HOW TO ADJUST your 2 Cycle Carburetor on a Chainsaw or Trimmer and when you probably shouldn't VLOG

How to PROPERLY adjust and FINE TUNE your 2 Cycle chainsaw or trimmer.
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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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[@Chickanic]

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[@Pathasher]

You are scared 😳f a fine for selling a tool in your shop but an Amazon shop is 👌 😂

[@stevestonacek7128]

I was cutting firewood commercially years ago and bought a new Husky 266 pro saw and ran a 28-inch bar. It was the best saw I ever ran. I must have cut 500 Coard of wood with saw and it never let me down. It would cut circles around any other saw in its class. Carb had to be adjusted every time I went out some days I would be at near sea level and other times I would be at 8000 ft. above sea level. I always set the high speed until the saw would just start to four stroke at wide open then adjust to get a clean idle and then recheck high speed again. When I buried that 28" bar in a log she cleaned up and ran like bat out of H. I own a boat and motor repair shop and have been adjusting two stroke carbs for more than fifty years now mostly by ear. My customers use their boat motors here CA. anywhere from sea level to 9000 feet and I have no complaints or come backs. I like and enjoy your videos most stuff I already know but you have taught this old guy a thing or two. Thank you

[@campgas5344]

Been running saws for 30 years, this was the best adjusting carb tutorial I ever saw!!! THANKS!!!!

[@Chickanic]

Wow, thanks!

[@jerryarmand]

OK! So You are the only "small engine" specialist I now have in my computer that I feel confident in going to for advice and help. I just feel that there's no BS when I watch your channel. You say it the way it is and every time I've done it your way it's been right. So Thank You for sharing your thoughts and knowledge on this channel and I will continue to follow you so I can get it right the first time.

[@joeorapellojr6417]

Hands down the BEST carb tuning video I have seen since KZbin began. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Be proud, you are awesome. 😊

[@billynair]

im glad i clicked on this one before messing with the carburetor!! My idle was high and chain was spinning (could cut 3-4 inches into a log in idle) All the other videos kept saying my clutch was going out (no, brand spanking new, never seen gas before) others said the low end carb screw needed to be adjusted. She said to adjust the idle screw, and that was it!! no messing with the carb, nice!!

[@patthesoundguy]

I so agree with all of this. The question to ask yourself is when you want to adjust the carb is why... If it ran right last time and all you did was leave it sit, the carb didn't adjust it self so something has to have changed and Chickanic gives the reasons. That being said I every day carry the Poulan carb tool in my small belt tool pouch. 😉

[@LRF777]

I would love a full list of every tool you use as a small machines mechanic. Will be a great kit bag for our technicians. 😊

[@ashwilliams4989]

This is the most professional tutorial for proper carburetor adjustment of a two-stroke engine in a chainsaw ever found on the Internet. Even at my local Husqvarna service center, they wouldn't put that kind of effort into their work. These slackers set the carburetors on customers' chainsaws "by ear".... While setting slow revs by ear (L screw) will not harm the engine, setting high revs by ear (H screw) risks seizing the engine by exceeding the safe speed (e.g. 13000 rpm on most Husqvarna saws), at best they will set the high revs too low (e.g. 11000 or 12000 instead of 13000 rpm) and the saw will be less efficient. Thanks for your work. Greetings from Poland.

[@Herbybandit]

I've always tuned by ear just the way you showed with the tacho, it's important to keep in mind that if you must make an adjustment keep on the rich side as lean mix means high fuel burn temp which equates to melted piston and huge bill.

[@Sensei948]

So we find the highest speed of the L nozzle, then we tighten the T nozzle to 3700 and move the L nozzle back to 2700?

[@kevinorr6880]

Happened to me. Dead backpack Husq blower…now I need to find parts…

[@bertgrau3934]

Most carburetors, turn left to richen doesn't take much. After it hit maximum RPM back off until it starts losing RPM the extra fuel will help from having a lean mixture

[@martinkuliza]

How Huge bill ?? a Second hand whipper is gonna be $80 - $120 and if you want to go for something better, say up to $200 how would you ever get a huge bill, even if the piston did melt ? and entire crankcase and piston is like $40 - $50

[@Herbybandit]

@@martinkuliza $40 - $50 is a lot of money these days, people don't have ready cash to throw around anymore! If you do then fine 🙂

[@Willy12927]

Many years ago a relative introduced me to aviation gas. Since then, I have used it in all my small 2cycle and 4 cycle engines and have never had a fuel problem. Some equipment has set for as long as two years. Also, great video on carb adjustment.

[@katsmith-riply9862]

Fairly certain the aviation gas is the only petrol that has yet to have lead phased out of the formula...i know it probably sings when it runs but oh boy...yeah no thanks.

