Can you help with a chain saw?
I have an older model Craftsman chain saw (Model 358.352350). It has sat for a couple of years and not been used. The fluids had been drained prior to this period of non use. I have replaced the spark plug and cleaned up the saw. I have put in new premixed fuel and chain oil but it will not start. I checked the fuel line and there is no fuel pumping through. Please advise as to what part(s) I will need to repair. If possible, please email a diagram and instructions on how to repair also. Thank You
Jimmy k
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You can look at a parts diagram for your chainsaw at [www.searspartsdirect.com]. This will help in locating the parts on the chainsaw. You can get an owners manual at [http://www.managemylife.com/].
You need to decide if the problem is no fuel or no spark.Remove the spark plug and hold your finger or thumb on the hole the spark plug screws into. Get someone to pull the starter rope and the compression should push your finger off the spark plug hole. This will tell you the reed valve is operating inside the saw and you have compression.Pour a thimble full of premixed fuel into the hole the spark plug came out of. Quickly install the spark plug and pull the starter rope. The saw should try to start. This would tell you there is a spark and the saw will run if you get fuel. If the saw doesn't try to start pour another thimble full of fuel into the cylinder. Look at the anode of the spark plug and see if it is wet. Try to start the saw again. If it still doesn't try to start, connect the ignition wire to the spark plug. Hold the bottom of the spark plug to a clean area on the engine block. Use insulated pliers or gloves to hold the spark plug to prevent shock. Get someone to pull the starter rope and see if you get a blue spark from the anode of the spark plug to the base of the plug. If there is no spark the ignition module on the saw is bad.If you have spark the problem is in the fuel supply. Did you run the saw after draining the fuel to burn the fuel out of the carburetor? If not the carburetor will be clogged with the remnants of the old fuel and need to be replaced. If you ran the fuel out of the carburetor, the diaphragm is probably just dry and not flexing. You should take the carburetor apart and clean and soak the diaphragm with premixed fuel.The fuel line might be cracked and letting air into it stopping the fuel from feeding the carburetor. If you need more advice after trying these things, send another email and include the details of your tests and we will try to help.Join this conversation.
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