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Episode 28: Chainsaw Carburetor Adjustment Tuning | How to Tune 'Correctly'
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TheRepairSpecialist

Episode 28: Chainsaw Carburetor Adjustment Tuning | How to Tune 'Correctly'

* VISUALLY EXPLAINED by Craig Kirkman, a renowned you tube educator of these systems. Very few people know this, but there is a very special Pump inside your Chainsaw Carburetor, and any malfunction of the pump and can cause a whole host of problems (bog, incorrect running and starting issues, to name just some). Powered by the fuel pump diaphragm, this pump is the heart of the 2 stroke chainsaw carburetor. This is why 2 Stroke Carburetors actually need fuel adjustment screws. Have you ever wondered: What does adjusting the needle on a Carb do? How do you properly adjust a carburetor? How do I know if my Carburetor is too Rich or Lean? What is the adjustment screw on the bottom of the Carburetor? This might surprise you! Uniquely explained, this video will give you a firm understanding of how to adjust your chainsaw two stroke carburetor. Having this knowledge will give you for more confidence when undertaking any adjustments and repair work on these small but tricky carburetors. I really hope you enjoy. Craig All 2-Stroke Carb Episodes Here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrlXp3PlwgRI5OLvm3P91LJr1CYnO5TRD For a FREE Printable Download help Leaflet: https://www.therepairspecialistonline.com/ These downloads are from my very own website and are absolutely Free. They consist of just a few help topics so far but I am continually making more of these Free Downloads. The best of them is that they are printable so you can take them into the workshop with you and study them at you own pace. * How to Tune a Chainsaw Theoretically Explained 'Unique Video' : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pQ6Vir1uxc&t=3s * I Correct Chainsaw Running Problems using the Fuel Screw Adjustment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eo6iUTjcQ8Q&t=32s * My Chainsaw Carburetor | How it Functions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTly4BYvauM&t=90s * Un tangle your Chainsaw Chain easily | I show you here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpiyqSVSeu4 * Buying a Used Chainsaw | My advice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jW66xLmNLxc * Got your Carburetor Fuel Screws Mixed Up? I show you some remedies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8smASBVupc * How Fuel Flows through the Chainsaw Carburetor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNYEsmtB_X8 * Limp Starter Cord on your Chainsaw? Here's why with solutions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIUeov9IFtA&t=171s * How to Tension a Chainsaw Chain Correctly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9RUt22UNEY&t=145s * How to order the Correct Chainsaw Chain Every time. I show you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JUrdd_ZNxs * How to Un-Flood your Chainsaw Quickly, with and without tools: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9BURjo005U&t=120s * Chainsaw damage caused by Dirt in Fuel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBhINTKRUQk&t=6s * 2 Stroke fuel mix for engine longevity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDpVc15znJs&t=26s * How a Chainsaw Engine and Carburetor work together: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPgaF-JBwco * Good Maintenance | How to Clean a Chainsaw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhvcvXUkwqI * Storing a Chainsaw | Good Practice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiJFACoH0rA&t=24s * How an Ultrasonic Cleaner actually cleans your carburetor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8F_jLhEJIQ&t=24s Please subscribe to my channel and I can keep providing you with regular content. Thank you Craig: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRepairSpecialist/videos Anyone who has experience tuning chainsaws knows, whether it be a Stihl chainsaw, a Homelite chainsaw, Poulan, McCulloch, Jonesered or husqvarna chainsaw, that there are so many different types of adjustment screw heads on all of the different brands available. Some have screw driver heads and others have specialist tool requirements. Here I have included a great adjustment kit on Amazon, which will fit most chainsaws: https://amzn.to/39EbJg0 Please take this advice as demonstration purposes only. It is your very own decision whether or not to take this advice and any undertaking relating to this video, by you, must be done so in the correct safe manor as dictated by your safety user manual. Do not undertake any of the procedures shown in this video unless you are sure of your own safety as described by your safety manual. Thank you Craig Kirkman, The Repair Specialist, on chainsaw carburetor adjustment #lawnmower​ #gardening​ #repairing​ #savingmoney​ #chainsaw #Chainsawrepair #oil #smallenginemachines #DIY #howthingswork Please check out my amazon shop. I have recommended some useful items from Amazon below. I guarantee you that these items are the sorts of things I use on a daily basis so I know they are good. I have to be careful in recommending products because I have my name and credibility at stake. So I will only recommend good products. https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/therepairspecialist
Episode 37: Chainsaw BOG DOWN - Tune a Chainsaw (You can to!)
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TheRepairSpecialist

Episode 37: Chainsaw BOG DOWN - Tune a Chainsaw (You can to!)

