Here is a step by step set of instructions that can make starting a chainsaw less of a chore. It has been developed from tips given by loggers who use the tool every day, year after year. The first big thing to remember is to keep the saw clean, make sure it is full of gas and oil and perform regular maintenance. See: How to Maintain Your Chainsaw. Also, take a little time to learn where chainsaw parts are: Important Parts of a Chainsaw
Crank Starting a Chainsaw - The Art of Starting a Chainsaw
By Steve Nix, About.com Guide
Small engines, including chainsaws, can be frustrating to start. This is especially true when starting a chainsaw just out of storage, when engine temperatures are extremely cold or when in need of a tune-up. Many times a new chainsaw will give you starting trouble right out of the box.
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- Step #1 - Make Sure Your Saw Has Proper Maintenance and Gas
- Step #2 - Reboot the Chainsaw...Turn Everything Off
- Step #3 - Flooding is Usually the Problem so...PULL
- Step #4 - All Systems Go , Turn Everything Back On
- Step #5 - Pull Until It Pops - But Only Once
- Step #6 - Pulling Cord, Will Crank
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