Quickly UNFLOOD YOUR CHAINSAW Using NO Tools

QUICKLY unflood your chainsaw using NO TOOLS!! Maybe you over choked the engine by mistake! Now it's flooded and won't start. Easy way to unflood it and get back to work...this also applies to weedeaters, lawn mowers, blowers, etc.
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[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

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[@poorsalotto6108]

Now that it’s getting warmer out I’ve been cutting wood in Michigan and now that it’s getting warm out after running a couple tanks my Saul doesn’t want to stay running as good at all just start at nine times out of 10 when it’s warm I got a hold of gas down any suggestions? Ms 250 25 hrs max on it ty

[@timjones9206]

Steve's Small Engine Saloon . I’ll be showing this video to my crew. We use a lot of Stihl equipment. Most don’t know to unchoke a Stihl after the first pop.

[@m998hmmwv7]

So glad I found your channel. No nonsense information and also fun to watch lol.

[@m998hmmwv7]

@@poorsalotto6108 Try having a talk with Saul..

[@austindukes3623]

Kj7

[@thehuntingscotsman6169]

No self-promoting waffle, no cuts to your dog/cat/cute wife, just a perfectly succinct video that has helped me and countless others. You are a legend sir! Thank you!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Great to hear!

[@g-ray7019]

I usually throw my saw after 25 pulls lol

[@benlyons7752]

Me too. My limits about 8 pulls then I’m thinking about where this blasted chainsaws gonna land.

[@historyunderyourfeet931]

Hell ya!

[@benlyons7752]

After watching this video and trying it for myself I can attest that I have successfully started a cold saw three times with this method. I’m pretty impressed. I was at the point of dipping my plug in gas to get it cold started before.

[@ed4709]

Yes but that’s why I got the M18 Milwaukee chain saw! It’s a beast!

[@brianandrade9182]

Hahaha I feel it!

[@tomdoucette7038]

You just saved my saw from getting run over by my truck. I couldn’t start it for three days now. THIS ABSOLUTELY WORKS!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Great to hear!

[@MuskratOutdoors]

I've smashed more that one.....

[@jasoncheshire6153]

Me too. I was considering buying a new saw.

[@JustinJehle]

Same..... thanks Steve!

[@hamehimannar6379]

Lets see im gonna try starting it tommorw, pray that i dont run over it

[@Frankwallfitness]

After 3 days of cutting down only God knows how many trees...I thought my chainsaw died. Replaced my spark plug & did everything you mentioned in this video, it's working again! Thanks so much for making this video!🙏🏼

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@toms3502]

Dude pulled that thing like a boss. Im probably 15 years younger and would have had an aneurism on the 10th pull.

[@trevors8577]

It's only a 230 with 45cc engine. Not too bad.

[@geriatricginger]

@@trevors8577 My Husq 61cc would kick my fuggin ass trying to yank-clear the flood LOL

[@seabrookthemagnificent9580]

Any man with sense enough to get the saw started AFTER moving it away from his beer is worthy of my subscription too.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on Buddy....

[@baddog4307]

Finding my beer after starting it is the toughest chore. The saw stays inside and starting happens outside. By the time I get everything just right, my beer has escaped.

[@cobra-he9xj]

I've been working on engines for decades, live on a heavily wooded property and maintain multiple chainsaws. I'm also an engineer. I still learn a few things but mostly watch Steve because his videos are so enjoyable. 👍 I hope the millenials and GenZ are paying attention, because the world is not quite ready for electrification yet and when us GenX (and boomers) are gone, a tremendous amount of combustion knowledge will go with us.

[@rebirth_mishap]

true that

[@moisty254]

Wrong. It's all on KZbin.

[@cobra-he9xj]

@@moisty254 Surely you must be correct. Everything *is on the internet. In fact, I'll let you prove it to us all since over a century of combustion knowledge is instantly at your fingertips, right? Answer this easy one: You have an 850cfm 4 corner idle (adjusted perfectly) atop a single-plane manifold attached to a 500-ish c.i. V8 with a moderate street cam. Spark coutesy of a centrifugal advance timed capacitive discharge ignition capable of multiple hits per cycle near idle. Distributor timing is perfect (and so is coil voltage level). So is fuel pressure. No wiring issues. All new parts. No emissions equipment or sensors to deal with. No ECU. No mechanical issues. Just old-fashioned carb heaven. But she won't run - at all. Even at idle. A couple coughs if you are lucky. You tried adjusting everything. What's wrong? What's the telltale sign to check your suspicion in a matter of seconds? That's right. You have no clue. Why? Because intuition is not in any database and it can't be "Googled". BTW, I asked an OG engine builder that same question and he knew instantly.

