201t revving but chain not wanting to move?

[samthescam]

Sounds like an issue with the clutch taking up. Have you taken the sprocket off? If you see signs of oil or 'glazing' on the clutch bearing faces, or of heavy scuffing on the inside of the drum then that could be the cause. If it's oil then a good solvent flush should fix it (assuming it's from assembly, not a leak). Otherwise, pictures needed, or send it back under warranty?

 

Alec

 

Def warranty then. I have taken the sprocket off, cleaned it all out. However saw was like this out of the box.

[Steve Bullman]

Fain enough.don't wanna bore you, but do you find it bogs down really easily as well. I was cutting up a pallet for a fire and found it kept getting jammed up.

 

yes, easier than i'd expect anyway

[samthescam]

yes, easier than i'd expect anyway

 

Thanks. I have a feeling there might be a clutch problem, because I've used the 200t and it was nothing like this. So either we have a bad batch or still have seriously let themselves down. Ill be interested to see if this is common or not.

[Paul Smith]

Mine does the exact same thing sam. Its maybe a tuning issue....i havent taken mine back for a tune up since new but i think it does need a tweak which im hoping fixes this

 

So does mine! Think a tune up might cure it?

[Steve Bullman]

So does mine! Think a tune up might cure it?

 

im hoping it will.....its definetly not right. if the tune up doesnt fix it i'll be returning it under warranty

[spudulike]

Have you taken the chain brake off:001_rolleyes:

 

I think a clutch that is engaging at higher revs that normal seems the most logical reason for the chain not to turn at the point around 3500 revs is hit. perhaps the clutch shoes are tight on the clutch boss.

 

Other thing to check is the nose sprocket on your bar - had these bind up before on my 345 when doing deep cuts.

[Paul Smith]

You gonna tune it yourself?

[samthescam]

You gonna tune it yourself?

 

I won't. But I'm crap at maintenance. I'll take it into stihl dealer and pay them to do it.

[samthescam]

Have you taken the chain brake off:001_rolleyes:

 

I think a clutch that is engaging at higher revs that normal seems the most logical reason for the chain not to turn at the point around 3500 revs is hit. perhaps the clutch shoes are tight on the clutch boss.

 

Other thing to check is the nose sprocket on your bar - had these bind up before on my 345 when doing deep cuts.

 

The thing is, at least for me it seems like the clutch is slipping or something. Like full throttle doesn't cure it, you have to let it in and out and wait a while while playing with revs.

[Steve Bullman]

i'll take it into a dealer. i dont think its the clutch or the bar nose