a Chainsaw or Trimmer and when you probably shouldn't VLOG

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How to PROPERLY adjust and FINE TUNE your 2 Cycle chainsaw or trimmer.
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@Chickanic 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for Watching! Find a link to all of my "Must Have", Favorite Tools HERE!! www.amazon.com/shop/chickanic?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_aipsfchickanic_9ERPFPBNGQ924P8NS63B

@campgas5344 2 жыл бұрын

Been running saws for 30 years, this was the best adjusting carb tutorial I ever saw!!! THANKS!!!!

@Chickanic 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@joeorapellojr6417 3 ай бұрын

Hands down the BEST carb tuning video I have seen since KZfaq began. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Be proud, you are awesome. 😊

@LRF777 7 ай бұрын

I would love a full list of every tool you use as a small machines mechanic. Will be a great kit bag for our technicians. 😊

@jerryarmand 5 ай бұрын

OK! So You are the only "small engine" specialist I now have in my computer that I feel confident in going to for advice and help. I just feel that there's no BS when I watch your channel. You say it the way it is and every time I've done it your way it's been right. So Thank You for sharing your thoughts and knowledge on this channel and I will continue to follow you so I can get it right the first time.

@stevestonacek7128 Жыл бұрын

I was cutting firewood commercially years ago and bought a new Husky 266 pro saw and ran a 28-inch bar. It was the best saw I ever ran. I must have cut 500 Coard of wood with saw and it never let me down. It would cut circles around any other saw in its class. Carb had to be adjusted every time I went out some days I would be at near sea level and other times I would be at 8000 ft. above sea level. I always set the high speed until the saw would just start to four stroke at wide open then adjust to get a clean idle and then recheck high speed again. When I buried that 28" bar in a log she cleaned up and ran like bat out of H. I own a boat and motor repair shop and have been adjusting two stroke carbs for more than fifty years now mostly by ear. My customers use their boat motors here CA. anywhere from sea level to 9000 feet and I have no complaints or come backs. I like and enjoy your videos most stuff I already know but you have taught this old guy a thing or two. Thank you

@patthesoundguy 2 жыл бұрын

I so agree with all of this. The question to ask yourself is when you want to adjust the carb is why... If it ran right last time and all you did was leave it sit, the carb didn't adjust it self so something has to have changed and Chickanic gives the reasons. That being said I every day carry the Poulan carb tool in my small belt tool pouch. 😉

@Herbybandit 2 жыл бұрын

I've always tuned by ear just the way you showed with the tacho, it's important to keep in mind that if you must make an adjustment keep on the rich side as lean mix means high fuel burn temp which equates to melted piston and huge bill.

@Sensei948 2 жыл бұрын

So we find the highest speed of the L nozzle, then we tighten the T nozzle to 3700 and move the L nozzle back to 2700?

@kevinorr6880 2 жыл бұрын

Happened to me. Dead backpack Husq blower…now I need to find parts…

@bertgrau3934 11 ай бұрын

Most carburetors, turn left to richen doesn't take much. After it hit maximum RPM back off until it starts losing RPM the extra fuel will help from having a lean mixture

@martinkuliza 8 ай бұрын

How Huge bill ?? a Second hand whipper is gonna be $80 - $120 and if you want to go for something better, say up to $200 how would you ever get a huge bill, even if the piston did melt ? and entire crankcase and piston is like $40 - $50

@Herbybandit 8 ай бұрын

@@martinkuliza $40 - $50 is a lot of money these days, people don't have ready cash to throw around anymore! If you do then fine 🙂

@billynair 5 ай бұрын

im glad i clicked on this one before messing with the carburetor!! My idle was high and chain was spinning (could cut 3-4 inches into a log in idle) All the other videos kept saying my clutch was going out (no, brand spanking new, never seen gas before) others said the low end carb screw needed to be adjusted. She said to adjust the idle screw, and that was it!! no messing with the carb, nice!!

@andybecker2693 2 жыл бұрын

Your advice on finding the “root cause” on why your carb might need adjusted is the best I’ve heard. Like you said most people are trying to tune around an issue. When you buy from a dealer they will tune it for you from new and after it breaks in if needed. Yet another reason to support a local dealer.

