Homelite 8800

[woodsdog2015]

I got the Homelite 8800 running with a new bar and chain, it runs well unless I let off the throttle, then it just slows down and dies.  It starts up great and runs well with mid to WOT but like I said when I stop sawing to move a limb or get into position to cut another chunk, it wants to die unless I give it gas.  What would you suggest?  The spark plug doesn't look too fouled and like I said it starts good is this a carb thing? Maybe older gas thing? Too much oil in the gas oil mixture?  Maybe drain it and use some seafoam????  ???

[Grizzly]

I'm not acquainted with that exact machine but my first thought is to open up the idle jet about an 1/8 of a turn and see what that does.

[woodsdog2015]

It was the successor to the 540 and I believe their last big pro-level USA Made saw.  It buzzes through the wood quick.  I'll try your suggestion and thank you.

[Gearbox]

I would say your idle is to rich and loading up or you have the idle RPM to low . The chain should just stop .

[lumberjack48]

  Turn the main idle adjustment clockwise until it idles