* VISUALLY EXPLAINED by Craig Kirkman, a renowned you tube educator of these systems. Very few people know this, but there is a very special Pump inside your Chainsaw Carburetor, and any malfunction of the pump and can cause a whole host of problems (bog, incorrect running and starting issues, to name just some). Powered by the fuel pump diaphragm, this pump is the heart of the 2 stroke chainsaw carburetor. My Chainsaw was Bogging down when throttled and not Idling correctly. I Easily adjusted my Carburetor without any cost. You can to. HERE'S HOW I DID IT. All 2-Stroke Carb Episodes Here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrlXp3PlwgRI5OLvm3P91LJr1CYnO5TRD Having Chainsaw running or starting issues? In this very quick and 'to the point' video I show you how to adjust your chainsaw to correct this. For some FREE Printable Download help Leaflets: https://www.therepairspecialistonline.com/ These downloads are from my very own website and are absolutely Free. They consist of just a few help topics so far but I am continually making more of these Free Downloads. The best of them is that they are printable so you can take them into the workshop with you and study them at you own pace. Here I have some useful information for you if you need to tune the carburetor on your chainsaw. Anyone who has tried this for the first time can tell you that it's quite a daunting task. If you have tried this yourself I'm sure you will have thought, where are the adjustment screws exactly? Even if you know where they are you might then wonder, which screw do I adjust? If you know which screws to adjust then, which screw first? How much to I adjust them? Do I turn them inwards (clockwise) or outwards (anticlockwise). After trying to adjust these without any experience it can result in complete frustration. What I hear a lot is "my chainsaw wont start" How to tune a chainsaw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74p9FLmIkkw&t=31s Key moments: 00:19 - Chainsaw Engine Bog down | How to correct it 00:46 - Engine Smoking Excessive and Wont Rev up | How to correct it 01:12 - Engine wont Rev up and will Stop when Idling | How to correct it 01:37 - Engine running un-even when Idling and Excessive smoke | How to correct it 02:04 - Chain turning when Idling | How to correct it Well, this easy to follow video will explain what you need to do. Anyone who has experience tuning chainsaws knows, whether it be a Stihl chainsaw, a Homelite chainsaw, Poulan, McCulloch, Jonesered or husqvarna chainsaw, that there are so many different types of adjustment screw heads on all of the different brands available. Some have screw driver heads and others have specialist tool requirements. Here I have included a great adjustment kit on Amazon, which will fit most chainsaws: https://amzn.to/39EbJg0 Thank you for viewing this video where i show you how I personally tune a chainsaw. Thus will help get your chainsaw running well again and prevent chainsaw "BOG" or "BOG Down" as some describe it. Some Chainsaw adjustments don't have the conventional screw driver shaped slots on the adjustment screws. Instead, they have splines and pack-man shaped adjustments and many more. Please take this advice as demonstration purposes only. It is your very own decision whether or not to take this advice and any undertaking relating to this video, by you, must be done so in the correct safe manor as dictated by your safety user manual. Do not undertake any of the procedures shown in this video unless you are sure of your own safety as described by your safety manual. Although this video is focused on running Chainsaw running problems that can be rectified by adjusting the carburetor fuel adjuster screws, it can apply to mostly any 2 Stroke engine. That's because the two stroke engine fitted to most small garden machines are pretty much the same principally. Thank you Craig Kirkman, The Repair Specialist, on chainsaw carburetor adjustment Please visit our website: https://www.therepairspecialistonline.com/ Please check out my amazon shop. I have recommended some useful items from Amazon below. I guarantee you that these items are the sorts of things I use on a daily basis so I know they are good. I have to be careful in recommending products because I have my name and credibility at stake. So I will only recommend good products. https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/therepairspecialist
Chainsaw won't Start/Run - Reasons for Engine Damage..
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TheRepairSpecialist

Chainsaw won't Start/Run - Reasons for Engine Damage..

