How To Service A Chainsaw Part 1 of 2

[@bigb8227]

I've been operating chainsaws since I was a toddler and I still pick up jewels of wisdom watching your videos. thanks Cody

[@wranglerstar]

+bill wilson Thank you Bill.

[@edoardodiangelis9659]

Wranglerstar q

[@Sensei948]

@@wranglerstar oil mix 33:1 is ok?

[@loggingandunimogchannel3962]

Very good tips, one thing I always do before I put the saw away for a longe time is to put stihl motomix or aspen in the fuel tank. You're saw will start right away!

[@stevehenkel354]

I naturally love the content because you have an excellent reputation as far as I'm concerned. What I wanted to especially mention was that even back in 2012 (it's 2018 today) your video editing looked like you took your time to do it right, as it still does today. I can't thank you enough for wanting to make sure your videos are always easy to watch and enjoyable. Just a few minutes ago I tried watching a video of some guy who builds rustic furniture. He was trying to show us how to clean a chainsaw. He was holding the camera with one hand while doing the whole thing. I kid you not, I had to stop the video because I was getting nauseous, and that's not just a figure of speech. In fact it's still wearing off. I watch yours and it's like "ahhhh, much better". The video itself doesn't distract from the content. In fact I think it enhances it.

[@laniakea777]

Made me laugh when you talked about installing new chain. I was a dock builder and used a chainsaw all the time. Happiness is a new chain for sure!

[@mishabrewer]

I was just "gifted" a used Craftsman 358.35608 by my father-in-law. (That man always seems to know.) It definitely needs some work to get it running and your videos are a great help! Parts and tools are on order and I will be getting stuck in when they arrive. Thanks again for putting yourself and your info out there! (P.S. This is actually the wife having hijacked the hubbie's subscription log in.) CC

[@mikecallos5779]

hey cody you might know this but most Stihl filters split apart in to so you can blow them out from the inside out.. just take your saw wrench or a flatt head screwdriver and there should be slots in the corner and you just spin the screw driver and it will pop apart.... Also you can take your ignition switch and put it on full choke before you remove the filter and that closes the carb and keeps saw dust from going in.. Dont get me wrong the way you do things is fine im just giving you my input and also knowlege that i know from servicing our Stihl saws..

[@brianblankenship1108]

Gd'

[@daisyb5646]

I recall watching this video pre 2014, and I always think of your advice when changing the chain on my MS 240 🙂

[@jensendixon9500]

Hi Cody I am soon going to be going in to a business in the UK which services chainsaws all the time and your videos are really helpful thanks

[@izzycamaro]

Thanks for the great idea of switching the bar around on the chainsaw.

[@dancoomber3975]

Hey Cody, great video full of very useful information I liked the way you plugged the links between the air filter and caburator don't worry about people moaning, telling you have have done something wrong if it works for you then stick with it. Dan (U.K.)

[@joshw6212]

I really enjoy your videos, but i believe there is a more correct way to clean the filter on the 260. I have a 026, which takes the same filter. I was told by a 40 year Stihl dealer and mechanic, that this type of filter should be split apart and blown out from the inside. If you look on the one side of the filter, there is a slot that a flat headed screwdriver fits into. This splits the filter and allows the two halves to be cleaned from the inside. This way you are not forcing ANY material into the filter. This concept really applies to all air filters, as they should always be blown from the inside of the filter, forcing all trapped material back out, rather then into the filter. Hope this helps

[@nonayabiness6347]

what does a girl do when her flight to toronto is postponed a day? why she takes apart her chainsaws on the dining room table of course. and i found out a few interesting things - a) how easy it was to do, and b) my crappy craftsman and my crappy poulon are the EXACT SAME THING.. which makes keeping parts easy... but they were cheap and relatively light for me to handle, so maybe some day i'll get a 'real' chainsaw! thanks Cody, you inspire me to remember that 'doing it alone' isn't an excuse...