[@moisty254]

@@cobra-he9xj hahaha i love it. put your engine in front of me, pay me and i'll have a look. what's the model of the engine, carby, dizzy, spark plug gaps, expected coil voltages. send me at least a picture haha. i just fixed my chainsaw, what was wrong with it? it wouldnt start. it had spark, fuel in the cylinder, good compression. what did i do to fix it cobra? 🤣

[@vite1968]

@@cobra-he9xj What is the answer? I would ask whether it can run at all without disconnecting anything, i would ask for the firing order, whether the spark plug cables are connected in the right order. Since you are mentioning carburator, i would be interrested in a state of the plugs after few of these no starts.

[@etjt]

I just can’t give you enough accolades! I had zero knowledge about chainsaws and you helped me a lot in understanding safety and operations. You explain it very well and to the point. Thank you very much.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Great to hear!

[@outhere8690]

@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon - even a year later, you got my chainsaw started today. I've watched a number of your videos over the years & knew I should check to see what you've got that might help. Thanks again Steve, you are a real-life hero!

[@faulltw]

I bought a new chain saw and promptly flooded it trying to start. I gave Steve's method a try and it worked, Thank You

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Excellent!

[@louislandi938]

Steve, I’m always amazed at the number of thumbs down. Whenever we have equipment problems of any kind, we’d NEVER bring it to one of those negative ‘experts’. We’d hunt for someone with your level of expertise. This was another great, practical and very useful episode that 99% of us can use. Many thanks!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...and You're Welcome...

[@brianbrink1421]

Gotta respect a guy that fires up a PBR before a chainsaw video!!👍 excellent video!!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thanks 👍

[@davidlea5155]

Excellent video. Had my chainsaw in the back of the car to take to mechanic. Came across this video. Started after about 30-40 pulls.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on

[@ryanriordan4209]

First time watching this channel and I'm a fan already. The first thing I noticed that makes it good is that you understand the importance of word choice and order when describing things. Kudos to you!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@21psd]

I was always told, "over choking it" would make me go blind

[@blg020]

You were lied to. I've been over choking it for 30 years and I'm not blind yet.

[@whoseyourdaddyful]

Choke on dis

[@mightyconker3903]

School taught me if i kept choking it it'll turn to bone

[@rickthompson1422]

...call me Harry Palmer.....

[@rickthompson1422]

.....if you choke it often you won't get prostrate cancer....truth...

[@jefflukich5577]

I know this is an old video, but I wanted to leave you a comment that even content from 4 years ago is still valuable. Yesterday my chainsaw wouldn’t crank. I watched this video on my phone out on my property and followed the directions exactly as described. Thanks for this. I was really, really close to tossing my saw in the creek!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@Eden-Quest]

I SERIOUSLY APPRECIATE THIS VIDEO!! As a women, I must say your videos have been a tremendous help to me. And learning (from you) how to unflood a chainsaw with no need for the use of other tools wins RESPECT.🥰 You are wonderful! THANK YOU, STEVE!!!😘

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

WOW! Thank You...

[@jarradmorgan70]

This guy is awesome!!!. I laugh every time I see him start off with a beer. Amen to you brother for not giving a shit what people think.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@grampashorty8468]

Thank Q sir! I use to do that to snowmobiles back in the 60's

[@mauricemcwilliam9945]

Weavers

[@jacobjordan7644]

For drinking a beer didn't light up a spliff or anything is a beer

[@xavierc1249]

Couldn't get my echo started on the job and even went to buy spark plug an nothing.Saw your video and worked after about ten pulls, good stuff man.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Glad it helped

[@seanmellows1348]

When my saw wouldn’t start today, it didn’t take long before I was overthinking it. I’m starting to rip things apart. But I said wait, I have very low hours on this machine, it’s not abused. It’s got to be something dumb. Luckily I know a guy who’s always there for me When I’m not sure how to proceed. OK, I don’t KNOW him but he seems like a great guy and he always shoots straight. Thanks, Steve.

