Great video!!! I had a McCulloch chain saw for years and it just stopped running, tried everything I could think of to no avail. I bought a new saw about 5 yrs ago and now that one wasn't running very good. I used your video to tune it up and it's running awesome!! I went back to my old saw and tuned it up and it's running like new !!!! I also have a gas hedge trimmer that wouldn't run and now it's running like new !!!! This video literally just saved me about $1000 !!! Well done!!
THE Best chainsaw tuning video out there. Why? Not heavy with technobabble. Clear and simple instructions, important warnings, common sense approach for the everyday garage workshop guy.
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I am a 76 year old know it all. Loved your video presentation .top quality . didn,t learn anything new but then I am a mr know it all. I loved the Walbro presentation if you plan to leave your chainsaw / strimmer unused for more than six weeks drain the fuel out and refill with fresh fuel-mix.
I bought my first saw, a Husqvarna 350 from Lowes 25 years ago+/-. 15 years ago It wouldn't run, so I took it to the local Husqvarna dealer. He said you bought it at Lowe's, take it to Lowe's, A$$-hoe! So I took it to a shop that kept it for two weeks and charged me $50 to adjust it. I finally bought the tools as my old 350 isn't idling coming off the throttle (stalls when you let off after a cut.) I've also got a 2101XP that hasn't run for years, @ 110cc I'm gonna ride it around the yard. I can hardly wait for the arrival of the tools! Anyway this was the most informative video I've seen, thank you!!
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Hands down the best video for getting a chainsaw back to spec for fuel adjustment. My Husq 460 Rancher was in need of serious maintenance. Changed out the air filter, spark plug, new chain, set the bar and chain tension and other lube requirements. THEN I came across this video. I had the right tools already but just couldn't get it to run good. I followed these guidelines in front of my PC, then set the saw down. Took it out in the morning and it started right up! Did the fine tuning instructions and now it is as good as when it was brand new! Thanks Piddler!
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Well done! I'm the tool guy for our shop. I maintain and fix about $200k of machines and tools. I'm constantly researching info, parts, troubleshooting and repairs on every kind of tool one can think of. This is the best small engine carb tutorial on the internet. Got the shop's Poulan Chainsaw working after rebuilding it due to rotted fuel lines. Wouldn't run until I did your tuning tips. Thanks. Hopefully you're starting to get some kick backs from all the ad money TH-cam is making off you by now. Cheers.
American Piddler is the Man. There's no way I would have know about the spline set screws. Providing the link to get it was very helpful. Now I'll go out and se if I learned anything.
THANKS! I'm an auto technician, but I don't work on two-strokes very often. Your video is one of the best ones I've seen yet, and yet it contains 1000 less words than some other videos. You got right to the point, and clearly described the process. I was fixing a friend's Husky 55 (new carb, among many other parts) and got the screws tweaked just right, and now it's powerful and snappy. Thanks for taking the time to make a well-thought out, intelligent, no BS video. Cheers!
THANK YOU! I just got a brand new Husqvarna 435. It's my first gas chainsaw. I been borrowing my neighbors for years so I know how to run one but buy no means no haw to fi or tune one. My new saw will not stay on. It starts but the second I hit the trigger it dies. Because I got it on amazon from a third party seller its a nightmare to return and get a replacement. I am looking at it as a blessing in disguise. the tools are on the way and thanks to you and this video I will know how to tune my saw. mi have watched a dozen of these videos and yours is hands down the clearest to follow for a new saw owner. THANK YOU
I cleaned/service my carb last year. Don't think I set the L, H & Idle correctly (445 model). When idling the saw is running VERY high RPM. Pulling throttle trigger saw bogs down and will die. I'll re-evaluate my L, H & Idle tomorrow. You video will help greatly. Thanks for providing a good video.
Thought my saw needed a new carburetor. After taking it apart and cleaning it good... following these instructions got it running awesome! Thanks for the video!
You may not see this comment since this is a year old, but I subscribed cause I am also a professional PIDDLER! Sad to say, we are a rare breed in today's world. Stumbled onto this video and when I saw you were adjusting a husky, I had to watch. I was given a blown up husky 350, and I bought a Meteor head and piston rebuild kit, and re built it. Bought a modded muffler with a small straight pipe and slightly polished the ports on the head while building. But, I've rarely ran the saw cause it just wasn't adjusted right. Your video was a TON easier to follow than the pro guys. Thanks for helping a Alabama PIDDLER out! I plan to keep watching more of your stuff and getting ideas. Keep on piddling bro.