@kevinbolin7665 2 жыл бұрын

Spot on .....Andy ....I find more mistakes are made by people dedicated to results only to suffer from avoidable repercussions . I even advocate that proper vac and pressure testing should always be preformed on equipment before reaching for the nearest adjusting screwdriver.

@kevinbolin7665 2 жыл бұрын

Sadly / i have found this young lady still dosent pressure or vac test the equipment.....Well lets just say we havent seen the testing tools required rather ......I find this troubling for many reasons that i made evident in a prior comment with regards to a Poulan Chainsaw . But to reiterate if proper vac and pressure testing isnt preformed you can inadvertently cause more damage by forcing a determined result . Note replacing diaphrams / Kits are ideal but keep in mind not all kits include the check valves that often swell or distort that most mech /techs are certainly aware of ........there for .....hints once again the reason of why pressure and vac test equipment is so imperative . I dont mean to seem as if I am a Troll ....And to be honest I think she has amazing talent ....But viewers should be aware that kits and fuel lines are only a small fraction of fuel related issues ....Now with that being said she did advocate making OEM purchases over aftermarket .....And that in its self is very sound advice ....NOW ON TO A MORE POSITIVE NOTE .....I was pleased to know/see she used a tachometer on the Chainsaw I just hope to see a future video of her showing proper vac and pressure testing on not only a chainsaw but the carb and tank vent. Perhaps show leaking seals around crankshafts , impulse lines ,intake boots or insulators .......I mean her talent is there ......My question is simply why havent we seen her use the equipment required to properly vac and pressure test theses chainsaws as they are basic in this line of work ? And respectfully she advocates she works on many two cycle pieces of equipment ......{Strange} ......Seriously just perplexing for lack of a better word .

@ChristopherGoggans Жыл бұрын

@@kevinbolin7665 I think you must have missed it, but she did mention checking the cylinder compression with a gauge while going through the case study and demo of the large chainsaw in the video. It's always good to have all the proper tools, and thanks for reminding me of the value of a compression tester. I'll probably have to invest in one in the future for my repair endeavors.

@GoCoyote 2 жыл бұрын

You have some of the best explanations and information I have ever come across for small engine equipment. Great work, and a great channel name!

@Krankie_V 2 жыл бұрын

I really like the in depth explanation of everything. I've always done it by ear and while that has worked for me, I don't do this for a living. If I were doing it for a bunch of other people, I'd want to get the tacho and do it the official way for sure. You did a great job explaining everything. Nicely done.

@glenspryszak6005 2 жыл бұрын

This has to be the best carb adjustment vid I've ever seen and I've watches a few dozen.... THANKS...

@Chickanic 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@alan6832 2 жыл бұрын

@@Chickanic I turn screws far more than you do because dirt and coagulated fuel gets stuck in the screws often and can often be cleared by moving screws back and forth and then returning them to where they were. The trick is to mark or write down where they were so that you always have that option, and I don't trust that to memory. Also, clearing dirt cans often be done within the range of the limiter caps, so they often don't need to be removed.

@Sensei948 2 жыл бұрын

@@Chickanic 150 psi good compresion 335xpt ?

@Chickanic 2 жыл бұрын

@@Sensei948 It is good.

@Sensei948 2 жыл бұрын

@@Chickanic Is this L nozzle setup procedure also correct for 372 xp 335xpt? If I leave the L nozzle in the highest position, will I damage the saw?

@6rowlettes 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video. I love how you explain your troubleshooting and adjustment processes. Thanks for running through the different types of manufacturers and carburetors. Definitely going to purchase an engine tachometer after watching this video (sorry honey, just one more tool....).

@richardjames4632 2 жыл бұрын

Ha, ha!!! "Honey-hole"! I never heard of that one before! Great channel.

@verlsnavely9974 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this awesome and very informative video. You are a GREAT teacher! You explain things in a way so it is easy to understand and learn from. This is clearly the BEST chainsaw tuning video out there! I have a FarmerTec Holzfforma MS660 Stihl Clone that has been very difficult to tune. I think I will finally get it dialed in after watching your video. Again, thank you!

