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I have an older Poulan PP4218A chain saw that after using it a couple of times decided not to run anymore. After watching some videos, I replaced the carb, fuel lines, fuel filter, air filter and used brand new fuel mixture 40:1. Got it to start and run but it started running away. Tried to get it to idle down and then it stalled out. Did that several times. So I bought another new carb and the saw started. Trying to adjust it as well ( high side) it throttled up so high that I had to stop it. Made some very slight adjustment to high side, now the damn thing won’t start. I’ve tossed it back up on a shelf where it can rot. I’m tired of trying to get it to idle. It will either run so fast I’m afraid it will self destruct, or it won’t start at all.
If your Carburetor (typically 2-stroke) has a "Double, or Single-D shaped A/F Needles), and needs adjustment, try this. Take a 12-14 Guage Electrical (blue) Butt/Blade Connector and slip the Female "recessed wire end" firmly over the "nut". The Blue Insulation will firmly "squeeze" over the adjustment head allowing one to "left-turn" the needle softly to bottom, then proceed to "right-turn" this to 1½ turns, and start your engine. Further "slow right-turning" may be required untill engine runns smoother and stronger! -I'm sure that Steve has heard this trick before, ROCK ON BRO!
At the start of the season when I first get my weed trimmer out, I just put the special carburator adjustment tool in my pocket before I head out. I know I'll need it.
I have to say i bought a cheap 11 dollar china knock off replacement carb for a ryobi weed eater, no place to adjust it, but i have to say it is spot on and starts the first pull now. I guess i got lucky well see how long it actually functions well.
You're right a "good" dealer does exactly that but many don't even run the unit for a customer. I ran and adjusted EVERY new 2-cycle before it left our store for almost 50 years and found that if you don't do it upfront you'll end up doing it at some point.
Some 4 valid reasons right there very seldom I had to adjust some carbs but if so I don't mind like you said they fit so many applications so every now and then they have to be adjusted 🔧
Once again Steve, great info! The shop that serviced my FS 90 is in Hilo, Hi and I am on the side of Kilauea volcano at 24000 ft elevation 40 minute drive away. Now that i think about that is really a no-brainer.
Like you said, the changing seasonal temperatures will require a small adjustment. When it’s 30f my saw and blower require about 1/8 turn open on the screws. Then when it’s 90f I have to close them the same amount
Hi Steve, today I was tuning my brand new Holzfforma 372XP with help from your 2017 video. This is my first petrol chainsaw ever. I only need to cut from time to time. Running it at 25:1 for a couple of tanks then I will go to 30:1 and check the plug. I am using gas that is specific for 2 stroke engines. Double the price but no crappy additives inside. I also mounted a tachometer on velcro on the top. Works like a charm. Any remarks from you will be greatly appreciated. Thank you ;)
Steve, THANK YOU SO MUCH for this video! This helps me a lot! I need to constantly adjust carbs for different times (of year) as well as putting an OEM Walbro on a piece of equipment. This explains why I need to do that. Again , thank you so much for this video. I love every single one of your videos and I learn something new every single time. You're the best!
Steve, thanks for another informative video. Yeah, we would be so lucky to not have to tune a new carburetor straight out of the box. Kinda like wishing we could buy a suit right off the rack with no tailoring needed!
Correct on those reasons. Reminds me a little bit when I buy a new gun. First thing I do is disassemble it and thoroughly clean it. Amazing how filthy the factory leaves it when shipping to store.
Absolutely true👍🏻 also, if your equipment has been modified in any way. One example with me (I know, warranty void) is if I get any new 2 cycle engine that is equipped with a catalytic muffler. After the first tank or two of fuel, once I'm confident I didn't buy a dud, it's muffler is getting its catalyst removed! Primarily because of the extra heat they generate! Not to mention porting or other modifications😅 I'm twisted enough that I typically have the appropriate tuning drivers for the equipment I'm operating in my pocket🤪
Hey Steve I totally understand where your coming from I have 1/5 scale rc vehicles. I take the up the mountain to run them on the trails have to readjust the carb and when I bring them home down off the mountain I have to readjust again. Thanks for sharing with us you the man.
Hey Steve, Cheers from Calgary once again. Up here at 3600 feet, all Stihls run like a bag of crap out of the box. I tell all my customers that the machines need to be tweaked because the carbs are set for sea level by default, and not with the machine running, it is a ball park setting. I have even found that some units are set so rich that I have to remove the adjustment limiters to set them where they should be. I can only imagine how crappy they must run at an elevation like in Colorado. Don't forget "Winter mode" and "summer mode" on the BR600's, a lot of landscapers come to me and ask why it ran wonderful in the summer but now runs like balls in the winter. And I see you opted for an Old Mil today eh? :)
I adjust all carbs from time to time on my Equipment. I switched over to MotoMix so the First thing to do is to adjust them even if they are new. On my chainsaws I adjust them if its gettin colder or warmer, you really can Tell the difference in Performance, throttle response and rpm.