[@onebadboy2]

Excellent work on this style of video, sir. These are all things that people put off and usually don't do until there are problems. Keep up the nice work. You are spot on with this channel, with folks' needs. Thank you.

[@nathansprock4480]

You should get into the habit to clean your saw after your done with any cuts you make for the day. The saw will run like its brand new if you do that. A suggestion that could help your saws performance over all.

[@tylergraeber8090]

Thank you for the videos. Still helping me out.

[@nemonemo6285]

Great video. This video possesses an unhurried relaxed ambience; somehow!!!!

[@bogenshutze]

I've watched this vid a couple of times recently, and wanted to say thanks. I was needing a new saw, as the old husky I was running was huge, and finally gave up. Was wanting a pro saw in the 50cc range. EVERYTHING is ruined by the EPA! Thankfully I was able to find a new MS260 Pro, even though they have been out of production for awhile. Watching your vid, and seeing how user friendly the stihl was, swung my vote. No "mill house" this time. Will stick with Husky hand tools though.

[@Penguin24766]

Thank you Cody, this video really helped me a lot with a ton of questions I had about Stihl chainsaws. So once Again thank you for teaching me about chainsaw best regards from Denmark

[@donfrank4429]

Cody, I carry a 3/8 in hose in my chain saw tool box in the field; why it's easy after you loosen the spark plug pull it on to it and twist to remove it and when you place a spark plug in the chain saw slid the hose over the plug and twist it into the cylinder head then pull off the hose and tighten it with the socket

[@wranglerstar]

yes I am aware of this. I have ordered a brand new camera however I will be using the humming camera until it arrives.

[@uncleben03]

Thanks Cody. I was given a saw by my neighbor last year, this is a good tutorial for a new saw user like myself. It's time to winterize all my engines this weekend, I'll be referencing this.

[@pr4runner]

Wow, great tips. Would not have known to flip the bar / let alone get it reground. Thanks Cody.

[@hurdman007]

I checked with the parent company (Steel) and they told me to use ONLY yak musk to clean the air filter. heh heh Love your vids Cody. I think I may be getting educated......?

[@RealBushMonkey]

i have 2 260s,love them.the air filter has divits on the side to pop it open with your bar wrench,then you can clean inside the filter

[@freddyhanekamp1341]

Thank you for making my choice easier for a good chainsaw. Best regards Freddy from Holland

[@danielroglich3309]

Love the content as always brother. Keep em comin. God bless!

[@MacLOUD150]

Great instructions! I'm saving these videos!

[@Toyotaamazon80series]

I'd advise cleaning the crap out of the bar grooves as well, working from the sprocket nose to the rear of the bar and greasing the sprocket nose if it has a set of holes for grease. One should also check one's bar for burrs and if present they should be filed down with a flat fine cut file. I use the flat file that came with my sharpening kit. Pulling out the choke before removing the top cover to clean the air filter and replace the spark plug is another way of keeping crap out of the carb.

[@ryanjoslin272]

Cody, thank you for these videos they are really detailed and informative. I’m about to purchase my first saw pretty soon and already know what I plan to purchase, I’m just curious as to why you chose to go with a Stihl brand of saw over any of the other manufactures out there? I too am going with Stihl for my own reasons and just wondered what yours were, thank you and keep the videos coming.

[@kuhrd]

I don't think I have changed the spark plug on any of my saws in years. I keep a couple spares when I am out working just in case one breaks or fouls, but a good plug should last a very long time. If the electrode gets rounded file it, re-gap and re-install and get a few more years on it. Once the electrode is worn down to the ceramic its time to retire it. When replacing parts I check every so often but only replace when the part begins fail.

[@johnkrag6]

I enjoy your videos. You need a "Varsol" cleaning tank bad. You can build one out of a 30gal. or 55gal. drum or buy one. I go to tractor supply and buy their 5 gal pale of mineral spirits by Crown. Building a tank is easy just cut it length ways,add hinges and legs. Use expanded metal for the "shelf". You can get fancy by adding a "Little Giant pump.