@timcarr4673 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou Chicanic for putting these videos up. I learn so much everytime and they have become my number 1 reference point. ❤

@cobbleup Жыл бұрын

Great video!! I’ve been messing around with old 2 stroke tools for over 50 years and it was always a guessing game. Thanks for clarifying ❤

@davidabernathy4553 2 жыл бұрын

Now this was a interesting and very informative video. I have always been very leery of trying to adjust my two cycle small engines carburetor, because I know that it's very likely that I will screw it up so I leave it to the professionals like you. I try to do everything else myself that l can and I run nothing but no ethanol regular fuel in all of my small engines.

@mc2whls 2 жыл бұрын

Bree, what a FANTASTIC 2 Cycle Carburetor Adjustment Video. Thank you very much for making this video!

@lynnbultman1679 Жыл бұрын

Great Video. Your procedure to adjust the 2 cycle carbs was great and well received. I own a farm property with several 2 cycle engines that occasionally require adjustment. This will make life easier. Thanks

@ashwilliams4989 4 ай бұрын

This is the most professional tutorial for proper carburetor adjustment of a two-stroke engine in a chainsaw ever found on the Internet. Even at my local Husqvarna service center, they wouldn't put that kind of effort into their work. These slackers set the carburetors on customers' chainsaws "by ear".... While setting slow revs by ear (L screw) will not harm the engine, setting high revs by ear (H screw) risks seizing the engine by exceeding the safe speed (e.g. 13000 rpm on most Husqvarna saws), at best they will set the high revs too low (e.g. 11000 or 12000 instead of 13000 rpm) and the saw will be less efficient. Thanks for your work. Greetings from Poland.

@BigRagufromAT Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate this channel. I have been a pro carver for 33 years and I am always learning new things on KZfaq. Thanks for sharing!

@Big88Country Жыл бұрын

Great video! I have that same tool kit. Thanks for your time and knowledge shared with us!

@jeffcibulka4186 2 жыл бұрын

The best demonstration I’ve seen. Thanks!

@jeffhuntley2921 2 жыл бұрын

VP premixed fuel is awesome. I give it to everyone in my family for Christmas

@robertsurratt4062 2 жыл бұрын

I have never had a running or starting problem since the day l started using VP. Best blood pressure relief l ever had!

@Gottaleakcallsqueak 2 ай бұрын

Another confidence booster video. A big thank you from East Tennessee.

@Nous3rnam3haha 2 жыл бұрын

I love the demonstration! I have watched and read way too many how to's and this is by FAR the BEST! Not to mentions you are WAY better looking than a lot of KZfaqr's. Thank you for this video and please keep up the awesome work/videos.

@bagadonutz5717 2 жыл бұрын

Just watched this and my old kombi trimmer is purring again after a couple tweaks of the carb & a new gasket. I was all set to replace the carb but was lucky to have found this clip You’re in my top books 👍🏼

@captainkirkkirk596 2 жыл бұрын

Good tip on the throttle adjustment I was wondering about that nice ! Thank you 💥💯

@raymondrobinson5251 2 жыл бұрын

I done my major small engine repair business back in the 70's and yes! Personally I'm done been experiencing only one major problem, being nothing but today's gas!

@MrRmh3481 2 жыл бұрын

Your a real trooper starting those saws. Good job on the adjustment.

@Willy12927 Жыл бұрын

Many years ago a relative introduced me to aviation gas. Since then, I have used it in all my small 2cycle and 4 cycle engines and have never had a fuel problem. Some equipment has set for as long as two years. Also, great video on carb adjustment.

@katsmith-riply9862 Жыл бұрын

Fairly certain the aviation gas is the only petrol that has yet to have lead phased out of the formula...i know it probably sings when it runs but oh boy...yeah no thanks.

@mikeyanp1505 11 ай бұрын

Aviation fuel can't be manipulated like the gas at the pumps. The FAA controls that. (For now anyway) Just do not put 100LL in anything with a catalytic converter! (Unless its hollowed out lol) You may have to pick out the lead build up on the spark plugs every 50-100 hrs.

@mrthud1981 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love your videos. Saved me so much money working on my toys I have bought.

@sixosixo 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are simply awesome. Thanks for all you do. Take care.

@Chickanic 2 жыл бұрын

You rock! Thanks!

