048 idle problems

[martin p]

hi everyone, an annoying problem with my old 048 began yesterday.it starts and cuts great but wont idle for more than about 7-8 seconds just peters out. this saw has always been 100% good,any ideas anyone?

[Eddy_t]

Idle may be to rich or just low, you tried turning the idle up a bit?

 

 

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[martin p]

thanks eddy,tried resetting the idle speed but will only stay running when too fast ie chain running.

[wisecobandit]

Did you try adjusting the L screw before setting the tickover screw?

 

Unfortunatly it could mean you may have the start of an air leak somewhere like a bad intake boot or impulse line or even the fuel line itself. Assume the air filter is relatively clean? Could be a bit of crap in the carb even or the sparkplug. Is there any of them you can scrub off the list?