The only understandable video how to tune a chainsaw. I wanted to tune my chainsaw and ask some technicians what means and how to regulate the "L" and "H" screws and they say to me oh no do n't tuch it's very difficult and dangereus. Hahaha i am going to teach them how easy it is. Thank you very much bro. greetings from Greece
I see so many tuna carburetor adjustment, and I think you’re the best because they didn’t tell you you got a turn in the only lotta lotta people just do it but they don’t tell you turn in and turn out. Thank you.
Thank you so much for this video. I'm in the UK and was going to have to wait 4 weeks to get my saw "serviced" as it wouldn't start. Thanks to your video its now running superbly. Cheers
Thanks just rebuilt my Stihl 028Av wood boss, put a super top end in and could not tune the carb, watch your video and boom runs like a charm, felt so stupid that it was that easy. Thanks again man love From the PNW.
Thanks. Your video kept me productive this afternoon. I was bogging, and don't know how to adjust my carburator. It wouldn't even start, since I screwed up the settings. But I followed your process and got it operational and completed most of my to do list.
Thanks a ton, am trying to tune my husqy blower & poulan saws and while I've had a love-affair with steve's saloon channel, there's a huge benefit from getting varied approaches to the same thing, watching your video is filling-in a ton of the lil Q's I had from his so am truly thankful to you both!!!
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So my 266XL Husky, cira 1992, was running a bit...poorly. Like it had a virus. I watched this crazy guy adjust the jets on his Husky. Went out side and did the same thing, same Order of Operations. Woah! My old Husky is breathing The Fire of LIFE! Damn that worked good. Dude! You be the MAN!
I've got a stihl O45 AVE that is over 40 year old was my dads now mine cut a minimum of 15 cords of wood ever year. And because its been taken care of its still running strong.
even though an old video on chainsaw tuning, i was fortunate to run into this video just the right timing. i checked all over UT and this was the most easiest one to follow. i did exactly as he said and wrote the steps to follow. next morning i put the chainsaw blade area on the vise as shown in video and wood blocks to keep it proper heigh level. i got the common tools to fit into the holes. did as he said. took me couple pull and it started. while running, i adjusted the low/high and idle as he prescribed. now this chainsaw will be very useful to cutdown firewood for my grill. thanks for the belated video.Bob
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None of the other videos talk about the tool. They all say "it's hard to keep a screw driver on the adjustment screws. And it is. I ordered the tool, can't wait to try it.
Thanks so much for taking the time to make this video. My love/hate relationship with my chainsaw and other 2 cycle tools has been completely healed after watching your straight forward video. One bonus for me was watching you use the bench vice to hold the saw. (Duh!j just never thought of doing this ha ha...If tightened way down this is so helpful keeping the saw from moving while making the adjustments. Again really nice work I really appreciate it!
OK, OK, I was a little slow in finding this BRILLIANT explanation of how to tune a two stroke engine. Since watching this video (Many Times to make sure, I had your direction correct), I have SUCCESSFULLY got my problematic saw to start, idle, purr, jump into action and power through the job at hand....... Thank you so much for this in-depth explanation and your time in producing such a wonderful video...... 10/10 and Subscribed........ Tony from Tasmania, Australia. Cheers mate !
I made a adjustment tool out of a bic pen. Just take out the ball point and ink tube. Then just push it on a screw and it will mold to the shape with splines and everything. 💯❗️
Great tuning video. The three things I've found that make it impossible to tune a saw is stopped up fuel filter or air filter and blown or hardened diaphragm.
This is a good primer for adjusting the fuel/air mixture and idle speed on an otherwise healthy 2-stroke engine. If you don't get the response described, there could be other issues that need to be addressed; fuel/oil mixture, spark plug/ignition system, dirty carb/ air filter, or damaged cylinder, piston and/or rings.
I have a Jonesered version of that same saw and your sounds great but I am tuning on a 80cc pre emissions Maccullough and it just sounds plain mean no matter how I set the jets. Thanks for your time
That is cool, I have well over 200 Planes half are still in kits. Been flying and designing planes since 5 year years old, now flying with Gasoline engines 30cc to 170cc engines. They go from 15cc to 420cc and bigger. Have been also tuning these and Nitro engine since then. Tuning them all are the same as the chainsaw of course. Your doing a good job showing this for people who either want to learn and some who cannot afford a mechanic, it is great man keep it up.
I have run chainsaws for years, I can change the fuel filter plugs air filter but never adjusted them. I have a brand spanking new husky and it will not stay running "idle screw " was set way to low. Thanks for the video. I just adjusted it and it idles great now 😂
A friend let me borrow his 240, and it kept wanting to die when I’d use it. I just wanted to say thanks a ton, very descriptive and not like the other vids I’ve seen where all they say is do this and don’t do this. You’ve helped me out a ton getting this thing running.