[@Trustyconsultinggroup]

I think it is a very good idea to replace what you can even if it is still working. One day you might not have the extra money to replace the part and you have spares. Also it sucks to be miles into the woods and your equipment fails.

[@chop98]

Humming cameras have their own niche in life and need love also. :)

[@RedPetrol76]

Winterizing sounds strange for me, because where I live, the best season for felling is winter, as there is no moisture. Summers are too humid. If you cut just firewood, you can do it throughout the year, but quality construction and artisan wood is always cut in winter. Otherwise there will be molds, cracking and such

[@caleb_helm]

Cody, what do you think about buying a used Stihl chainsaw? I don't want to spend the money for a new one.

[@Saw_Squatch]

I'm a very green Sawyer, I've been trying to learn as much as I can about all aspects of sawyering and I just came into a possession of a Stihl 044 from a former co-worker who was our Hazzard tree feller. The saw is not running and looks like it needs a full rebuild, as this will be my first time trying to fully rebuild a chainsaw (or any 2-stroke for that matter) do you have any suggestions on kits or things to look for as I go through this learning experience?

[@rudolfsarromaa6597]

What is the reason to change the spark plug if it works?

[@stevehenkel354]

I am definitely bookmarking these two videos. Do you recommend a particular bar oil? Do you use Stihl bar oil or something cheaper? Is there a performance difference?

[@bertieflynn6731]

I like your vids learning a lot thanks good jod

[@quixototalis]

I came from far in the future to ask how exactly should I leave my saw in a snowbank? Is upside down better? Maybe tip angled downward orientation? :)

[@riftsawn933]

Great informative videos! Whats your reasoning for using stihl over the other brands?

[@412milefarm6]

Wondering if you can talk about what to look for in a used chainsaw?

[@isacshelton6967]

I didn't catch it if you said it, but what are those bars on those saws? That 026 pro looks like it has a big one!

[@Nicklyft]

1:24 The thing in his hand looks like an angry bird from that angry birds game.

[@alexhickey5633]

Ive got a husqvarna L65 from 1981. Its new to me, have it less than a week. Are they good saws?

[@shader26]

I’m guessing you recommend to have two chainsaws in case you are in the middle of cutting a tree and the chainsaw fails?

[@aaronready1]

put the chainsaws away for winter!?! its primetime for me!

[@amedeoconta]

Thank the both of you😂🤣😂

[@FREERIDEHAMMER]

I own a Stihl 362. the size between the two saws in your videos. when I blow it out with the compressor, I leave the air filter on, that way I do not have to plug the intake boot before blowing it out. do you sharpen the cutters on full skip chains vs full comp. chains any differently? I use both kinds, sharpening them the same way, but the full skip chains never cut as fast, although they cut faster when they were new. Thanks, BK

[@xmassi1]

Sir you make great informative videos. You got a new camera recently, and it seems all of them now produce a slight hum or low sounding buzz in the newest vids you've done. i will still watch them just saying!

[@brianmedeiros417]

HI Cody, Just wondering why you don't use the smaller end of the scrench when dealing with the spark plug? I am going to service my 291 after watching this video and didn't know if I need to purchase a spark plug socket or if the scrench will work.

[@jimouellette4930]

I have a MS 271 stihl it currently has an 18 in bar if I go to a 16in bar would I pick up very much more power is it worth the expense of new chain and a 16 bar

[@boat6868]

Outstanding and very informative vid! Thanks!

[@basilhozeska1242]

hey cody. i was just wondering what your thought on a 28 av wood boss.

[@ramseyr21]

While you were putting on the sprocket it would have been a good idea to put some grease on the needle bearing on the clutch drum.

[@ozarkprepper1718]

In Missouri we get our chainsaws out in the Winter. After knocking mud daubers nests out of them.

