On some jobs, a machine has to be left running unattended for a period of time.
I've used the chain brake many times on an idling Stihl chainsaw to carry it up a ladder.
Good luck with that .
Nothing to do with starting. Depending on how hot the clutch got, the clutch could be defective due to weak springs, the brake could be permanently fused in the on position, oiler might not work and crank seal might be shot but it will probably start unless the seal is really bad.
One time we needed air tools on a dock job with no electric power available. I went to Sears and bought the biggest gas engined compress they had. Brought it to the job site, pretty proud of myself, and started it up. I seemed to be rapping a bit. I shut it down and one of my employees asked if I had added oil. "Oil? Its brand new why should it be low on oil" We put in a quart and a half of oil and and it did start up and keep running, more quietly. Guess the little bit of oil from the factory saved it. Not all of us were born knowing how to do everything. Good luck on the Clutch repair.
Very good point.
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Right, and probably the last time he’ll ever post here.
Carbs are never sold with intention of them being adjusted just right for your saw, nominal factory setting and just a starting point so you can get the saw running and do a correct tune. On the other hand, I can't imagine a Stihl dealer handing a new saw to a customer without having started it and making sure it was running right.
Thing is, most new saws have no adjustment. They are adjusted when they come out of the factory at Va Beach or wherever. And, they are against the limiter.
Not sure what state your in but I've never bought a new saw from a dealer and witnessed them starting any of them.