Awesome video! As someine who is just getting into cutting firewood for the new house, i have always taken my 80 dollar ryobi saw to get tuned up. I just bought a poulan 5020 and it needs a bit of tuning out of the box. Great video for someone who is looking to get great information handed to the striaght.
Thanks dude. Subscribed. I played with my weed whacker because it lost power so i just blindly started messing with the carb adjustments until it sounded normal. I just wanted to make sure I was doing it right. Until it sounded right. My idle and low was always clanky sounding until I pushed the gas because I figured out of box that's normal. Nope it sounds and runs better since I adjusted it. It was bogging down after awhile under load for some reason recently to the point it would just shut off. I thought damn I just paid about 300 bucks for this for 1 year of use......Carb just needed adjustment I guess runs fine now. Also adjusted an old Stihl 025 since this thing is ripping threw wood. I've been using it more than my brand new husky xp 550. Which I need to actually use a little more to justify it's just I've been cutting all the smaller lighter wood
Did this is the best video and I've watched a lot of how to videos this is by far the most informative and you didn't talk to me like you were my freaking dad scolding me perfect you should be a teacher!!
Hands down nicest comment I've had on TH-cam! Showing folks how to actually do things is the point of American Piddler! Thanks for stopping by and the kind words! Keep on Piddling #americanpiddler
Thank you for this video. My old Craftsman chainsaw never ran very well, and after replacing the fuel lines a plastic part on the carburetor broke and I had to replace the carburetor. After watching your video I was able to tune the new carb, and now the saw runs better than it ever has.
Appreciate your time my man, just got meself the 545 Husqvarna...I just realized that this thing has auto tune...was trying to do some adjustments because I'm in the mountains, guess not lol
Thanks man!!! My wife bought a poulan wild thing for $1 at a garage sale. seriously..! spent $6 on new fuel lines and other carb parts (paid too much) but listening to your vid got it running like new.. I don't even think it has 10hrs on this thing.. maybe 5 tops.. thanks brother!!!
Absolutely this is a basic over view 👌🏻 once you learn the basic concept of a 2 stroke it will carry over to the next! Thanks for watching don't forget to subscribe and Keep on Piddling! #americanpiddler
Oh man. I owe you a beer. I bought my Husqvarna 435 new last year and thought it was a POS. Wouldn't start or idle. Constantly stopping. Now it purrs like a kitten and cuts great
Thank you for the GREAT video and educating me!!! Being an older guy who loves camping I found it easier, less stress and with less energy to use a bow saw rather than to start my chain saw... My question is, How does the saw lose it's factory settings? Also, what's the "rule of thumb" for mixing oil to fuel?
Um... there's a lot here so as the saw ages/breaks in and is in different environments weather etc. The setting could & probably should be fiddled with a little... as far as oil mixtures go for the cheaper Chinese saws I run 25:1 I also recommend a higher dollar oil not some cheap crap... on every other saw a 40:1 or 50:1 depending on the saw works well... we run red armor oil it's an echo brand and is great! Oil and maintenance is a whole lot cheaper than replacing parts or an entire saw! Thanks for watching and Keep on Piddling #americanpiddler
I want to say thank you!! Your presentation was easy to follow, and you are well-spoken. I appreciate you taking the extra time to point out the danger area of the high side. My saws run like new again. Thanks again. 👍🏻
best video have watched in awhile. know what you are doing and showed us how to do it . I have one question though. Followed your link for the adjusting tools and they are saying that walbro carbs might require a 22 splined tool. will the 21 work? haven;t found a 22 on amazon. thanks
I am not sure... I bought the two that I share links to and the one works for my Stihl and the other for my Husqvarna thanks for watching and Keep on Piddling!
Running saws most of my adult life, keep them clean, chains sharp, and generally take care of them. Never knew how to adjust high, low and idle speeds, was always afraid to try, having said that, I now have an vague idea. I will watch this clip repeatedly until I get it and fully understand what you are saying. Thanks, David Pallin, from Northeastern Minnesota.
I want to thank you for your video. It helped me a lot. I don't live where I have competent chainsaw technicians, so I appreciate that you took the time to share your knowledge.
Just found your channel and subscribed. You have a real knack for clearly sharing and explaining the "tricks." The tricks are what make the difference between getting the job done and just fumbling around. Many thanks.
good job very helpful with my husky 435 great saws dont worry im subscribed because u dont beat round the bush you cut right to the chase no pun intended lol
my husky 455 rancher came straight out of the shop brand new with a normal slotted set of carb screws (bought in uk in 2022) id been trying to get a splined driver to fit, eventually took the case off, couldnt believe id been wasting my time !