[@Boyarsky1958]

This worked so perfectly for my hopelessly flooded Husky. Thanks a million Steve!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@bodibrodice147]

"How many pulls was that???" should be Stihls motto.

[@captivethoughts1745]

I counted 39 pulls. That's why I have an 18" Oregon CS1500 electric with auto-sharpener.

[@bbobrm]

39

[@logangarland3843]

😂

[@ardianblakaj]

It started on the 39th

[@Fly4aWhiteGuy]

@Fast Dunny I think that's the Canadian translation as well.

[@miguelsosa1884]

This video is spot on. I just purchased a 251 and am new to chain saws. I pulled too many times with the choke on, which by the way should only be done about 2-3 times, and flooded the carb. Your how to was incredible. 10 pulls later and the unit was running like a charm. Thank you so much and you're right it saved me lots of money and more importantly, time. A big fan here.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...and Thank You...

[@markk7075]

Best advice for any gas equipment owners to have! KISS . Thank you for posting simple solutions

[@justinlaw9442]

Helped me out man. I’ve never flooded my saw before and I’ve run Stihl for years. It was accidentaly flooded when me boys and I were doing things around the home. I went through and checked everything and couldn’t figure it out until I thought that just maybe, my son tried starting it choked after we’d been using it. I watched your video still not thinking this would be the problem and Lo and behold it worked like a charm. Thanks a lot!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@hugolafhugolaf]

When he opened that beer, he instantly gained my respect.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on...

[@tyleratchley8669]

Oh hell yeah! That's how we do it out here! Need beer to compete with the blackjack and hickory. And I like that 'get down to business' looking chain.

[@Chameleox]

When he opened that beer, he instantly gained a new subscriber.

[@justaman5490]

"Saloon" is the operative word here.

[@matthews1402]

once again you saved the day. I’m chainsawing a lot more these days and as soon as i smelled the fuel and it wouldn’t start, I knew it was flooded. Your channel always has the fix. I unflooded the saw just as you instructed. Thanks man.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Glad to help

[@beaucurtis7524]

I recently bought a Stihl MS 271 and flooded it by accident thinking it was cold. I kid you not... ONE PULL and this trick worked. Thank you for saving my saw.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@Adam-xo7cv]

Damn, Steve. I had two Stihl Farm Bosses that I was 100% sure had issues with their ignitions. I just had a beer after two hours of trying to get them started and deciding to give up. I then watched your video and got not only one but BOTH of these saws started. I was about to lose my mind and you saved me. I wish your video was at the top of the list when I Googled “why won’t my cork soaking Stihl chainsaw start?”

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on buddy!

[@jonrittierodt3620]

Thank you for your channel and all the time you put into it. I’ve never incurred this problem until today. Couldn’t figure out why and what was going on. I followed you through the steps and now she’s running again like a top. I had all but given up and was planning to take it into the shop. Thank you so much!!!!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You are so welcome!

[@rstoertz]

Bingo! After trying to start my saw a dozen times over the weekend, this did the trick, immediately and as described. What I didn't understand was that the engine could remain flooded for so long. Plus I suppose I was flooding it anew each time I tried starting it.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Nice work!

[@doubled473]

Just like I would unflood my ‘62 F150. Well done buddy. Long live old school!

[@merlcycle8058]

You’re a HERO! I followed exactly your advice, step by step, and my saw started up with the exact number of pulls in this video.

[@rockyracoon1410]

Steve, you're the best! Thank you for your tips! Very helpful and educational. Keep up the good work!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...and You're Welcome...

[@khue2626]

This is the best advice for starting a flooded Stihl chainsaw & was exactly what I needed to do, after watching this video I proceeded to do exactly as instructed with my knee on the top and trigger full, run/on! I’ve been trying all day to get it to stay running and finally this great video help me achieve that thank you so so much,Greatly appreciated😉

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@thepatwinncombo9889]

I forgot that I knew this! Lost a whole afternoon, and then I watched your video :-) Thank you!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're very welcome!

