$1,150 Husqvarna Cut Off Saw DESTROYED, but sure, I'll put a new primer bulb in it. LOL HOW TO

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My name is Bre. I took two years of small engine repair at the local college. When I left school, I fell into a wonderful job at a local small engine shop where I worked the counter for a couple years. In 2010 my husband and I opened up our own small engine shop in central Arkansas where I am able to work alongside my family and best friends. We see over 2,000 pieces of small engine equipment every year, and answer 1,000's of small engine questions. We specialize in brands such as Briggs and Stratton, Kohler, Echo and Shindaiwa, but work everyday on MANY other brands like Stihl, Husqvarna, Honda, Craftsman, Remington, Red Max, Troy Bilt, Scag, Bad Boy, Hustler, World Lawn, Poulan, Mantis, Etc.. Hopefully, my experience I share, will save you Time, Money and Frustration in the future!
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[@TheCrittercam001]

13:14 Lol at kitty scrambling to get the heck outta Dodge😆!!

[@johnseavey6622]

I've been in construction my whole life ( 73 so far) and I can tell you and everyone masons and concrete guys never take care of anything and I mean anything. A good friend of mine didn't change the oil in his truck for 5 years at least until when he took it in to the shop the oil wouldn't even drain out of the pan. You can guess what came next new truck way cheaper that way.

[@johngallagher2313]

That saw not only bit the dust it looks to have eaten tons of dust. I have had people ask me why I will not let them use my chainsaw or other small power tools. Perfect example of why.

[@703am]

agree, learned my lesson years ago, I don't lend any tools out..

[@kenbrown2808]

that looks like the boys have been using way too much water and it's actually been spraying slurry into the motor.. that may also be how they get water into the gas so much.

[@shannonwhitaker9630]

Years ago a neighbor borrowed my chainsaw. I heard it going to town and walked over to see what he was cutting. As I rounded the back corner of his house I witnessed my saw with the Bar a foot and a half in the dirt cutting roots. I was so mad I just turned around an left. When I got my saw back it was basically ruined. I never loaned the guy anything and basically blew him off from then on. Dirty MF’r. Never again ! Nobody I mean Nobody borrows anything of mine.

[@jimbrewer2893]

Me too. Let a guy borrow mine. Big mistake. A week later it was sitting at my shop door. Dirty, bar burned up, chain destroyed. Found out he was trying to remove a stump. This guy was a landscaper. Long story. I ended up eating the bill. So don't ask me to borrow anything.

[@Gideon_Judges6]

The amount of people who put straight gas in a 2 stroke or gas in a diesel and "top it off" thinking they are repaying a favor is astounding.

[@gearheadgregwi]

Man, concrete dust is like glue. I've seen dirty leaf blowers, but this is whole new level.

[@mrboom4570]

Looks like Bubba made the boss another $1000 door stop. As Michael would say "another one bites the dust."

[@gearheadgregwi]

Same Bubbas that leave trail of hydraulic fluid, so you know where the forklift has been.

[@gorillaau]

@@gearheadgregwi Need some way to find where they parked the forklift.

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

This is why I only loan out tools when I come attached to the handle. 🙂

[@kingscairn]

Yeah, I dont lend tools - especially when I know how they care for theirs

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

@kingscairn I travel a lot and imagine people using my tools the way I use a rented car with full insurance. That makes it a lot easier to say "No" when they ask 🙂

[@justmeandthethree]

I agree... mostly. I loan my tools to one (AND ONLY ONE) person. We have been friends for 25 years, and whenever he borrows a tool or my trailer he and his wife make an awesome dinner for me and my family. Occasionally we work jobs together. I have great tools, and he is a great chef. It works for us.

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

@Just Me You are lucky to have someone that takes care of your tools and occasionally your appetite. We all need a friend like that 👍

[@em4703]

Electric tools, I sometimes loan them to friends that I know won't abuse them and know how to use them. My small engine tools, I wouldn't even loan them to the CEO of Stihl. Too many issues can occur, from straight gassing, to overheating the clutch and burning up the crankcase seals. Hell nah.

