Carb adjustment for easier starting?

[david newbie]

Some saws seem to take a lot of pulling, even after a carb rebuild. Is there any sort of general rule of thumb? I can usually adjust the low speed screw okay while it’s running, but I always wonder if a little leaner or richer would help it start easier. Asking this question while I’m working on a very low hour sexy Wild Thing I know there’s going to be a dumpster comment. I paid 80 total for the 3 saws

 

[oldguy]

I like to think a little richer on the low screw works best, then bring the idle screw up to get a clean idle, this for cold starting.

 

[SunburnedCock]

I have always tuned idle for max rpm on a fully warmed up engine. I may slightly tweak for off idle response.

I also re-tune the screw between seasons, as it is heavily dependent on outside temperature

 

[John Lyngdal]

I'm in the slightly rich low speed jet camp, then set the high speed jet to compensate.

 

[altatim]

Never had an issue with a well tuned saw starting easily. Just make sure that the idle is set right and all should be good. Too rich on the L can cause fuel pooling which is an issue on its own.

 

[MacAttack]

I came to suggest a little more rich on the L adjustment and turn the idle up a little helps with cold starts.
With that said.... an old, stiff diaphragm in the carb will make it start hard too.