One change I made shortly after creating this video is the use of a deep/ long socket. A short one could more easily catch and pull off inside the recoil cover area when removing the drill after the engine starts.
@@NathanBirky Ya, just watched closer. Intresting choice for sure, I didnt even know somethin like that existed. I always just cut grind socket away so it only grabs one way.
I have the exact same saw… impossible to start. When I get it started- look out, she cuts like no body’s business. I need your method! I’m going to get the alternative recoil and start it with a drill! Where can I get this recoil starter?
Ha....I start my Lawnboy walk behind lawn mower with a drill! I had 4 surgeries on my right shoulder and using the recoil is painful. It works like a charm. I did that about 10 years ago.
That’s exactly what I need it. My hands are really hurting from like a carpal tunnel problem. Having a hard time holding and pulling I need to do that. Thanks for the video.
I had the same thought but no time to do this. Can't figure out why the companies have not done this as an extra parts kit. I'm still healthy to run one, but starting one takes up to 45 minutes because it takes my strength away! I could cut for hours on what it takes to start a chainsaw. It's tuned, right. You'll get old someday or sickly soon naysayers!
Very interesting but I would have liked to see a cold start. I keep an eighteen inch chainsaw for emergencies,am older and can't yard on things the way I used to. I will look to modding it like yours.
Cold starts work the same, just sometimes with a few more seconds of spinning, and a fire up with it choked first. Of course, you can get a lot more fast revolutions of spinning with the drill than with the pull start, which is why this works so well on a cold start when you may struggle otherwise!
I never saw a generic Stihl Chain Saw before. It sure sounded like one. I have numerous stihl saws and other equipment. If it takes more than three pulls, you’re doing something wrong. Perform routine maintenance and if it still won’t start, throw it away. Consumers who use them to make a living don’t have time to fool with a finicky piece of equipment. I love your ingenuity, adding the ratcheting safety was genius. However, there is nothing like Tennessee orange.
Agree, however the option of ingenuity or another door stop forced me to do similar for an old lawnmower and recently a leaf blower. Right to repair may also be accompanied by duty to repair.
Because its inefficient. Whys would you want to keep reaching for a drill in the middle of the forest to turn it on? Once its warm a tiny pull will get it going again.
I can understand that, but my point is, do you want a professional saw that takes a lot of messing about to get going or something simple like a pull cord? Doing it with the drill is for back yard folk with all the time in the world. Its inefficient in the forest making money.@@YarisWRC2
Sounds Great --- But Hell of a Way to Bust Crankshaft End Off , if the Crankcase/Shaft Was Larger Maybe Ok !!! As I have Gotten Older I Play out Starting my Saw's up , after I shut off Saw to refill Fuel & Bar Oil , my Body is to Shot to Re-Start the Dammm Saw. Getting Old is No Joke ! 70 now is why I Want - But Body Say's Oh Hell No !!! HaHaHaHaHa
I've tried to secure the flywheel nut with Loktite and even spot welded the nut to the bolt. My drill keep ripping the nut off. How do you keep that from happening?
I've not had problems with it coming off after tightening it with an impact driver, but a friend of mine borrowed the saw and is using loctite too because it came off for him. I do recommend using a variable speed drill to start the saw, not an impact driver, and speeding it up somewhat gradually. Hopefully the less impact and sudden torque on the nut will keep it from being spun off.
Is there any modification in the machine (starter, pully) itself? Remove the whole coil starter? I have MS382 and can't use my hand to pull the string.
I bought a replacement recoil which comes attached to a cover (so I could place the original cover and recoil back on if I wanted it again). I then removed the replacement recoil and used a hole cutting bit in my drill to cut a hole in the cover shield with the center where the recoil had been screwed on it. By having a cover with a small hole, the saw is useable without having the entire side exposed. After making the video, I changed to using a longer deep socket so it won't accidently get popped off inside the cover. I've done this on 3 of my chainsaws currently, and they all start with ease now instead of struggling, especially if they normally take a number of pulls to start. You can do many revolutions quickly with a drill vs only a few per pull on a pull rope.
@@NathanBirky thank you. I will open the and check the inside. I hope you can guide me from there. I am not good at "machine" things. I only know how to use only! 😂. Or Maybe we can also modifed the cover to be more easy to open and close without any tool required (to open)
@@NathanBirky how do I contact you? If you don't mind, I would appreciate if you can help me with this. I have trigger finger on both of my hand. Really need to start the saw the easiest possible.