[@dennishunter5034]

Thanks for clearing up the spark plug mystery. I used to run a small engine repair shop for a few years in the 80's and early 90's and there are people out there who should NEVER have or use small engine powered equipment. You are probably very aware of this. Have a great weekend.

[@robcole332]

I have never seen a plug fouled by concrete. WOW. I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS.

[@MrTheHillfolk]

I have ,but I was feeding an engine on a blown up pressure washer speedy dry 😂 Damn crap clogged up the plug and I had to pull it and clean it to keep running it. Damn thing cost money trying to blow it up too,it sucked down 2 tanks of fuel with the throttle tied wide open before I had to drain some oil to finish it off. After that ,I pulled the plug and it was beautiful and shiny after going thru the sandblaster😂

[@evilkidd174]

After watching this I went out and cleaned my brand new CS-590 that hasn't even touched a piece of wood.

[@kubotajordan9502]

Yep I used to work in construction and the guys don't take care of the equipment because its not theirs they are supposed to be using water connection or pump up spray bottle to control dust .It's a pain but a must to control dust . Never seen one that bad thanks for the video.

[@jeffshearer5125]

Yup,an then ends up in the back of a truck intill it's needed again.

[@tonyz6421]

@@jeffshearer5125 until

[@dondiego2262]

I actually thought that it might somehow start. I figured it would run poorly but that it would start. Oh well. All that cement dust is a part of the reason the maker of those saws say to run water with the saw. It helps keep the dust down and out of your saw , not to mention keeping all that dust out of yourself.

[@ralphcrume2173]

Yep I own one just like that. But mine still works. They are a major pain to maintain. But when you do they last for many years. We wash it off every time we cut with it wet. Blow it off with air when cutting dry. filters are a bit pricey but cheaper than a new saw.

[@gorillaau]

Preventative maintenance is something that the bean counters want to prevent.

[@tee-steel.0158]

That customer never even tried to even blow the dust out of the tool. It’s his fault for lost $ . So sad because HV last a long time if you take care of them. You should use gloves and mask when working on concrete saws. Dust and dirt can be toxic for your health. We all care about your health. ❤

[@alexstromberg7696]

You think people who use the saw gives a shit?

[@Anonymous-it5jw]

@@alexstromberg7696 If their I.Q is measurable - then yes. If it is not measurable they may work in your area.

[@mavv7088]

I wonder if the design of that lug and single screw contributes to the problem. Once the filter is blocked, does it allow for air (and concrete dust) to get sucked into the cylinder. Yes it is still a lack of maintenance, but does the design exacerbate to consequences?

[@sirrebral]

The only time the *customer* sees that saw is when approving the purchase order.

[@shadovanish7435]

@@mavv7088 Once the air filter becomes saturated with dust (which I imagine doesn't take very long), the engine intake will pull air from the path (or source) of least resistance, which I assume would be from between the sealing surfaces of the intake boot & cylinder, carburetor & air filter, & also (possibly) some air through the air filter as well. The amount of air entering the engine must be sufficient for combustion, or the engine wouldn't run, but concrete dust would be entering with the air, since some of the entering air would bypass the air filter.

[@Gordon_L]

That saw is the sort of thing you see advertised on ebay / craigslist as " used , will need a service " 😀

[@tin2001]

Price: 5% less than retail new.

[@marty6055]

I will never work on one of these in a thousand years, but I watched because you make interesting videos.