A coat hanger and a falling ax or regular Ax. Put the coat hanger on the stump chop about 4"peace out of the coat hanger with the axe on a rock or piece of metal wedge flatten one end of the coat hanger like a screwdriver and on the other end put the little Bend in it about a half inch from the end so you know witch way the flat part of the tool is. Much better than the ones you buy you should get all the tools you need when you buy the saw. To remove the guards that they have in their just heat that tool up so its hot with a lighter torch stick it in there to let it melt onto the tool. It's hard to blow these little rinky-dink saws up. Just make it so it runs good. When you saw starts to run out of gas or fuel turn it off don't try to keep it running that's when the most damage will happen. Keeping your saw sharp is and most important thing once you run a dull chain you can never sharpen it again properly if you keep it sharp from the beginning that it will stay sharp through his whole entire life but if you run it doll it will never ever cut right again it doesn't make any difference who sharpens it. Last tip of the day your change speed if you chain going really fast and you touch one Little rock or anything your whole entire chain will be wiped out. Slow your chain speed down learn to jog your chain 10x the life
I want to replace the carb on my chainsaw with a slight different configuration type. What advice can you give me for that experiment? I don't have much invested in the saws ( just new fuel lines and diaphrams for the carbs). They were given to me so I'm trying to build one saw from three part saws.
That’s a “dangerous” game to play with two-strokes. Even SOME “knock-off” cheap ones are known to “wiggle” themselves out of adjustment and you’ll pop a piston or seize the motor. Yeah, I learned the hard way.
Great video but you forgot one thing, and I think you will agree. Before making adjustment you should clean your air filter, or you could end up being too lean if you clean it after.
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Great video!!! I had a McCulloch chain saw for years and it just stopped running, tried everything I could think of to no avail. I bought a new saw about 5 yrs ago and now that one wasn't running very good. I used your video to tune it up and it's running awesome!! I went back to my old saw and tuned it up and it's running like new !!!! I also have a gas hedge trimmer that wouldn't run and now it's running like new !!!! This video literally just saved me about $1000 !!! Well done!!
THE Best chainsaw tuning video out there. Why? Not heavy with technobabble. Clear and simple instructions, important warnings, common sense approach for the everyday garage workshop guy.
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Finally someone explains what all 3 screws do instead of just the H & L. Best carb adjustment video out there. Thanks for this.
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I am a 76 year old know it all. Loved your video presentation .top quality . didn,t learn anything new but then I am a mr know it all. I loved the Walbro presentation if you plan to leave your chainsaw / strimmer unused for more than six weeks drain the fuel out and refill with fresh fuel-mix.
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I bought my first saw, a Husqvarna 350 from Lowes 25 years ago+/-. 15 years ago It wouldn't run, so I took it to the local Husqvarna dealer. He said you bought it at Lowe's, take it to Lowe's, A$$-hoe! So I took it to a shop that kept it for two weeks and charged me $50 to adjust it. I finally bought the tools as my old 350 isn't idling coming off the throttle (stalls when you let off after a cut.) I've also got a 2101XP that hasn't run for years, @ 110cc I'm gonna ride it around the yard. I can hardly wait for the arrival of the tools! Anyway this was the most informative video I've seen, thank you!!
The finest saw tuning guide I've yet seen. Thanks man, got my saw running again.
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This is by far the best narrated "how to adjust your 455 Rancher" video I've ever watched!
Thank you!
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Hands down the best video for getting a chainsaw back to spec for fuel adjustment. My Husq 460 Rancher was in need of serious maintenance. Changed out the air filter, spark plug, new chain, set the bar and chain tension and other lube requirements. THEN I came across this video. I had the right tools already but just couldn't get it to run good. I followed these guidelines in front of my PC, then set the saw down. Took it out in the morning and it started right up! Did the fine tuning instructions and now it is as good as when it was brand new! Thanks Piddler!
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Well done! I'm the tool guy for our shop. I maintain and fix about $200k of machines and tools. I'm constantly researching info, parts, troubleshooting and repairs on every kind of tool one can think of. This is the best small engine carb tutorial on the internet. Got the shop's Poulan Chainsaw working after rebuilding it due to rotted fuel lines. Wouldn't run until I did your tuning tips. Thanks. Hopefully you're starting to get some kick backs from all the ad money TH-cam is making off you by now. Cheers.
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Echo cs400 owner/modder. Once you remove the limit caps, a tiny flat blade screwdriver is all you need. No special tools at all
Also, high side tuning CAN NOT be properly done unless the saw is under full load in a cut
American Piddler is the Man. There's no way I would have know about the spline set screws. Providing the link to get it was very helpful. Now I'll go out and se if I learned anything.
THANKS! I'm an auto technician, but I don't work on two-strokes very often. Your video is one of the best ones I've seen yet, and yet it contains 1000 less words than some other videos. You got right to the point, and clearly described the process. I was fixing a friend's Husky 55 (new carb, among many other parts) and got the screws tweaked just right, and now it's powerful and snappy. Thanks for taking the time to make a well-thought out, intelligent, no BS video. Cheers!
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This is where I learned to properly tune my Husqvarna 455because no one takes care of my tools better than me! Thanks in advance!
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THANK YOU! I just got a brand new Husqvarna 435. It's my first gas chainsaw. I been borrowing my neighbors for years so I know how to run one but buy no means no haw to fi or tune one. My new saw will not stay on. It starts but the second I hit the trigger it dies. Because I got it on amazon from a third party seller its a nightmare to return and get a replacement. I am looking at it as a blessing in disguise. the tools are on the way and thanks to you and this video I will know how to tune my saw. mi have watched a dozen of these videos and yours is hands down the clearest to follow for a new saw owner. THANK YOU
Best explanation for chainsaw carburetor tuning on the net. Very easy to understand.
Appreciate that! Thanks for watching don’t forget to subscribe and keep on Piddling
I cleaned/service my carb last year. Don't think I set the L, H & Idle correctly (445 model). When idling the saw is running VERY high RPM. Pulling throttle trigger saw bogs down and will die. I'll re-evaluate my L, H & Idle tomorrow. You video will help greatly. Thanks for providing a good video.
I didn't have any Idea about 2 stroke engines, now I'm a level 99 chainsaw pro, thank you.
Thanks man, the rancher is running like a champ again between your video and the woman that shows how to pull the carb off of one of these.
Thought my saw needed a new carburetor. After taking it apart and cleaning it good... following these instructions got it running awesome! Thanks for the video!
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You may not see this comment since this is a year old, but I subscribed cause I am also a professional PIDDLER! Sad to say, we are a rare breed in today's world. Stumbled onto this video and when I saw you were adjusting a husky, I had to watch. I was given a blown up husky 350, and I bought a Meteor head and piston rebuild kit, and re built it. Bought a modded muffler with a small straight pipe and slightly polished the ports on the head while building. But, I've rarely ran the saw cause it just wasn't adjusted right. Your video was a TON easier to follow than the pro guys. Thanks for helping a Alabama PIDDLER out! I plan to keep watching more of your stuff and getting ideas. Keep on piddling bro.
Russel glad to hear ya got that husky running right! Appreciate the sub as well! Thanks for watching and Keep on Piddling #americanpiddler
The only understandable video how to tune a chainsaw. I wanted to tune my chainsaw and ask some technicians what means and how to regulate the "L" and "H" screws and they say to me oh no do n't tuch it's very difficult and dangereus. Hahaha i am going to teach them how easy it is. Thank you very much bro. greetings from Greece
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I see so many tuna carburetor adjustment, and I think you’re the best because they didn’t tell you you got a turn in the only lotta lotta people just do it but they don’t tell you turn in and turn out. Thank you.
Thank you so much for this video. I'm in the UK and was going to have to wait 4 weeks to get my saw "serviced" as it wouldn't start. Thanks to your video its now running superbly. Cheers
Ian that is excellent news! Thanks for watching and keep on piddling! #americanpiddler
Thanks just rebuilt my Stihl 028Av wood boss, put a super top end in and could not tune the carb, watch your video and boom runs like a charm, felt so stupid that it was that easy. Thanks again man love From the PNW.
Glad it helped! now you can share your knowledge with others! Thanks for watching & keep on piddling #americanpiddler
Thanks. Your video kept me productive this afternoon. I was bogging, and don't know how to adjust my carburator. It wouldn't even start, since I screwed up the settings. But I followed your process and got it operational and completed most of my to do list.
Without question the best chainsaw tune video in all of cyberspace. Kip and Uncle Rico agree.
Thanks a ton, am trying to tune my husqy blower & poulan saws and while I've had a love-affair with steve's saloon channel, there's a huge benefit from getting varied approaches to the same thing, watching your video is filling-in a ton of the lil Q's I had from his so am truly thankful to you both!!!
Love the small engine saloon! Glad it helped sure appreciate you watching & taking the time to comment! Send me a pm and I'll send you a channel sticker! #americanpiddler
So my 266XL Husky, cira 1992, was running a bit...poorly. Like it had a virus. I watched this crazy guy adjust the jets on his Husky. Went out side and did the same thing, same Order of Operations.
Woah! My old Husky is breathing The Fire of LIFE! Damn that worked good. Dude! You be the MAN!
Happy to have helped!! Thanks for watching and keep on piddling! #americanpiddler
I've got a stihl O45 AVE that is over 40 year old was my dads now mine cut a minimum of 15 cords of wood ever year. And because its been taken care of its still running strong.
Maintenance changes everything! Thanks for watching & keep on piddling #americanpiddler
even though an old video on chainsaw tuning, i was fortunate to run into this video just the right timing. i checked all over UT and this was the most easiest one to follow. i did exactly as he said and wrote the steps to follow. next morning i put the chainsaw blade area on the vise as shown in video and wood blocks to keep it proper heigh level. i got the common tools to fit into the holes. did as he said. took me couple pull and it started. while running, i adjusted the low/high and idle as he prescribed. now this chainsaw will be very useful to cutdown firewood for my grill. thanks for the belated video.Bob
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a trick I use, a paint mark on my adjusting tool makes it easy to keep track of the turns, great video thanks
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None of the other videos talk about the tool. They all say "it's hard to keep a screw driver on the adjustment screws. And it is.
I ordered the tool, can't wait to try it.
Thanks so much for taking the time to make this video. My love/hate relationship with my chainsaw and other 2 cycle tools has been completely healed after watching your straight forward video. One bonus for me was watching you use the bench vice to hold the saw. (Duh!j just never thought of doing this ha ha...If tightened way down this is so helpful keeping the saw from moving while making the adjustments. Again really nice work I really appreciate it!
Glad it helped! Should have another 2 stroke episode very soon make sure you subscribe! Thanks for watching and Keep on Piddling #americanpiddler
By far the clearest video on how to tune a saw. Thankyou
I just got my first chainsaw and this was an extremely helpful video. Thanks!!
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OK, OK, I was a little slow in finding this BRILLIANT explanation of how to tune a two stroke engine. Since watching this video (Many Times to make sure, I had your direction correct), I have SUCCESSFULLY got my problematic saw to start, idle, purr, jump into action and power through the job at hand....... Thank you so much for this in-depth explanation and your time in producing such a wonderful video...... 10/10 and Subscribed........ Tony from Tasmania, Australia. Cheers mate !
Tony love this! Very cool proud to help an Aussie! Thanks for watching & Keep on Piddling!
Finaly an explanation thats easy to understand, thx mate, helped me a lot. Cheers from belgium
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I made a adjustment tool out of a bic pen. Just take out the ball point and ink tube. Then just push it on a screw and it will mold to the shape with splines and everything. 💯❗️
Very cool life hack lol! Thanks for watching don't forget to subscribe and keep on piddling! #americanpiddler
Great tuning video. The three things I've found that make it impossible to tune a saw is stopped up fuel filter or air filter and blown or hardened diaphragm.
Great info James! Thanks for sharing! Thanks for watching & keep on piddling #americanpiddler
Hello, fall is in the air and I looked up your video once more...Thank you, My 460 thanks you too. Smiling, George.
Thanks for the video not only did you show what you done but u explained what to listen for... That was very helpful... Just subscribed 👍
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This is a good primer for adjusting the fuel/air mixture and idle speed on an otherwise healthy 2-stroke engine. If you don't get the response described, there could be other issues that need to be addressed; fuel/oil mixture, spark plug/ignition system, dirty carb/ air filter, or damaged cylinder, piston and/or rings.
you are adjusting idle speed counter clock wise and saying you are backing it off?
I have a Jonesered version of that same saw and your sounds great but I am tuning on a 80cc pre emissions Maccullough and it just sounds plain mean no matter how I set the jets. Thanks for your time
That is cool, I have well over 200 Planes half are still in kits. Been flying and designing planes since 5 year years old, now flying with Gasoline engines 30cc to 170cc engines. They go from 15cc to 420cc and bigger. Have been also tuning these and Nitro engine since then. Tuning them all are the same as the chainsaw of course. Your doing a good job showing this for people who either want to learn and some who cannot afford a mechanic, it is great man keep it up.
That is awesome. That is quite the collection!
First rate info, just retuned my Oleo Mac 400, after watching your video. Clear & concise. As you say over the pond Great Job and thanks again
Just wanted to throw my praise of this video in with the others. I've watched it before. It's excellent and very informative.
God bless.
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I have run chainsaws for years, I can change the fuel filter plugs air filter but never adjusted them. I have a brand spanking new husky and it will not stay running "idle screw " was set way to low. Thanks for the video. I just adjusted it and it idles great now 😂
Thank you, this is the only video I found that explains tuning from zero. Much appreciated.