@@wizanzaini Maybe I need to post a video next of how to modify the recoil area for electric drill start. I don't know how to pm me via TH-cam. If you want to post your contact, I can contact you.
Thanks buddy! I was trying to figure out what you had on your drill there when Kevin shared this video with the builder group…. Man this is an nifty little idea… it would be super cool if you could have both options or either option without having to change over…. Might slap some blue thread lock over them crank treads just for a little additional lockdown XxX! Absolutely blows when that dang vibration works on that nut long enough to get her to back off and loosen up just a tickin’…just enough for that key to sheer and…. And blam-O! Next time you get to fire it off to do some cutting…. Everything is all a mess!!! What is that little part between the drill and the socket???? eBay name and number?!!
I"m been thinking about this for a while now but I don't know in which direction the motor runs or starts. Does the motor run clockwise or counter clock wise? If the motor runs clockwise, they you will have to crank the motor clockwise with a drill. Which means the drill (bit) is turning clockwise (tightening) and when the motor runs, then the drill (bit) would be also going clockwise ? The bit should be racheting clockwise so it doesn't catch and break your wrist? (sorry about the description). It seems the ratcheting is in reverse...
As far as I've seen, chainsaws are all started by a pull rope on the left side with the bar on the right side. So to have the chain going the right direction, they have to be started in a counter- clockwise direction. The drill turns counter clockwise (which would loosen the nut if not fastened very tightly) and the ratcheting action on the adaptor lets it spin without jerking it out of your hand when the engine starts spinning faster than the drill. This is because the drill would be seemingly spinning backwards in comparison to the faster spinning engine, especially when you stop the drill. Then you pull the drill and socket out and away after it starts running.
@@NathanBirky Thank you ... the drill would go in reverse to turn the motor clockwise and that direction is the racheting direction so it doesn't take my wrist off? A backpack blower... I have no clue. I'm basically trying avoid all the pulling etc... my shoulder can't take it anymore ;). Thanks for the reply... thought I figured it out but still quasi questions in my head.
And people wonder why the market is switching to battery electric…pulling the starter cord is too hard for you so you ghetto rig a cordless drill up; the industry one upped you and removed the need to start the thing and made the tool easy like your drill.
I used an impact wrench to tighten it tight. The steady pressure of a drill turning the flywheel isn't enough to loosen it if tightened appropriately first.
For a warm start as you demonstrate what advantage does this offer? Besides not having proper control of the saw If I need an amputation I would not attempt it myself or let anybody who thinks a chainsaw is a suitable tool for amputations to attempt this. To feeble to start an easy start saw? Get an electric chainsaw or perhaps get someone else to do your chainsaw work.
This is extremely dangerous. You don’t have control of the saw and should be standing behind it away from the chain holding the handle and ideally with a foot clamping it to the ground. If the choke was on (which is usually the case) and the brake off the chain would rotate after starting, and on a slippy bit of board the saw could easily vibrate round and carve a hole in your leg.
I agree, brake should be on and saw held securely as much with the drill start as with recoil start. While I may not have had the appropriate hold starting the saw, the point of the video was the electric start mechanism, not chainsaw safety.
@@NathanBirky I’ve been using chainsaws for about 30 years and the more I use them the more paranoid I get about safety. A well sharpened saw will go through a 6” limb in 10 or 20 seconds, much quicker through your leg. Kickback accidents are the most common, where the saw flicks up in your face. Holding the saw firmly in both hands greatly reduces the chance of it happening. If your electric starter can be used with the same safety as the cord (following manufacturer instructions) then why not put up a video of it?
@@Tailspin80 You've known how to use a saw for 30 years, not ran one for 30 years. A well sharpened chain will eat a 6" limb in about 5 seconds probably less with a professional size saw. If you're taking that long your chain is dull. It takes 20 to 30 seconds to cut one with a sharp crosscut saw. You probably have less than 1000 hours of experience (and that's generous) seeing that you get "paranoid" using them and your chains dull as a turd.
I used an impact wrench to tighten the nut very tightly. The drill would loosen it while turning over the engine, but the turning is more gradual than an impact wrench, so the nut stays tight.