[@TheCrittercam001]

Man I wish we had a Chickanic at the local shops here in Cleveland! What a cool chicka❤

[@MegaSafariman]

Stuck with Marshalls 😂

[@TheCrittercam001]

@@MegaSafariman yep

[@shawncat65]

Hey Bre! Everyone. Normally when you are on site the one who grabs the chop saw and saws pavement, concrete or reinforced concrete pipe is the lowest person on the totem pole. A tidbit of advice. The dust particles produced by this operation will kill you. The long term exposure to these particles leads to silicosis which is the fatal lung disease that strikes down so many miners. It is irreversible and a very painful way to die. Affected individuals simply suffocate. I encourage you Bre and everyone else that if you are exposed to this to wear a respirator or at least a N95 mask. Stay safe. End of my PSA.

[@alanmeyers3957]

My experience has been, most employers don’t care and how does a guy screw up a cutoff saw, I learned a long time ago, don’t let the dummy touch it, that by the way could include the guy with 20 years experience. A sad reality in the construction industry.

[@mc2whls]

Bre, such a beautiful smile on the outro. Another Chop Saw "bites the dust". Literally!

[@terrya6486]

I did concrete saws for years. I gave the customers the aftermarket parts option $250 labor and $350 parts they would usually go for the repair. Then the next time they wiped it out I would sell them a new saw.

[@ProSaw70]

I’ve built a heap of these and the Stihl equivalent. They cop an absolute flogging with basically no maintenance. Just a quick going over with compressed air after each day would save so much trouble. Love the channel too Bre. 👍🏼

[@DANGERZZONE]

they were running it without a filter. I have seen this before in my concrete business.

[@BOXTERS32]

As i run/own my own small engine repair shop in the UK(MENDASAW LTD).I supply non genuine parts for these Husqvarna Concreate saws and the Stihl Concreate saws. I have seen so many of them destroyed by lack of maintenance and abuse i have a shed full of dead saws about 25 of them.The cost of a non genuine cylinder is £32 - £81 depending on the model.I have been selling these repair kits for over 10 years and find them great value to save a few of these saws and re sell them/repair them cheaply.They are Nikasil plated kits and are realy good quality for the price.Gaskets sets and crank bearings are about £15 -£30 a set depending on the model.These are well worth the small investment and time to save these saws using the non genuine parts.Another thing i do before starting a repair on these dirty saws is steam clean all the crap off them and blow the water off with the air line this gets rid of all most all of the dust and is much better to work on and does not leave your bench top heaped up with concreate dust.

[@robertheinkel6225]

I have picked up a couple of fairly new lawn mowers,that were put out on the street. They all had the same issue. The owners removed the air cleaner, and ran the engine until it quit.

[@tin2001]

I wish someone would that something like that here.... I need a new ride-on. A nice big JD or similar would be good. Preferably just with a dead battery rather than crud in the cylinder or no oil. Something that's cheap, easy and cleanish to fix.

[@deanmsimpson]

You should have showed us the piston where it mated with the damaged bore, either through the inlet port or the exhaust port. It would have been interesting to see the piston.

[@PWRREPAIRSLIMITED]

I just did one of these saws. Piston was toast. Make sure you mix your fuel and oil correctly. Done a few with only fuel and no oil mixed in. If not sure mix another batch. Expensive repair. Love the channel

[@jacquejecker4435]

BTW, just to let you know that I have received a couple of those "Winner" type of notices that you mentioned in the last few days. Love your channel. Watching your repair technique prompted me to repair a trimmer that my neighbor lady was throwing away. Just had two rotted out fuel hoses and dirty fuel from sitting for several years.

[@Hellsong89]

Yeah its usually the sitting that kills them, or clogged up filters. But thanks to people who dont have working thumbs i have plenty of essentially free high quality tools like last summer found MS180 from the scrap metal bin. Just needed new fuel and started from one pull.

[@DawnRaeB]

MT Homestead mentioned your channel during their Sunday live and I'm thrilled to know about your channel. I'm trying to learn how to do maintenance and/or fix things like my chainsaw. I started with this video because my primer bulb doesn't seem to prime. Hopefully you have a chainsaw video that I can watch. Loved this video.

