I have an old 288xp that runs great... If you can get it started. The rope is so hard to pull my shoulder is sore afterwards. I think the mechanic said it has 180 pounds of compression. May of misheard him though. I was wondering if anybody has any tricks for this. I've seen people use a drill to start small engines, and one guy on YouTube that made a contraption to use his foot to start his chainsaw.
Husqvarna 288xp
- Thread starter Jonathon Masters
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For a free trick, pull the saw over slowly until the piston hits top dead center and just starts to drop again (read: compression level drops), then pull it over like you normally do when you try to start it. Alternatively, you could get a Stihl Elastostart handle or one of the big D handles they put on rescue saws.
Alot of older saws are difficult to start, but there are a few methods that will help.
First make sure the throttle lock or high idle functions correctly, having the throttle cracked open just a little bit helps.
Next pull the start cord over slowly to were the piston is just after TDC , tjen let the rope recoil into the starter.
That way the instant you pull the starter your not fighting the compression stroke of the motor .
First make sure the throttle lock or high idle functions correctly, having the throttle cracked open just a little bit helps.
Next pull the start cord over slowly to were the piston is just after TDC , tjen let the rope recoil into the starter.
That way the instant you pull the starter your not fighting the compression stroke of the motor .
Haha we were typing the same time.
elasto start handle on a 100cc Homelite no decomp.Dont buy a knock off starter handle it won't last 2 pulls.
Thanks, that helped a lot.
What's the longest bar you've seen on one of these? I have a 32" running a full sequence and it pulls it great.
What's the longest bar you've seen on one of these? I have a 32" running a full sequence and it pulls it great.
I run a 36 and skip chain on my hopped-up 181, my brother bought a 281 with a 42 on it but that was a little too much bar for regular use so he put a 32 on. For East Coast hardwoods 32 sounds like a good length.
Maybe you need to start pumping some iron. Just saying.
I'm in the upstate Johnathon if you're up this way.
Yes sir, Abbeville, Greenwood area.
