1995 big bear and i have to run the chock pulled half way out for it to run soso if i push it in all the way it will start back firing and will not ideal good at all any suggestions

the starter motor is dead, silient, ?????
cranks in Neutral but not PARK>?
key on, and the IMMO lamp not angry (immobizer)?key failing?
Will not crank
or cranks fast but will not start, and run or stay running or only runs for 3 seconds (IMMO loves to to the 3 sec,. jive)
be more clear on the stater electric motor.
the starter actual can be hotwired easy if dead, (it)
jump big lug on starter to tiny lug.

• key off in pocket.
• in park
• wheels chocked
• .Pull small term. wire off first is wise. seen below
• jump big to small like this, (using even an old screw driver to jump)
• starter works and cranks but engine does not run is normal here.

Usually full chock, pull a few times,if it doesn't start go to half chock. Out should give full chock.

Sounds like the carb needs to be adjusted by someone that knows how to repair engines. Note: if the carb is set too lean, it will damage the engine.

put chock on pull till it fires then turn chock off next couple pulls should run

Hello Wade,
There should be starting instructions on back on saw, if not its usually the same for most saws. Fill tank with proper mixed fuel. Add bar and chain oil if necessary. Pull knob out to "start" position. Pull choke all the way out. Prime unit 6 times. Place saw firmly on floor, slide right foot under handle and have left hand firmly on top handle. Pull throttle and lock it in high. Pull rope 4 to 5 times until unit pops.Then, set chock lever on half.(this is usually pushing in half way). Pull rope again 4 to 5 times until unit starts, then after 30 seconds or so push choke knob in to turn choke off. If this procedure doesn't work, give it 10 minutes or so, because unit may be flooded, then try again. Good luck!

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try using the choke...

the on off switch has a o and a I The o is off and the other is on


as for the other three you have a from right to left on the main body full chock the half chock the run prime it 7 times on the primer ball with the full choke on the pull crank cable 3 times then move choke to half choke then pull until it starts if after 10 pulls it doest start out back to full choke and sart again if and when it startes let it rund for about 15 secs on half choke then move to run If after all that and you have done it a few times and it still doesnt start get rid of it as it is a totally rubbish tool I know i had one for 6 m onths used iit 3 times then i bought a stihl.

I have an 01, and it started doing this. I don't remember the circumstances. It's just dirty in the carb I think.

1) Check for water in the gas.
2) Turn off the petcock and drain the carb. turn it back on.
3) Try it.
4) Start it with the choke on and put your hand over the air filter hole. Will cause some back flow.
5) Try again.

Worked for me. Might be dirtier on yours, or have mud in it or something.

I think you are saying it sputters but won't run. Once it attempts to fire open the choke or it may flood. My 359 start:
Cold: pull out choke control, pull starter (usually twice) while listening for attempt to start. Once it fires push choke control in and
continue pulling (usually once more).
Warm: pull out choke control (sets fast idle), push choke control in, pull starter.
Page 19 of my manual.
Lou
Once flooded these are a bear to start.

Check the vacuum advance and chock.