How To Fix A Husqvarna Chain Saw When The Chain Won't Stop Turning & How To Fix It

How To Fix A Husqvarna Chain Saw When The Chain Won't Stop Turning & How To Fix It
Does the chain keep turning on your chainsaw when it's idling? Is it hard to start because because it's causing resistance?
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Plate 503 87 56-01
Oil line 503 85 47-01
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[@TheWallyjp]

i have never watched a video of yours that wasn't 1. informative 2. hasn't helped me 3. and wasn't interesting Love your videos

[@joem2197]

Did get my Husqvarna 136 Saw to start. Did a lot of cleaning. Muffler, cleaned and gapped spark plug. Used 50:1 premixed can of gas. My fault for using old gas. Never had a problem before with 10% ethanol gas and oil. My Homelite 14" gas saw ran for 20 years without any of the issues I'm having with my Husqvarna ( 11 year old, moderate use ). Your videos are great. Going to take a look at my clutch since my chain moves while idliing, and my automatic oiler since oil was dripping when starting and dripped a lot while chain was moving while idling. Thank You !!

[@jerryanthonyblackburn3336]

You really saved me a lot of money by me not having to rabbit hunt to find my problem and not buying parts l didn't need to stop the chain from turning when the saw was idling thank you very much!!!!!

[@manyfeather2knives423]

Always lean someone new. Thanks!!!!

[@jjj886dfhttgrdvjj7]

Again, ty. Could not have figured it out on my own. The rope trick was especially handy without the proper tool.

[@paulscher8486]

REALLY helpful .....Thankyou ...saved me time and money

[@purelightglobal7931]

Great video! I'm happy that you mentioned that you could check the throttle screw first. You showed it so fast, I almost missed it. You could have spent a little more time on that, but besides that, it was excellent and if I ever need to replace the spring, I know how! Thanks!

[@challon123]

Thanks Dony, just ordered a new clutch spring for my Husky 50 after seeing how easy it was to replace!! Love your videos, shows people how they can help themselves without too much drama..

[@RobertL39]

Yet another beautiful video by Donyboy73: Clear, concise, things to be careful about (like the recoil mechanism), well-photographed... He does it all! THE place to go for all your small engine questions. Too bad I didn't watch this until I'd pulled the starter rope lose from its handle and now have to re-do the recoil mechanism! Watch first, do later! Keep up the GREAT work!!!!

[@SuperChuck79]

you are a chainsaw doctor! amazing

[@wrightly96TN]

saw in one of your Q and A videos about your wife's condition. i hope she is doing well. i can relate as my wife has lupus which is also an autoimmune disease. it's a rollercoaster ride as far as health goes. wish both of you well, and thanks for the many times that you've helped me. i've learned to repair a huge variety of things because i have to and we can't keep paying people to do them. i've never heard of that condition, but can imagine what you and your wife go through. thanks again.

[@keithkilps8250]

Donny found this 2012 video about clutch spring replacement. thanks solved my issue

[@pwleppa]

This video has a lot of good advice. One of Dony's best videos. Thank you.

[@CraigArndt]

Good tip for a new chainsaw owner. Just got a Husqvarna 435, Husky makes a great saw.

[@cormacbailey775]

Craig greetings from Ireland have a435 for 8years you won't be disappointed great trouble-free saw

[@joescissorhands141]

A+ as always, thanks!! Man I WISH I watched this before removing a clutch the other day, I did "the rope method"....dude I have had to grind wrench-sockets for custom sprocket-drivers to remove plenty of my climbsaws' sprockets (always needing to oil those roller-bearings on the shaft//clutch interface) and I never jam the cylinder I just put the sprocket-driver bit onto my ryobi impact drill and gun it CW full-trigger and it works w/o exception! Am new to this style of 'hidden / invisible' clutch on the 660, which I'm working a pair of right now (am no pro am just doing this for myself, well not pro chainsaw guy a pro *tree guy*!), and I just totally defaulted to the 'jam the piston' method w/o even realizing I wouldn't have even had to make a special clutch-driver! Well, there's a 2nd unit that still needs its clutch removed so 1 outta 2 is better than none ;D Thanks as always, it's funny I've developed a habit wherein, before any procedure I don't know "with my eyes closed", I've developed a tendency to watch a handful of 'randoms' and then watch your content *last* before doing the job, am removing the other unit's clutch right now lol, but yeah I think your stuff is just so great & to the point that it helps getting more elaborate explanations elsewhere, seeing & hearing another's take on it, and then watching "the dictionary"/authoritative piece of content on your channel as your final, I suspect it's just like studying "varying sources" and finishing with the encyclopedia or dictionary, the 'objective final piece' (can't believe how young you are, I mean I can tell you "look young for your age" and all but you're obviously not 50 and you've got the mechanic-skills of someone far older!!)