* VISUALLY EXPLAINED by Craig Kirkman, a renowned you tube educator of these systems. Here is a detailed and unique explanation of some common causes of Chainsaw Engine damage, helping you better diagnose, fix & Save Money. For some FREE Printable Download help Leaflets: https://www.therepairspecialistonline.com/ These downloads are from my very own website and are absolutely Free. They consist of just a few help topics so far but I am continually making more of these Free Downloads. The best of them is that they are printable so you can take them into the workshop with you and study them at you own pace. Diagrams in this video are Copyrighted to Craig Kirkman of The Repair Specialist! This is based on my own personal experience and I realise that there are many more reasons for damage on these machines but I would need a for longer video to mention them all even if I knew them all. Timestamp: 00:27 - Fuel/Oil Mix Ratio. How this can cause engine damage. 01:05 - Fuel/Oil Mix Ratio. How damage occurs using Detailed Moving Engine Animation. 02:07 - Engine Damage. Comparing a normal piston and a piston damage due to incorrect oil ratio. 02:43 - Prolong Engine Life. Ways to make your chainsaw engine last longer and work better. 03:52 - Fuel too Lean. How the 'Fuel to Air' ratio (from the Carburetor) can cause damage. 05:53 - Carb Adjustment Screws. How they can contribute to engine damage. 07:07 - Inlet Boot/Manifold. How damage in this can lead to engine failure. 08:22 - Barrel/Pot gasket. Damage that can occur to the engine if this gasket fails. 09:08 - Barrel/Pot Gasket leakage. Quick observation to diagnose any leakage. 10:02 - Main Crankshaft Seals. How leakage of these can cause Bog Down and engine failure. 10:28 - Contaminated Gas/Fuel. Here's how dirt in gasoline can cause engine damage. 11:11 - Contaminated Air. This is how insufficiently filtered air can caused engine failure. 12:09 - A personal Thank you from Craig Kirkman of The Repair Specialist. Showing some animation, in the video I cover the basics of the importance of quality two stroke oil, how mixing 2 stroke oil can be easier, what ratio/strength of oil is good for engine longevity, how to prevent scoring of the piston and barrel, how to make your chainsaw work well for many years, what is meant by Rich and Lean fueling and how this can effect engine longevity and why the air filter and fuel filter have their own important reasons for a healthy engine's existence. Two Stroke Oil I have included a link here that a good premium two stroke oil on Amazon. I am not the seller and I do not know the seller, but I know that this type of oil is very good and will help keep your chainsaw in tip top condition for many years: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B007TJKJ4C/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=therepairsp02-21&camp=1634&creative=6738&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B007TJKJ4C&linkId=920067555858172559f10ff6130631f1 How chainsaw Engine and Carburetor work together. This is my own video and I recommend you take a look if you would like to gain further in-depth knowledge. It uses moving animations and is very easy to follow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPgaF-JBwco&t=112s Whether you have a husqvarna, craftsman, stihl, poulan, homelite or Mcculloch, to name a few, if your chainsaw won't start then this video will help give you the knowledge to better equip you to do deal with chainsaw staring problems and malfunction. I want to thank you and I hope the information here helped. Craig Kirkman (Creator and owner of the Repair Specialist Channel) #lawnmower​ #gardening​ #repairing​ #savingmoney​ #chainsaw #Chainsawrepair #oil #smallenginemachines #DIY #howthingswork Please check out my amazon shop. I have recommended some useful items from Amazon below. I guarantee you that these items are the sorts of things I use on a daily basis so I know they are good. I have to be careful in recommending products because I have my name and credibility at stake. So I will only recommend good products. https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/therepairspecialist
Untangle Chainsaw Chain | Unknot | 'Easy Procedure'
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TheRepairSpecialist

Untangle Chainsaw Chain | Unknot | 'Easy Procedure'

* VISUALLY EXPLAINED by Craig Kirkman, a renowned you tube educator of these systems. Here is a unique procedure to untangle your chainsaw chain. If all else has failed then here is the answer. For some FREE Printable Download help Leaflets: https://www.therepairspecialistonline.com/ These downloads are from my very own website and are absolutely Free. They consist of just a few help topics so far but I am continually making more of these Free Downloads. The best of them is that they are printable so you can take them into the workshop with you and study them at you own pace. Diagrams in this video are Copyrighted to Craig Kirkman of The Repair Specialist! If you are having any difficulties starting or running your chainsaw, then this free printable Fix-it checklist download on my website will help you. For more useful information please take a look at my website: https://www.therepairspecialistonline.com/ * How to order the Correct Chainsaw Chain Every time. I show you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JUrdd_ZNxs * I Make these adjustments on an actual Chainsaw here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74p9FLmIkkw&t=58s * I Correct Chainsaw Running Problems using the Fuel Screw Adjustment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eo6iUTjcQ8Q&t=32s * Buying a Used Chainsaw | My advice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jW66xLmNLxc * Chainsaw Carburetor | How it Functions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTly4BYvauM&t=90s * Got your Carburetor Fuel Screws Mixed Up? I show you some remedies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8smASBVupc * How Fuel Flows through the Chainsaw Carburetor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNYEsmtB_X8 * Limp Starter Cord on your Chainsaw? Here's why with solutions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIUeov9IFtA&t=171s * How to Tension a Chainsaw Chain Correctly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9RUt22UNEY&t=145s * How to Un-Flood your Chainsaw Quickly, with and without tools: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9BURjo005U&t=120s * Chainsaw damage caused by Dirt in Fuel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBhINTKRUQk&t=6s * 2 Stroke fuel mix for engine longevity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDpVc15znJs&t=26s * How a Chainsaw Engine and Carburetor work together: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPgaF-JBwco * Good Maintenance | How to Clean a Chainsaw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhvcvXUkwqI * Storing a Chainsaw | Good Practice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiJFACoH0rA&t=24s * How an Ultrasonic Cleaner actually cleans your carburetor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8F_jLhEJIQ&t=24s Please subscribe to my channel and I can keep providing you with regular content. Thank you Craig: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRepairSpecialist/videos Thank you Craig Kirkman (owner and creator of 'The Repair Specialist' channel and it's copywrited content) on chainsaw chain. Website: https://www.therepairspecialistonline.com/ #lawnmower​ #gardening​ #repairing​ #savingmoney​ #chainsaw #Chainsawrepair #oil #smallenginemachines #DIY #howthingswork #lawnmower​ #gardening​ #repairing​ #savingmoney​ #chainsaw #Chainsawrepair #oil #smallenginemachines #DIY #howthingswork Please check out my amazon shop. I have recommended some useful items from Amazon below. I guarantee you that these items are the sorts of things I use on a daily basis so I know they are good. I have to be careful in recommending products because I have my name and credibility at stake. So I will only recommend good products. https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/therepairspecialist
Chainsaw Engine Damage - 3 Common Causes 'Explained'  - Chainsaw wont Start  - BOG DOWN
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TheRepairSpecialist

