Stihl 044 won't idle-quits at idle

[Kikori]

Hey there folks,

Been working my Stihl 044 hard on some red pine removal and it requires a lot of brush dragging in between cuts. So while I am humping brush around I like to leave the saw running. Just yesterday however I found that it doesnt maintain the idle. I make the cut, lay off the throttle, it sputters, and quits. This requires me to restart the saw by going back to choke 1 pull, then two pulls on "hot start." After that it fires right back up.

Any ideas on what the problem is?

 

[sugarbush]

Hey there folks,

Been working my Stihl 044 hard on some red pine removal and it requires a lot of brush dragging in between cuts. So while I am humping brush around I like to leave the saw running. Just yesterday however I found that it doesnt maintain the idle. I make the cut, lay off the throttle, it sputters, and quits. This requires me to restart the saw by going back to choke 1 pull, then two pulls on "hot start." After that it fires right back up.

Any ideas on what the problem is?

where at in minn?

 

[Kikori]

Where at in MN

Twin Cities/ East Metro

 

[sugarbush]

I'm in brainerd. check full filter, check full line for pin hole or cracks. may have partially plugged full inlet needle screen. may also have an air leak. but check the gas issues first.

 

[Jacob J.]

You probably just need to adjust the carb, unless the saw has been sitting then it may need a carb kit.

 

[Kikori]

Just needed new gas

Hey thanks for the replies fellas. I started working after the replies and changed the gas in the saw. Think the gas was bad. After I put the fresh gas in it idled beautifully.

Thanks for the suggestions though. I will keep them in mind in the future.