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Started by Knute, February 22, 2013, 09:33:07 AM

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Knute

February 22, 2013, 09:33:07 AM
My saw works fine in an upright position such as blocking etc., however, when I tip it on its side to make a felling cut, it smokes and rpms go down. This sounds like it is getting too much gas in that position, but not sure which part to check.

sawguy21

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February 22, 2013, 09:44:45 AM
What make and model? I would suggest having it pressure tested, sounds like a seal problem.
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lumberjack48

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February 22, 2013, 10:05:00 AM
Check the boot between the carb and cylinder head.
Third generation logger, owner operator, 30 yrs felling experience with pole skidder. I got my neck broke back in 89, left me a quad. The wife kept the job going up to 96.

AdkStihl

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February 22, 2013, 10:23:13 AM
How clean is your air filter?
Being that its smoking tells me its not a lean condition.
What saw is it?
Maybe case gasket is leaking bar oil into base?
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AdkStihl

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February 22, 2013, 10:23:53 AM
Quote from: lumberjack48 on February 22, 2013, 10:05:00 AM
Check the boot between the carb and cylinder head.

Wouldnt that create a lean condition? He said its smoking
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Knute

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February 22, 2013, 02:20:46 PM
Thanks for the replys. Its a Poulan Pro 380, 1998. May be time to retire this saw.
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