@@lokicam1307 I've got got the same saw . The compression relief valve pops up to easily on mine I replaced it with a OEM one Í also put a Stihl elastro start rope with handle.
@@michaelgardner3728 Nice man! good call! I was gettin ready to do a built/ported/advanced high top 288xp vs. my g660 cut video but Im doing top end on the 288 first so its fair. the g660 is 10 years old x 20 cords a season, heavy cutting. And the 288xp is almost 30 years old. (And yes, the 288xp will smoke the g660, but all day long, prolly not right now.
@@michaelgardner3728 I did post pre video pics under my community tab tho and will post the top end rebuild on the 288xp and a vs. video at some point!
There wasn't necessarily an issue. A large chainsaw (my big one is about 96cc and 36 inch blade) can be hard to start simply due to the engine size. I was getting a sore arm/ shoulder trying to pull the rope fast enough or hard enough, and with frequent starting as is done on a chainsaw, this saves a lot of effort. If there are no or minor issues, the more/ faster revolutions with this method helps it start easily, even if it takes a couple seconds.
Nathan Birky Understood. I have no experience with saws that size, hence my ignorance. The only thing that occurred to me was either there’s no compression release or compression is too low for some reason.
Tom Op eigen houtje I guess it boils down to if you’re a manly man or just an ordinary guy. 😂👍 Not all of us are 250 lb. lumberjacks working in The Great Northern Woods! 😉😂👍🐿🐿🐿
Lols I am only a 160 lbs dude But yea I am experienced whit chainsaws so even the larger cc saws are easy to start if there running right Stil I like the way u thought about solving it I would check out the saw and make it work after 3 puls On the other hand saving the schoulders a bit whit not pulling al the time could get a place wen I grow older
Folks dont do this. It hugely increases the risk of flywheel exploding/failing from over torquing against the taper, and thats on a real saw, let alone a chineseium one. What ever happened to “if you cant start it, you aint stong enough to use it”? Most companies do spring assisted start on small saws, if you need help with a 660, you got no hope of hangin on to it if it all goes bad.
Good job, you still alive? doing shit like this will get you eventually.. ALWAYS engage the chain brake prior to starting a chainsaw and also, you probably should'nt make a how to like this. To anyone who thinks this is a terrific idea, don't get a chainsaw, it's beyond your skill set, if you already have one, sell it, you'll thank me later. If yet you still insist on having a chainsaw, get proper training on how to use one, they kill, about as quick as slick here started his.
Because it's literally 1/3 the cost or less for an identical clone comparing Holzfforma to Stihl saws. I suppose it's debateable whether the quality of the clone is close to name brand, but you can replace the cheaper ones more often and still save money. I've been very satisfied with how well my Holzfforma saws performed at cutting logs.
Dude can't start a chainsaw with a pull string, and decides to risk serious injury by using a drill and socket. Either figure out why your chainsaw won't start with the pull string, or don't use the chainsaw.
People start race bikes like this all the time. Ever seen how Indy cars are started? I want to know what you have to say when you find out cars used to come with hand cranks and Harley’s used to come with kick starters.
Sorry, i calls 'em likes i seez 'em. Scarey and stupid. Violation of safe starting protocols. Furthermore pushing against a nut in direction it is designed to be removed; when, not if, it breaks loose what then? Dumbassery. I'm an old guy. Let me talk to Old Guys. If you can't start the dadgum saw it is time for you to retire or go electric. If you can't pull start the saw how are you strong enough to safely operate it any longer? Get a light weight electric, power cord saws are wicked. Hey, Old Guy who can't start your gas powered lawn mower, they make an efficient, quiet battery powered right up your alley. Holy cow, don't teach young folks to be stupid.
One change I made shortly after creating this video is the use of a deep/ long socket. A short one could more easily catch and pull off inside the recoil cover area when removing the drill after the engine starts.
Genius!! Now I have hope that when I get older I will be able to start my large saws (90cc & larger) by myself.
Nice man! Did you try alrering the socket dimensions so it cant grab once it starts?
@@lokicam1307 the ratcheting adapter prevents it from grabbing
@@NathanBirky Ya, just watched closer. Intresting choice for sure, I didnt even know somethin like that existed. I always just cut grind socket away so it only grabs one way.
