Thread: show us your chainsaws

Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

What’s wrong with your saw and what does it need

Some forum guys have sheds full of bits that might be of use to you

Yes. What saw is it?


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Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

What’s wrong with your saw and what does it need

Some forum guys have sheds full of bits that might be of use to you

It's a husqvarna mark 2 36cc ..?

Had it two years approx. Needs a carb kit n a main spring. Talked to the mechanic about it as the seals have gone hard. Apparently 'not used enough...' . Saw is used for farm fencing n self small wood cutting. Not used every day but more than a homeowner saw I'd imagine.

Repair in shop be $250 parts n labour including new chain.

This particular saw will be on special next month for $350 hence why the shop called me.

Could get saw repaired for parts cost only but holding fire at moment n considering options. This thread has being useful for that.

Am a bit disappointed. Thought it would have lasted longer than that.

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Originally Posted by tiroahunta

It's a husqvarna mark 2 36cc ..?

Had it two years approx. Needs a carb kit n a main spring. Talked to the mechanic about it as the seals have gone hard. Apparently 'not used enough...' . Saw is used for farm fencing n self small wood cutting. Not used every day but more than a homeowner saw I'd imagine.

Repair in shop be $250 parts n labour including new chain.

This particular saw will be on special next month for $350 hence why the shop called me.

Could get saw repaired for parts cost only but holding fire at moment n considering options. This thread has being useful for that.

Am a bit disappointed. Thought it would have lasted longer than that.

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Hmm- that's a shame. My Makita (which is lucky to get two runs a year) has a carby problem too - it will start and idle but bogs when asked for power. This lasts anything from 5 min and a dozen starts to 4 hours and 20 or so starts. Then it runs fine for as many tanks of fuel as you can throw at it. From my limited experience I think maybe the carby is getting gummed up, and the several starts are what it takes to clean itself.

You might have to try the same with your Husky

Already had the big batteries for a grinder so thought I would see what all the hype is with EV saws........Its impressive!

Originally Posted by Tentman

Hmm- that's a shame. My Makita (which is lucky to get two runs a year) has a carby problem too - it will start and idle but bogs when asked for power. This lasts anything from 5 min and a dozen starts to 4 hours and 20 or so starts. Then it runs fine for as many tanks of fuel as you can throw at it. From my limited experience I think maybe the carby is getting gummed up, and the several starts are what it takes to clean itself.

You might have to try the same with your Husky

The wee flexible fuel diaphragm in the carb is getting stiff

Do you store it empty of fuel as it runs out or do you turn it off before the tanks empty so fuel stays in carb to keep diaphragms/one way valves supple

Originally Posted by tiroahunta

It's a husqvarna mark 2 36cc ..?

Had it two years approx. Needs a carb kit n a main spring. Talked to the mechanic about it as the seals have gone hard. Apparently 'not used enough...' . Saw is used for farm fencing n self small wood cutting. Not used every day but more than a homeowner saw I'd imagine.

Repair in shop be $250 parts n labour including new chain.

This particular saw will be on special next month for $350 hence why the shop called me.

Could get saw repaired for parts cost only but holding fire at moment n considering options. This thread has being useful for that.

Am a bit disappointed. Thought it would have lasted longer than that.

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Probably not worth paying someone to repair it but they aren't too hard to work on if you have the inclination to have a crack yourself.

Originally Posted by No.3

Probably not worth paying someone to repair it but they aren't too hard to work on if you have the inclination to have a crack yourself.

I'm about as mechanical as a brick.....it's certainly not my strength....

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If there's any doubt about it get a new saw you can trust and then you have the choice to either repair the old saw and keep it as a backup, repair and sell at best (might not be viable economically) or selling it for someone else to repair and recover the $$$ that you can out of it... That sounds a bit defeatist in the world of fixing saws being manly etc etc but if it isn't your core business or a hobby thing you do for fun it's probably not worth getting the kit you need to do it.

On a side note, I just got given a lightly used Homelite 46cc saw which is to be used as a donated asset for a volunteer unit - interesting thing as far as chainsaws go. It's no Stihl or Husqy pro saw and arguably not as robust as something like a 236 or MS180 but once I sharpened the chain properly so it actually cut it operates fine. Dare I say it, it's easier to start than the Husqy and Stihl's I've had too. Lighter and the vibration system seems to work rather well. That kinda pisses me off for some reason haha... Only thing I need to look into on it is that it appears to have an oil leak from underneath - probably a leak from the oil pump gasket or oil tank vent or somesuch. A job for tomorrow. Also need to work out the chainsaw quals angle on it modern arse covering.

Question for you guys out there.
I have a Husqvarna 562XP.
Good saw but I have an issue, it idles ok in the time it takes to position for next ring etc and you are still holding it.
But will not idle for long when you have to move a bit of stuff and place it on the ground.
No problem on big stuff giving it death and cut until you stop it or you run out off fuel.
Any suggestions/tricks to get it to idle for longer/better.
Thanks Owen

Try changing your fuel mix a LITTLE maybe try some higher octane stuff or if are using it try 91. It makes a huge difference in smaller motors.outboards lawnmower too.i found would start easier on 91 but better top end/Boogie with higher octane really noticed it in outboard.

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

Try changing your fuel mix a LITTLE maybe try some higher octane stuff or if are using it try 91. It makes a huge difference in smaller motors.outboards lawnmower too.i found would start easier on 91 but better top end/Boogie with higher octane really noticed it in outboard.

The 562XP are auto tune

Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

The 562XP are auto tune

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Yep they are so open to ideas on how you get them "auto tuned".
Or do they pretty much auto tune for full noise.
Only an issue when on stuff that is just a bit too big for my smaller stihl.


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Originally Posted by 7mmsaum

The 562XP are auto tune

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I’ve had a 346XP for a few years and it’s served me well.

Originally Posted by erniec

Question for you guys out there.
I have a Husqvarna 562XP.
Good saw but I have an issue, it idles ok in the time it takes to position for next ring etc and you are still holding it.
But will not idle for long when you have to move a bit of stuff and place it on the ground.
No problem on big stuff giving it death and cut until you stop it or you run out off fuel.
Any suggestions/tricks to get it to idle for longer/better.
Thanks Owen

Air filter, exhaust gauze too. Check both of them and make sure there's no weird restrictions stopping it breathing.

Lift idle rpm screw slightly but not enough to engage clutch