268xp Help

[Dax]

Need some advice please. Have just got hold of an old Husky 268 xp managed to get it running all be it a bit lumpy. Have now got it to run well lots of power good revs but hard to get it to idle (it has a tillotson carb but idle screw not obvious maybe not the original). The main problem is when at idle if the saw is tipped forward it starts to rev up which is a tad concerning..... any ideas please.

[Dax]

bumpy

[spudulike]

Mmmm - tiipping it forward and an increase in revvs sounds like the fuel is being taken away from the fuel pickup thus air being pulled in - so, check the filter and fuel line are good.

 

A strange fault - start with factory settings on the carb - I think around 1 turn out on both H&L screws.

 

A dodgy idle can be caused by many reasons, I would start by checking the breather, fuel lines - give the carb a clean out. Inspect the plug, check the coil to flywheel gap and make sure the compression is ok.

 

If you can, check that pressure can be held in the cankcase.

[miker]

see its not just me with 268 issues lol

[spudulike]

see its not just me with 268 issues lol

 

Yes, but selling it on ebay isn't great advice for a saw tech:001_rolleyes:

 

Oh what the heck - if you can't fix it, sell it on ebay:lol:

[spudulike]

Just had a thought - it is probably your saw:thumbup:

[Dax]

Mmmm - tiipping it forward and an increase in revvs sounds like the fuel is being taken away from the fuel pickup thus air being pulled in - so, check the filter and fuel line are good.

 

A strange fault - start with factory settings on the carb - I think around 1 turn out on both H&L screws.

 

A dodgy idle can be caused by many reasons, I would start by checking the breather, fuel lines - give the carb a clean out. Inspect the plug, check the coil to flywheel gap and make sure the compression is ok.

 

If you can, check that pressure can be held in the cankcase.

 

Plug and compression appear fine although i'm no expert.

Your other suggestions sound good but a bit beyond me, needs to be looked at by someone me thinks.

[miker]

Yes, but selling it on ebay isn't great advice for a saw tech:001_rolleyes:

 

Oh what the heck - if you can't fix it, sell it on ebay:lol:

proceeds went towards a nice 371xp