[@B4TS1]

I worked for a rental outfit years ago. We would require a deposit covering the full cost of a new saw in the event they came back like this one plus charges for time used.

[@jeffreyhagelin3672]

The concrete saws I'm familiar with, have diamond blades, lubricated with water. There shouldn't be any dust in that case. This saw may have used a dry cut carborundum blade. I'm sure these rental stores see some pretty nasty stuff.

[@michaelmaker8169]

I'm going to have to check ours at work. Ya we just run them with all that dust. 🥶

[@upsidedowndog1256]

I don't like electric tools but this job looks like they could seal them better than an ICE powered tool. Water and electricity are always fun together!

[@BenjieTyl]

Most construction hands leave their gas cans in the back of the truck with the spout uncovered. That's how they get water in the fuel. Also, you forgot to leave a link on where to get a cool toolbox cat.

[@Herbybandit]

That's been run without a filter! Either that or it wasn't fitted right and sucked dust through a gap! I find the filter clogs real fast and needs cleaning regularly which most owners/operators can't be bothered to keep doing so the filter comes off and left off.

[@brianmcneese9425]

Having worked in the construction field and various other fields my whole life ( a lot of times without proper PPE) your breathing and hearing wii be compromised without the use of proper PPE. Believe me, I have to live with it every day.

[@keithwest6859]

I appreciate you use the video to teach!

[@Gearoid35]

Nice video Bre, pity people don't see after equipment, probably some employees that is not paying for it

[@normanmack2368]

Keep up the excellent work girl. You are right on.

[@richardcranium5839]

dry cutting has ruined more of those saws than anything else. its just as easy to destroy the old primer than deal with all that mess. a 1/2 inch end mill chucked in your drill will knock the bottom off then you can reach through with a pick and release the tabs. once the body is out of the way you can remove the hoses. they usually extend far enough to get them started back on. imho the old ones with the round filter seemed much better

[@georgepruitt637]

Holey air filter, Chickanic !!! Good video !

[@TimothyHigdonHiggs]

True! That is another anchor!

[@chrischiampo7647]

CutQuicks Are My Favorite Too Rebuild And Repair 😊❤️😀❤️ I Did a TS-760 Stihl Piston Cylinder and Case Split and Crank Bearings and Seals Just Last Week 😊

[@tedwagner7263]

Oh man ! Portland cement dust is nasty. You not only need to keep a close eye on that air filter but blow out the entire saw with a compressor after each use. It loves to clog up cooling fins and anywhere else it can get.

[@dr.detroit1514]

I find that many people don't keep the caps on their gas cans, they leave them open all the time. Sometimes I see them left outside where they can get rained into, other times I'm guessing the ethanol in the gas absorbs water from the air.

[@LuisC.315]

Great videos and I keep learning from your skills. Thank you for sharing.

[@jerryrfields]

Your best show. My head is going in different good directions. I liked trailing along with you on this adventure.

[@OpenAirAdventure]

13:15 The cat hahaha

[@halcampbell1384]

More than likely your assessment that the engine is ruined is correct BUT to be absolutely certain: #1 is there spark?, #2 is there adequate compression?, and #3 is the carburetor working properly? With all that cement dust lying in the intake and behind the air filter I suspect the engine isn't even getting any fuel from that clogged carb. Perhaps you checked all 3 items, and if so I'm sorry I missed it in this video.

[@disturbedmaynard3873]

From the looks of it, chop saws are probably the dirtiest machines to deal with at the end of the day, and my guess is that if you aren't the one that has to pay for it, you aren't going to spend time cleaning and maintaining it, especially if it is going to cause you to have to get home late.

[@wattheheck6010]

Mane tane, boyz & gurls. Great vid. I learned a LOT!

[@stevenkelly8561]

They have cameras that mount on your head.🙂

[@joblessalex]

"I don't care about whatever else you're trying to sell me lady, just fix my primer bulb!"