Yup... I replaced the carb on my Stihl MS230 back in the Summer (after pump-gas was changed to 10% Ethanol cr@p here in the UK and my carb seals, diaphragms, jets etc wouldn't run on it, so I asked Steve's advice on what to do next? -Thanks Steve, I really appreciate you taking the time to reply to my dumbass questions... 😁👍) with the equivalent carb off Amazon for 1/5th the price of a Stihl-branded replacement, but the darn thing just wouldn't fire-up 😠😡😤🤬 So I watched Steve's video about "How to set-up and tune your chainsaw carburettor" (not what it's called, but close-enough to find it I'm pretty sure... 🙂🤞) and bought a 2-stroke (🇬🇧)/2-cycle (🇨🇦/🇺🇸) tacho from China for £6.88 (🇬🇧)/about $6 (🇨🇦/🇺🇲) and had my 2006 saw running better than it ever had before inside of an hour, so listen to what The Man says, eh? 😎👍 Peace-out Steve 😁
Your channel has helped me a lot. I own my own farm and don’t have time and sometimes money to just let my equipment sit at a shop. I’ve enjoyed learning go things myself. Thanks for the tips
Hey Steve, xlogger sounding off here...I get why one would adjust a new carb, but here in Southern Virginia my elevation is 405' above sea level or so, but the temperature range is like 10 to 100°f. I've never adjusted my stihls or huskies for the different seasons...🤔🤔🤔maybe I will do that for optimal performance now. Thanks!🤪
And reason number five: you just like to fiddle with things hahaha. But in all seriousness, I never really thought about that. I replaced the carburetor on my 2-stroke snow blower and I guess I got lucky cuz it worked great right off the bat.
I didn't think about temperature and you say there are still more reasons. Now I'm sure this applies to brand new, unused chainsaw, too. I had planned to follow your carb adjustment video anyway, just to be sure, but now I know I will have to. I'll buy the correct carb adjustment tool from my local small engine shop to be prepared. Look at you. You have a 10-piece kit that should handle pretty much anything. It may also work on my 4-cycle riding mower carbs and my Powerhead with attachments and push mower carbs. I'll find out if it's needed for them soon. Cha-ching for you and savings and convenience for me. Thanks for this video and your Amazon store, Steve! You're the best! EDIT: I bought the carb adjusting tool kit, a package linked *Set of 4 Carburetor Carbon Dirt Jet Remove Cleaner 26 Cleaning Wires Set + 20 Cleaning Needles + 10 Nylon Brushes Tool Kit for Motorcycle ATV Moped Welder Carb Chainsaw Spray Guns Torch Tips* and 4 cans of package linked *Gumout 800002231 Carb and Choke Cleaner, 14 oz.* I hope you get a piece of the whole order.
Amazing how the Chinesium knock-offs work with minimal adjustment! I also have my customers bring their own fuel mix so I can tune it to what THEY use!
Knocks off clearly state that adjustment is needed intially as this carbeurator was made at a different altitude and sea level than what yours will likely be. Except it's usually in chenglish and u can't make any sense of it until you do about 200 of them
STEVE thanks for the tool kit link. Been looking for the poulvarna ones forever. Been using the electrical connectors in a pinch they work but it's still a pain in the arse.
Awesome Steve. Great info and I totally agree with you. I’m just in the middle of making a vid quite similar where I explain this diagrammatically. Basically I’m being a Nerd about it 😂. Yours is practical and to the point. Thanks. Craig 👍👍
Great info Steve, I lived 6 years on the island, truly the nicest place I ever lived, you must love it there! Found your channel by searching chainsaw maintenance issues, carb, chain etc. Amazing content in your playlists, between you and Danyboy73 you guys intelligently cover every small engine issue and type I should ever need to maintain, sweet, have a good one!
Steve you are a great teacher. I have a yardman 2010 riding mower. I looked all over the internet on how to install an extension spring that connects the brake/clutch and runs to the back frame. None to be found. We ended up using a hydraulic jack and chain to get it on. I would love to see how you would do it. All is working except now I can't get off the mower without engine shutting off. Blade off, gear neutral, parking brake on. It use to work. I checked for disconnected wire but none found. Any suggestion would be appreciated.
Great information Steve! There are so many variables with tuning a carb on a small engine. I can't count how many pieces of equipment were saved by either tuning or overhauling the carb. I live by the motto if you own a piece of equipment, you should learn how to work on it. Cheers from Alberta 🍻
Steve, can't thank you enough for your efforts! I watched and older episode on "Clean a Plastic Briggs Carburetor" and it saved my sanity! It was off a lawnmower that was given to me. After I got it running I found out that this certain motor is designed to eat oil and all I'm required to do is top it off every now and then. What is your professional opinion on this particular motor eh?
