HI All; Im new here and like what I see. A nice community.
I have a problem (original not rebuilt) stihl a38v magnum I inherited and have problems with it starting and running. I got it over to a repair depot and they put a carb kit on and a new filter , made adjusts etc.
The saw started fine the first time I got it back but after 10 minutes it stopped cold. The saw was letting off a bit of steam (hot indicator) when it stopped (0 celsius) but it was cold that day so I ignored that until it did the same thing next 2 times I got it going. I was cutting close to the ground where snow had built up so some moisture may have gotten pulled up by the chain. Now, It will not start at all unless you pull off the air filter.
I called the repair depot and they suggested a new spark plug and I did that and Im having the same problem.
I can fix things so my internet search has lead me to your forum.
Question, I hear the Stihl magnum a38v has a electronic shutoff in high heat conditions? If the saw is having internal problems then the high heat shut off could be happening due to scored piston wall or old bearings? This saw has never been rebuilt.
If anyone is handy at this sorta repair or problem diagnosis I would appreciate hearing from you.
Thanks Keith
PS As a foot note, I looked at husqvarna and stihl 441 as a replacement. Big bucks for a great saws Im sure. Any suggestions?
I have a problem (original not rebuilt) stihl a38v magnum I inherited and have problems with it starting and running. I got it over to a repair depot and they put a carb kit on and a new filter , made adjusts etc.
The saw started fine the first time I got it back but after 10 minutes it stopped cold. The saw was letting off a bit of steam (hot indicator) when it stopped (0 celsius) but it was cold that day so I ignored that until it did the same thing next 2 times I got it going. I was cutting close to the ground where snow had built up so some moisture may have gotten pulled up by the chain. Now, It will not start at all unless you pull off the air filter.
I called the repair depot and they suggested a new spark plug and I did that and Im having the same problem.
I can fix things so my internet search has lead me to your forum.
Question, I hear the Stihl magnum a38v has a electronic shutoff in high heat conditions? If the saw is having internal problems then the high heat shut off could be happening due to scored piston wall or old bearings? This saw has never been rebuilt.
If anyone is handy at this sorta repair or problem diagnosis I would appreciate hearing from you.
Thanks Keith
PS As a foot note, I looked at husqvarna and stihl 441 as a replacement. Big bucks for a great saws Im sure. Any suggestions?