I have the exact same saw… impossible to start. When I get it started- look out, she cuts like no body’s business. I need your method! I’m going to get the alternative recoil and start it with a drill! Where can I get this recoil starter?
Ha....I start my Lawnboy walk behind lawn mower with a drill! I had 4 surgeries on my right shoulder and using the recoil is painful. It works like a charm. I did that about 10 years ago.
That’s exactly what I need it. My hands are really hurting from like a carpal tunnel problem. Having a hard time holding and pulling I need to do that. Thanks for the video.
Had surgery on 1 hand and no more carpal tunnel, gunna get other hand eventually
You might consider an entire kit to market with the components necessary to make that change. Get a patent for that cool idea! Soon!
Have thought of this as well. I have a spine fusion and starting is a major pain.
Glad to see your using a socket adapter. I have seen many people using a socket and dril which is just inviting a big problem.
Please explain the big problem being invited. As you say, people have been doing that for many years.
I just use a nut runner in my drill to start a leaf blower. Never been a problem. Perhaps on a more powerful engine the clutch might be advisable.
I had the same thought but no time to do this. Can't figure out why the companies have not done this as an extra parts kit. I'm still healthy to run one, but starting one takes up to 45 minutes because it takes my strength away! I could cut for hours on what it takes to start a chainsaw. It's tuned, right. You'll get old someday or sickly soon naysayers!
Works great for older folks 😊
I was just thinking about this. Straight and to the point.
Very interesting but I would have liked to see a cold start. I keep an eighteen inch chainsaw for emergencies,am older and can't yard on things the way I used to. I will look to modding it like yours.
Cold starts work the same, just sometimes with a few more seconds of spinning, and a fire up with it choked first. Of course, you can get a lot more fast revolutions of spinning with the drill than with the pull start, which is why this works so well on a cold start when you may struggle otherwise!
Been looking to do this myself lately man. A mate just sent this to me very keen to try. Thanks for the straight forward video ❤️🚀
Craftsman gas weed eaters used to have a similar attachment to start with cordless drill, I still have weed eater and it works!
Terrific idea very innovative I really needed help starting my chainsaw a couple years ago this Gizmo would have done the trick
Nice job presenting this ! I'm going to have to give this a try, STIHL saws are not any easier pull starting. Thanks for sharing
I never saw a generic Stihl Chain Saw before. It sure sounded like one. I have numerous stihl saws and other equipment. If it takes more than three pulls, you’re doing something wrong. Perform routine maintenance and if it still won’t start, throw it away. Consumers who use them to make a living don’t have time to fool with a finicky piece of equipment. I love your ingenuity, adding the ratcheting safety was genius. However, there is nothing like Tennessee orange.
Agree, however the option of ingenuity or another door stop forced me to do similar for an old lawnmower and recently a leaf blower. Right to repair may also be accompanied by duty to repair.
A lot of us just don't have the strength or stamina to keep pulling. My shoulder is toast so this is a great alternative for me.
Been doing this for years on chainsaws and lawnmowers.
Many thanks for this. You say that you use a socket adapter, but what is it? I've done a web search but it just throws up all sorts of things!
Hi all, don't tell our health and safety reps ,but I've used this system for years on my vintage 2 stroke engines . either that or a larger skip 😂😂
Thanks for sharing a great video
and its perfect if your working on one that wont crank. its hell cranking on one for a while
Pure genius, thank you for the ratcheting socket tip. I will be drilling holes in all my gas engines today.
Mine starts first pull every time easily man. Nice choice on the dukes tho sir!
NICE!
I have always wondered why all chain saws don't come standard like this, well done
Because its inefficient. Whys would you want to keep reaching for a drill in the middle of the forest to turn it on? Once its warm a tiny pull will get it going again.
@@peter4363 My saw is a Sthil 880, 125 cc, it is no tiny pull
I can understand that, but my point is, do you want a professional saw that takes a lot of messing about to get going or something simple like a pull cord? Doing it with the drill is for back yard folk with all the time in the world. Its inefficient in the forest making money.@@YarisWRC2
It is a heavy and powerful saw. I recommend adding some muscle. I have a lighter saw, and it wore me out before I started exercising.
Cool.
Sounds Great --- But Hell of a Way to Bust Crankshaft End Off , if the Crankcase/Shaft Was Larger Maybe Ok !!!