You are so right Steve! Now if only we can get 4-cycle engine manufacturers to bring back adjustable carburetors, so we can make them run right too! I got a Briggs 725-EXI engine, replaced the plastic carburetor, still runs like garbage. 5-year old engine, I suppose the only thing left I can do, is adjust the valves, maybe that will fix it, cause you sure as heck can't adjust these modern carbs!
Great information Steve! Now I am wondering if you have to adjust the carburetor on any new equipment purchase, i.e., lawn mover, snow blower. leaf blower, etc... 🤔🤔
Most equipment is supposed to be factory tuned and shouldn't be re-tuned (unless running at high altitude) for the first few tanks of fuel. At least that's what the owner's manual says.
I got a great Leaf Blower for 10 bucks because it wouldn't run. Owner just changed from mixing the fuel to Tru Fuel. Blower would not run on $8 a quart Tru Fuel. Put in my own Pre-mix and got it running. Adjusted the Carb and now it is perfect. I figured I'd at least have to change the metering diaphragm but no. I called the seller to see if he wanted it back? He said he already got a new Husqvarna Blower.
I’ve found sometimes new carbs need to be put through the sonic clean as they still have some coolant from the manufacturing process. Also quite a lot on new briggs carbs.
Good deal, I just watched this and it reminds me I don’t remember how to adjust the carburetors on the equipment I have. Getting old and it’s been a while and I’m pretty sure there is no adjustment on my echo weed eater, I use the choke on it, but my new to me chainsaws ( my others were stolen)?nothing new, I need to look.
Mechanical wear n tear on a machine would also have difference on carb adjustment. Nothing can be perfect hence they give you adjustments to compensate
Hello again Steve ! Always great information on your channel. All my other machines are Stihl, the best brand by far. No problem getting the carbs setup right on those. Anyway I have a Husqvarna 327 HE4 hedge cutter and adjusting the air/fuel mix on this carb must be different. Have you worked on these machines? I looked through you videos but didn't see one about these carburetors.
Hey Steve, great point about the new carbs needing adjustment. However, with all due respect, I think you might have missed one other very important item that should be considered, and that's what beer you're drinking when you adjust the carb...right? ;=)
Thanks for sharing! Oh I got one “ engine brake in “ well I Guess that the throttle adjustment 3/4 power band. Is that still a thing? Or is new equipment better and don’t need to be “broken in”?
Another good show Steve,I lean something new every time I watch, but you like myself never have to adjust the temp on those beers, maybe something a little stiffer once back in the house like George dickel Tabasco.
Is it possible to learn the basics of riding lawnmower maintenance at 62? I worked for Chrysler for 21 years and would like to learn how my riding mower works. I used push mowers for years but at 62 I can’t do that anymore. I know how to change the oil, oil filter, air filter, fuel filter and do a tune up. I can clean the entire mower. I get in trouble understanding the carburetor and fuel system on the new John Deere mowers. They have added stuff that I not only do t know what it is but it’s an added confusion. I’ve replaced the ignition switch on it I don’t understand how to change the blades or belts on riders.
Two more reasons to adjust a new carb...1) Quality control in manufacturing is nearly a thing of the past. In many cases it is cheaper to replace a few carbs than to test a significant sampling. 2) Computer error (CNC) and human error are always a possibility...could have been a bad day at the factory. Indeed "peace out', Jayo
Just found your channel because I've got a Q and don't see an answer on the net anywhere, maybe you can help. I bought a new Craftsman B&S self propelled mower a couple years ago and the manual says if I have the right mower, I can hang it up vertically on the wall for storage, but they conveniently left out how to differentiate whether or not I have the right mower. All it says is if I don't have the right mower, I can wreck my engine.. lol... I have a small garage and it would be helpful to get it out of my way. Can you shed some light on the subject?
Love the Videos Steve . watched how to adjust the chainsaw video from some time ago I have a ms250 thats been a great saw but recently started bogging so rebuilt the carb and replaced the fuel lines seemed to fix it for a short time then started bogging again after several episodeIs of this I now have the low side all the way shut and dont have much idle control. any ideas??Saw runs great at throttle. even idles but that low sides messed up.
But Steve, it's difficult to adjust , they have special shaped screws, and limiter caps, what can we do.?? Surely you have the answer to this 🙂 Psst you always have the answer 👍
Your videos have been educative! Please my 1kva generator voltage is above 220v and i have reduced the rpm to the lowest and the screw to the governor is at it's lowest... The generator is running slow and yet no reduction in voltage
Hi Steve. I have an older Homelite weed trimmer and trying to find a substitute for my Waldron WT318. Mine has the purge bulb on the button and the newer ones have the bulb on top. I have rebuilt my existing carb a few times but no longer successful. It will no longer draw up fuel when primed no matter what I do. Will a newer model WT318 work. Thanks.