@hellspyro666420 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this awesome video, I have a husqvarna 141 that was running great when I put it away and not it’s running like crap, I starting messing with the carb adjustment and FUBARed that adjustment. Now I know where to start with readjusting it to get it running smoothly again.

@wingdwolf56 2 жыл бұрын

I stared using non ethanol fuel in all my small engines about 3 years ago, and have had great luck. I also use an additive every end of season and actually will do a couple cold starts every winter. Great advice! Great video!

@kenbrown2808 2 жыл бұрын

I use ethanol free premium, and have no problems at all. of course, my season never really ends, but I'll have gas sitting in the can for months at a time.

@randallsmerna384 2 жыл бұрын

You've got way too much time on your hands! 😂😂😂

@stevephillips8722 2 жыл бұрын

Non ethanol fuel has solved virtually all problems with all my small engines. An opened bottle of ethanol fuel will absorb water from ambient air in an hour or even less. It becomes cloudy with water.

@miketuch 2 жыл бұрын

I'm 80. All my two-cycle stuff is very old. Like 10 or 20 years. What she says is true about warm up and getting it running after sitting over winter. When I was running a lawn service in Florida, didn't have that problem because you're running your stuff all the time. In Florida gas would go bad all the time it's too hot. So if your stuff wouldn't run you know get some new mix. Up here on North Carolina gas goes bad over winter. Dump it and put in new mix. I never heard of a tachometer for two cycles, I guess I'll have to get one cuz what she says is true, too high of an RPM you'll burn up your engine.

@hugh007 2 жыл бұрын

Non ethanol gas has solved all my carb and fuel line problems. Had a new Stihl saw that stalled at idle. Finally tweaked the carb about 1/8 turn and ran fine. Thanks

@kennethroberts1214 2 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel, Awesome direct to the point no time lag good photo editing . I am a back yard mechanic. And proud of it, I fix everything almost always. Cars lawnmowers record player. The past few years I have learned a lot from people like yourself willing to share knowledge. And I would like to thank you and everyone else, of course you tube. I don’t know if I could edit and film as well. But often I do something I haven’t seen or found any help for on you tub or the web. But I did get the job done with years of tools an tricks that seasoned mechanics share with me. Since watching your first 2 videos I’ve already picked up a few things. Thanks I do have a question or 2 for you. And it not the gas cap . I have a husqvarna backpack ran great first year. Second year starts right up after 15 min dies. Prime it starts up runs for 15 min then dies again. I am going to give it the complete run down you explained and hope to find a clogged exhaust screen or something. Where to buy carb screens ? Second question or is this the third. How would you rate the John cutter 25 cc arborists model. Hope to have good luck with it. Didn’t want to spend the big bucks but didn’t want to buy the cheapest saw or did I ? Got saw 10” bar a chain and 14” bar and two chains for $200 echo was $384 and stihl was 429 for saw bar and chain. Thanks in advance. I have problem tend to right books 😂

@lonhoschar1943 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video! Great explanation of the how's and why's. I have a "Eager Beaver" chainsaw and weed trimmer. Sometimes they run like they should and sometimes they drive me nuts trying to get them running... So the suggestions you gave about the gas and the adjustments will most likely help a bunch!! I try to use fresh gas but it seems like "fresh" is being re-defined. The gas now days just don't last as long as it used to. Thanks!!!

@chaswarren4097 2 жыл бұрын

Really interesting video and now I know why I never adjust carbs myself. Thanks for all the tips to try before I take it to the repairers

@johnwood5089 2 жыл бұрын

I just started watching your channel and I’m please with you , your awesome and full of information . Thank you for what you do .

@charleswilson577 Жыл бұрын

Hands down the best. The know how knowledge and the way you present that knowledge.

@jasonrobley2109 2 жыл бұрын

Informative and well crafted = entertaining, i like the flow of the production, good info to time ratio. Plus i learned a few things. Thanks from a chainsaw sculptor, and longtime saw guy!

@tomycodd 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great video- most detailed carb adjustment video Ive seen!

