Why did a local small engine shop decline to work on this McCulloch chainsaw? Probably because by the time you've charged a customer for an hour or two of labor, he's halfway towards the purchase of a new saw. Some shops just won't work on this lower end equipment.
But perhaps we DIYers can work a little magic to get a little more life out of this saw! Let's find out!
Note: I am a DIY small engine enthusiast, not a professional. The techniques I demonstrate in this video are well within the reach of any ambitious DIYer.
Chapter Selection:
0:00 Introduction
1:26 Testing for Compression
3:58 Testing for Spark
6:03 It runs poorly!
8:20 Carburetor Removal
11:00 Carburetor Kit Installation
24:17 Testing and Adjustment
27:44 Concluding Remarks
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