[@mikeyanp]

Aviation fuel can't be manipulated like the gas at the pumps. The FAA controls that. (For now anyway) Just do not put 100LL in anything with a catalytic converter! (Unless its hollowed out lol) You may have to pick out the lead build up on the spark plugs every 50-100 hrs.

[@BigRagufromAT]

I really appreciate this channel. I have been a pro carver for 33 years and I am always learning new things on KZbin. Thanks for sharing!

[@glenspryszak6005]

This has to be the best carb adjustment vid I've ever seen and I've watches a few dozen.... THANKS...

[@Chickanic]

Thank you!!

[@alan6832]

@@Chickanic I turn screws far more than you do because dirt and coagulated fuel gets stuck in the screws often and can often be cleared by moving screws back and forth and then returning them to where they were. The trick is to mark or write down where they were so that you always have that option, and I don't trust that to memory. Also, clearing dirt cans often be done within the range of the limiter caps, so they often don't need to be removed.

[@Sensei948]

@@Chickanic 150 psi good compresion 335xpt ?

[@Chickanic]

@@Sensei948 It is good.

[@Sensei948]

@@Chickanic Is this L nozzle setup procedure also correct for 372 xp 335xpt? If I leave the L nozzle in the highest position, will I damage the saw?

[@andybecker2693]

Your advice on finding the “root cause” on why your carb might need adjusted is the best I’ve heard. Like you said most people are trying to tune around an issue. When you buy from a dealer they will tune it for you from new and after it breaks in if needed. Yet another reason to support a local dealer.

[@kevinbolin7665]

Spot on .....Andy ....I find more mistakes are made by people dedicated to results only to suffer from avoidable repercussions . I even advocate that proper vac and pressure testing should always be preformed on equipment before reaching for the nearest adjusting screwdriver.

[@kevinbolin7665]

Sadly / i have found this young lady still dosent pressure or vac test the equipment.....Well lets just say we havent seen the testing tools required rather ......I find this troubling for many reasons that i made evident in a prior comment with regards to a Poulan Chainsaw . But to reiterate if proper vac and pressure testing isnt preformed you can inadvertently cause more damage by forcing a determined result . Note replacing diaphrams / Kits are ideal but keep in mind not all kits include the check valves that often swell or distort that most mech /techs are certainly aware of ........there for .....hints once again the reason of why pressure and vac test equipment is so imperative . I dont mean to seem as if I am a Troll ....And to be honest I think she has amazing talent ....But viewers should be aware that kits and fuel lines are only a small fraction of fuel related issues ....Now with that being said she did advocate making OEM purchases over aftermarket .....And that in its self is very sound advice ....NOW ON TO A MORE POSITIVE NOTE .....I was pleased to know/see she used a tachometer on the Chainsaw I just hope to see a future video of her showing proper vac and pressure testing on not only a chainsaw but the carb and tank vent. Perhaps show leaking seals around crankshafts , impulse lines ,intake boots or insulators .......I mean her talent is there ......My question is simply why havent we seen her use the equipment required to properly vac and pressure test theses chainsaws as they are basic in this line of work ? And respectfully she advocates she works on many two cycle pieces of equipment ......{Strange} ......Seriously just perplexing for lack of a better word .

[@ChristopherGoggans]

@@kevinbolin7665 I think you must have missed it, but she did mention checking the cylinder compression with a gauge while going through the case study and demo of the large chainsaw in the video. It's always good to have all the proper tools, and thanks for reminding me of the value of a compression tester. I'll probably have to invest in one in the future for my repair endeavors.

[@Nous3rnam3haha]

I love the demonstration! I have watched and read way too many how to's and this is by FAR the BEST! Not to mentions you are WAY better looking than a lot of KZbinr's. Thank you for this video and please keep up the awesome work/videos.

[@wingdwolf56]

I stared using non ethanol fuel in all my small engines about 3 years ago, and have had great luck. I also use an additive every end of season and actually will do a couple cold starts every winter. Great advice! Great video!

[@kenbrown2808]

I use ethanol free premium, and have no problems at all. of course, my season never really ends, but I'll have gas sitting in the can for months at a time.

[@randallsmerna384]

You've got way too much time on your hands! 😂😂😂

[@stevephillips8722]

Non ethanol fuel has solved virtually all problems with all my small engines. An opened bottle of ethanol fuel will absorb water from ambient air in an hour or even less. It becomes cloudy with water.