I just purchased a replacement carb for a Stihl MS171 chainsaw. I can’t seem to get the carb adjusted. When I start it, no throttle, it’s running at very high RPMs. When I pull the throttle trigger, it bogs down and dies. Any suggestions?
Bought a new carburetor for my Tb230 lawnmower. My lawnmower won't work. If I place the old carburator in the lawnmower it works, but dies. I noticed that the new carburetor (when disassembled has no gas in it. Why? There are no leaks in the fuel line. Could use the help.
Hey Steve, you ever seen a Bigfoot round your neck of the woods ? or know anyone else who has ? Just asked because you mentioned that you live in Vancouver Island.
Part of the problem is the lack of carburetors being used anymore. Most people were born well after car were all fuel injected. They're very simple devices that people have no clue about. Remember when car owners manuals showed you hoe to adjust valve lash? Now the tell you not to drink the fluid in the battery. People don't understand simple things anymore.
I have a portable Jansen backhoe that floods if you look at it wrong and is ungodly hard to start once it floods, any tips to keep it from flooding so easily?
Steve , I have been asked to service an old Matis tiller with an Echo sv-4 engine. Good spark and piston seems ok. I installed a new Chinese non OEM, carb.I can only get the machine running with the high screww "right in" and the low screw on about 1.5- 2 turns out and althogh it responds well when it start ,once stopped, it does not wish to restart. I know that the carb is tuned wrong, so I will probably try another new carb. I seem to remember years ago that older Echo engins became real problem machines when trying to keep them tuned............your advice would be appreciated. PS at sea level using synthetic fuel.
Actually striped the unit right down and the piston was scored, not severely but obviously enough to mess the machine. I had looked initially but did not see how scored it was.
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I have an older Poulan PP4218A chain saw that after using it a couple of times decided not to run anymore. After watching some videos, I replaced the carb, fuel lines, fuel filter, air filter and used brand new fuel mixture 40:1. Got it to start and run but it started running away. Tried to get it to idle down and then it stalled out. Did that several times. So I bought another new carb and the saw started. Trying to adjust it as well ( high side) it throttled up so high that I had to stop it. Made some very slight adjustment to high side, now the damn thing won’t start. I’ve tossed it back up on a shelf where it can rot. I’m tired of trying to get it to idle. It will either run so fast I’m afraid it will self destruct, or it won’t start at all.
It's a wonderful set, Stiga uses a screwdriver with a dot, you should buy it too.
If your Carburetor (typically 2-stroke) has a "Double, or Single-D shaped A/F Needles), and needs adjustment, try this.
Take a 12-14 Guage Electrical (blue) Butt/Blade Connector and slip the Female "recessed wire end" firmly over the "nut".
The Blue Insulation will firmly "squeeze" over the adjustment head allowing one to "left-turn" the needle softly to bottom, then proceed to "right-turn" this to 1½ turns, and start your engine.
Further "slow right-turning" may be required untill engine runns smoother and stronger!
-I'm sure that Steve has heard this trick before, ROCK ON BRO!
Right on
At the start of the season when I first get my weed trimmer out, I just put the special carburator adjustment tool in my pocket before I head out. I know I'll need it.
Good man 😊
I have to say i bought a cheap 11 dollar china knock off replacement carb for a ryobi weed eater, no place to adjust it, but i have to say it is spot on and starts the first pull now. I guess i got lucky well see how long it actually functions well.
Great info... a good dealer will setup the carb and run before selling. Not all do that though and certainly not the big box stores or online retail.
You're right a "good" dealer does exactly that but many don't even run the unit for a customer. I ran and adjusted EVERY new 2-cycle before it left our store for almost 50 years and found that if you don't do it upfront you'll end up doing it at some point.
Some 4 valid reasons right there very seldom I had to adjust some carbs but if so I don't mind like you said they fit so many applications so every now and then they have to be adjusted 🔧
Once again Steve, great info! The shop that serviced my FS 90 is in Hilo, Hi and I am on the side of Kilauea volcano at 24000 ft elevation 40 minute drive away. Now that i think about that is really a no-brainer.
Like you said, the changing seasonal temperatures will require a small adjustment. When it’s 30f my saw and blower require about 1/8 turn open on the screws. Then when it’s 90f I have to close them the same amount
Right on
Three days ago I commented on a 4 year old video of your's, and said "Just replace the carb", and was surprised you responded.
OK, i'm learning.
Right on Buddy!
Hi Steve, today I was tuning my brand new Holzfforma 372XP with help from your 2017 video. This is my first petrol chainsaw ever. I only need to cut from time to time.
