Chainsaw Carburetor Cleaning

[@Mikeattempts]

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[@Piccyman1]

What's the carb adjustment tool for, I couldn't find it in the video

[@Mikeattempts]

@@Piccyman1 The high and low speed jets can only be adjusted with a special tool. If your saw runs good then you don't need to worry about adjusting the jets. If not, Husqvarna recommends turning them both all the way in and then out 1.5 turns. Start the saw and adjust as necessary. There are many good videos online that explain how to get them dialed in just right.

[@joshloper8690]

I appreciate the no BS approach. Great video, sir.

[@Mikeattempts]

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback! :)

[@trailerhater]

Your attention to editing and clear shots is amazing. Thank you.

[@Mikeattempts]

@@trailerhater Editing is the most time-consuming part so I'm glad you like it!

[@mikerobinson579]

Excellent clear video that tells us exactly what we need to know - no more and no less.

[@Mikeattempts]

That's always my goal, thanks for the comment! :)

[@HipaStore]

Hi Mike, great video on carburetor repair! I found it really informative. Your step-by-step instructions made it easy to follow. I'm really impressed with your knowledge of chainsaws.

[@Mikeattempts]

Thanks, I appreciate the comment!

[@tofuadobo2]

Great video! I have had my carb off twice and i still wasn't sure if had reinstalled it correctly. This video cleared up several things I was confused about.

[@Mikeattempts]

That's great, I'm glad the video was helpful, thanks for the comment! :)

[@spencerchase2477]

great video. another guy had a 32 minute vid and i thought Ok ***!!! not going to do that. you covered the whole thing very well in one third the time thanks

[@Mikeattempts]

That's what I strive for, all of the detail with none of the fluff. :)

[@Piccyman1]

Thank you, great video and lots of detail, it really helped me strip the chainsaw down, clean the carb, and put it back together again. I replaced the gaskets and diaphragm. I think the carb is a ZAMA EL37B C1M so I got the kit for that model and it worked great.

[@Mikeattempts]

I'm glad the video was helpful. Yeah, it's always best to get the rebuild kit for your specific carb rather than for the saw model. Thanks for the comment!

[@matshulten5396]

Great video. To the point with great commentary and footage. You’re a pro!

[@Mikeattempts]

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback! :)

[@breannaoliver6316]

Mike attempts. UN video extraordinario!! Gracias

[@Mikeattempts]

I'm glad you liked it, thanks for the comment! :)

[@breannaoliver6316]

​@@Mikeattempts.si estan muy Bien explicados!!

[@loganc339]

I’m afraid if I try this my saw will never run lol

[@Mikeattempts]

Hahaha, I know the feeling! Once you do it, you'll realize it wasn't nearly as bad as you thought. Plus, if you somehow completely screw it up, you can always buy a whole new carburetor. :)

[@thomasforan5598]

I could take it apart....

[@Mikeattempts]

@@thomasforan5598 Hahaha, yeah, I did have the advantage of video in case I needed to refer back for reassembly. :)

[@CharliesPurpose]

just buy one and try fixing that one or have a rebuild kit takes less pressure off you. that's what I did my first time. save it for later or return if not needed

[@PIESvcs]

Thanks! I hope that I can rebuild the carburettor on my 445e and make sure any tuning is right!

[@Mikeattempts]

If I can do it, so can you! :)

[@KPrimeau1]

Call me ungrateful for the 435 but I wish I had purchased a 445 now seeing this video. Why are there only 85 comments? Great tutorial young man.

[@Mikeattempts]

Thanks, I really appreciate the feedback! The good news is, from my limited experience, if you can clean one Husqvarna chainsaw carburetor, you can clean 'em all. :)

[@terrysalmonsen3646]

Perfect instructions.

[@Mikeattempts]

Thanks! :)

[@Jaxon1127]

Excellent video Very good explanation

[@Mikeattempts]

Thank you! :)

[@jdprice3043]

Thak you for your help

[@Mikeattempts]

Thank you for watching!

[@sam-ww1wk]

Great vid of the take apart. Walbro carb kits with all the gaskets are only $15. Good to have on hand incase you get it all apart and find any of it bungled up.

[@Mikeattempts]

That's really good advice. I'd hate to get it all apart and then hafta wait for a rebuild kit, if needed.

[@mikerobinson579]

Straight to the point with everything we need to know, and excellent close-up pictures. Thanks.

[@Mikeattempts]

I appreciate the feedback, thanks for watching! :)

[@gonzaloa7607]

great tutorial!! you saved my life.. thank you! 👏🏻

[@Mikeattempts]

I'm glad it was helpful, thanks for the comment! :)

[@deerek2013texas09]

Awesome job sir

[@Mikeattempts]

Thank you, sir!

[@leonbarzegar4914]

Good demonstration.

[@Mikeattempts]

Thanks! :)

[@jmarklocklear]

Well done!

[@Mikeattempts]

Thanks, I appreciate it! :)

[@OthmanBonggol]

Nice video sharing bro.👍👍

[@Mikeattempts]

I appreciate it, thanks for watching! :)

[@cliffdexter38]

WELL DONE !!!

[@Mikeattempts]

Thanks! :)

[@WillyLee23]

Thanks for posting this video! My saw has been bogging down and cutting off when I give it full throttle-- I suppose I'm just going to have to bite the bullet and give the carburetor a good cleaning.

[@Mikeattempts]

Hopefully that'll get it running right for you, let me know it goes!

[@stestar09]

How did it go ??? Did it sort it 🤔

[@chrisandsteve5238]

Awesome video! Where did you get the rebuild kit from? Thanks!