[@miketuch]

I'm 80. All my two-cycle stuff is very old. Like 10 or 20 years. What she says is true about warm up and getting it running after sitting over winter. When I was running a lawn service in Florida, didn't have that problem because you're running your stuff all the time. In Florida gas would go bad all the time it's too hot. So if your stuff wouldn't run you know get some new mix. Up here on North Carolina gas goes bad over winter. Dump it and put in new mix. I never heard of a tachometer for two cycles, I guess I'll have to get one cuz what she says is true, too high of an RPM you'll burn up your engine.

[@timcarr4673]

Thankyou Chicanic for putting these videos up. I learn so much everytime and they have become my number 1 reference point. ❤

[@lynnbultman1679]

Great Video. Your procedure to adjust the 2 cycle carbs was great and well received. I own a farm property with several 2 cycle engines that occasionally require adjustment. This will make life easier. Thanks

[@mjb12141963]

I have a line trimmer that from day one that I bought it from the big box store 3 years ago it would not idle, it would not stay running during the time I was using it. I got the adjusting tools and this year I turned the adjusters a couple turns, and it's a different machine. I can't wait to use it now. It has become a joy to use. Well mostly, lol.

[@mikefisc9989]

This was very helpful for me. As a home owner I think the urge to adjust a carb when it isn't necessary is always present. I also appreciate the tool and oil recommendation links in the description. One last thought...If you would've told me 30 years ago that the EPA would be regulating what tools we can buy from a repair shop I would've thought you were crazy.....Yet, here we are. Love the channel! Keep on wrenchin'!

[@DadBradTo5]

It's even WORSE here in California, where you have C.A.R.B. (The California Air Resources Board) issuing one asinine mandate and regulation after another. I knew of one incredibly outstanding and knowledgeable mechanic who finally "Closed Shop" as he was fed-up with dealing with all of these bureaucrats that made his life miserable, and ALWAYS were hitting him with another type of "Required Fee" and/or mandate.. (I can't even buy (or have shipped to me) a replacement adjustment screw for the carb on my kids' dirt-bikes, thanks to C.A.R.B. )

[@mikefisc9989]

@@DadBradTo5 That is insane. I can't believe how authoritarian some of these bureaucrats have become. Since they are not elected, they have have unchecked power.

[@johnwyman6126]

This is all totally unconstitutional. People need to start getting their own copies and reading it.

[@cobbleup]

Great video!! I’ve been messing around with old 2 stroke tools for over 50 years and it was always a guessing game. Thanks for clarifying ❤

[@verlsnavely9974]

Thank you for this awesome and very informative video. You are a GREAT teacher! You explain things in a way so it is easy to understand and learn from. This is clearly the BEST chainsaw tuning video out there! I have a FarmerTec Holzfforma MS660 Stihl Clone that has been very difficult to tune. I think I will finally get it dialed in after watching your video. Again, thank you!

[@raymondrobinson5251]

I done my major small engine repair business back in the 70's and yes! Personally I'm done been experiencing only one major problem, being nothing but today's gas!

[@hugh007]

Non ethanol gas has solved all my carb and fuel line problems. Had a new Stihl saw that stalled at idle. Finally tweaked the carb about 1/8 turn and ran fine. Thanks

[@6rowlettes]

Another great video. I love how you explain your troubleshooting and adjustment processes. Thanks for running through the different types of manufacturers and carburetors. Definitely going to purchase an engine tachometer after watching this video (sorry honey, just one more tool....).

[@charleswilson577]

Hands down the best. The know how knowledge and the way you present that knowledge.

[@denniskalivoda]

Lady, you are something else. Like to watch your videos.

[@jackschwab3905]

Found all your lists .Ordered some tools . Saw a guy use a straw to fit over adjusting screws and it worked . DIY ? Broken Arrow Ok

[@Krankie_V]

I really like the in depth explanation of everything. I've always done it by ear and while that has worked for me, I don't do this for a living. If I were doing it for a bunch of other people, I'd want to get the tacho and do it the official way for sure. You did a great job explaining everything. Nicely done.

[@Dt-rides]

It's good to find the few good caring people left in the world. You're alright with me Charles.

[@rodgraff1782]

I always set my mixtures by reading the spark plugs. Same as in my old cars. I never knew you were supposed to adjust the idle mix the way you do. I just set in the middle of both drop off points, same as a car, then adjust the idle screw to an rpm that is low enough to just stop the chain from rotating. After I cut wood for a while I will pull the plug and if it is bright and clean, I’m running to lean. If it’s black and sooty, I’m too rich. As far as high goes I find the high point and then back off until the saw starts dieseling. I’ve never used a tach. Luckily I haven’t burned up a saw yet. I’ll buy one and start using your method. Thank you.