[@Jamwcjconn]

Great video Chickanic

[@jeffpeters1014]

Most contractors run em till they drop because the guy who operates it doesn’t tell the guy that owns it it’s time for maintenance. I have seen it happen so many times

[@sheltdog8463]

One of my childhood friends is a mason mainly pools and hard scapes, back in the day he would buy those makita concrete saws and would go through at least one a year. I would help him whenever he needed a hand and he finally bought a Stihl and I told him about time you bought a good saw if you blow that thing out every use or once a week it’ll last you. He finally took my advice and has had that saw for two years running now

[@WhiskeyGulf71]

Contractors will store water in fuel cans, especially with concrete saws as they need water to keep the blade cool so my guess is they accidentally pick up the water can instead of the fuel can & pour water in to the fuel tank.

[@tonyz6421]

If they're blind!!!

[@tin2001]

That sounds like a really dumb move from the start... How much does it cost for a container that actually is labelled "water" to begin with? $20? Nothing compared to the lost time from a tool not working. Meanwhile, I do know why it happens... I always feel really naughty when I fill up our diesel container with regular unleaded petrol because I'm pretty sure that's actually illegal here. But it's not for work. Just a personal residential use one.

[@WhiskeyGulf71]

@@tin2001 i cannot speak for the intelligence of builders but i’ve seen it often enough to know it happens, i doubt the can was ever bought for the sole use of carrying water, builders will use anything to hand & they unlikely to spend time & money to source a dedicated water container.

[@khol3167]

I fell in love with her sense of humor.

[@tdumford1]

had a 2003 craftsman 42cc 18in chainsaw come in for a "simple" fuel line repair and primer bulb. I did it only to have it still not start. pulled the muffler off and seen the cylinder was absolutely destroyed.

[@kenbrown2808]

Milwaukee makes a cordless one for about the same price, and often run a deal where you get a spare battery for pennies more. I know it's fashionable to hate on cordless, but you never have to reconnect the carburetor on a cordless tool. just saying.

[@rharris7635]

Great video! I don't have one, but can you do a quick video on how to maintain/ clean these and prevent the "door stop" scenario?

[@dalesworld1308]

At 12:50 - Shop cat likes his hidey hole in the tool cart!

[@andycurtis8748]

OMG Thank God I have no need of a chop saw . The Primer Bulb replacement is enough to make me want to cut my wrist lol !

[@kenwells9238]

I'm with ya i hate working on cut off saws also!!!!

[@hsbrooks]

I don't understand how, not just you but all the SE mechanics I've seen, can work on filthy equipment. I don't mean clean enough to eat off but at least knock off the heaviest dirt, grease, oil, sawdust before taking thing apart.

[@delseckora5327]

Top of piston is ate up as well at 6.00

[@henryparrott2447]

GREAT SHOW as always. $saving channel. Way to go.

[@pyrog.c.c89]

Nice video thanks Bre.

[@tjohnson9051]

That guy never cleaned that saw. I bet that's the original spark plug!

[@keithsimpson1268]

I love your tips

[@andrewsteele7663]

Thanks, excellent video, cheers

[@marcheld]

I can just hear the guy that works for that contractor in the back of my head: “hello Mr George? How much you paying the new guy? 20 bucks? Oh, that’s too much money! He’s a bad operator!

[@1stfloorguy59]

Ours is abused too. Sometimes I'll have the guys spray it down with air. So far just a bad fuel filter in ours

[@MrCelticatheart]

yaaaay another Video! Enjoyed it lots. You do a good job of showing the steps needed to do these repairs! Your vids are entertaining as well! Uber COOL, Laterz

[@edsalinas9996]

Chicano likes Chickanic!

[@cabman86]

I replaced a lot of pistons and cylinders in my day. It was a little cheaper than buying a new one.

[@ronpon1975]

Love your videos!