As I have Gotten Older I Play out Starting my Saw's up , after I shut off Saw to refill Fuel & Bar Oil , my Body is to Shot to Re-Start the Dammm Saw.
Getting Old is No Joke !
70 now is why I Want - But Body Say's Oh Hell No !!!
HaHaHaHaHa
I have an alu spinner on mine, and starting it the same way as an model RC plane.
I drilled a 1/4 inch hole in the air cleaner and use ether starting fluid . Saves a lot of arm strain 😊
Hi sir...can you show how to make it?...thank you.😊
😢I've always heard that ether is especially hard on small enginee
You really shouldnt need that man. Honestly. Check rings or somethin. My 660 starts easier then my small saws.
Clever!
Genius.
Works like magic on crappy lawn mowers as well.
I think im missing something. If the flywheel has to turn counter clock wise to start, how does the socket not loosen the nut?
I've tried to secure the flywheel nut with Loktite and even spot welded the nut to the bolt. My drill keep ripping the nut off. How do you keep that from happening?
I've not had problems with it coming off after tightening it with an impact driver, but a friend of mine borrowed the saw and is using loctite too because it came off for him. I do recommend using a variable speed drill to start the saw, not an impact driver, and speeding it up somewhat gradually. Hopefully the less impact and sudden torque on the nut will keep it from being spun off.
Electric start!
Is there any modification in the machine (starter, pully) itself? Remove the whole coil starter?
I have MS382 and can't use my hand to pull the string.
I bought a replacement recoil which comes attached to a cover (so I could place the original cover and recoil back on if I wanted it again). I then removed the replacement recoil and used a hole cutting bit in my drill to cut a hole in the cover shield with the center where the recoil had been screwed on it. By having a cover with a small hole, the saw is useable without having the entire side exposed.
After making the video, I changed to using a longer deep socket so it won't accidently get popped off inside the cover.
I've done this on 3 of my chainsaws currently, and they all start with ease now instead of struggling, especially if they normally take a number of pulls to start. You can do many revolutions quickly with a drill vs only a few per pull on a pull rope.
@@NathanBirky thank you. I will open the and check the inside. I hope you can guide me from there. I am not good at "machine" things. I only know how to use only! 😂.
Or Maybe we can also modifed the cover to be more easy to open and close without any tool required (to open)
@@NathanBirky how do I contact you? If you don't mind, I would appreciate if you can help me with this.
I have trigger finger on both of my hand. Really need to start the saw the easiest possible.
@@wizanzaini Maybe I need to post a video next of how to modify the recoil area for electric drill start. I don't know how to pm me via TH-cam. If you want to post your contact, I can contact you.
@@NathanBirky youtube nuked PMs a while back :(
Where did you purchase the ratcheting adapter, never saw one before
I got it on Amazon.com :
PT (performance tool brand) ratcheting adapter, W38137
Performance Tool W38137 3/8" DR Ratcheting Adapter a.co/d/gITyZKo
Sweet, I was searching to see if anyone had done this! I need to find one of those ratchet mechanism.
Nice, Where is the drive ratchet from? Thanks, David
Search "performance tool dr ratcheting adaptor." I got mine on Amazon. There is 3/8 and 1/2 inch sizes. I use 3/8 inch.
Thanks buddy! I was trying to figure out what you had on your drill there when Kevin shared this video with the builder group…. Man this is an nifty little idea… it would be super cool if you could have both options or either option without having to change over…. Might slap some blue thread lock over them crank treads just for a little additional lockdown XxX! Absolutely blows when that dang vibration works on that nut long enough to get her to back off and loosen up just a tickin’…just enough for that key to sheer and…. And blam-O! Next time you get to fire it off to do some cutting…. Everything is all a mess!!! What is that little part between the drill and the socket???? eBay name and number?!!
Really dig it man!!! This is super cool!!! We got an 088 that this might work for…it’s a yanken back son of a biootch!!! I hate it!!!
@@DaveyBlue32 Performance Tool W38137 3/8" DR Ratcheting Adapter a.co/d/gITyZKo
I"m been thinking about this for a while now but I don't know in which direction the motor runs or starts. Does the motor run clockwise or counter clock wise? If the motor runs clockwise, they you will have to crank the motor clockwise with a drill. Which means the drill (bit) is turning clockwise (tightening) and when the motor runs, then the drill (bit) would be also going clockwise ? The bit should be racheting clockwise so it doesn't catch and break your wrist? (sorry about the description). It seems the ratcheting is in reverse...