[@gillafunk]

……a competent, well spoken, informed, professional woman, teaching me how to run my equipment better…….I fucking’ love it! Keep it up!!! 🥳

[@GoCoyote]

You have some of the best explanations and information I have ever come across for small engine equipment. Great work, and a great channel name!

[@richardjames4632]

Ha, ha!!! "Honey-hole"! I never heard of that one before! Great channel.

[@jeffcibulka4186]

The best demonstration I’ve seen. Thanks!

[@spelunkerd]

I had that aha moment when I finally understood the principles of how this works. It happened while watching your Stihl adjustment video, which is done in slightly different order, but in the end the techniques are more similar than different. For people coming along you want to remember a few principles. You want it on the verge of running rich, since lean combustion leads to the deadly combination of extra heat and inadequate lubrication. Turning the ticker screw CW will open the idle throttle stop to increase idle fuel delivery. Likewise turning either L or H CCW will also give more fuel. You first adjust L to get a peak stoichiometric idle rpm, then you increase L more to bring idle back to desired baseline to produce a safety cushion of extra lubrication and fuel. The L jet opening is at the point of fastest air flow at idle, right beside the throttle butterfly. When L is adjusted correctly, snap throttle gives a brisk rpm response. When the throttle is open, the H jet is positioned upstream at a second point of fastest air flow (lowest Bernoulli pressure). All of these factors are fine print compared to big problems of air flow restriction such as a dirty air filter or clogged spark arrestor. So, fix those first.

[@jeffhuntley2921]

VP premixed fuel is awesome. I give it to everyone in my family for Christmas

[@robertsurratt4062]

I have never had a running or starting problem since the day l started using VP. Best blood pressure relief l ever had!

[@mikemccabe1324]

I just replaced the top end on a WT200 wild Thing blower. I also bought a new carburetor since the thing has been sitting for 5 years. I followed your advice to just plug and play and not adjust the carb. It took a little coaxing but I think it was because it is 19F out and the pre mix was a little cold. I brought it indoors for about 20 minutes. Took it back outside and it started right up. Sooo. “Plug and play” worked great! Thanks Bre. Just a note. I had to buy the top end on EBay because none of the eparts companies had the head. The top end arrived and the carb screw and exhaust bolt holes were NOT threaded. The seller said they come from the factory unthreaded. Carb mounting screws were “bastard” M5 1.25. Nobody sells a M5 1.25 tap. Sooo went to 10-24 SS 1” Allen screws and tapped for that. Muffler screws were 1/4”x20. Easy tap. Air filter media was discontinued but I used my gasket cutter kit to cut the inner and outer diameter of a donut from a block of generic lawn mower air filter foam. No sense getting out the snow blower on these fluffy lake effect snowfalls. A leaf blower will handle it.

[@clarencecarter960]

I do all my heating with wood. I bought a used CS4600 for $125, 12 years ago and it is my main saw. I have never done anything to it but clean and sharpen it. Still my best saw! Old Echos are the best. I'm always looking for them. Thank you Bre, I just want to say "I love girl"! Hubby, what a Blessed Man you ARE!!! HAHAHAHA May God Bless you BOTH! Daily!!!

[@tinkrelectronic]

I've got a Husqvarna trimmer, I've had it for 6 years + I use it every season, I've owned it since new. I have a large can of gas I use for the mower and trimmer (I mix as needed 5 litres at a time). I have had years that I didn't even use the whole large can of gas. No troubles from my lawn mower or my trimmer.... I expect this comment to bite me on the ass soon, not by people responding to it, but the equipment will probably give me trouble from bragging. 🤣

[@Gottaleakcallsqueak]

Another confidence booster video. A big thank you from East Tennessee.

[@jeffdyrland2795]

What’s even better is your Cobra t-shirt!!! Love it!

[@joehead1294]

When I went to trade school many years ago, my carburetor instructor said in this order, ignition, compression, then carburetor adjust or repair. You must of had the same guy. Interesting adjust procedure on that saw.

[@pyroman6000]

Wow, very timely that this should appear in my recommended videos today. I got a new Stihl MS291, and it threw a hissy fit the first time I tried to start it. Started right away- then died after 30 secs, and refused to even try again. Then I flooded it, and discovered I'd neglected to bring any tools with me... So I gave up on it for that day, and used my other one. Next weekend, I pull the plug and clean it off- then give the rope a couple of pulls to clean out the cylinder, and reassembled. The bugger started right up! And quit. Restarted in run with one pull. I had to hold it, and feather the throttle now and then to keep it running, until it warmed up. After that, it became an absolute beast! After cutting all the big rounds I cared to lift into my truck, I let it sit and idle a bit before shutting it off. (If this is brand new, I can't wait to see what it becomes when broken in!) I was wondering if maybe I should nudge the low idle up a bit, so it stays running without help as it warms up, but you've convinced me otherwise. I was VERY happy with how it ran once warmed up a bit, so I think I'll leave it alone! Also, two thumbs way up for manufacturers adding vibration reducing systems to saws. Dad's old McCullochs vibrated so hard, they'd leave your hands all tingly and puffy feeling. Not at all pleasant. They were so hard to start every time firewood cutting time came around, that I learned all kinds of interesting words, and was put off gas saws for decades... This 55cc saw here, doesn't vibrate much at all. You could tell it was running and cutting, but it didn't make you PAY for using it, like those old things did.

