Quickly UNFLOOD YOUR CHAINSAW Using NO Tools

[@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!

[@vic5828]

@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon It helped me today!

[@JuliusIrving-c7j]

Hey this buster he’s a great camping dog who’s a good boy lmaoo

[@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

[@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...

[@brianbrink1421]

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

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thanks 👍

[@johnmiller8778]

It' a Canadian thing !

[@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!

[@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.

[@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...

[@Muleygod77]

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...

[@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!

[@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

[@andrewaucoin2906]

Thank you for this sensible solution - worked for me after much frustration and time wasted.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome.. .

[@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...

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@preparingforthecollapse]

Holy crap, Steve you just saved my brand new saw, MS250 from getting ran mover by my converted bus as I drove out of the forest and south for the winter (due to having no saw to cut wood for heat). I bought this thing, brought it home and could not start it. Took it back to the store today, they cleared the flood, taught me how to do it and sent it back home with me, I was wearing a smile. I got home, it would not start!! I was DONE man. I was headed south, like tomorrow and hated not being in control. I decided to watch your video, and saw I was doing the clearing wrong. So, did it right, thanks to you, and it started on the 7th pull cold. DAMN! I am stocked. It ran and I cut wood, to learn that the same idiot in the store that flooded it the first time, also put the chain on backwards. hahah. Anyhow, THANKS MAN! Works like a charm.

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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...

[@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...

[@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...

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@blouirm]

A masterclass in Show & Tell. Demonstrating that this method works in even the absolute worst-case scenario is genius. Just unflooded mine--thank you! Subscribed!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Wow, thanks!

[@daveowens9490]

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

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@liyiping]

Thank you so much!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're welcome!

[@jeenyus76]

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

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Fantastic!

[@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!!

[@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

[@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!

[@dereksmith4178]

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

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on Buddy...

[@DonCui-p2r]

Once I added the PBR and followed your steps the saw started . Excellent instructional video

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Cool, thanks

[@jdearr1]

I don't know if I was flooded or not, but i was getting no combustion. Ran out of time yesterday and did my work with a nice double-bit ax. I put in a new plug and flipped the bar for good measure, and when I got home from work today I took out the plug and pulled the cord to make sure I had spark (I did). Replaced the plug, pulled the cord ONCE with the trigger throttle wide open and it started right up. Thanks so much man! Saved me from a whole week of frustration. Can't wait to get back to the field. btw husky 450

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right On...

[@rickthompson1422]

...Huskys are my fav....

[@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.

[@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!

[@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...

[@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.

[@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...

[@faithcomesbyhearing682]

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...

[@sneezydeezymcdeluxe7015]

First time ever buying a chainsaw and I genuinely thought it was broken or something. Just tried this and no word of a lie, it started after like 5 or 6 pulls. Great video man, you must have helped so many people with just this video alone. Thank you!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Great to hear!

[@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...

[@Crz_hrz]

Beer and chainsaws!! What a great combo!

[@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!

[@paulclarke8981]

My Zomax (Chinese) saw would not start, checked spark-ok, checked Fuel and Fuel supply-ok, I noticed after trying to start it that the spark plug was wet. I nearly gave up on it until I watched your video on unflooding, pulled it about 10 times and away it went. Great series of videos, no BS and plenty of sensible advice. Thank you so much from Ireland.

[@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...

[@skylines8777]

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

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@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!

[@shorehambeach]

Absolutely fantastic video. I was in the UK with a flooded Stihl strimmer that had been left on its side and had had fuel pour out of the carb / air intake. No luck starting. 1 minute after watching this video am cutting the paddock. Thanks very much Steve and hello from the UK 🇬🇧 👋👋👍👍

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Very cool!

[@shorehambeach]

@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Thanks again Steve 👊

[@tubastuff]

Love to see that on done an 090. After about the 35th pull, they'd be carrying me out on a stretcher.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

LOL, me too...

[@johndoe-xq4sq]

After my 10th pull, I would be ready to go home.

[@adrianblong2751]

Just googled an 090. I have an 034AV. You win. The 034 kills me. Yours would be suicide

[@franknewton1975]

tubastuff mmmm

[@kevinnoble5988]

I had an 090. Most of the time I used the compression release to start it. Sometimes when it was warm I wouldn't but half the time that would result in sore knuckles when it would kick back and suck my hand into the starter housing.

[@Mnopqtr]

Hey Steve, used this video on my Stihl this morning out in the woods. I over-choked it, flooded, and damn thing wouldn't start. My wife thought I was nuts when I placed my saw o the ground and watched a video, but impressed when I got the saw started afterwards. Thanks!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on Mike....

[@kaursjomin]

Huge thank you, worked like a charm. Never even crossed my mind that I flooded it and when you started talking about it instantly thought yep that’s exactly what I did 😅

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Glad it helped!

[@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...

[@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...

[@thewelshwoodman649]

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

[@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.

[@harmonicresonanceproject]

Oh man, this was exactly the problem, I had no idea. Didn't even think I was over choking, but I clearly have been. Insanely easy fix that you don't know until you know, eh. Then you know! MASSIVE THANKS!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@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...

[@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.

[@markfs]

There must be a lot of stuffed stihls out there. This is my second video trying to get some ideas and it was helpful because I needed a good position to hold the trigger and pull the cord. So thanks. The first video I saw had a quarter of a million views and the guy had been in the woods for too long.