Running it at 25:1 for a couple of tanks then I will go to 30:1 and check the plug. I am using gas that is specific for 2 stroke engines. Double the price but no crappy additives inside. I also mounted a tachometer on velcro on the top. Works like a charm. Any remarks from you will be greatly appreciated. Thank you ;)
Steve, THANK YOU SO MUCH for this video! This helps me a lot! I need to constantly adjust carbs for different times (of year) as well as putting an OEM Walbro on a piece of equipment. This explains why I need to do that. Again , thank you so much for this video. I love every single one of your videos and I learn something new every single time. You're the best!
You're so welcome!
Steve, thanks for another informative video. Yeah, we would be so lucky to not have to tune a new carburetor straight out of the box. Kinda like wishing we could buy a suit right off the rack with no tailoring needed!
I agree with you 100%. I always adjust my carburetors on engines when I put a new carburetor on.
Right on
Correct on those reasons. Reminds me a little bit when I buy a new gun. First thing I do is disassemble it and thoroughly clean it. Amazing how filthy the factory leaves it when shipping to store.
spot on ....and number of hours of use on equipment they all very and need to be adjusted accordingly ...
Absolutely true👍🏻 also, if your equipment has been modified in any way. One example with me (I know, warranty void) is if I get any new 2 cycle engine that is equipped with a catalytic muffler. After the first tank or two of fuel, once I'm confident I didn't buy a dud, it's muffler is getting its catalyst removed! Primarily because of the extra heat they generate! Not to mention porting or other modifications😅
I'm twisted enough that I typically have the appropriate tuning drivers for the equipment I'm operating in my pocket🤪
Hey Steve I totally understand where your coming from I have 1/5 scale rc vehicles. I take the up the mountain to run them on the trails have to readjust the carb and when I bring them home down off the mountain I have to readjust again. Thanks for sharing with us you the man.
Well said!
Great point! Anybody who's ridden carbed bikes, trikes or quads in the mountains should be able to feel the difference with elevation!
Hey Steve, Cheers from Calgary once again. Up here at 3600 feet, all Stihls run like a bag of crap out of the box. I tell all my customers that the machines need to be tweaked because the carbs are set for sea level by default, and not with the machine running, it is a ball park setting. I have even found that some units are set so rich that I have to remove the adjustment limiters to set them where they should be. I can only imagine how crappy they must run at an elevation like in Colorado. Don't forget "Winter mode" and "summer mode" on the BR600's, a lot of landscapers come to me and ask why it ran wonderful in the summer but now runs like balls in the winter. And I see you opted for an Old Mil today eh? :)
I adjust all carbs from time to time on my Equipment. I switched over to MotoMix so the First thing to do is to adjust them even if they are new.
On my chainsaws I adjust them if its gettin colder or warmer, you really can Tell the difference in Performance, throttle response and rpm.
Right on
Yup...
I replaced the carb on my Stihl MS230 back in the Summer (after pump-gas was changed to 10% Ethanol cr@p here in the UK and my carb seals, diaphragms, jets etc wouldn't run on it, so I asked Steve's advice on what to do next? -Thanks Steve, I really appreciate you taking the time to reply to my dumbass questions... 😁👍) with the equivalent carb off Amazon for 1/5th the price of a Stihl-branded replacement, but the darn thing just wouldn't fire-up 😠😡😤🤬
So I watched Steve's video about "How to set-up and tune your chainsaw carburettor" (not what it's called, but close-enough to find it I'm pretty sure... 🙂🤞) and bought a 2-stroke (🇬🇧)/2-cycle (🇨🇦/🇺🇸) tacho from China for £6.88 (🇬🇧)/about $6 (🇨🇦/🇺🇲) and had my 2006 saw running better than it ever had before inside of an hour, so listen to what The Man says, eh? 😎👍
Peace-out Steve 😁
Right on buddy! Thank You...
YOU IS THE MAN STEVO , what you don't know about these things aint worth knowing about ,
from that steve out to this steve out ,,, cheers man 👍👍👍
Right on Buddy! Thank You...
Your channel has helped me a lot. I own my own farm and don’t have time and sometimes money to just let my equipment sit at a shop. I’ve enjoyed learning go things myself. Thanks for the tips
You're Welcome...
Hey Steve, xlogger sounding off here...I get why one would adjust a new carb, but here in Southern Virginia my elevation is 405' above sea level or so, but the temperature range is like 10 to 100°f. I've never adjusted my stihls or huskies for the different seasons...🤔🤔🤔maybe I will do that for optimal performance now. Thanks!🤪
Great information, Steve, that most people don't have a clue about! Thanks!
You're Welcome...
And reason number five: you just like to fiddle with things hahaha. But in all seriousness, I never really thought about that. I replaced the carburetor on my 2-stroke snow blower and I guess I got lucky cuz it worked great right off the bat.