[@davidash989]

Agree with glen before me have seen hundreds of blokes showing me how they do it but not properly thankyou so much for the lesson Dave 😀

[@txranger43]

Thanks! great explanation of fine tuning a two stroke.

[@davidferguson9695]

This was one of the best videos. This is one of the biggest issues I have, and know I have a good understanding on how to adjust chainsaws with the tester. Thank you so much. Oh I just started my online Penn forster course for small engine repair and because of your videos you put out I have a good understanding on alot so I know this course will be so much easier to understand and learn and pass. So again thank you so much bre. Your awesome

[@wim0104]

Nice to see that fresh air filter in there... don't forget you often can't see how badly that filter is clogged by fine dust or pitch.

[@wim0104]

also, plastic containers CAN NOT contain fuel for long periods, the lighter parts of the fuel evaporate. Even a steel container will struggle because of temp/pressure cycles, and of course that hydrophilic ethanol that shouldn't be there.

[@denniskalivoda]

Good, very knowledgeable person young lady.

[@alandry591]

I love watching ALL your videos, your awsome!

[@kennethroberts1214]

Just found your channel, Awesome direct to the point no time lag good photo editing . I am a back yard mechanic. And proud of it, I fix everything almost always. Cars lawnmowers record player. The past few years I have learned a lot from people like yourself willing to share knowledge. And I would like to thank you and everyone else, of course you tube. I don’t know if I could edit and film as well. But often I do something I haven’t seen or found any help for on you tub or the web. But I did get the job done with years of tools an tricks that seasoned mechanics share with me. Since watching your first 2 videos I’ve already picked up a few things. Thanks I do have a question or 2 for you. And it not the gas cap . I have a husqvarna backpack ran great first year. Second year starts right up after 15 min dies. Prime it starts up runs for 15 min then dies again. I am going to give it the complete run down you explained and hope to find a clogged exhaust screen or something. Where to buy carb screens ? Second question or is this the third. How would you rate the John cutter 25 cc arborists model. Hope to have good luck with it. Didn’t want to spend the big bucks but didn’t want to buy the cheapest saw or did I ? Got saw 10” bar a chain and 14” bar and two chains for $200 echo was $384 and stihl was 429 for saw bar and chain. Thanks in advance. I have problem tend to right books 😂

[@johnclarke6647]

I stabilize all of my fuel. I use BriggsAFT or 5in1fuel stabilizer at one ounce per gallon of gas. The longest amount of time I have had no problems with the gas is two years. You are correct about Tru Fuel. My son in law topped off the gas tank on the BG56 that I gave to my daughter with Tru Fuel. When I went over to their house I was able to crank the blower but it did not run correctly and it would not restart when I shut it off. Suspecting fuel I dumped the fuel out and refilled it with the Red armor 50:1 tank that I had given them. It cranked right up and ran perfectly. I told my son in law to pour that Tru Uel crap in his lawn mower and burn it up that way. I refill their gas tank with new two cycle gas at least once a year with my Red Armor 50:1 mix of premium non ethanol gas. The same stuff I use. My gas seldom lasts over 60 days because I only mix it up in one gallon batches.

[@fergiebiker]

This helps. I just rebuilt a well used Stihl MS 361, and the previous owner definitely didn’t know what they were doing because it runs like crap. Ordered a tach, and I’ll adjust this weekend.

[@robstone5333]

You have a great channel. Often people try to tune the carb on a poor running machine when it’s actually an air leak. Please do a video on detecting and fixing this problem.

[@ryelor123]

This just means that if your carb needs adjusted, you can bring it to your local EPA office and demand that they fix it.