[@user-vf2kv2qi3s]

Great suggestion! Stihl techs say to crank my MS250 on full choke until it burps before going to half choke. Problem is, it never burps and then floods. Through trial and error I now crank it only 3 times on full choke and then go to half choke. Your my goto guy for small engine issues

[@b4t0g]

Thank you for making this video. You have saved me hours of down time dealing with a flooded saw. I really appreciate it.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@JayR3dhair]

This helped me out a lot. Spent 2 hours trying to get mine started after it sat for the last 6 months. I was getting frustrated. Got up this morning at 430am, and got it started in 1 min with your recommendation. Many thanks *salute*

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Great to hear!

[@RB66_]

Was in the woods cutting trees and my saw flooded. Looked this up on KZbin and it worked! Steve’s the best. Thanks

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Glad it helped!

[@bodiljenspeterkronborg9565]

me too!!Thank you!!

[@buckingsawpalace3029]

A huge THANK YOU from Germany! You just saved my timber cutting class tomorrow, as my Jonsered wouldn't start yesterday. Dealer couldn't figure it out - wanted to send the saw in - which would have left me with no saw for tomorrow. Took my saw back home instead, checked the spark plug - wasn't wet or crusty - checked sparking and decided to follow your advice on deflodding the carb. Nearly took me as many pull-ups as in your video but in the end it started well. I am really happy - cause i learned to help myself with your help! So thank you very, very much!!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on Buddy! You're Welcome...

[@markmarsh6575]

Hey Steve Just watched your how to unflood your chainsaw with no tools and it worked awesome!!!! Guys like you are a blessing to us guys that always want to fix things ourselves. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos and keep up the good work.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@tomsmith1390]

Four pulls and I'm done for a minute. Missing those days of just doing what is needed and not giving it a second thought. Great video. Thanks again

[@smartt]

Same. Easier if you elevate the saw so you're not pulling from ground up. Something higher than your knees.

[@egormojo]

I tried at least 4 other youtube tricks before I found this one. And this is what worked! Thanks Steve!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@johnmcneary4927]

FANTASTIC !!!!!! Like others here, I was totally pissed I couldnt start my near new Stihl saw that started right up, on second pull in run. I used it, then 5 minutes later turned it off. However, when starting again, I had switch in the choke position...no go. Then watched this Godsend and pulled 10 times. VOILA. THANKS STEVE.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@bruceduffy3858]

Thanks Steve! I'm an old carpenter and when I began in the trades all the top dogs kept a chainsaw handy, now 45 years later, although most contractors frown on it I'll still have a Stihl in my arsenal. In all my years of using a saw I never learned how to un-flood my saws. The new saw I have, a Stihl ms210 I seem to consistently flood. Thank you, I again now have a dependable saw.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@joshuaperez2877]

Why do most contractors frown on it? A chainsaw? Gas?

[@mikecraftsmancustombuilder3650]

​@@joshuaperez2877I'm not OP but I am a carpenter... a lot of guys just think that if you use a chainsaw you're gonna be a REALLY rough carpenter and probably not do nice, clean work -- that may be true in some cases but there is certainly a place for chainsaws in carpentry, and its amazing what you can do with them in certain applications.

[@daveowens9490]

Steve, I have been using chainsaws for 40 years, and I still learn from you. Thanks!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@tomdfl2943]

I purchased an off-brand saw mainly due to financial reasons, with the intent of trying to mill some lumber for my hobbies. I've had the saw for a few months, (28" bar) and haven't been able to get it started since day one. Fortunately, I really haven't been ready to do any milling until recently when we had 11 trees taken down on our property, including a couple of 80' pines. It was now or never so I began researching and found your video on unflooding the chainsaw. I had assumed I was flooding it every time since I often ended with the strong smell of gasoline. Your video not only educated this novice on how engines get flooded, but showed me a couple ways to clear it up. I did the "tool" approach and removed the spark plug, etc. EVERYTHING you said worked great, plus I now know in hot weather (like here in FL most of the year), I may not have to choke at all. I just finished my first milling cut on an oak log only about 5 ft long. I cannot explain how excited I am to continue my processing and create a little backlog of lumber for future projects. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. (I was ready to bite the bullet and take it to a mechanic who would have gotten it stated but never trained me how to do it right.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@jeenyus76]

Thanks a million, Steve! This video really helped me out and I got my chainsaw running.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Fantastic!

