As you get older, as lot of saws get to much compression. It is hard for me to pull over some saws these days that I would not have any problem with 30-40 years ago. This is why I like saws with deco valves over those that don’t have them. When you get close to 200# compression a saw gets tough to crank.
Yes, as the owner of the saw, that is definitely a point to consider. I followed the manual and was using way to much oil as well. And the oil was old. You name it: I screwed it up.
LOL I wish my old saws had this guys problem... excellent compression.... hahaha he has no idea how lucky he is.
My 1975 XL-1 has a decompression valve. It’s strange that they didn’t put it on all of them.
Glad to see I'm not the only one that winds that damn spring the wrong way! Lol
Xl1 and xl1 automatic is same as ez and ez automatic. The super ez and super ez automatic is same as a super mini
They can be a real bear to start without the decomp. Especially if they have been sitting for a couple of months.
As you get older, as lot of saws get to much compression. It is hard for me to pull over some saws these days that I would not have any problem with 30-40 years ago. This is why I like saws with deco valves over those that don’t have them. When you get close to 200# compression a saw gets tough to crank.
Very nice saw!
It has probable set up for a while and two cycle oil got built up around the rings. After it burns off the exhaust will clear up.
Yes, as the owner of the saw, that is definitely a point to consider. I followed the manual and was using way to much oil as well. And the oil was old. You name it: I screwed it up.