@normanmitchell4523 Жыл бұрын

Where did you say you got your tachometer for adjusting the carburetor high and low RPMs

@Bobbydazzlla 2 жыл бұрын

First of all love your youtube videos. I have been watching another one and I like yours more. If I need to do a job with the trimmer or chainsaw I always mix just enough fresh fuel for that specific job. If the job is bigger than I thought I mix some more. When I finish, I tip out the fuel that is left (and it's never very much). Fresh fuel every time is the key.

@davidash989 2 жыл бұрын

Agree with glen before me have seen hundreds of blokes showing me how they do it but not properly thankyou so much for the lesson Dave 😀

@alandry591 4 ай бұрын

I love watching ALL your videos, your awsome!

@mjb12141963 11 ай бұрын

I have a line trimmer that from day one that I bought it from the big box store 3 years ago it would not idle, it would not stay running during the time I was using it. I got the adjusting tools and this year I turned the adjusters a couple turns, and it's a different machine. I can't wait to use it now. It has become a joy to use. Well mostly, lol.

@jeffdyrland2795 10 ай бұрын

What’s even better is your Cobra t-shirt!!! Love it!

@robstone5333 2 жыл бұрын

You have a great channel. Often people try to tune the carb on a poor running machine when it’s actually an air leak. Please do a video on detecting and fixing this problem.

@denniskalivoda Жыл бұрын

Lady, you are something else. Like to watch your videos.

@delseckora5327 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome tachometer. Makes adjustments a whole lot easier

@mrtennessee6862 Жыл бұрын

Any idea where we can find a tach for twenty dollars like she said

@philliphall5198 Жыл бұрын

Yep and there back orders

@wim0104 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to see that fresh air filter in there... don't forget you often can't see how badly that filter is clogged by fine dust or pitch.

@wim0104 2 жыл бұрын

also, plastic containers CAN NOT contain fuel for long periods, the lighter parts of the fuel evaporate. Even a steel container will struggle because of temp/pressure cycles, and of course that hydrophilic ethanol that shouldn't be there.

@independentthinker8930 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the adjuster tool link! Great video as usual!!!

@davidferguson9695 3 ай бұрын

This was one of the best videos. This is one of the biggest issues I have, and know I have a good understanding on how to adjust chainsaws with the tester. Thank you so much. Oh I just started my online Penn forster course for small engine repair and because of your videos you put out I have a good understanding on alot so I know this course will be so much easier to understand and learn and pass. So again thank you so much bre. Your awesome

@mikeallred4390 Жыл бұрын

I have watched many videos on this subject. Your videos are the best and very informative. A 2-stroke engine is a temperamental beast and dialing them in can be frustrating. Thanks for info

@txranger43 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! great explanation of fine tuning a two stroke.

@JamesCouch777 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the link to the carb adjustment tools. I ordered them while watching the video 👍

@mikemccabe1324 2 жыл бұрын

I just replaced the top end on a WT200 wild Thing blower. I also bought a new carburetor since the thing has been sitting for 5 years. I followed your advice to just plug and play and not adjust the carb. It took a little coaxing but I think it was because it is 19F out and the pre mix was a little cold. I brought it indoors for about 20 minutes. Took it back outside and it started right up. Sooo. “Plug and play” worked great! Thanks Bre. Just a note. I had to buy the top end on EBay because none of the eparts companies had the head. The top end arrived and the carb screw and exhaust bolt holes were NOT threaded. The seller said they come from the factory unthreaded. Carb mounting screws were “bastard” M5 1.25. Nobody sells a M5 1.25 tap. Sooo went to 10-24 SS 1” Allen screws and tapped for that. Muffler screws were 1/4”x20. Easy tap. Air filter media was discontinued but I used my gasket cutter kit to cut the inner and outer diameter of a donut from a block of generic lawn mower air filter foam. No sense getting out the snow blower on these fluffy lake effect snowfalls. A leaf blower will handle it.

@kraftzion 2 жыл бұрын

I really like your videos. Makes me want to look up the specs and tach my saws. I've only adjusted by ear, 2 strokin in the cut.

@josedejesus6185 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you for the instructional video! You are one of a kind! Keep it up!