[@kathypriddy8430]

I serviced one for the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath some time ago. The only way I could adjust the carb was to pull those 2 top pieces off and loosen the last. Got it done, but what a pain. There has to be a better way. Yes, it was a Husky..

[@kanebenoit8987]

Love your videos!!!

[@paulmcreynolds1774]

Why don't people do maintenance. It's easy and not expensive but it sure will save big money in the long run.

[@jayusher576]

We contract a local saw shop to tare down our saws and clean them and preform any mantinance they need we tend to get a lot better longevity with our demo Saws aside from operator error...lol

[@andrewk6844]

Gee I'm glade I have my old Stihl ts350 concrete cutter easy to work on . The engines the same as the Stihl 08 and 08s chainsaws

[@dah61789dah]

Maybe go in the used chop saw blade business?

[@twistedhillbilly6157]

This was customer owned.. Imagine the rental yards trying to maintain these things..

[@johndesaavedra1040]

I saw the split in the air filter where all that crap entered the combustion chamber. No maintenance. Paper filter elements and cooling water and not good partners. That cylinder had a stripe of aluminum on it from overheating and seizing on top of all. I have scraped the aluminum from the cylinder and replaced the ring when the cylinder was not scored. That is not something you could expect a shop to do. Like the Chicanic says, labor and parts nearly equal a new saw. DIY could make it work but who wants one for around the house?

[@rooster3019]

So, it is greatly contaminated with concrete dust, the fuel was water contaminated; water and concrete dust get mixed and we have cement. IF it was running and still had compression despite that cylinder gouge, then the water and dust mix must have clogged the carb. Poo widdle saw...

[@jesterr7133]

It is amazing how much people abuse their equipment. I had three riding mowers and 2 push mowers given to me a few years ago by the same person. They had all been sitting in his yard for several years. I was able to get 2 of the riding mowers and both push mowers running for less than $50 total. It just took a couple of carb jobs and a valve adjustment. He never maintained them at all, and just bought a new machine every time that one of them broke down.

[@lawman5511]

Time to salvage the gas cap and put it on a new saw. And suggest the owner attend a maintenance class.

[@billstiles487]

I don't even consider working on one of these. They are abused, neglected, and are usually a total mess. When you explain the cost of the parts, they're mad at ME. NO CONCRETE SAWS!

[@nelsonthekkath4830]

What all issues I used to have these cut off saws you can't imagine. Atleast your customers will understand I believe. Here I have to deal with.......!

[@lawman5511]

Just needs a primer bulb. It’s trashed, won’t start and was full of water. Can’t wait to see what the customer has to say.

[@rustystearns9608]

use to use those saws when they were the partner brand might get a year maybe two if your lucky the dust just eats them up im sure more filter changes would help two lol

[@stephboeker7835]

What do you think about electric concrete saws ?

[@Vespanation]

I've noticed that a lot of mechanics use T-handle wrenches, like you did here. I've never used them, not for any reason really, I just never have. But like I said, a lot of mechanics do. What are the advantages to using them?

[@markyax1467]

I cringed when I saw you try to start it . Recently I was starting a saw the same way on the floor and caught my elbow on the corner of my metal workbench. I’m 68 and was almost crying from the pain I was in . Even got sick to my stomach it hurt so bad .

[@brucedale4465]

Nice vette get your husband to find some factory rally wheels. Then it would be sweet! Like your videos and God bless!

[@pinetopthomas4100]

Bre, I’m working on doing a side hustle of buying/repairing/selling used small engine equipment. In your opinion, what is the best type of equipment for flipping?

[@keithsimpson1268]

Great video

[@lamarflanders4374]

sure enjoy your videos..keep them coming. what year is your Vette?

[@MrSn3akr]

Well.. At least he saved the cost for a new filter every now and then

[@johnmogon8662]

I think he already did that!!!

[@normanmack2368]

Again you hit on it. Everyone wants to use the equipment but they never realize what's next.