[@delseckora5327]

Awesome tachometer. Makes adjustments a whole lot easier

[@mrtennessee6862]

Any idea where we can find a tach for twenty dollars like she said

[@philliphall5198]

Yep and there back orders

[@DadBradTo5]

GREAT instructional video!! CLEAR, CONCISE, & DETAILED!! Fwiw, I wasted about an hours worth of time watching 2 other "instructional" video's, that were about as "useful" as a screen door on a submarine!! One, wasted 20 minutes of my time, by "summing up" his "presentation" with; "They're junk (re Poulan Chainsaws), so just throw them in the garbage..." The other "gem" had me watching the guy turning screws (H/L and Idle Screw) but giving ZERO DETAILS re what he was doing!! THANK YOU, Bre, for this OUTSTANDING & INFORMATIVE TUTORIAL!! - - Thanks to your instructions, my ("Piece of Junk") Poulan Pro 42 cc Chainsaw is running GREAT!! Btw, Bre... Arkansas is "On our Radar" as 1 of 4 states we're looking at moving to, in order to escape this "Socialist Paradise", aka Komie-Fornia. Currently, 4 families that we knew here have moved there, and they are all LOVING their FREEDOM back your way!!

[@jhawkins4412]

Just FYI I've actually had gas go bad in 20 days! An old timer has told me years ago that the gas we get these says has so many additives for vehicles, that the gas goes bad in 30 days. Compare to the gas we had in early seventies. My experience... We had a vehicle we could not afford a part so it sat for roughly 2 YEARS maybe more. We were finally able to repair that part and actually started that vehicle with the gas that was in the gas tank when we stopped driving it! Yeah WOW! I could not believe even then that it would start on that old gas. But it did. Drove it to the gas station filled it up and didn't have problems with it after that.

[@cruisinkruty4405]

Superb,educational videp. I bought the needle valve screwdriver assortment. I was impressed,they work great! Need a video on fuel line sizes and selection and the tricks of the trade installing and routing the lines.

[@MrRmh3481]

Your a real trooper starting those saws. Good job on the adjustment.

[@BerettaM9A4-64]

I have a craftsman chainsaw I bought 12 years ago, I used it once and it ended up in the back of the basement….I just seen it the other day took it outside, had gas in it from years ago, well I was like will it run…and Yes it did, I cut down a tree…I was amazed..

[@sixosixo]

Your videos are simply awesome. Thanks for all you do. Take care.

[@Chickanic]

You rock! Thanks!

[@michaelgalloway-ey4lz]

Definately you know your wibble washers and wiggling shafts you are amazeing glad I found your site. Mike said that. Thanks

[@960wattoffgridrv]

I set the low idle by watching that the engine was staying off the clutch and the blade wasn't turning. made sure that the engine wasn't surging or idling erratically by adjusting the throttle idle. occasionally blipped the throttle and slightly adjust the high mixture to eliminate the bog. I also kept using the choke idle and feathering the choke valve to really make the carburetor work the fuel pump diaphragm. I had to top up the gas tank once or twice. I had to make a slight adjustment when trying to cut some wood. Seems to be in its sweet spot. I drained the gas tank back into the gas can, started the chainsaw a few times to empty the fuel lines and carburetor. I don't put the saw through any long uses. But I do intend to use it pretty much all year round when a cordless saw isn't quite right for what I'm doing. I'm still waiting for the snow to melt away and I have one property cleanup and possibly a few more jobs lining up. I'm also a 35 year experienced mechanic mostly with V8 4 barrel small block and big block engines as well as with 4 stroke and 2 stroke small engines. But the 2 strokes I have the least amount of time and experience. It was really refreshing to learn from your videos and a fulfilling experience to get a cheap used Poulan chainsaw running good again. Our Canadian prices are way over cost compared to the US. But I only used bottle picking money to buy the chainsaw, a replacement purge bulb and I modified the machine to take a better quality of fuel lines and got away from the Tygon lines!

[@thadrepairsitall1278]

I have purchased 2 brand new "value" trimmers. Both out of the box would only run with the choke on. As a professional auto mechanic I found a way to make small adjustments to the carb and got it running well. It appeared to me as though both machines were adjusted for Colorado not Houston TX.

[@ksk101963]

I so thankful for your 2 cycle oil and I'll never use anything else in my equipment except the Echo 6550001 Red Armor 2-Cycle Engine Oil this is the best oil ever it has fixed so many problems in all of my equipment thanks again for your video on the Stihl problems in your shop about running your equipment full throttle instead of running it a 1/4 to 1/2 way open

[@bagadonutz5717]

Just watched this and my old kombi trimmer is purring again after a couple tweaks of the carb & a new gasket. I was all set to replace the carb but was lucky to have found this clip You’re in my top books 👍🏼

[@tooneboone3869]

I don't know what your hubby knows; but the way you can pull a chainsaw rope, I would say the word is "YES MAM!!"

[@mrthud1981]

Absolutely love your videos. Saved me so much money working on my toys I have bought.

[@bjemdwbesq3]

Ok you're a smart lady. Good info.

