357 hard to turn over

[GardenKit]

I have had a fair few in over the years with this symptom that have simply been down to an incorrect chain fitment.

The chain had been refitted for whatever reason and the drive links had not seated in the rim, but instead had seated between the rim and the side case.

This puts load on the drum and crank and luckily makes it difficult to start or damage could ensue.

 

Not saying that's the case here, but worth checking. Its often the simplest things.......

[Haironyourchest]

Also check the clearance of the flywheel and the coil ignition. If one or both of the bolts that hold the coil unit hav loosened, it may be grinding against the flywheel. Clearance needs to be bout thickness of a business card, not much more or less than 0.3mm I think.

[harrythecat178]

We have had this in past when biodegradable chain oil has been used, if this is the case was clutch , bearing and sprocket with petrol and re assemble

[rem284]

Guys, its sorted. A quick fix, the chain was up against the rim sprocket. Thanks to all the replies. As soon as someone mentioned it, the light came on in my head as I remembered I put the 18" bar on before heading out. Was worried for a while at the potential ££££'s. Cheers

[spudulike]

Well done Barrie, he shoots and scores:thumbup: