Doing it the right way ?

[liamjordan]

i just use the starter cord, simples

[arbaholic]

Ok so using the rope is a nifty little trick if your out of options. Or even if you do have some.

 

And the plastic piston locking thingy () should have "oben top" facing upwards so you can read it.

 

Next, at either end of said "thingy" one end is thicker then the other, from memory has "two lines" running down the side of it. Where should this end be? Inserted to the piston or the opposite?

 

Cheers

[Mesterh]

Mesterh. I know what you mean, as theres also differnent thicknesses either end of the tool, almost like an extra two lines. A diagram would be really helpfull so I can quickly get the saw sorted. Thanks

 

Wolman and stephen blair. That sounds the way to go as them plastic things arent that great IMO. Im after a quick fix at the mo to get running but i will definitly invest in that new tool for the future.

 

I did see a man use a piece of nylon rope on you tube as he said it has more give. I can see what hes saying but i would worry about bits of rope breaking off?

 

Thats another idea that might help someone out if they dont have black plastic thingy tool to hand.

 

 

Ill have to try and sort it tomorrow for you, sorry.

 

Tbh what I do is use an impact wrench, havent fooked anything yet in 15 years and it sure saves a lot of messing about.

[Robert_S]

ive never used anything but the pull cord.

[arbaholic]

Ill have to try and sort it tomorrow for you, sorry.

 

Tbh what I do is use an impact wrench, havent fooked anything yet in 15 years and it sure saves a lot of messing about.

 

No problem mate. Im gratefull whenever you manage to do it

[Mesterh]

Some pics of how to use it.

 

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Basically it needs to sit flat against the top of the cylinder and the top of the piston.

 

Exactly like this one.

 

 

 

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Hope it helps.

[APC]

I know guys that put the pull cord down, forestry trick, extend the cord, put a little loop in it near the end and put a stick through it to stop it running back in, pull it so the piston is in the right position and stuff the chord down inside.

I have never tried it but seen it done.

 

It works. I have used it successfully before. I heard that metal piston stops could damage the piston if the clutch is too tight and you crank it too hard. I don't know whether that is bullcrap or not but sounds plausible.

[liamjordan]

never seen one of those plastic things before, seen the metal ones never used them though, starter cord is the easisest as its always with the saw

[Billy]

just use a full size spark plug from a bike or car, simple.

[Mesterh]

The plastic tool is probably the easiest and quickest thing to use, plus you know you won't damage the piston with it.

 

Fair enough if it's not to hand and you need to improvise.