[@williambray4134]

I have a 1974 Poulan S25. I check once in a while to see if my buddy, Leon, will come up off his Poulan 5200 later this year. Carb gets cleaned, and completely rebuilt, fuel line, fuel filter, air filter, and spark plug gets replaced every Spring. Air filter, and spark arrestor get checked, and cleaned regularly. I don't need any special tools to adjust the carb on my saw. Plain slotted screws😁

[@imannonymous7707]

My dad , rip , he always said , a little knowledge is a dangerous thing . I will try the choke on and off thing, great advice. I always drain my fuel at the end of season or when it wont start...but i know when im over my head, i never mess with fuel mixture. Off to the shop i go

[@timboparson1880]

She is no joke best video in more detail than anyone could ask for . Is she married wow!

[@mc2whls]

Bree, what a FANTASTIC 2 Cycle Carburetor Adjustment Video. Thank you very much for making this video!

[@lonhoschar1943]

Nice video! Great explanation of the how's and why's. I have a "Eager Beaver" chainsaw and weed trimmer. Sometimes they run like they should and sometimes they drive me nuts trying to get them running... So the suggestions you gave about the gas and the adjustments will most likely help a bunch!! I try to use fresh gas but it seems like "fresh" is being re-defined. The gas now days just don't last as long as it used to. Thanks!!!

[@chaswarren4097]

Really interesting video and now I know why I never adjust carbs myself. Thanks for all the tips to try before I take it to the repairers

[@loudmouthfrog]

Love your stuff!!! Re: water in fuel. Ethanol in fuel is a sponge for water. Here in FL the humidity is all it takes to add a tea spoon of H2O in 6 months. 1st fix = use non-ethanol fuel only. 2nd add a product called Ethanol Defense. If you see the comparison with all competitors you’ll agree. It was made for the marine engine industry and it’s performance is phenomenal. Seriously check it out.I’ve used it for 15 years. I’ve tinkered with small engines for 60. Also; air cooled engines that use ethanol/gas run 60-180 degrees hotter than those using non-ethanol fuel. I met a husqvarna repair guy who showed me a 6ft tall pile of chainsaws with blown heads to prove it.

[@thecatdaddy1974]

I use a short piece or copper pipe, works great for different heads of screws, a small tap with hammer will reset the copper

[@johnking8557]

Hi Bre. I stumbled on to your channel and glad I did. You have awesome content presented in a likable, easy to watch fashion. Thanks. You're spot on about fuel life. I've been a mechanic for 44 years and I teach high school and college level auto tech programs. Fuel is viable for about 90 days but... the fuel at your local gas station is about 30 days old when the tanker truck delivers it to them so you're comment that fuel begins to deteriorate after 60 days is very accurate. A good quality fuel stabilizer can buy you some added shelf life but it MUST be added to fresh pump gas. Stabilizers will not resurrect stale gas. Always buy quality fuel from a reputable station and only use the octane rating that the equipment manufacturer recommends (usually 87 octane). Liked, subbed and hit the notification bell.

[@timberwolf0122]

Jsut wanted to add, I use 91 in all my tools + ATV. Not because the 91 makes it "better" (Although the ATV does require 89 vs 87) but because I can only find non-ethanol in 91 round where I am. I always drop in the Marine Stabil to my the empty 5gal fuel cans before I fill them, it keeps the gas good a long time.

[@saponi2]

I have been separating ethanol from the gas. A small amount of octane booster could be added but it does pretty good without it. It's unbelievable how much water ethanol can absorb! Great videos!

[@tomycodd]

Thank you for the great video- most detailed carb adjustment video Ive seen!

[@normanmitchell4523]

Where did you say you got your tachometer for adjusting the carburetor high and low RPMs

[@sunsetz72]

I thought you were beating up your husband for taking your tools in the intro with a hot camera 😬. Phew 😅. Thank god because I fear for his life. Lol. Thank you for all the info. Because of you I was able to fix many things in my house because you have shown that patience and determination will get things going. 👍🇺🇸

[@NM-eb5ej]

My son is a certified honda bike,small equipment, jet ski mechanic, Honda sent out a shop bulletin asking the mechanics to use startron in all carburetor or fuel injection work, TO drain the tank and put fresh fuel with startron,ever since he told .me I have used it for the last 15 years and never ever had any carburetor problems. The only problems I have is when I'm given or buy equipment , some reason it's always bad gas. With out any additives gas has about a 30 day shelf life . I only use AMOCO or BP, IT doesn't have that yellow color!

