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I have been trying to turn it on but the pulley is

By israel9236 on Oct 30, 2009

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I have been trying to turn it on but the pulley is too hard

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Posted by dontbother10 on Oct 31, 2009

This has been answered! Follow the instructions and eventually you will find parts of your piston adhered to the cylinder wall. Reposting the same question or hoping for a different answer won't remove the adhered metal! It was run in a lean condition!!! It is toast!!!

Posted by dontbother10 on Oct 31, 2009

Determine if the warranty is active first. Most warranties are effective for 1 to 5 years. If yes return it to where it was purchased or find an authorized repair facility. A written diagnosis by a good independent saw shop ($10-20) might be a good idea at this point. It is difficult to argue repair charges with an authorized repair facility without some documentation in your favor. · Remove the starter housing. Does the starter operate smoothly? If yes, reinstall the cover and continue with 2, if no repair starter. · Is the saw equipped with a decompression valve? Yes continue, no proceed with 3. · Leave the ignition off, set the valve and pull the starter. · Pull gently to release the valve. Is there a difference in the effort required? If yes continue with 3, if no repair or replace the decompression valve. · Was this saw perhaps operated without oil mixed with the fuel? · Remove the spark plug wire and plug. · Remove the muffler, hold a light at the plug hole and inspect the cylinder through the exhaust port. Is it smooth and shiny or does it appear speckled with dull gray spots or smears? · Pull the starter slowly, inspect the piston as it rises and falls. Is it a dull gray without scratches and gouges? · Hold the light at the exhaust port and look through the spark plug hole, inspect the cylinder above the exhaust port. Is it shiny and smooth or speckled with gray spots or smears? Any spots or smears on the cylinder or deep scratches and gouges in the piston indicate the saw was operated in a lean condition. Repair of this on a home owner quality saw often exceeds replacement cost. A repair estimate by an independent saw shop should be considered. · The last likely possibility is the saw has jumped timing. This problem or any not discussed is usually beyond the ability of the operator to repair. Please take it to a good local saw seller/mechanic for a written diagnosis before authorizing any repair. HTH Lou

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posted on Oct 31, 2009

dontbother10

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The chain brake isn't engaged until engine speed picks up. The nice smooth bore the piston moves up and down in isn't smooth any longer. That is where the additional friction is being created.
Lou

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posted on Oct 31, 2009

jcshaw2

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sounds like maybe the kickback brake is engaged,take the chain and bar off and try to start it to rule out that possibillity.

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