@alanmachen3464 2 жыл бұрын

Great presentation on how to adjust the carburetor an I what to do an what not to do an you are the best looking to watch

@aodhmacraynall8932 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah but I ENJOY adjusting carburettors. I have had some questions in my mind whether I have been just chasing my tail, making it too rich (poor burn) or too lean (burning it up). Also believe me, when that fuel filter is stopped up you can adjust it so it'll still run but it probably shouldn't. Best thing is get a new filter, but it's also fun to clean it with Berrymans and THEN readjust the carburettor. That's more fun than you imagine! Nevertheless, I take what you're saying as good advice. You are knowledgeable for a shiela and I love yer videos!

@denniskalivoda Жыл бұрын

Good, very knowledgeable person young lady.

@alanmachen3464 2 жыл бұрын

Very good presentation on what to do an not to do on adjusting carburetor an very nice to watch

@johnking8557 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Bre. I stumbled on to your channel and glad I did. You have awesome content presented in a likable, easy to watch fashion. Thanks. You're spot on about fuel life. I've been a mechanic for 44 years and I teach high school and college level auto tech programs. Fuel is viable for about 90 days but... the fuel at your local gas station is about 30 days old when the tanker truck delivers it to them so you're comment that fuel begins to deteriorate after 60 days is very accurate. A good quality fuel stabilizer can buy you some added shelf life but it MUST be added to fresh pump gas. Stabilizers will not resurrect stale gas. Always buy quality fuel from a reputable station and only use the octane rating that the equipment manufacturer recommends (usually 87 octane). Liked, subbed and hit the notification bell.

@timberwolf0122 Жыл бұрын

Jsut wanted to add, I use 91 in all my tools + ATV. Not because the 91 makes it "better" (Although the ATV does require 89 vs 87) but because I can only find non-ethanol in 91 round where I am. I always drop in the Marine Stabil to my the empty 5gal fuel cans before I fill them, it keeps the gas good a long time.

@saponi2 10 ай бұрын

I have been separating ethanol from the gas. A small amount of octane booster could be added but it does pretty good without it. It's unbelievable how much water ethanol can absorb! Great videos!

@arnoldschmidt2753 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Chickanic ,Great video. You're quite a gifted lady .You have both the understanding and the feel for mechanical equipment .In regards to the water found in the fuel tanks ,even though the gas station sells 87~92 octane fuel,what they don't tell you is that they add ethanol as a (1) water accumulator ,and (2),to cheat the consumers .This added component to the fuel is to protect their transport trucks tanks from rusting out (supposedly).But special coatings sprayed have taken care of that issue but the ethanol sucks water out of the fuel during transportation. Alcohol has an infinity for water .Like a magnet for fuel that has water either solid, liquid or vapor.(Methanol is used in colder climates to desolve iced up fuel lines ,but the principle is the same )And these trucks handle lots of different types of fuel ,so there might be some ethanol (10~85) percentages in the stations supply tanks .So when you think that you are buying straight gasoline ,there might be a 1%~12% amount of ethanol in the storage tanks depending on what time of the year.Ethanol eats rubber seals like there's no tomorrow because seals ,O rings usually have oil based in the rubberseals unless they are vetton type (Urethane).which is Nitrogen based .Even carburetors from pre 87 cars are having problems. Take a Rochester Q-jet for example. Guys are having to re -jet their carbs in order to get the engine to run properly. So I don't know if that is the problem, but 2 cycle engines don't like ethanol or anything else other than pure 87~92 octane gas .That's why Stihl sells their oils and fuels at their outlets. THEY know what's going on. It's all part of the delivery equipment protection& little secret of the agenda to get rid of the use of fossil fuels. SO I do believe that there are test strips kits to check for ethanol in gasoline, but I am not 100% sure if that product still exists anymore due to the supply chain issues. But check it out and post it in a video if you are starting to see an increase in water in the tank syndrome. Found your channel by accident while trying to learn more about chain saw maintenance and sharpening. TREASON had his saw hot rodded by a good man to get max preformace .And that video plus others lead me to you .I am impressed with you .Subbed and notafacation bell too ! Teach it teacher .!

@treeguyable 2 жыл бұрын

I have an old Echo 8000, found at a pawn shop, looking barely used. That was like 4 yrs ago, I have a tree business. This saw is amazing, for $ 800.00. Not as torquey as my Stihl ms 880, but it can usually keep up with it. And has been dependable.

@Chickanic 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool!