[@KonKrom]

thanks man you saved my life

[@danzieske7362]

Awesome stuff, very well done, I'm gonna fix mine through watching your video, thanks.

[@wollywolly2734]

Perfect ! I learned !

[@CharloDanis224]

Thank you another time for his helpfull video

[@LLStacheLarry]

I really like your videos real close with the camera and great detail.

[@donyboy73]

+Larry Lafferty thanks Larry

[@skewi33]

@@donyboy73 ppoo

[@2cyclemix]

Thanks for the information. The new clutch was fairly simple to install.

[@mrbluenun]

Hi donyboy73, I can understand why some get confused with 'how to's' on a small mower because they look nothing like a car engine. But they will never learn if they do not try. A lot of this is obvious but no one can get proficient if they don't try. This is where you videos are so helpful. Thanks. Take care. mrbluenun

[@stantilton3339]

Thank you so much, just got a new spring for my Johnshred and this video is a great help!

[@daytripping63]

Thanks was great idea with the nylon rope, I like them gloves what kind are they? Do you have a video from changing the belt on a Ranch King roto-tiller? Thanks Day

[@THEMOWERMEDIC1]

Superb job!

[@78dogrun]

Great video. You saved the day.

[@snaponjohn100]

Great video Don! I am really liking these chainsaw vids. I have my first one waiting on my shoulder to heal. It's a tune-up/ no start. God bless you and your wife. John

[@ndeleonn]

Thank you! Well presented and very useful.

[@davecoty4582]

as always a well done lesson in your video Dony...i thank you for passing us your knowledge

[@ronancherani7225]

great video

[@donyboy73]

thanks john

[@mattd28]

awesome job, nice tip with the vice

[@aniorange]

Thank you, thank you. I have been waiting for a video on how to replace a clutch spring. I had one fall off of a string trimmer I was working on and I had hell getting it back on. I did not unhook it though. I should have.

[@vajake1]

My ancient Craftsman chain saw has been turning when idling. Thanks very c

[@donyboy73]

thanks

[@jjj886dfhttgrdvjj7]

Excellent, tyvm!

[@CharloDanis224]

Hi i have the same problem with my stihl 028av and i want to know how much the spring cost and if i dont replace can it causes dama

[@slampadang2]

I've got a Husqvarna 61, after only one minute or less of operation the saw will stall while cutting. I am guessing this could also be caused by a stretched clutch spring? I have taken off the clutch plate, the spring is not broken but perhaps it is stretched, I am not sure. Great video by the way.

[@deweywesley6262]

Awesome...do you think for a quick field fix you could snip a few coils off the spring and reattach? Great videos and I've learned a lot.

[@williamfurniss6442]

I've shortened the spring yes, I warmed it up on the gas ring to make it plyable so I could bend a loop on it

[@donyboy73]

thanks!

[@donyboy73]

thank you!

[@donyboy73]

thanks dude!

[@07exmark219]

Great vid, you never disappoint

[@donyboy73]

thank you, and i wish the best for you too

[@evelynhensen3318]

good job thank you for showing me

[@Ray-ks1xp]

Thank you, I’ve wondered why the chain would continue to run after I let off, this helps in identifying the problem. I’ve just ordered a new spring on eBay and will follow your instructions on replacing it. Thanks again.

[@donyboy73]

thanks for watching

[@riv1950]

Thank you donyboy!

[@donyboy73]

thanks for watching!

[@mitchrenninger7304]

Would a sheared clutch bearing cause this also or is it still most likely the springs?

[@donyboy73]

yes it could

[@yveskc1]

GREAT INFORMATIVE VIDEO! donyboy73 your the man. I had that problem with my husk and now i can repair it. Thank-you.

[@dejanira2]

so simple when you know how!! thanks :}

[@clivecarrington8814]

Hi Dony. As always I learnt so much from the vid. My husqvana 51 has a triangular configuration. Is there any difference in part number and fitting. Thanks for your videos South Wales GB

[@donyboy73]

doublecheck part numbers to be sure!

[@clivecarrington8814]

It's a vintage model I guess with smaller brake shoes than the newer models. I could take a photo and send if that could help

[@BkLiveWire]

I have a husqvarna 435 and the chain spins no matter what I do. It even spins when I pull the starter rope. I bought a new oem clutch assembly and it still occurs. Could the support bushing be the culprit?

[@MrBurtley]

great video didn't even know that that was a problem

[@joshuahv852]

This saw has almost an identical case to my 262xp . My clutch has no springs can someone please give me advice

[@christopherkelly3373]

Many thanks donyboy73 !!!

[@BillyInnes]

Great details

[@PeterAgostiniJdcap26]

Air power ! great vid!