[@bretcalvin1534]

My arm got tired just watching.

[@blackdaan]

stop touching yourself than....

[@ronniem83]

36 pulls yeah I'm to out of shape for that time to buy a new chainsaw. Lol

[@blackdaan]

@@ronniem83 a new spark plug and new piston will do the trick.. if not a new carb. and you got yourself a fresh chainsaw

[@checkpoint3260]

Mine too... I love chainsaw videos

[@tenncutt]

I had an old guy heart attack. Nothing worse than pulling that rope more than a few times!

[@danielalecxe3206]

Super helpful. Struggled for an hour with a flooded chainsaw. The key for me was to not have the choke out, but hold down the throttle. Thanks!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Nice job!

[@hisdukeness3037]

Yeah I messed around with my ms171 for two days.. new spark plug, air filter, fuel filter, new fuel and oil ect. Knew it was getting spark, and gas on the new spark plug. Finally held the trigger down and first pull… fired right up

[@bigbearliving8727]

Your suggestion worked after about 15 pulls, You saved me a 45 mile one way trip to the repair shop. Thank you and may the most High bless you.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Great to hear!

[@beemanrunning977]

Wish I saw this 40 years ago. Thanks man!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're welcome!

[@common-man7378]

Hey! Great basic info and demonstration. Good job . Even though I've used this procedure on different engines, ...I enjoyed your persistence in your pull starting because you knew the outcome of your persistent pulling.....a running engine. Thanks for info and a great presentation! Encouraged me.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on...

[@RunBikeMike]

You saved me a trip to the repair shop. I went down every route and this was my last try. Sure enough this was it. YES!! Well I learned a lot. How to test a spark plug, replacing the coil, new fuel filter and how to now unflood it.Thank you so much.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Glad I could help!

[@billarmstrong8341]

LOL this was good! Watching you pour gas into the cylinder I had to open a Coor's light, after pulling it 40 times to un-flood I opened another beer! Way to go, love your video's!🚱

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@kenbray2948]

Hey Steve. I guess you’ll probly never see this but I flooded the old girl this morning and remembered this video. Got her cranked right back up. Thanks

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@dereksmith4178]

I appreciate all your advise as small engines frustrate the heck out of me.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on Buddy...

[@Crz_hrz]

Beer and chainsaws!! What a great combo!

[@Brook987]

Steve! I was hating my Stihl , but thanks to you I love it again! I followed your instructions and BAM! Thanks!!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Great to hear!

[@lbonham5990]

Came across this video after having a royal pain getting my 026 going. Tried it and it worked like a charm! Many thanks!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Great to hear!

[@Jeo3-4142]

Steve - glad I found this! Can’t tell you how many times my stihl flooded when clearing trails.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Glad I could help!

[@thewelshwoodman649]

Steve thank you so much for posting this video, it's helped me out so much I really appreciate it 😁

[@peterhutchinson9063]

You sir are a chainsaw god,I watched your video after unsuccessfully trying to start my chainsaw. I did exactly what you did and eureka !!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on Pete! Thank You...

[@danieldoty3140]

I watched your video and had my chainsaw running in a couple of mins! Thank you!!! God bless you!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@oabus]

I can see I am going to learn from you. I am glad I found your channel. Thank you.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@ReneMartinez-kl5lg]

Steve, wow! man you saved my week, i have been messing around with this thing for days, I don't know anything about this small engines but doing exactly what you said got my chainsaw going, thanks you so much for publishing this video it has been a lot of help, take care buddy, keep the videos coming, I'll be watching.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@kevinm8865]

You sir are a Legend to me. I watched this ... got off my couch and got my Echo Timberwolf to start in under 10 minutes. Of course I did it in the garage because I couldn't get over myself and do it outside so my neighbors could watch me fail possibly for a second day in a row. One day I'll mature. Got it to start and rev'd it up after sitting for a year or so. I love that I can now start it in the field with literally no tools or starter fluid.