[@jkfarms8407]

what happens if you don't change drive gears. also when they go bad what is the signs

[@jackhardman1266]

You don't have to change the spark plug every year ") however they do serve as good indicators as to what's going on in the engine

[@jackhardman1266]

Also with your chain.... just sharpen it ")

[@ikrammohammed1837]

Hello mate how can i tell if my chainsaw is 2 stroke or 4 stroke i am totally confused

[@ecthelion1735]

Winter is when I use them the most, due to storms. (Also PNW).

[@NeroAD64]

"The both of you" Cody your funny.

[@benjames993]

I like how cody has to pre warn his people about the sunday diy'ers who try and make him look dull. He does this everyday guys. Let the professional work you sad sad people. Ben from uk

[@Superthecod]

Why do you recommend me having two saws for cutting firewood? I'm sure my 1 husqvarna will be fine.

[@nvg1526]

So you can cut your other one out of a tree...etc

[@nvg1526]

But that don’t happen to you bc your a pro ✊🏻

[@chastblind7606]

While one is cooling down you can run the other one. Or you can have a sibling start de-limbing the tree. Two saws is really efficient

[@leonardhall7203]

I went through two brand new husqvarna chainsaws in on day. They wouldn't run through the first tank of gas before stalling. I went and bought a comparable stihl for the same price cut Dow my three dead trees and was done

[@grahamdeegan1240]

@@chastblind7606 j

[@jrbbikerx3309]

lol at the point you made about the air filter cleaning. Don’t you just LOVE the commentors who have likely never serviced a saw in their entire lives yet know it all and feel it necessary to criticize your every action regularly citing “knowledge” they’ve painstakingly acquired from “experience” read: Parroting what they read on an internet chat board!

[@BigJ8k]

and I do want thank the both of you...LOL.

[@btam13]

Thanks for another great vid!

[@Ravencroak]

Hi Cody i see your usin a 260 stihl, have you ever had it start cuttin out after workin hard for awhile?, i run a 290 and its developed this trait from time to time

[@wiretamer5710]

Assume it is vapor lock first. Just open and close the gas lid to equalize the pressure and start her up again.

[@tonystites2134]

You recommend people have two saws. if you are starting a new home stead and you can only afford one chainsaw at first what size would you get, moving to Willow Alaska

[@g00thier]

Wranglerstar always recommends the Stihl MS 260 (new version is the MS 261) or a Husqvarna saw. Check wranglermart.com for a whole bunch of gear he recommends

[@firefighter1241]

Cody do you know what the part number is for the sprocket that your using on the 260?

[@Glock2201]

What plugs do you buy that are pre gapped?

[@dash4262]

What brand of chain do you use?

[@Anonymous-uu5nc]

You recommend 2 saws, Im looking to upgrade my MS290...what saw would you go with for "1 saw to rule them all?" I've been eyeing the 362 but your video has got me thinking a 261 or maybe even a 461. Too bad they don't sell the 441 anymore. Thoughts?

[@timbermanj884]

yes they do my dealer seller that modle

[@brycedanner9453]

The 261 is smaller and the 461 is much larger so that’s gonna be huge difference between those 2 models! Don’t get me wrong they are all great saws but the question is how big of cutting are you gonna gravitate toward!!!

[@firefighter1241]

He is running a yellow 25" bar on his Stihl 260. The model number is 3003 000 8830. You will need the proper chain and 3/8 7 sprocket to go with it as well. The green bars have less chance of kickback than the yellow ones. This is a great setup and will cut better than the green bars and chains. But be careful and use proper safety equipment.

[@jasonfisher84]

Lmao

[@lifeisgood070]

Thank you Cody

[@JH-et7ig]

Lol “the both of you “.

[@samclaybrook8377]

I've never bought a full skip chain due to having less cutters and the saw chain dulling faster. I figured I would rather sharpen it less often and spend more time when i do break out the granberg sharpener than have it go duller faster. Why would a full skip chain be better except for having an underpowered saw or sharpening more often?