I didn't think about temperature and you say there are still more reasons. Now I'm sure this applies to brand new, unused chainsaw, too. I had planned to follow your carb adjustment video anyway, just to be sure, but now I know I will have to. I'll buy the correct carb adjustment tool from my local small engine shop to be prepared. Look at you. You have a 10-piece kit that should handle pretty much anything. It may also work on my 4-cycle riding mower carbs and my Powerhead with attachments and push mower carbs. I'll find out if it's needed for them soon. Cha-ching for you and savings and convenience for me. Thanks for this video and your Amazon store, Steve! You're the best!
EDIT: I bought the carb adjusting tool kit, a package linked *Set of 4 Carburetor Carbon Dirt Jet Remove Cleaner 26 Cleaning Wires Set + 20 Cleaning Needles + 10 Nylon Brushes Tool Kit for Motorcycle ATV Moped Welder Carb Chainsaw Spray Guns Torch Tips* and 4 cans of package linked *Gumout 800002231 Carb and Choke Cleaner, 14 oz.* I hope you get a piece of the whole order.
Amazing how the Chinesium knock-offs work with minimal adjustment! I also have my customers bring their own fuel mix so I can tune it to what THEY use!
I'm surprised a customer would think to bring the mix to you. I certainly wouldn't think of it.
Knocks off clearly state that adjustment is needed intially as this carbeurator was made at a different altitude and sea level than what yours will likely be. Except it's usually in chenglish and u can't make any sense of it until you do about 200 of them
@@mitchellcox1912 the saw I’m fixing now had 1/2 water in the tank. Can’t wait to see his gas can!!
STEVE thanks for the tool kit link. Been looking for the poulvarna ones forever. Been using the electrical connectors in a pinch they work but it's still a pain in the arse.
@@coastalcleaningandmaintena2884 any Chinesium knockoffs I have bought come in a plastic bag without any instructions
Good video, Steve! 👍 I've watched some of your carb adjustment videos, and all are excellent and informative.
Keep'em coming!
Thank You...
Thrown around in beds of trucks, RR cars, maybe overseas... and as you said, WEATHER, ALTITUDE in these sinero's..JD
Steve, just gotta say...I love your videos, short, sweet and to the effing point! Keep it up!
Thank You...
Awesome Steve. Great info and I totally agree with you. I’m just in the middle of making a vid quite similar where I explain this diagrammatically. Basically I’m being a Nerd about it 😂. Yours is practical and to the point. Thanks. Craig 👍👍
Good stuff!
steve your drinking my brand of beer
old milwaukee, great choice
keep the videos coming to Pittsburgh Pa
god bless
Right on
The compression of the engine will effect air fuel ratio also, ie a older low compression engine will require more fuel to run right.
Great info Steve, I lived 6 years on the island, truly the nicest place I ever lived, you must love it there! Found your channel by searching chainsaw maintenance issues, carb, chain etc. Amazing content in your playlists, between you and Danyboy73 you guys intelligently cover every small engine issue and type I should ever need to maintain, sweet, have a good one!
Sorry meant to spell Donyboy73, lol.
Very cool!
Check out the live show we did together ua-cam.com/video/eacWeY_K7ic/v-deo.html
Pure gold, Steve!! Keep it up and running!!
Thanks! Will do!
Steve you are a great teacher. I have a yardman 2010 riding mower. I looked all over the internet on how to install an extension spring that connects the brake/clutch and runs to the back frame. None to be found. We ended up using a hydraulic jack and chain to get it on. I would love to see how you would do it. All is working except now I can't get off the mower without engine shutting off. Blade off, gear neutral, parking brake on. It use to work. I checked for disconnected wire but none found. Any suggestion would be appreciated.
Great information Steve! There are so many variables with tuning a carb on a small engine. I can't count how many pieces of equipment were saved by either tuning or overhauling the carb. I live by the motto if you own a piece of equipment, you should learn how to work on it. Cheers from Alberta 🍻
Great job. I thought of most but altitude was one i didnt think of. Thanks
Glad to help
He Lives!!! Howdy Steve, youtube hasnt been the same without you. welcome back buddy.
I use your carb adjustment vids all the time
Right on
Great tip there young man 👍😎 it makes it run right when you adjust the new carb
Yes it does!
@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon cool that you did a video on that matter of adjustment for the new carb
Steve, can't thank you enough for your efforts! I watched and older episode on "Clean a Plastic Briggs Carburetor" and it saved my sanity! It was off a lawnmower that was given to me. After I got it running I found out that this certain motor is designed to eat oil and all I'm required to do is top it off every now and then. What is your professional opinion on this particular motor eh?
You are so right Steve! Now if only we can get 4-cycle engine manufacturers to bring back adjustable carburetors, so we can make them run right too! I got a Briggs 725-EXI engine, replaced the plastic carburetor, still runs like garbage. 5-year old engine, I suppose the only thing left I can do, is adjust the valves, maybe that will fix it, cause you sure as heck can't adjust these modern carbs!