[@albertarmendariz9241]

On Saturday July 10 Omaha was hit with a severe wind storm. My parents live in an older wooded section of the city and lost power. They had a tree on their garage. My dad (74) had a brand new Sthil chainsaw but could never get it started and was ready to get his hand saw out. This video saved the day. It was flooded and we got it working. I can’t tell you how grateful we are for this video!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

That is Awesome Albert! Thank You...

[@Parkerpalmer987]

Awesome! Got my echo cs 590 going in a few pulls with this tip, and it was flooded bad. Thanks so much for the pro tip!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

No problem!

[@BreauxSegreto]

I would like to say “Thank You” for providing your information to us all (mechanically inclined or those of us inept). You helped me after I put chain oil into the fuel tank and vice versa. I followed both videos on chain oil in gas tank and flooding and ta’da ... my Stihl chainsaw is functioning again... May someone be as kind as you are to your fans. Cheers 🍻 My local shop quoted me $200 to fix with a 2 week turnaround. I fixed with your directions in 3 minutes after watching both videos.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Glad to help

[@dlwoxford]

this full-ass works like a charm. Like a fool, I flooded my saw about 20 mins ago, had no tools. found this vid, had the grumpy gal screaming in about 15 pulls!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on Danny! Thank You...

[@newsletterman]

You sir, saved me 449$ CDN today + Tx. I was damned near ready to throw this f'n chainsaw in the bin - but after watching this - got myself a new spark plug - unflooded the damn thing and now it works like a charm! Thank you!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

AWESOME!

[@ImaYam]

I love the sound of an idling stihl!

[@keithklassen5320]

They call that Stockholm Syndrome I think...

[@baddog4307]

I can tell a Stihl just listening to it.

[@brandonfps1432]

Great video, it helped me start my chainsaw. I almost gave up hope. Thanks! I liked and subscribed, keep the great videos coming 👍🏻

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thanks for the sub!

[@Rippa0212]

Today was the first time my chainsaw has given me any issues starting at all. So I changed the spark plug, the air filter, and the gas filter only to have it continue to fail. I'm so glad that I found this video. It would have saved me about 1.5 hours in time and $25 dollars in parts had I watched it PRIOR to going to Lowes to buy the new parts. Locking the blade and starting it while holding the gas full throttle worked like a charm. Thank you for posting this video. I can't wait to watch your other videos to see what else I can learn.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@esarge66]

I looked this up because, well, my chainsaw was flooded. Worked like a charm!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Excellent!

[@markmark1078]

Steve thanks but i'm billing you for hospital bills after i tried this and suffered a hernia, torn rotator cuff, and myocardio infarction and oh yeah, a new pair of skivvies as i defacated mine before and after the heart attack...there was no saving them!

[@scottmac8367]

Thats cuz ya had naw beer

[@simclardy1]

You should not own a chainsaw.

[@CarlosLopez-kx6bf]

Lol

[@KevinShoesmith]

Beer through the nose. Goddamn, that was funny.

[@KevinShoesmith]

Just got my first chain saw. Stihl 271. Couldn't figure out why the thing wouldn't go. My wife-small logging town girl-says, “Is it flooded?” Next stop: Steve's Small Engine Saloon. So I choked on what little pride I have. This video saved me public embarrassment, and gave me a stiff shoulder. Thanks tons. Great video.

[@fredtew4162]

nice to see someone who knows his stuff I saw a logger for 45+ years .

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on....

[@marieabell4022]

Single mama out here in the boondocks trying to get in some firewood before winter hits (southern hemisphere). This video helped me SOOOO much today, thanks!!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Great to hear!

[@icecaper]

6 months I have struggled to keep my husq going… watched your vid and it’s running sweet. Many thanks from Brittany France…

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Keep it up

[@skylines8777]

YES! You are the man, finally got it started! love this channel.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@mortonwetherington4885]

Thank you Sir for this great DIY video. I figured out what I was doing wrong with my chainsaw. Keep up the great how to video's!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thanks, will do!

[@reverendangeliquepecor2296]

Thank you very much for the help. I am a single mom with nobody here to ask questions to. You saved me from the pickle that I put myself into. I am grateful! I must add, the Pabst beer was my favorite side kick. 😍 PBR ME ASAP 🍺

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You are so welcome!

