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2024/02/02 12:07:42 (permalink)
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Chainsaw won't stay running

I have a proplus chainsaw (Chinese brand), I took it out the other day after it was sitting up for a few month. It fired up and ran but started to cut out when revved it up. It has gotten worse and now it will fire up but it over revs and cuts out immediately.
 
I have changed the main fuel line as it was perished and cracked. I have checked the tank vent and it is okay. I have cleaned the carb and replaced the diaphragm, needle and spring, and gaskets, but it is still the same. It seems to me like a fuel problem but I cannot figure out where the problem is. It has a walbro carb on it but I don't appear to be able to adjust the H and L needle on the carb. 
 
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. 
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Paddy

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    Re: Chainsaw won't stay running 2024/02/02 13:49:53 (permalink)
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    It does indeed sound a lack of fuel issue.
     
    Does the carb have a primer bulb or is there a separate primer bulb (with hoses to it)
     
    Are there plastic "limit" covers over the carb' L & H air screws?  
     
     
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    Re: Chainsaw won't stay running 2024/02/06 03:31:23 (permalink)
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    There isn't any "Limit" covers on the L & H air screws. I thought I couldn't adjust them but I just need a new tool. They are D shape fittings, not the flat head I am used too. I have a tool ordered so I will try and adjust them to see if that helps. 
     
    I have noticed that there is is pressure in the fuel tank after it has being trying to run. Is this normal or could it be forcing to much fuel trough the carb into the engine?
     
     
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    Re: Chainsaw won't stay running 2024/02/06 07:27:24 (permalink)
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    Those adjuster screws are very likely your issue.
     
    Once you have the tool, adjust both slowly out (CC) to richen the mix. 
    1/4 turn at a time.  You likley end up at at least 1/2 turn out.
     
    Get a solid idle (idle screw is CLOSEST to the cylinder), then adjust the HS.
     
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