As far as I've seen, chainsaws are all started by a pull rope on the left side with the bar on the right side. So to have the chain going the right direction, they have to be started in a counter- clockwise direction. The drill turns counter clockwise (which would loosen the nut if not fastened very tightly) and the ratcheting action on the adaptor lets it spin without jerking it out of your hand when the engine starts spinning faster than the drill. This is because the drill would be seemingly spinning backwards in comparison to the faster spinning engine, especially when you stop the drill. Then you pull the drill and socket out and away after it starts running.
@@NathanBirky Thank you ... the drill would go in reverse to turn the motor clockwise and that direction is the racheting direction so it doesn't take my wrist off?
A backpack blower... I have no clue. I'm basically trying avoid all the pulling etc... my shoulder can't take it anymore ;). Thanks for the reply... thought I figured it out but still quasi questions in my head.
And people wonder why the market is switching to battery electric…pulling the starter cord is too hard for you so you ghetto rig a cordless drill up; the industry one upped you and removed the need to start the thing and made the tool easy like your drill.
Drill set counter clock wise, right?
Correct, counter-clockwise, assuming that's the direction the recoil would pull your model.
If it doesn't start by the 2nd pull, use that drill to tear it apart and tune it up. Its silly to start it like that.
when tuneup in a can doesn't work🤣
How does it not loosen the flywheel nut?
I used an impact wrench to tighten it tight. The steady pressure of a drill turning the flywheel isn't enough to loosen it if tightened appropriately first.
For a warm start as you demonstrate what advantage does this offer?
Besides not having proper control of the saw If I need an amputation I would not attempt it myself or let anybody who thinks a chainsaw is a suitable tool for amputations to attempt this.
To feeble to start an easy start saw?
Get an electric chainsaw or perhaps get someone else to do your chainsaw work.
Pretty creative but I don’t know if it would be practical way to start the saw while working in the woods.
why?
@@rogerthomas169i'm not mr plante. My answer is that it's another thing/contraption to take into woods. Also to leave in woods at end of long day
Good idea ! God Bless !!!
This is extremely dangerous. You don’t have control of the saw and should be standing behind it away from the chain holding the handle and ideally with a foot clamping it to the ground. If the choke was on (which is usually the case) and the brake off the chain would rotate after starting, and on a slippy bit of board the saw could easily vibrate round and carve a hole in your leg.
Nancy.
I agree, brake should be on and saw held securely as much with the drill start as with recoil start. While I may not have had the appropriate hold starting the saw, the point of the video was the electric start mechanism, not chainsaw safety.
@@NathanBirky I’ve been using chainsaws for about 30 years and the more I use them the more paranoid I get about safety. A well sharpened saw will go through a 6” limb in 10 or 20 seconds, much quicker through your leg. Kickback accidents are the most common, where the saw flicks up in your face. Holding the saw firmly in both hands greatly reduces the chance of it happening. If your electric starter can be used with the same safety as the cord (following manufacturer instructions) then why not put up a video of it?
@@Tailspin80
You've known how to use a saw for 30 years, not ran one for 30 years. A well sharpened chain will eat a 6" limb in about 5 seconds probably less with a professional size saw. If you're taking that long your chain is dull. It takes 20 to 30 seconds to cut one with a sharp crosscut saw. You probably have less than 1000 hours of experience (and that's generous) seeing that you get "paranoid" using them and your chains dull as a turd.
How come it's not unscrewing that nut
I used an impact wrench to tighten the nut very tightly. The drill would loosen it while turning over the engine, but the turning is more gradual than an impact wrench, so the nut stays tight.
He over torqued it.
If the compression relief button is working they are not that hard to start? A OEM Stihl relief valve works better than the Chinese one.
My knockoff g660 has outlasted three name brand pro saws at this point.
@@lokicam1307 I've got got the same saw . The compression relief valve pops up to easily on mine I replaced it with a OEM one Í also put a Stihl elastro start rope with handle.