[@bltefft]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I bought a brand new MS170 today and it would not start - I'm pretty sure I flooded it. I cranked it over a LOT at full choke, but at the time didn't realize what I had done.. I called the place where I bought it and the guy advised me not to pull it more than 3 times at full choke when trying to start it. Still searching, I found your video. Another video recommended a zip tie to squeeze the trigger wide open while I cranked it. I used the zip tie, but not too tight so I could easily slip it - it stays on the 170 now. It took me about 18 pulls to hear the "pop/burp". - after that, I slipped the zip tie off and used my hand to hold it a full throttle. I cranked a couple more times and it started and ran great. I did have a lot of white smoke at first. It's 1:30 AM here and I couldn't wait till morning to try your way - now I can get to sleep.

[@billywymarra682]

Thanks Steve, you just saved me losin my mind on a sat morning trying to start this damn thing,she running just like you described step by step in ya video

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@mackpainter7445]

You are the man! Mine wouldn't start after replacing chain. #1 chain was wrong width.. chain replaced by actual Stihl repair man . He Said it's flooded too.. but he had it started.. I couldn't get it started at home again.. you were the second video I watched. My tree limbs are now down and cut up!!! Thanks again

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@bjiggles8145]

Fantastic video Steve, thank you. I repair small powered equipment for my organization and they have established procedures for clearing a flooded saw in an emergency situation. Much like what you did, they put an emphasis on no tools for the sake of "worst case scenario". The method taught by our people is a "two person" starting procedure where one person is holding the throttle wide open and the other is attempting to start it. I'm not sure if the reasoning for it is that there will always be two people available no matter what (this is true), but seeing that using the right positioning and technique allows you to achieve it by yourself is a game changer. Thanks again and keep at it.

[@dtotheatothevtothee]

Beer + chainsaws? SUBSCRIBED.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@rgrimm3173]

Dave S : perfect reply, I'm sub'ing too

[@chado3000]

All that was missing was a handgun.

[@homefront3162]

Dave S Add Guns and Boobs and we are done

[@josephwarren8420]

Don't get much better lol

[@normedwards5305]

Making up your own terms is awesome. I'm a math teacher and I make things up all the time, like 'defractionate'. Kids think it's funny and so they remember. :)

[@chadhovrud7952]

This video saved me a half hour drive home from out on the range. Much appreciation from Texas.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on Chad! Thank You...

[@TheMrAshley2010]

I'm relatively new to chain sawing, was slabbing a log in my back yard, needed to stop the saw for a bit, and couldn't get it restarted. I suspected that it was flooded, and so went about doing some other tasks for a few minutes before trying again to start the saw...unsuccessfully. Man, I pulled that starter cord a lot of times. I did this several times before looking to youtube for some help. This was the video that was recommended. After watching the video I started my saw ON THE FIRST PULL! Thank you Steve!!!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on Scotty! You're Welcome...

[@all4andmore]

You are the best! LOL worked straight away. We need more people like you in the world!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@jharris2733]

This worked perfect for me on a brand new saw that I flooded. Thanks for the tip.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@mobayguy]

Brother - You KNOW your stuff! Mine flooded, got frustrated, whipped out the Bat Phone, searched you up and... BAM !!! Thanks a lot - Owe you a Beer

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Glad to help

[@Demetre_Meladze]

oh my god u saved my life i just bought my first chainsaw and after running for half an hour it wans't starting anymore your video helped me alot

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@liyiping]

Thank you so much!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're welcome!

[@rbwilkinson4348]

Great video Steve-- I'd be dead if I had to do that many pulls.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on...

[@therealdiehl4671]

I am retired now, but was an auto mechanic in the days of carburetor engines. If a car flooded you cleared it by holding your foot to the floor. That would hold the choke open and not draw fuel through the carb. Customers would always say, But won't that flood it? NO! That's what he just did. He gave the engine only air by hold the throttle wide open. The engine does not produce enough vacuum to draw fuel at cranking speed when the throttle is held wide open.

[@yololovesyou6291]

Dude, I was in the middle of a job today and used this video to pull my ass out of a jam .thank you, it worked!!!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Awesome!