[@niels3296]

i have a stihl ms200t and i have the same problem but how do i replace the clutch springs

[@donyboy73]

YES A LOT OF PEOPLE MAKE THEIR OWN

[@vaughantesta8117]

Hey man, thanks for the video it was great. Just wondering if you could use break cleaner to clean the part instead of straight gas. Thank again.

[@wilkey40]

I just use a sharpie as a piston stop to pull the clutch off it is so much easier

[@gashcom08]

I have a 55 that clutch seems to slip under load and I can also hear some noise. I getting ready to take it apart what should I be looking for. Also the chain tension does not seem to be too tight.

[@midwestdipper]

hey, i would really like to see a video of a tear down of a leaf blower, see how they work, how they get the gas engine to blow air. just thought i would throw that out there in case you are looking for ideas on a video to do in the future!

[@Patsgarage20]

i need to put springs in my homelite saw but it has 3 springs so its a little different

[@Response166]

Great video, good instructions!

[@mikem5475]

Great video!!! Thank you!

[@FentonsHalfAcre]

What kind of bar and chain oil is the best, should I buy name brand or off blank and which is better?

[@donyboy73]

greetings from canada!

[@timceltic6439]

Hello from Ireland. ☘🇮🇪

[@Liamautomechanic]

good vid, good tip there.

[@donyboy73]

yes

[@FentonsHalfAcre]

Thank you.

[@donyboy73]

yes definitely

[@donyboy73]

yes from late fall

[@desertfox2020]

It would be a very similar procedure to this. The clutch is going to be basically the same, I guess unless he makes a video it would be up to you to figure out how to get your string trimmer apart.

[@joelracicot]

Stupid question here 😉 Same for Jonsered? Since they share lots of parts, just wondering...

[@jelloboyrn]

Thanks for the video...the nylon rope is stuck in the cylinder...h I will do I get it out?

[@donyboy73]

turn the flywheel the opposite way

[@eastonbighitter]

Damn dony u better be gettin paid by KZbin for all these great videos!! Nice work ur videos are always helpful!

[@donyboy73]

yes it does

[@donyboy73]

i may have one, you would have to do a search on my channel's search box

[@siriustuga]

hi donyboy73 i have one partner s55 chainsaw and i have the same problem with my clutch spring. the problem is that i cant find a clutch spring for my chainsaw.can i use one from a husky?thanks and keep the good work.sry for my bad english

[@donyboy73]

if it fits yes

[@siriustuga]

merry Christmas

[@winstonalpha1286]

hey man, i have a question for you, i have a husqvarna 51 and when i pull the starter cord it pulls hard on first rotation then soft then hard then soft its always in the cycle.....any ideas on why this may be ?

[@donyboy73]

+winston alpha maybe the recoil rotor part is worn, how is compression, does it run?

[@winstonalpha1286]

aint sure on the compression, yes it runs it runs good, i started it today for the 1st time in 2 years.....

[@winstonalpha1286]

what exactly is the recoil rotor ?

[@whitingtreeservice]

If the springs are weak on a stihl will it do the same?

[@deme7063]

is it a customers plane or a hobby of yours? Seems that a test flight could get a little tricky for you if its not your plane. lol

[@greasyfingers8216]

Thanks for all the tips, nylon rope and cleaning.

[@praetorianpatriot3267]

Good job.....thanks I needed this.☆☆☆☆☆

[@mejasond]

What kind of gloves are you wearing? I need some good disposable gloves for when I am doing repairs. I bought some nitrile gloves, which were supposed to be abrasion resistant, and they fell apart on me within a matter of minutes.

[@TheCaptainSlappy]

Good stuff!

[@lawnguys2]

cool

[@jdflyback]

I have a 70s chain saw and instead of that coil spring it just has two pieces of metal that spring out at high speeds

[@Patsgarage20]

where do you get your parts?

[@kaylopmackinnon1]

a way to diagnose a broken clutch spring is start your saw and while the saw is idling touch the chain to a block of wood, if the saw turns off then the spring is broken.

[@deme7063]

talk about your small engine repair! is that a Cox engine on the bench to your right?

[@donyboy73]

you're welcome

[@outdoorsman310]

i have thought pf making a parts washer with a mid size container, a fuel pump and a battery.

[@barrymclaughlin4360]

Thank you for a great tutorial. Where in Canada can I order the spring? Youare in Canada right?

[@donyboy73]

go toy our local husky dealer

[@barrymclaughlin4360]

I should have said, my chainsaw is a Poulan 2150

[@GaryT1952]

Thanks Dony, always informative. I learn something from you every week.

[@donyboy73]

any band should do

[@donyboy73]

it would have to have a better clutch

[@FentonsHalfAcre]

What kind of bar and chai.