[@Mikeattempts]

I didn't use a rebuild kit because everything was still in good shape. You can pick up a rebuild kit at Amazon or eBay. Thanks for watching!

[@TheGbertg]

Excellent detail, better than others. Curious what year your 435 is. I have a 2015, slightly different but basically the same carburetor.

[@Mikeattempts]

Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it! :) This is actually a 445 but I'm not sure of the year. I got it for free because it wasn't running.

[@gileaton4324]

Thanks, I didn't zoom in enough notice that. It explains the slight differences.

[@krzysztofeliasz2355]

Thank you, realy well explained

[@Mikeattempts]

Thanks, I appreciate it! :)

[@RosebudDelicious]

Thank you sir, anything that helps me look like less of a doofus in front of my father is always great. Lol genuinely though, I appreciate the info

[@Mikeattempts]

Hahahaha, hopefully he'll be impressed my your newly learned skills! :)

[@mykelbaurle5758]

Great video! I followed your directions and was able to remove the carburetor on my 445 and clean it, now the saw runs like a striped monkey. P.s._I also replaced the fuel filter. Thank you

[@Mikeattempts]

That's great, I'm glad to hear the video was helpful, thanks for the comment! :)

[@JakePlisskin12]

At 2:56: "Thats what she said." Aaaaaaalllll Riiighhhht...... gigggidddy gigggiittty goo.......NICE

[@Mikeattempts]

Hahahaha! :)

[@johnzee691]

was looking for a video like this not too long back. that "red" fuel from depot I'm guessing has gummed up things a bit. thank you very much 😁👍

[@Mikeattempts]

That's great, I'm glad the video was helpful, thanks for the comment! :)

[@johnzee691]

@@Mikeattempts its a dry run of what I should see / expect. 8ve watched enough 2vintage videos where pretty much carbs are always done. a couple other steps as well.... but seriously, big thanks

[@danielesquivel5938]

Fantastic video. Everyone else wants to buy a new carb and replace it you dealt w the real solution. What if you on the job. What do you do???? Wait till next week or whenever the gods of deliverance decides to send you the new carb????? Or do you tear it apart and fix it?? Anyway, thanks for the video it is first rate. By the by is a weed eater basically the same as far as carbs go???

[@Mikeattempts]

Thanks! Yeah, if you're careful, you don't even need to buy anything, it just takes a little time. Yep, most "small engine" carbs are very similar. I actually did a video cleaning my weed eater carb ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWfRoI1vbsd2arc ) and my mini-tiller carb ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4e8k6ukls99mpY ) if you'd like the see the differences. :)

[@CharliesPurpose]

yuppers sthils are pretty easy

[@MarcusTripski]

Super vidéo 5 stars

[@Mikeattempts]

Thank you! :)

[@tonyd6821]

I may ask you if would know why it is so hard when pull the starting rope it has almost injured my harm after so many tries The chainsaw is an HUSQVARNA 326

[@Mikeattempts]

I'm no pro so it's hard to say for sure. Does yours have a little decompression button on the top? This makes it easier to pull and then closes itself once the engine starts. On some gas engines, the ignition coil can be installed backwards which causes a very jerky pull but usually they can only be installed in one position. Something could be bound up in the rope mechanism. Or maybe something is wrong inside the cylinder which is causing excess friction. If you're able to figure it out, let me know!

[@JohnnyButtercuts]

Is this a Walbro or Zama carburetor and which one is better?

[@Mikeattempts]

I ended up re-using all of the parts, gaskets, and diaphragms so I never did check to see which brand the carb was. I'm no pro but, in my opinion, you can't go wrong with Walbro or Zama. If I needed a replacement, I would go for whichever was easier to find parts for. :)

[@mojo888x]

is brake cleaner or electronics cleaner OK

[@Mikeattempts]

I think brake cleaner is too harsh, I wouldn't use it. Electrical contact cleaner might be alright but I'd get carburetor cleaner, if you can.

[@PJBHolden]

Can’t I just use spray carb cleaner without dismantling?

[@Mikeattempts]

Not really because if it was that easy to flush debris out the carb, the fuel pumping through it while running would keep it clean.

[@Madzbruno]

I did clean it, chainsaw still not firing

[@Mikeattempts]

I'm no pro but if you cleaned the carb and it's still not firing, I'd start check the spark plug, the fuel and air filters, and the compression.

[@Madzbruno]

Hello , thank for answering. I changed the spark plugs, checked the filters. Did open the exhaust side to check The piston rings,they looks a little warn out, but not broken. When I try to to start, I do still feel a strong compression.

[@Mikeattempts]

@@Madzbruno Have you confirmed that the spark plug is gapped properly and producing spark?

[@Madzbruno]

Hello 👋. There was spark yes, I even felt the power of it in my hand 😅. So , my father left it in the technician, asking for a repairing budget. The technician said it could be the piston rings/ liner, or the coil of the spark plug.

[@Mikeattempts]

@@Madzbruno If you have spark then I'd think the coil is ok. My guess would be low compression or maybe the carb just needs to be adjusted.

[@Moni_Squal]

3:30 rip camera 💀

[@Mikeattempts]

Haha, yeah, that's what it's like when you get squirted in the eyes. :)

[@Bobbyyybob]

Thanks for the tip but I don’t think I’m competent enough to do that without destroying it

[@Mikeattempts]

That's what I thought the first time I did it, but it all worked out. :) The only things you could really destroy would be the diaphragms or gaskets but rebuilt kits are cheap.

[@au574]

Be aware these carbs are only $20 on amazon.

[@Mikeattempts]

That's very true but those are probably aftermarket carbs, not OEM. I think it's interesting to get inside, see how it works, and fix it for free. :)