Cody Jimenez
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I use a husqvarna 440 chainsaw and everytime I use it the clutch smokes it has a sharp chain and full tank
My chainsaw smokes everytime I use it
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RandyMac
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Chain brake on?
Check chain tension, should move easily on the bar.
Check chain tension, should move easily on the bar.
Cody Jimenez
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No it's not on
Chain move easily around bar?
Little Al
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Is the clutch spring/s weak clutch slip will make it smoke or a lot of oil gunge around the clutch would produce smoke when it got hot Suggest remove clutch/sprocket clean regrease needle bearing & reassemble/refit with new clutch spring/s
Cody Jimenez
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Yup
Little Al
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Sorry didn't word that very well put in springs but they would work opersite if weak never the less try a clutch strip/clean
Also double check the chain brake. Not familiar with your model saw, but some the brake could still be on even though at the handle/guard it's off, if linkage is broken or missing
Little Al
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The Op said a couple of posts back the chain moved around the bar OK That would point to the brake not dragging?Check inside clutch cover for signs of the clutch/sprocket catching/rubbing on the case. Clutch cover not full of noodled chippings?They smoke & catch fire loverly
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I'd double check the clutch springs and shoes. Make sure they're not glazed up or worn out.
Are you lugging the engine down when cutting? If you load the engine too much, the rpm will drop to the point where the clutch will start to slip and will get REAL hot. Had a friend who blistered the clutch cover by cutting this way.
Love the title of thread !