@@michaelgardner3728 Nice man! good call! I was gettin ready to do a built/ported/advanced high top 288xp vs. my g660 cut video but Im doing top end on the 288 first so its fair. the g660 is 10 years old x 20 cords a season, heavy cutting. And the 288xp is almost 30 years old. (And yes, the 288xp will smoke the g660, but all day long, prolly not right now.
@@michaelgardner3728 I did post pre video pics under my community tab tho and will post the top end rebuild on the 288xp and a vs. video at some point!
@@michaelgardner3728 Also, how did the OEM valve replacement go? Never done one of those, what did it take to get done?
I think this is probably a good idea for troubleshooting machines with issue, but personally I’d be trying to solve the underlying cause of the issue.
There wasn't necessarily an issue. A large chainsaw (my big one is about 96cc and 36 inch blade) can be hard to start simply due to the engine size. I was getting a sore arm/ shoulder trying to pull the rope fast enough or hard enough, and with frequent starting as is done on a chainsaw, this saves a lot of effort. If there are no or minor issues, the more/ faster revolutions with this method helps it start easily, even if it takes a couple seconds.
Nathan Birky Understood. I have no experience with saws that size, hence my ignorance. The only thing that occurred to me was either there’s no compression release or compression is too low for some reason.
U got some problem whit ure saw 🤣
My 660 starts on the 3 pull if not thy need some work
Tom Op eigen houtje I guess it boils down to if you’re a manly man or just an ordinary guy. 😂👍 Not all of us are 250 lb. lumberjacks working in The Great Northern Woods! 😉😂👍🐿🐿🐿
Lols I am only a 160 lbs dude
But yea I am experienced whit chainsaws so even the larger cc saws are easy to start if there running right
Stil I like the way u thought about solving it I would check out the saw and make it work after 3 puls
On the other hand saving the schoulders a bit whit not pulling al the time could get a place wen I grow older
Folks dont do this. It hugely increases the risk of flywheel exploding/failing from over torquing against the taper, and thats on a real saw, let alone a chineseium one.
What ever happened to “if you cant start it, you aint stong enough to use it”? Most companies do spring assisted start on small saws, if you need help with a 660, you got no hope of hangin on to it if it all goes bad.
please don't do this to your saw! youll break the threaded end off the crank! just learn how to use the choke, and pull the string!
the only down side is, your on the wrong end of the saw, too close to the chain.
If you have a problem starting or operating a chain saw ie to heavy then you shouldn't be using one
Next video he replaces crankshaft because the end sheared off because of this stupid idea...crankshafts are not designed for this
There's a time when you should question yourself, should I operate a chainsaw.
Good job, you still alive? doing shit like this will get you eventually.. ALWAYS engage the chain brake prior to starting a chainsaw and also, you probably should'nt make a how to like this. To anyone who thinks this is a terrific idea, don't get a chainsaw, it's beyond your skill set, if you already have one, sell it, you'll thank me later. If yet you still insist on having a chainsaw, get proper training on how to use one, they kill, about as quick as slick here started his.
Its chinese garbage saw
buy a real saw
Why in the world would you buy a cheap Chinese chainsaw?
Because it's literally 1/3 the cost or less for an identical clone comparing Holzfforma to Stihl saws. I suppose it's debateable whether the quality of the clone is close to name brand, but you can replace the cheaper ones more often and still save money. I've been very satisfied with how well my Holzfforma saws performed at cutting logs.
Dude can't start a chainsaw with a pull string, and decides to risk serious injury by using a drill and socket. Either figure out why your chainsaw won't start with the pull string, or don't use the chainsaw.
People start race bikes like this all the time. Ever seen how Indy cars are started? I want to know what you have to say when you find out cars used to come with hand cranks and Harley’s used to come with kick starters.
Exactly.
Sorry, i calls 'em likes i seez 'em. Scarey and stupid. Violation of safe starting protocols. Furthermore pushing against a nut in direction it is designed to be removed; when, not if, it breaks loose what then? Dumbassery.
I'm an old guy. Let me talk to Old Guys. If you can't start the dadgum saw it is time for you to retire or go electric. If you can't pull start the saw how are you strong enough to safely operate it any longer? Get a light weight electric, power cord saws are wicked.
Hey, Old Guy who can't start your gas powered lawn mower, they make an efficient, quiet battery powered right up your alley.
Holy cow, don't teach young folks to be stupid.