Keeping the cylinder fins and ignition parts and bracket clear of saw cake helps. If you look at the set up, the cylinders are almost completely covered by the ignition. Same with the EZ's.
Not the best design.
Not the best design.
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The Pioneers stayed very clean but the fins weren't covered so much. Same for the Poulans.
More of a Homelite issue I think.
More of a Homelite issue I think.
Went cutting today. Filed the points on the 902 down to nothing and replaced the high tension wire. It was happier. The XL-76 I dropped the gasket on and put a new(er) top-end in, absolutely destroyed the rounds. Such strong machines for the sub-60cc class. There were a few other machines to rotate into the mix. The Homelites sure enjoy the cooler weather. They always run stronger.
Sawyerdeetging
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Thanks fossil , it has the brake and for sure , send what manuals you can, I need the setting for L. And H, when it's pushed or going thru big wood I notice the muffler gets wet with gas , I sealed the leak coming from the tank with a new grommet the guy I got it from said it was his grandpa s who had just passed , he must have played with it tho because after checking first thing was no air filter or trace of it , emptied the fuel tank and found about 1/2 shot glass of chips in the fuel tank and filter and possibly straight gas , then I notice chain on backwards and the plates upside down so holes for oiling don't line up . I ended up just making an air filter using the fine mesh sheeting I got from a reverse osmosis membrane cut to size taped off with masking tape and then I ran a bead of high temp silicon smoothed it out and left to dry and then with the air filter in got it to idle on its own, it's running near full power this weekend maybe put and he on it in between people looking for firewood, this is the biggest saw I have atm and it's great.
It needs a chain if I'm gonna use it much any good online sources?
I thought I sent you a PM with some info but can't find it now. Did you get one?
Ginger15
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I put a new needle in with the carb kit. But it looks like I'll be taking it apart again and checking everything. How do I change the height?
Make sure the metering diaphragm is hooked onto the lever.
Here's a link to a copy of the WS manual.
I'm attaching a Tillotson HS manual. Look at page 6 and it shows you how to adjust the metering lever height.
Use the Walbro WS manual for the correct height. Little tiny adjustments can make a big difference so don't move it much at a time.
Make sure you refer to the diagram in the manual.
The side of the carb with the needle is the metering side (lets the right amount of fuel in)
The other side is the pump side which draws fuel from the tank.
On the metering side, The gasket is against the carb body, diaphragm on top, against the cover
On the pump side, the diaphragm is against the carb body. The gasket is against the cover.
All cube carbs I've seen are put together like this. There could be exceptions I don't know about.
Here's a link to a copy of the WS manual.
I'm attaching a Tillotson HS manual. Look at page 6 and it shows you how to adjust the metering lever height.
Use the Walbro WS manual for the correct height. Little tiny adjustments can make a big difference so don't move it much at a time.
Make sure you refer to the diagram in the manual.
The side of the carb with the needle is the metering side (lets the right amount of fuel in)
The other side is the pump side which draws fuel from the tank.
On the metering side, The gasket is against the carb body, diaphragm on top, against the cover
On the pump side, the diaphragm is against the carb body. The gasket is against the cover.
All cube carbs I've seen are put together like this. There could be exceptions I don't know about.
sweepleader
Chainsaws and Fire Trucks, perfect.
Great manual, great diagrams!
Page 6 for sure!
Page 6 for sure!
Quick question about my homelite xl auto oiler. Seems to run decently, starts easily, and cuts well for what it is as far as I can tell. I don't have a lot of saw experience thoigh. So two things:
1. Sometimes it will really bog down in a cut if it's been going for a while, the chain nearly stopping. I don't think it's getting pinched because I am able to make it through the cut when I start over.
2. Frequently but not always, especially after the saw has been running for a bit after finishing a cut, the chain will run at idle for a few seconds (5-20) then stop and idle normally. Sometimes blipping the throttle will stop this.
Any thoughts? I think I have the carb and chain tension adjusted correctly based on what I've read.
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1. Sometimes it will really bog down in a cut if it's been going for a while, the chain nearly stopping. I don't think it's getting pinched because I am able to make it through the cut when I start over.
2. Frequently but not always, especially after the saw has been running for a bit after finishing a cut, the chain will run at idle for a few seconds (5-20) then stop and idle normally. Sometimes blipping the throttle will stop this.
Any thoughts? I think I have the carb and chain tension adjusted correctly based on what I've read.
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I would first check fuel line condition, fuel filter and tank vent in the cap.
If the saw doesn't return to dle fairly quickly, it's a good indication of an air leak.
If the saw doesn't return to dle fairly quickly, it's a good indication of an air leak.
Did you clean the carb? I usually put a carb kit in when I get an old saw.
Are you able to do a vacuum and pressure check for air leaks?
Are you able to do a vacuum and pressure check for air leaks?
I don't have the tools to do pressure checks. I didn't put a carb kit in. I did take the covers off and the carb gaskets looked new so I didn't replace them. I didn't really want to buy a carb kit because it was more than I paid for the saw... However I do realize you usually get what you pay for.
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Maybe if you post a video of what it does coming off a high speed run would help.
Ginger15
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Thanks, I'll take a look once work calms down this week. Hoping its something simple.
I forgot the link to the Walbro WS manual.
http://www.walbro.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/WSseries.pdf
http://www.walbro.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/WSseries.pdf
This is the Homelite forum, not McCulloch son, and you have to tell them the part # for whatever part you're looking for anyway.