Check my playlists!
You have to have the correct carb on the piece too. Oh, and see if anyone else has worked on it before they bring it to you.
Great information Steve! Now I am wondering if you have to adjust the carburetor on any new equipment purchase, i.e., lawn mover, snow blower. leaf blower, etc... 🤔🤔
Most equipment is supposed to be factory tuned and shouldn't be re-tuned (unless running at high altitude) for the first few tanks of fuel. At least that's what the owner's manual says.
I got a great Leaf Blower for 10 bucks because it wouldn't run. Owner just changed from mixing the fuel to Tru Fuel. Blower would not run on $8 a quart Tru Fuel. Put in my own Pre-mix and got it running. Adjusted the Carb and now it is perfect. I figured I'd at least have to change the metering diaphragm but no. I called the seller to see if he wanted it back? He said he already got a new Husqvarna Blower.
Nice work!
Air cleaner makes a huge difference to the tune. Even how much oil is used on the foam element. Some people choke em right up with heavy engine oils.
A timely and very valid point. I have always adjusted any unit fitted.
Right on
I’ve found sometimes new carbs need to be put through the sonic clean as they still have some coolant from the manufacturing process.
Also quite a lot on new briggs carbs.
Well said Steve! And great transition into Beer:30. 👍🏻🇺🇲
Thank You...
Very good points there Steve, I've bought new equipment before and have to adjust them also.
Right on
Good deal, I just watched this and it reminds me I don’t remember how to adjust the carburetors on the equipment I have. Getting old and it’s been a while and I’m pretty sure there is no adjustment on my echo weed eater, I use the choke on it, but my new to me chainsaws ( my others were stolen)?nothing new, I need to look.
I'm pretty-sure Steve made a video about exactly that subject a while back 😁👍
ANother great informative video - " Old Milwaukee " !! -- Cheers indeed like it was 1968 :)
Thanks 👍
Mechanical wear n tear on a machine would also have difference on carb adjustment.
Nothing can be perfect hence they give you adjustments to compensate
Two of my favourite You Tube channels come from Vancouver Island thou and Buckin Billy Smith… ❤️
Steve, I always enjoy the videos. Good tips & things to watch for in your videos also. Keep up the good work!
Thanks, will do!
Can you give us a video on the various chainsaw chain types and the reasons for them?
DOUG out
Hello again Steve ! Always great information on your channel. All my other machines are Stihl, the best brand by far. No problem getting the carbs setup right on those.
Anyway I have a Husqvarna 327 HE4 hedge cutter and adjusting the air/fuel mix on this carb must be different. Have you worked on these machines? I looked through you videos but didn't see one about these carburetors.
Good info Steve, never would have thought that, Steve Out😂. Cheers 🍻
Glad to help
Steve you are perfect and need no adjustments.
WOW! Thank You...
Hey Steve, great point about the new carbs needing adjustment. However, with all due respect, I think you might have missed one other very important item that should be considered, and that's what beer you're drinking when you adjust the carb...right? ;=)
LOL! My bad..
Hi Steve another great video Ur #1 in my book
You rock!
Love your videos brother. Keep those folks informed.
Thanks, will do!
Hmmm, let's see... Chain wear, bar condition, trimmer line length, clutch wear, air filter, fuel filter... Old Milwaukee
Tastes a great as it’s name!
I agree with everything you said but Old Milwaukee. I prefer Crown and Coke,lol!
@@andybecker2693 That is the beauty of it. We each can enjoy the beverage we prefer.
As usual, great info. Thanks again Steve!
My pleasure!
Happy thanksgiving Steve 🍻
Thanks 👍
Thanks for sharing! Oh I got one “ engine brake in “ well I Guess that the throttle adjustment 3/4 power band. Is that still a thing? Or is new equipment better and don’t need to be “broken in”?
Another good show Steve,I lean something new every time I watch, but you like myself never have to adjust the temp on those beers, maybe something a little stiffer once back in the house like George dickel Tabasco.
Is it possible to learn the basics of riding lawnmower maintenance at 62? I worked for Chrysler for 21 years and would like to learn how my riding mower works. I used push mowers for years but at 62 I can’t do that anymore. I know how to change the oil, oil filter, air filter, fuel filter and do a tune up. I can clean the entire mower. I get in trouble understanding the carburetor and fuel system on the new John Deere mowers. They have added stuff that I not only do t know what it is but it’s an added confusion. I’ve replaced the ignition switch on it I don’t understand how to change the blades or belts on riders.
Two more reasons to adjust a new carb...1) Quality control in manufacturing is nearly a thing of the past. In many cases it is cheaper to replace a few carbs than to test a significant sampling. 2) Computer error (CNC) and human error are always a possibility...could have been a bad day at the factory. Indeed "peace out', Jayo
Great information as always Steve.