[@captainkirkkirk596]

Good tip on the throttle adjustment I was wondering about that nice ! Thank you 💥💯

[@duncsindevon]

Awesome and clear instructions

[@jmabs5096]

Careful with some of thoes amazon adjustment tools, you need to be 110% your seated correctly or they will strip out your adjustment! Particularly the "small D" head. Gone through 3 of thoes cheap amazon kits small D as it was quite the right size

[@samuelcaraballo5940]

Thank you you make my life more easy thank

[@Chickanic]

Aw! Thanks Samuel!

[@dfields9511]

Ethanol in fuel attracts moisture . And if you are in a humid climate that makes it more likely for Water to get into gas. Especially if it is vented system. Great video, yah as far as I am With 2 stroke , If it ain’t broke don’t fix it . Use only non ethanol fuel mixed with synthetic 2 cycle oil. Run out of gas at end of season. Don’t store outside.

[@gwydion6968]

Your welcome. As we say here in the South, " What comes around goes around", for good or ill. Thanks for your help.

[@TheLandbo]

Have for over 50 years always used to set the H screw to max revolutions and then a little back so that the engine runs with a slightly rich mixture. The L screw is adjusted so that the motor takes revolutions quickly without jerking. The idle speed is then adjusted so that the chain does not rotate and the engine can keep running at idle speed without stopping. Then the three settings can be repeated to check that you have found the ideal setting of the carburettor. Plain and simple.

[@alanmachen3464]

Great presentation on how to adjust the carburetor an I what to do an what not to do an you are the best looking to watch

[@mikejerrett7354]

It's hard to believe the fine you can get for selling a simple adjustment tool . The set you showed is pretty cool 😎. Great video.

[@heymakerphd1982]

These rules are made by people that are not elected, they are hired. Maybe educated (?), maybe related to the boss. These rules are not laws! How do they get away with it? One EPA inspector made my BIL pay $40,000 PER Quarter, to continue using stuff HE said was a pollutant! Hypocrite!!!!!!!!!!!!! If it was that serious a pollutant, it should have been discontinued, not 'pay to pollute'!! I've many more complaints about EPA, but if I started on them, I'd seem as big an idiot as they ARE!!

[@mikejerrett7354]

@@heymakerphd1982 yes I hear ya ,seems like a money grab to me

[@0dbm]

My first job was at a bumper boat operation , the only problem we ever had was water in the bowl of the carb. The engine would start and idle but when you give it the gas it would die . Cars motorcycles , anything with gas will act this way.

[@joschmoyo4532]

I have never ever touched the carb adjustment on any of my two-stroke engine's. I have replaced the primer bulb on my Stihl fs 80 and that's it. That sucker is 23 years old and I flog it. I think that's the secret. I mix the oil slightly more than recommended and always use premium unleaded. I clean the air filters often, blow the crap out regularly with compressor. I NEVER EVER leave my gear on a cold damp concrete floor. That's where a lot of that water condensation comes from. My workshop is all timber and filled with timber. Keeps humidity lower.

[@jeffmonroe9766]

Great video!!! I've tried to buy an adjustment tool from a local saw shop. More than happy to sell me one, however I wasnt very happy with the price it was over $50.

[@timm2845]

Buy online no problem.

[@bertgrau3934]

An easier option, use a cut off wheel, just cut a small slot in the screw/ housing and use a small screw driver to adjust. Cheaper, and probably illegal, perhaps better than owning an illegal tool. Maybe.

[@alouiciousjackson5812]

My Husky weed eater manual says to adjust the carb after break-in(like 8 - 10 tanks of gas). The original factory setting is a bit on the rich side.

[@paullandry8301]

Thanks for telling us why you were not replying ! Your teaching is greatly appreciated.

[@thepitpatrol]

We do business with a guy north of Dover. Mountain Enterprises and he does us a great job . Good info and great politics lol. Bought a huge echo string trimmer.and it is a beast. Love to glean info from your great show.

[@toddgittins5692]

All Echo!! At my place. I've tried to tell people about fuel. Most don't get it. Good video.

[@rebeltaz123]

For those carbs you said you need a special tool to get the limit caps off... a small flathead screwdriver heated red hot works great. Heat the driver up red hot and puch it into the plastic cap. Once it's cooled, twist back and forth as you pull and pop! Usually, it will come right out.

[@alan6832]

sounds to me like once we know the thread pitch, the correct left hand threaded screw should be far cheaper than the factory tool. Also, what about tiny easy outs?

[@kennethperian4370]

Great job showing and telling, I learned something , I did not know . Thanks keep showing telling see ya next time see ya bye.

[@treeguyable]

I have an old Echo 8000, found at a pawn shop, looking barely used. That was like 4 yrs ago, I have a tree business. This saw is amazing, for $ 800.00. Not as torquey as my Stihl ms 880, but it can usually keep up with it. And has been dependable.

[@Chickanic]

Very cool!