@johnclarke6647 2 жыл бұрын

That is why I stabilize all of my two and four cycle gas for two years. I use nothing but 90 octane PNE gas, Red Armor or Power Blend Gold, both FD certified. I seldom adjust a carb after I set them, initially. I set them for good low end acceleration at factory idle settings and set them at a nice good four stroke at the high end. If they act screwy I start checking them for problems.

@duncsindevon 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome and clear instructions

@johnclarke6647 2 жыл бұрын

I stabilize all of my fuel. I use BriggsAFT or 5in1fuel stabilizer at one ounce per gallon of gas. The longest amount of time I have had no problems with the gas is two years. You are correct about Tru Fuel. My son in law topped off the gas tank on the BG56 that I gave to my daughter with Tru Fuel. When I went over to their house I was able to crank the blower but it did not run correctly and it would not restart when I shut it off. Suspecting fuel I dumped the fuel out and refilled it with the Red armor 50:1 tank that I had given them. It cranked right up and ran perfectly. I told my son in law to pour that Tru Uel crap in his lawn mower and burn it up that way. I refill their gas tank with new two cycle gas at least once a year with my Red Armor 50:1 mix of premium non ethanol gas. The same stuff I use. My gas seldom lasts over 60 days because I only mix it up in one gallon batches.

@irieman442 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. Very well explained and thought out. Love the shirt BTW. 😀

@rodgraff1782 9 ай бұрын

I always set my mixtures by reading the spark plugs. Same as in my old cars. I never knew you were supposed to adjust the idle mix the way you do. I just set in the middle of both drop off points, same as a car, then adjust the idle screw to an rpm that is low enough to just stop the chain from rotating. After I cut wood for a while I will pull the plug and if it is bright and clean, I’m running to lean. If it’s black and sooty, I’m too rich. As far as high goes I find the high point and then back off until the saw starts dieseling. I’ve never used a tach. Luckily I haven’t burned up a saw yet. I’ll buy one and start using your method. Thank you.

@ksk101963 Жыл бұрын

I so thankful for your 2 cycle oil and I'll never use anything else in my equipment except the Echo 6550001 Red Armor 2-Cycle Engine Oil this is the best oil ever it has fixed so many problems in all of my equipment thanks again for your video on the Stihl problems in your shop about running your equipment full throttle instead of running it a 1/4 to 1/2 way open

@joeortiz3455 2 жыл бұрын

Well explained, Professor !

@bjemdwbesq3 Жыл бұрын

Ok you're a smart lady. Good info.

@williamsavageii9569 2 жыл бұрын

This was an excellent video! Carb adjustments freak me out! Thanks 😊

@Dt-rides Жыл бұрын

It's good to find the few good caring people left in the world. You're alright with me Charles.

@EC_ATV_Outdoors Жыл бұрын

Excellent video, water from condensation is always the first thing to check, replace the gas. For gas storage, I put stabilizer Jacks n all my gas, no matter how quick I may use it because you never know. Not sure why, but I put gas in a push mower before moving from Ontario to Nova Scotia in 2018, started it up yesterday on the third pull lol. Maybe our gas is magical here. Finally, I store all my gas yard stuff in the house over winter.

@dentondunn4346 2 жыл бұрын

Great content, happy I came across your channel and found this video, very informative. Just recently purchased the Echo CS590 Timberwolve and sent it to Iowa Performance Saw for a muffler mod and had it tuned. It's a beast. Thanks for sharing, your video is very helpful

@timm2845 Жыл бұрын

Why the mod on the muffler ?

@dentondunn4346 Жыл бұрын

@@timm2845 open up the restricted muffler and let out more heat.. A cooler running engine will last longer, plus it opens it up to have more power, the factory muffler is very restricted

@paullandry8301 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for telling us why you were not replying ! Your teaching is greatly appreciated.

@gwydion6968 2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome. As we say here in the South, " What comes around goes around", for good or ill. Thanks for your help.

@stevegimenez9981 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are very helpful I work part time at a tree company I have about 40 saws Take care of I've been working on swallow engines for about 20 years or more They can a lot of small engine classes Whenever too old to learn something new thanks for the help

@stevegimenez9981 2 жыл бұрын

I just posted sorry some of the words didn't come out right

@RaysLaughsAndLyrics 2 жыл бұрын

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@TacticalTuber 2 жыл бұрын

This channel is awesome. Thank you, Im from the same town!