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A friend let me borrow his 240, and it kept wanting to die when I’d use it. I just wanted to say thanks a ton, very descriptive and not like the other vids I’ve seen where all they say is do this and don’t do this. You’ve helped me out a ton getting this thing running.
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Great video. For my turning tools I simply put a white dot [Office whiteout] on the shaft of the tool. Makes the job a little easier in gauging turns.
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Awesome video! As someine who is just getting into cutting firewood for the new house, i have always taken my 80 dollar ryobi saw to get tuned up. I just bought a poulan 5020 and it needs a bit of tuning out of the box. Great video for someone who is looking to get great information handed to the striaght.
It's really important to know for a beginner how to tune a chainsaw properly
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Thanks dude. Subscribed. I played with my weed whacker because it lost power so i just blindly started messing with the carb adjustments until it sounded normal. I just wanted to make sure I was doing it right. Until it sounded right. My idle and low was always clanky sounding until I pushed the gas because I figured out of box that's normal. Nope it sounds and runs better since I adjusted it. It was bogging down after awhile under load for some reason recently to the point it would just shut off. I thought damn I just paid about 300 bucks for this for 1 year of use......Carb just needed adjustment I guess runs fine now. Also adjusted an old Stihl 025 since this thing is ripping threw wood. I've been using it more than my brand new husky xp 550. Which I need to actually use a little more to justify it's just I've been cutting all the smaller lighter wood
Did this is the best video and I've watched a lot of how to videos this is by far the most informative and you didn't talk to me like you were my freaking dad scolding me perfect you should be a teacher!!
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Just came across this video. Best one I've found for tuning a carb. Thanks!
Thank you for this video. My old Craftsman chainsaw never ran very well, and after replacing the fuel lines a plastic part on the carburetor broke and I had to replace the carburetor. After watching your video I was able to tune the new carb, and now the saw runs better than it ever has.
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Excellent excellent video. I had her adjust your saw. You’re the first owner to shove it. Kudos to you.😊
Great video I find marking the splined tools also helps out thanks for sharing
Yes that is a very good way to keep track! Thanks for the little helpful tip!
Great tips . You got me out of a jam. Thanks
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Thanks Man!! Good video. I have Husqvarna 351 here in Finland. This video helped me tuning my saw after carburetor parts change.
U are great I had 3 weedeators junked I watch one of your veidos an fixed all of them
This is what it is all about!
Appreciate your time my man, just got meself the 545 Husqvarna...I just realized that this thing has auto tune...was trying to do some adjustments because I'm in the mountains, guess not lol
Thanks man!!! My wife bought a poulan wild thing for $1 at a garage sale. seriously..! spent $6 on new fuel lines and other carb parts (paid too much) but listening to your vid got it running like new.. I don't even think it has 10hrs on this thing.. maybe 5 tops.. thanks brother!!!
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I bought the adjustment tools and played around with my piece of crap saw...got it working pretty well! Thanks!!
Where and what the name of the tool
@@derricksmiley8293 Husqvarna 345 16inch blade. North east PA. Approximately 10 years old.
Will this work on other brands of saws (i.e. Craftsman, Stihl, McCullough, etc.) or is this specifically for a 455 Rancher?
Absolutely this is a basic over view 👌🏻 once you learn the basic concept of a 2 stroke it will carry over to the next! Thanks for watching don't forget to subscribe and Keep on Piddling! #americanpiddler
What spline tool was used on the Rancher?
great vid. Probably the best carb tuning vid Ive watched.
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I ordered the set through your link..... Happy I could help. My chainsaw will not stay cranked I used it 2 times.. it will cut but not stay cranked
I still use my homelite EZ for everything the old saw pain in the ass to work on and a pitch to find parts for but it's a powerhouse of a saw
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Oh man. I owe you a beer. I bought my Husqvarna 435 new last year and thought it was a POS. Wouldn't start or idle. Constantly stopping. Now it purrs like a kitten and cuts great
Thank you for the GREAT video and educating me!!! Being an older guy who loves camping I found it easier, less stress and with less energy to use a bow saw rather than to start my chain saw... My question is, How does the saw lose it's factory settings? Also, what's the "rule of thumb" for mixing oil to fuel?
Um... there's a lot here so as the saw ages/breaks in and is in different environments weather etc. The setting could & probably should be fiddled with a little... as far as oil mixtures go for the cheaper Chinese saws I run 25:1 I also recommend a higher dollar oil not some cheap crap... on every other saw a 40:1 or 50:1 depending on the saw works well... we run red armor oil it's an echo brand and is great! Oil and maintenance is a whole lot cheaper than replacing parts or an entire saw! Thanks for watching and Keep on Piddling #americanpiddler
I want to say thank you!! Your presentation was easy to follow, and you are well-spoken. I appreciate you taking the extra time to point out the danger area of the high side. My saws run like new again. Thanks again. 👍🏻
Hands down one of the most helpful videos on adjusting carbs. Had to subscribe after watching.