Chainsaw Engine Damage - 3 Common Causes 'Explained' - Chainsaw wont Start - BOG DOWN

* VISUALLY EXPLAINED by Craig Kirkman, a renowned you tube educator of these systems. Free Download Here: https://www.therepairspecialistonline.com/shop . For more useful information please take a look at my website: https://www.therepairspecialistonline.com/ If you are having any difficulties starting or running your chainsaw, then this free printable Fix-it checklist download on my website will help you. I'm a big fan of Stihl two stroke oil. I have used it for many years and it has always provided my two stroke engines with super quality lubrication and protection from engine wear, all whilst at the same time allowing great engine running. I have always found this brand to be of fantastic quality at a reasonable price, and have been using this type of oil for many years. Find it here: https://amzn.to/3bGKqTZ Please read the 'Disclaimer' in the paragraph below before watching this video. Disclaimer: Please understand that the content in this video is based on my own practical experience over the last 25 years as a repair engineer working on this type of machinery. Please ensure your own safety at all times when undertaking any work on any machinery, and only take the advice given in this video as informational demonstrative purposes only. If you have an issue with any machinery and you feel you are not qualified to repair the issue, then please consult a professional repair dealership rather than undertake the repair work yourself. Before attempting use, or repair, any machinery you must follow the advice stated and directed inside the user manual provided with the machine you are using. The owner of this YouTube channel (The Repair Specialist), and its content creator, has no responsibility for any loss or damage to any persons or property as a result of watching the content in this video. If you do not agree with any of the above disclaimer then please do not continue to watch this video. By continuing to watch this video you are stating your agreement with this disclaimer. Thank you I want to help people understand as I was helped by some fantastic mentors during my years as a University student, in Science, and a trainee apprentice as an engineer. In fact, I could NOT have became a qualified repair engineer, followed by a Science graduate and post graduate, followed by the creation of these videos, if I never had these wonderful people in my life. Sadly, some of them are no longer with us to see these videos, which I really want to dedicate to them. My very first manager (Mr Nadin), who gave me a chance straight out of school despite me not being the most ideal candidate for the position of engineers apprentices at the time. He believed he could make an engineer of me. So first of all, if it were not for him I wouldn't be here with all of this knowledge today. I will always respect him and remain grateful to him for what he did for me. I'm so pleased I achieved an apprentice of the year award in 1994 to give him back some satisfaction that I was working hard, and that his belief in me paid off. I also want to dedicate these to my Father, who is still a practising engineer, for always pushing me into this field and ensuring I applied my mind to it. More than anyone else, I want to dedicate these to my amazing late mother, who nurtured, cared, loved and motivated me all of my life. When I was down she would always reach down and stand me back up again, telling me I was worth something. I only wish I could thank her in person and show her these videos. I realise now that she was my biggest and most amazing mentor. Thank you for 40 Golden years mom. I am always thinking of you! Finally, I want to give all of my love and gratitude to my incredible wife, the only woman I ever have, and ever will, truly love. She is my Rock! She is the only person who believes in me, and supports me, 100% in all of my endeavours. She believed in me from the moment we met, and saw some potential in me. She provided me with two amazing children, who have added a very challenging but completeness to our lives. In this video I explain 3 common causes of chainsaw engine damage those with little or no experience (the complete novice). Some of the symptoms for this type of issue can be: -the engine will not start, -engine will start but not run correctly (loss of power, over revving, under revving, uneven running, carburettor will not adjust correctly, and many more) -engine will BOG down -engine will not even turn over (crank) I hope you will learn a few things about how a chainsaw works and save money on large repair bills. I will include the links mentioned in the video very shortly Many thanks indeed Craig Kirkman (Owner and Creator of the 'The Repair Specialist' Channel) including chainsaw will not start