So my dad is getting up there, 86, so he doesn't cut wood anymore, just pays a guy to deliver it......so he had an older 021 he gave me. I have a Makida 6401 but wanted to use this 021 for limbing and other small stuff. He says it's been at least two years since it has been started. I drained the old gas mix, put new in, and put a new plug in.......it'll start but is hard and as soon as the trigger is pulled dies out. I adjusted the idle higher and it will stay running but as soon as the saw is raised it dies out....what could my problem be?
Stihl 021 Problems
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Clean carb thoroughly; in my experience a carb kit is generally not needed.
Remove adjuster screws, needle valve, all diaphragms. Clean all screens and passageways with carb cleaner. Assembly is the opposite of disassembly.
Remove adjuster screws, needle valve, all diaphragms. Clean all screens and passageways with carb cleaner. Assembly is the opposite of disassembly.
smokinj
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"Clean carb thoroughly; in my experience a carb kit is generally not needed.
Remove adjuster screws, needle valve, all diaphragms. Clean all screens and passageways with carb cleaner." Excellent.
Fuel line/hose--another easy try.
New filter ( don't clean it if it's old )--fine idea also.
Other simples:
Set the 2 ( maybe 3 on yours ) carb adjusting screws to "factory setting" ( often 1 turn out )
New plug w correct gap. Don't use an old one.
And, get rid of the old fuel . Use the Stihl mix @ 50-1; we always use at least 89 octane gas for all the saws in winter, often high test below 20 F.
When you get it running, turn it upside down and sideways at WOT to be sure the fuel and carb are operating right.
And listen to mommie: use your PPE, even little saws bite.
Remove adjuster screws, needle valve, all diaphragms. Clean all screens and passageways with carb cleaner." Excellent.
Fuel line/hose--another easy try.
New filter ( don't clean it if it's old )--fine idea also.
Other simples:
Set the 2 ( maybe 3 on yours ) carb adjusting screws to "factory setting" ( often 1 turn out )
New plug w correct gap. Don't use an old one.
And, get rid of the old fuel . Use the Stihl mix @ 50-1; we always use at least 89 octane gas for all the saws in winter, often high test below 20 F.
When you get it running, turn it upside down and sideways at WOT to be sure the fuel and carb are operating right.
And listen to mommie: use your PPE, even little saws bite.
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