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  1. Sean McGillicuddy Member

    joined: Jan 7, 2012
    196 posts
    Easton mass.
    So I'm using this saw and going real good.:p
    Shut it down all done for now.
    Went to restart it and can't pull cord???<>
    I took spark plug out and tried again ... no go??
    Took starter off saw it turns no problem??
    Clean every thing up and reinstalled still no go????;?
    Any idea's??
    Sean
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  2. rkshed Member

    joined: Jan 15, 2012
    229 posts
    Bedford NH
    Sounds like it now a one piece engine.
    Remove the exhaut and see if you can wiggle the piston at all. You may even see damage at that point.
    If you do get it turn over again I would definately tear it down anyways to be safe. there may be a chunk of pist floating around the bottom end.
  3. Sean McGillicuddy Member

    joined: Jan 7, 2012
    196 posts
    Easton mass.
    The muffler has two t-25 screws deep. Removed them and muffler can off no problem. Piston to low to see.
    The clutch needs this special tool:msp_sneaky: so I got a pair of needle nose pliers and turned it the way it says on clutch and it mooved ..hmmm that moved to easy:msp_unsure: pulled starter rope and it moved!!!:clap: Put the muffler back on. Put the plug back in. Started right up!!:blob2::rock: So it would seem that something got behind clutch. Cleaning will be done tomorrow!
    I'm learning to be more patient :msp_smile: in the old days I would of just yanked it so hard some thing would of broke!
    Thanks for all the help!
    Sean
  4. rkshed Member

    joined: Jan 15, 2012
    229 posts
    Bedford NH
    Glad to hear that one!
    Happy cutting!
  5. MasterMech Minister of Fire

    joined: Aug 2, 2011
    4,806 posts
    Hudson Valley NY
    Keep an eye on those muffler screws now that you've disturbed them. They have a habit of loosening up, creating an exhaust leak, and frying an otherwise healthy saw. ;)
  6. Sean McGillicuddy Member

    joined: Jan 7, 2012
    196 posts
    Easton mass.
    Should I put some lock tight on them?
  7. Pallet Pete Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 27, 2011
    3,179 posts
    Ovid MI
    YES ! I have had mufflers come loose a lot I use high heat locktite and it works wonders for keeping them tight.

    Pete
  8. MasterMech Minister of Fire

    joined: Aug 2, 2011
    4,806 posts
    Hudson Valley NY
    Just make sure it's high heat loctite. Regular blue/red will most likely loosen up from the normal exhaust heat.
  9. Sean McGillicuddy Member

    joined: Jan 7, 2012
    196 posts
    Easton mass.
    Will do that!

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