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon I mentioned you in the comments on a video I did on winterizing your equipment coming out today at 6pm EST.
Thanks sooo much for good practical info I needed
You are so welcome!
Just found your channel because I've got a Q and don't see an answer on the net anywhere, maybe you can help. I bought a new Craftsman B&S self propelled mower a couple years ago and the manual says if I have the right mower, I can hang it up vertically on the wall for storage, but they conveniently left out how to differentiate whether or not I have the right mower. All it says is if I don't have the right mower, I can wreck my engine.. lol... I have a small garage and it would be helpful to get it out of my way. Can you shed some light on the subject?
Love the Videos Steve . watched how to adjust the chainsaw video from some time ago I have a ms250 thats been a great saw but recently started bogging so rebuilt the carb and replaced the fuel lines seemed to fix it for a short time then started bogging again after several episodeIs of this I now have the low side all the way shut and dont have much idle control. any ideas??Saw runs great at throttle. even idles but that low sides messed up.
Makes perfect sense to me.Thanks Steve,
You're Welcome...
Thank you Steve. Excellent advise,
You're Welcome...
Great information that’s why I subscribed keep them coming
Thank You...
Hello Steve, I would also add the engine wear, greetings
But Steve, it's difficult to adjust , they have special shaped screws, and limiter caps, what can we do.?? Surely you have the answer to this 🙂
Psst you always have the answer 👍
In my playlists!
Your videos have been educative! Please my 1kva generator voltage is above 220v and i have reduced the rpm to the lowest and the screw to the governor is at it's lowest... The generator is running slow and yet no reduction in voltage
I would highly recommend this guys channel for your specific symptoms! Let him know I said HI! ua-cam.com/users/jcondon2007
EPA is the main reason why I adjust all of mine.
Right on
Hi Steve. I have an older Homelite weed trimmer and trying to find a substitute for my Waldron WT318. Mine has the purge bulb on the button and the newer ones have the bulb on top. I have rebuilt my existing carb a few times but no longer successful. It will no longer draw up fuel when primed no matter what I do. Will a newer model WT318 work. Thanks.
Great info Steve👍🏻
Thank You...
I just purchased a replacement carb for a Stihl MS171 chainsaw. I can’t seem to get the carb adjusted. When I start it, no throttle, it’s running at very high RPMs. When I pull the throttle trigger, it bogs down and dies. Any suggestions?
Bought a new carburetor for my Tb230 lawnmower. My lawnmower won't work. If I place the old carburator in the lawnmower it works, but dies. I noticed that the new carburetor (when disassembled has no gas in it. Why? There are no leaks in the fuel line. Could use the help.
Hey Steve would the age of a peice of equipment change settings also?
Yes! Great point...
Nice video and very informative as always.
Thank You...
Steve is hands down the nicest Canadian I never met...
Right on Buddy!
Thank you Steve, you’re the best. Cheers 🍻
You are very welcome
Thanks Steve 👍✅❤️
You're Welcome...
Hey Steve, you ever seen a Bigfoot round your neck of the woods ? or know anyone else who has ?
Just asked because you mentioned that you live in Vancouver Island.
I wish I have seen one! I do know 2 guys that swear they saw one...
@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon - They're about. Too many people swear to have encountered them for it to be bs.
Keep up the good work Steve.
Seems obvious that they would need adjusted. 2 stroke settings are pretty picky
Part of the problem is the lack of carburetors being used anymore. Most people were born well after car were all fuel injected. They're very simple devices that people have no clue about. Remember when car owners manuals showed you hoe to adjust valve lash? Now the tell you not to drink the fluid in the battery. People don't understand simple things anymore.
Yup... ^THIS^ 😁👍
Should be part of the install instructions.
I agree!
Steve, I can’t see you hiking up a mountain carrying a chainsaw for firewood. How would you get your cold beer up there as well 🤷♂️
Channel TOP.
Thank You...I think???
can you get a special deal if you buy a carburetor and an altimeter at the same time?
Octane differences (87-94) will make a difference I've found.
Right on
I have a portable Jansen backhoe that floods if you look at it wrong and is ungodly hard to start once it floods, any tips to keep it from flooding so easily?
Steve , I have been asked to service an old Matis tiller with an Echo sv-4 engine. Good spark and piston seems ok. I installed a new Chinese non OEM, carb.I can only get the machine running with the high screww "right in" and the low screw on about 1.5- 2 turns out and althogh it responds well when it start ,once stopped, it does not wish to restart.
I know that the carb is tuned wrong, so I will probably try another new carb.
I seem to remember years ago that older Echo engins became real problem machines when trying to keep them tuned............your advice would be appreciated. PS at sea level using synthetic fuel.
Actually striped the unit right down and the piston was scored, not severely but obviously enough to mess the machine. I had looked initially but did not see how scored it was.