@oliverbreanna789 2 жыл бұрын

Chickanick gracias a Tus videos he aprendido mucho

@spelunkerd 2 ай бұрын

I had that aha moment when I finally understood the principles of how this works. It happened while watching your Stihl adjustment video, which is done in slightly different order, but in the end the techniques are more similar than different. For people coming along you want to remember a few principles. You want it on the verge of running rich, since lean combustion leads to the deadly combination of extra heat and inadequate lubrication. Turning the ticker screw CW will open the idle throttle stop to increase idle fuel delivery. Likewise turning either L or H CCW will also give more fuel. You first adjust L to get a peak stoichiometric idle rpm, then you increase L more to bring idle back to desired baseline to produce a safety cushion of extra lubrication and fuel. The L jet opening is at the point of fastest air flow at idle, right beside the throttle butterfly. When L is adjusted correctly, snap throttle gives a brisk rpm response. When the throttle is open, the H jet is positioned upstream at a second point of fastest air flow (lowest Bernoulli pressure). All of these factors are fine print compared to big problems of air flow restriction such as a dirty air filter or clogged spark arrestor. So, fix those first.

@michaelgalloway-ey4lz Жыл бұрын

Definately you know your wibble washers and wiggling shafts you are amazeing glad I found your site. Mike said that. Thanks

@cottydry 2 жыл бұрын

Well done!! One of your best videos.

@Chickanic 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@Greg65abc 2 жыл бұрын

You are Truly Amazing and very easy to learn from. I did not know about using a Tachometer to make sure your equipment is not to lean Wich I really never knew you could fry a motor Wich makes sense. I always thought you just ad just a carb so your getting the highest. Haha silly diy homeowner I'm 64 like to fix things on my own if I can learned a lot from you which is may save my equipment. Thank you so much for your Great Awesome Videos. Bless you👌👏👏❤️

@delseckora5327 2 жыл бұрын

You did perfect girl. AWESOME JOB

@boostmobile2715 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that’s super nice and thanks for your help

@vall545 Жыл бұрын

Omg. Love the Cobra 🐍 shirt! Love your videos. I learn so much 👊🏼

@fergiebiker 7 ай бұрын

This helps. I just rebuilt a well used Stihl MS 361, and the previous owner definitely didn’t know what they were doing because it runs like crap. Ordered a tach, and I’ll adjust this weekend.

@clrd4tkoff 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Video!! I learned a lot! 👍🏻👍🏻

@mikejerrett7354 2 жыл бұрын

It's hard to believe the fine you can get for selling a simple adjustment tool . The set you showed is pretty cool 😎. Great video.

@heymakerphd1982 2 жыл бұрын

These rules are made by people that are not elected, they are hired. Maybe educated (?), maybe related to the boss. These rules are not laws! How do they get away with it? One EPA inspector made my BIL pay $40,000 PER Quarter, to continue using stuff HE said was a pollutant! Hypocrite!!!!!!!!!!!!! If it was that serious a pollutant, it should have been discontinued, not 'pay to pollute'!! I've many more complaints about EPA, but if I started on them, I'd seem as big an idiot as they ARE!!

@mikejerrett7354 2 жыл бұрын

@@heymakerphd1982 yes I hear ya ,seems like a money grab to me

@thadrepairsitall1278 Жыл бұрын

I have purchased 2 brand new "value" trimmers. Both out of the box would only run with the choke on. As a professional auto mechanic I found a way to make small adjustments to the carb and got it running well. It appeared to me as though both machines were adjusted for Colorado not Houston TX.

@jeffmonroe9766 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!!! I've tried to buy an adjustment tool from a local saw shop. More than happy to sell me one, however I wasnt very happy with the price it was over $50.

@timm2845 Жыл бұрын

Buy online no problem.

@bertgrau3934 11 ай бұрын

An easier option, use a cut off wheel, just cut a small slot in the screw/ housing and use a small screw driver to adjust. Cheaper, and probably illegal, perhaps better than owning an illegal tool. Maybe.