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Great video, step by step, got my husqvarna running thank you very much.
best video have watched in awhile. know what you are doing and showed us how to do it . I have one question though. Followed your link for the adjusting tools and they are saying that walbro carbs might require a 22 splined tool. will the 21 work? haven;t found a 22 on amazon. thanks
I am not sure... I bought the two that I share links to and the one works for my Stihl and the other for my Husqvarna thanks for watching and Keep on Piddling!
Running saws most of my adult life, keep them clean, chains sharp, and generally take care of them. Never knew how to adjust high, low and idle speeds, was always afraid to try, having said that, I now have an vague idea. I will watch this clip repeatedly until I get it and fully understand what you are saying. Thanks, David Pallin, from Northeastern Minnesota.
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great presentation, please keep them coming.
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I want to thank you for your video. It helped me a lot. I don't live where I have competent chainsaw technicians, so I appreciate that you took the time to share your knowledge.
Just found your channel and subscribed. You have a real knack for clearly sharing and explaining the "tricks." The tricks are what make the difference between getting the job done and just fumbling around. Many thanks.
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Is the low for fuel adjustment and what is the high for
Absolutely wonderful explanation for a beginner like me! Thank you!
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🤔 After watching numerous vids on adjusting 2 stroke carbs, yours for some reason seemed much easier to follow. Ty for the share. 😀
The most in depth & understandable video I've watched to date on tuning my Husky! Gr8 job Brotherman! Just gained another subscriber 👍
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#truth very good video!
I subscribed also and just order the kit .
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This is the best video I've watched on tuning. Thanks for sharing
thank you I screwed up and couldn't find a video where any body started from beginning like that so thank you very much
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The best explanation to adjusting a carburetor I have seen any where. Great job.
good job very helpful with my husky 435 great saws dont worry im subscribed because u dont beat round the bush you cut right to the chase no pun intended lol
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Thank you I just when in the woods and I have a little bit of problems whit started and idle I fallow your video it work great thanks
I'm finna go adjust my sal right now!
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my husky 455 rancher came straight out of the shop brand new with a normal slotted set of carb screws (bought in uk in 2022) id been trying to get a splined driver to fit, eventually took the case off, couldnt believe id been wasting my time !
A coat hanger and a falling ax or regular Ax.
Put the coat hanger on the stump chop about 4"peace out of the coat hanger with the axe on a rock or piece of metal wedge flatten one end of the coat hanger like a screwdriver and on the other end put the little Bend in it about a half inch from the end so you know witch way the flat part of the tool is.
Much better than the ones you buy you should get all the tools you need when you buy the saw.
To remove the guards that they have in their just heat that tool up so its hot with a lighter torch stick it in there to let it melt onto the tool.
It's hard to blow these little rinky-dink saws up.
Just make it so it runs good.
When you saw starts to run out of gas or fuel turn it off don't try to keep it running that's when the most damage will happen.
Keeping your saw sharp is and most important thing once you run a dull chain you can never sharpen it again properly if you keep it sharp from the beginning that it will stay sharp through his whole entire life but if you run it doll it will never ever cut right again it doesn't make any difference who sharpens it.
Last tip of the day your change speed if you chain going really fast and you touch one Little rock or anything your whole entire chain will be wiped out.
Slow your chain speed down learn to jog your chain 10x the life
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Best video I've seen, this guy is spot on accurate, listen to him!
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I want to replace the carb on my chainsaw with a slight different configuration type. What advice can you give me for that experiment? I don't have much invested in the saws ( just new fuel lines and diaphrams for the carbs). They were given to me so I'm trying to build one saw from three part saws.
Honestly don't have much advice.... make sure you don't get it too lean is the biggest thing
That’s a “dangerous” game to play with two-strokes. Even SOME “knock-off” cheap ones are known to “wiggle” themselves out of adjustment and you’ll pop a piston or seize the motor. Yeah, I learned the hard way.
Nice job on the tune a tool can be made if need be I have done it out of copper very good tune
I think the Husqvarna is best saw
The high end ones are good all the others not SO good. Try echo cs590 bad ass saw for the money.
Great explanation!
The 357XP that I had already given up is running great again.
Awesome video! I've been struggling with this for a while until now.
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Thanks. I got my dads 372XP back into working order, now.
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Great video but you forgot one thing, and I think you will agree. Before making adjustment you should clean your air filter, or you could end up being too lean if you clean it after.
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