spudulike
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That was for the first version of the MS201..the non Mtronic one, the one that was utter shyte with a topping of shyte. The first time I tried to rev one it sat in my hand going Mmmmmmmm with the chain stationary and then burst in to life...that is why they introduced the kit of bits. As Mark Skyland says, if the idle is sweet then just do the normal service -plus try fitting the mesh air filter rather than the flock one if fitted and check the muffler - you need to ensure the bottom isn't cracked, a common issue from heat expansion. The first sign that the solenoid is faulty is that the saw will keep stalling on idle, best fit the filter and solenoid kit if that is the case. The new fuel filter is much finer and guess Stihl found the old type let through too much dirt and supplied a finer one. Just opening up the existing muffler outlet hole with a Dremel will give the saw a bit more go if needed.
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I am assuming that the impulse line is correctly pushed on to the brass connector just under the cylinder between the air box and cylinder? I am asking as I have had a lot in with this issue and it would cause an air leak. Another favorite issue is the diaphragms (both pump and metering) and spacer gaskets being the wrong way round. It may be a split inlet manifold - as others have said, a pressure and vacuum test would make sense. It sounds like it may be a large air leak so if you plug the exhaust port, inlet manifold and plug hole, you could just blow down the impulse line and see if leaks.....if you don't have the correct kit.
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What was the question again....ah yes...... how to kill bindweed. Seems to vary between digging the roots out, using a systemic weedkiller on it or cutting it down. As I said, I just carefully spray each bit I find and eventually, you get the better of it.
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But it was a lot of fun as a schoolboy.
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You are probably right but the best humour is dry and not forced imo.👍
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Sodium chlorate, if a decent solution in water doesn't do bindweed then mix it with sugar and blow the feckers up. Only issue is the fire suppressants and it has been banned😩
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Not sure we ever got to find out if you are running 3/8th or 1/4" chain. The 3/8th can be a bit chattery but the 1/4 should be smooth...unless it has been fitted to the incorrect spur sprocket.
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Some like a ride on the wild side that the latest Downton Abbey DVD won't give them😉 Just joking of course, It can and does happen and is pretty spectacular especially in subdued light...a bit like a low budget fireworks display.
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I'm more concerned by the "no camping" sign having read the bottom one. Does it involve canvas or Kylie and flamingos 🤔
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Unfortunately, you often break the roots so a good splodge of a systemic weedkiller is better than trying to get the roots up unsuccessfully...in my humble opinion, others may have other opinions!
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Should the pads have those anti squeal shims behind them?
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Ah, some twat on here said that was impossible and would never happen....even though I have had the same happen as had others. Glad you are still here to write about it!!
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Yes, you can't just swap carbs out on these saws, they don't work like that.
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Or is that refract!!
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Typical🙄
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On the oil from the muffler, are you running a 50:1 mix? Usual hot start issues can be operator error using full choke rather than just the fast idle setting, the saw being lean, blocked fuel vent, low compression, coil to flywheel gap too big, coil beginning to fail, carb needing a rebuild/ clean, dodgy plug/HT and probably many others. If you start the saw and shut it off within seconds, does it start OK or is it not starting after running it hard? Have you pulled the muffler off and looked down the exhaust port for scoring on the piston? When a saw runs, compression drops. If the piston is worn or has been lightly seized, it may have enough cold compression to start it but this will drop when the saw is hot causing starting issues.
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It will be the oil pipe that sits on the underside of the machine. If you undo the spring AV mount, you should be able to chock the handle assembly to get it out of the way to replace the pipe. This is pretty common once the machine has seen around 5 years use.
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Here you go...as others have said. You could probably make one out of a lump of foam sponge which would work but I think this is the part. Probably a good idea to stick the foam pre filter around it as well. Inline FA14393 Air Filter - Inline Filters INLINEFILTERS.CO.UK Equivalent to: SL1527, 13780-90600, 1378090600. Buy with confidence from Inline Filters. We are UK's leading Filter Specialists. Inline FA16376 Air Filter - Inline Filters INLINEFILTERS.CO.UK Equivalent to: SL1534. Buy with confidence from Inline Filters. We are UK's leading Filter Specialists.
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Try changing the fuel filter, I have had this happen and it sorted it. Other than that, if it is fading on high revs and the filter has been changed, undo the H screw 1/4 turn, try again and if needed, try another 1/4 turn. That should sort it. I am assuming your gauze strainer is OK and that your fuel hasn't got water in it as these can also have a similar effect.
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Going back to the low cost air pistol thing, the budget Chinese PCPs are good value, something like this.. Artemis 800...177 best at pistol power.
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Life doesn't get more rock and roll than this. Nice job though, should heat a bit better now.
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And who pays for all this loss from the shops I wonder....well...the customers I reckon!! The CoOp is probably an easy target because of their small town/village demographic, easy to do the off and no police nearby.
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With the limiter fitted, you won't be able to get the same feeling on the adjustment as you would with a non limited carb adjustment. Is the saw fitted with a bar and is it stalling on the strop, on the floor, being held....it all makes a difference. Have you checked the clutch springs, if they are a bit baggy or one is broken, the saw will stall on idle.
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Has the L screw still got the rev limiter fitted on it? If the L screw is turned in fully, the saw revs should rise and then die. If it doesn't do this, I would suspect an air leak.
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I found a Husky mincer once, I was tempted but it wasn't really me.....comment as appropriate 😉
