Stihl 262 not starting

[mucker]

We've got 262s as our general groundsaws, used for more Arb work than forestry. The saws are now just over a year old and we'll maintained, however they have become problematic after a period of use, cutting out from tickover and not restarting unless the throttle is held wide open. Is this a known problem with these saws and will it be fixed with an update to the auto-tune under warranty. 

[Martin du Preez]

261 and yea, some sort of solenoid. if you leave it on the ground with out the chain break on it wont cut out for some reason

[Stubby]

3 minutes ago, Martin du Preez said:

261 and yea, some sort of solenoid. if you leave it on the ground with out the chain break on it wont cut out for some reason

Clutch needle bearing .

[Martin du Preez]

2 minutes ago, Stubby said:

Clutch needle bearing .

is it just from lack of greasing or are they just made of chocolate ?

[Stubby]

3 minutes ago, Martin du Preez said:

is it just from lack of greasing or are they just made of chocolate ?

Cadburys had a hand in there somewhere . It is a known fault . I dont own one and never have but if you put in a search you will find shed loads on it .

[Martin du Preez]

4 minutes ago, Stubby said:

Cadburys had a hand in there somewhere . It is a known fault . I dont own one and never have but if you put in a search you will find shed loads on it .

Ive got one, cracking saw, but used loads of other peoples that are absolute nightmare

 

[mucker]

Righto, I'll give that a go tomorrow, thanks.

[mucker]

Greased up the bearing and over the last week or so all seems to be well. Just wish the crankshaft was drilled so you could lube the bearing from outside the clutch drum with a grease gun like we used to be able to to on 357s and the like.