[@donfrank4429]

I have hoses to use when I replace the plugs in my vehicles too

[@MrBikeguy99]

use a sand blater .. and glass beed the spark plug. it will make it like new

[@buzzincalifornia]

Cody, you start the video by saying that you will explain everything you should do to clean a chain saw, in the video, you are not cleaning the chainsaw completely, you have not demonstrated to all your subscribers a very important part of a thorough chain saw cleaning session; you need to demonstrate in the video how to remove the side covers of a chainsaw to clean the interior. It is an undisputed fact that failing to clean the bar oil and wood chips from the interior of the engine compartment by cleaning the compartment will shorten the life of the chainsaws engine but more importantly, over time, the excess highly flammable bar oil encrusted wood chip buildup within the interior compartment of a running chain saw engine compartment on a hot day will cause a spontaneous combustion fire. Cody, it is imperative that you re-edit and correct this video to discuss this procedure before someone burns a forest down, or climbs a tree, starts the saw and burns to death.

[@MegaSpinos]

Can you do a video on the 441?

[@andrewmoudy8159]

where can I get these parts for a wood shark

[@jackmitchell1661]

You should'nt use compressed air on the filter itself as it damages the filaments, also you can just pull the choke out to stop bits going into the carb. Thanks Jack

[@wiretamer5710]

I find and old tooth brush is useful

[@afponiky]

why do you not use a chainsaw in the winter?

[@bigospig]

Thank you.

[@Nosuchthingasnormalhere]

Instructions weren't clear enough. took off chain while engine was at 2 thousand rpm. ripped half my arm off. engine still needs oil.

[@SWhite-hp5xq]

Too bad it missed your jugular. World needs less stupid. :)

[@owentimo]

Only a Millennial.... We are doomed when you guys take over.

[@1truefreedomfighter]

lol

[@ArkansasPilgrim]

"The both of you." HA!

[@matthemming5696]

Great video Cody lots of help for me as I've just brought myself my first chainsaw, but can you tell me more adopt the stuff you put in the petroleum ?

[@TheHunt-dq4vm]

can you do a how to service an electric cord chainsaw

[@J.D.Whiteye]

hahhaha that made me laugh 😅 both of you

[@Graveltrucking]

Did you scrape out the bar groove ?. I have a 260 and 046 both good saws I like the 260 good for light falling, running a 20 inch and full house chain the 260 has more than enough power to buck doug fir and hemlock. A funny story I was falling trees on a residential jobsite. Neighbour asked if I could look at his saw. He said it doesn't cut very well no wonder he had the chain on backwards. I pissed myself laughing, he didn't think it was so funny.

[@СергейБагров-у4я]

eye of the tiger

[@ioccatonyz1]

Run a putty knife in the bar groove you will find oil soaked saw dust chain will lube better it cleaned out...

[@ZenoJohnSABAHAN]

Easy way to clean the air filter is ..i'm soaked it into petrol..

[@blight819]

Two things I noticed about this video. First, you should use fogging oil in the topend when storing your saw. Second, you should use anti-sieze on the sparkplug threads.

[@brianwheway1933]

just to clarify a few things, the air filter splits in half, if you look at the casing youl see where it splits just use a flat screw driver to open it up, then wash it out, you forgot to check the spark plug gap with the feeler gauges, also your chain catcher is missing, (get it replaced please) also you can file the bar flat your self with the use of a fine flat file, then file the burrs off the sharp edge at 45 degrees all the way down your bar on all 4 sides and check the bar for damage. pull out the starter cord and check for wear, as if you dont believe me they always snap when your out on a job

[@brodyjoe50]

I dont hear any hum or low sounding buzz but thats just on my computer, IDK.

[@byntleemaplesden735]

I use my saw year round

[@hsbro1]

Thanks to both of my female subscribers! I busted out laughing

[@HighWealder]

Winter is when I get mine out, not put it away.

[@papageo5]

Cody, please realize, if someone is watching a video on how to service their saw, they most likely need a safety chain. I promise I'm no safety Nazi, but I use earplugs, and safety chains. Again, no disrespect. There is plenty of good info in this video.