[@NS50117]

Stihls flood alot because people dont listen on how the master control lever works.

[@rbwilkinson4348]

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

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on...

[@triac777]

I prefer PBR when Im working on a sickle bar mower. It just tastes rite.

[@tedcity5861]

ugh

[@papalilburn]

39 - 40 pulls to clear the flooded state. WOW!

[@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.

[@DieselMike]

How to unflood a chainsaw? Open throttle all the way and yank on the starter cord till your shoulder falls off. Just kidding Steve. As usual another great vid. You are my go to source for all my lawn and garden power tools.

[@victordull1302]

I second that.

[@loafandjug321]

Edit: *This worked GREAT!!* My chainsaw was hydrlocked, took yhe spark plug out pulls very easy. Put plug back in and very hard to pull. Will try this, hope it works.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Good luck!

[@loafandjug321]

@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon lol, i need it.

[@loafandjug321]

@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon Cool, this worked. I took the bsr and chain off, removed spark plug and air filter, pulled the trigger and pulled the rope about 40 times (very easy to pull), cleaned the spark plug and air filter and installed. Pulled the rope without any primer pumps and it started on the 5th pull. I let it run for a few minutes, turned it off, yried to start again, started on 2nd pull. Thanks a lot for this video. I noticed this saw starts easier with a really fast pull on the rope, a new spark plug might help. Anyway, Im happy, got a week of cutting trees that needs to be done before spring.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

@@loafandjug321 I am so happy to hear that my friend!

[@FTulumello]

Thanks Brother. I've been having problems starting my ms171 and now I realize I've been flooding it. Every time this happened I would put it down and come back. Your starting instructions are better than the manufacturers. Thanks

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

You're Welcome...

[@willythemailman3911]

Or, just make a beer run, when you come back, it's un flooded

[@theronwinsby]

YUP!

[@mms8393]

I like that!

[@homestedmechanic5300]

or just cary the scrench that is included with your saw in your pocket

[@feez357]

A beer run? If you don't have enough beer packed you shouldn't venture into the woods. That's just irresponsible.

[@briangillman735]

Exactly! Sit down and drink a beer...itll start when you're ready to go back to work

[@mickgatz214]

in 30 years, i've never had a problem with my stihl flooding..... Still using the same spark plug too. About dozen pulls to get it going after not running for a extended period of time......

[@hosoiarchives4858]

My Stihl floods just by touching it

[@SgtThorne]

Use a fuel additive to fix your dozen pulls.

[@robertlangley258]

Um, a.....Mick, your still using the same spark plug after 30 years?.......ummm, a......look in the mirror, I think your eyes are probably brown too.

[@trevors8577]

@@robertlangley258 All depends on how many hours it's used. Spark plugs should last a long long time if the saw is running good gas/oil and is properly tuned up. We only replace plugs if the saw doesn't run and that took well over a year or two running them 5 days a week for hours a day logging. Of course we used stihl oil in the gas, so this guy probably doesn't run his saw nearly as often so it's entirely possible that the plug is still original.

[@carlafranklin3227]

I have a little MS 180. It floods if I ignore the starting procedure in the manual and pull 3 times on choke instead of one. Set it down and fire up your spare sitting in the back of the pickup. I always have a spare MS250 and Husky 455 in the pickup. Check it 30 minutes later and it starts easily. I'm a petite cowgirl and can not pull the 30 times this guy does although his procedure should work. My husband gave me all three so I have no excuse to not get the work done.

[@peacefulwarrior4078]

He sounds like my buddy who gave his wife a brand new wheel Barrow and told her it was her new piece of exercise equipment 😳😡🖕🤬🖕😱

[@trevors8577]

When I first start a saw for the day I always go full choke until it pops, immediately switch to half choke and pull until it starts. Probably only ever had my 026 flood a handful of times in the multi thousands of starts I gave it. Maybe it works so well because it's early 1990's before all the emission junk got to saws though.

[@rickthompson1422]

...a girl who owns her own chainsaw is a keeper.....

[@carlafranklin3227]

@@rickthompson1422 Thank You! A man that compliments a girl is also a Keeper.

[@workingcountry1776]

Just like the oldsmobile I had when I was a kid. The quadra-jet would flood out sometimes if I did alot of short trips. Wedge choke open and floor it while cranking.

[@briancaine9130]

Country Boy 85 we must have had the same Olds...

[@edburdick401]

I'm 75 and every pull is sacred; it will take a dozen or more to remove the fuel short at the plug gap. I take the easy way out, pull the plug and clear the short and the combustion chamber with compressed air. You might want to wrap a rag around the open plug to catch contain the raw fuel. Usually starts on first couple of pulls. Pabst was my brew of choice a while back. Thanks for the video.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on Buddy..

[@christopherfitch7705]

ed burdick yea. Compressed air. When ur in the woods

[@denishache4621]

@@christopherfitch7705 fyi a little can of compressed air to clean electronics should work

[@mms8393]

Good video. I like it. Unfortunately, after about ten pulls I'm headed back to the house for the tool...

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on...

[@junkdeal]

After about 2 pulls, I'm headed back to bed!!!

[@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

[@AStanton1966]

If you ever flood a Stihl 361, you'll wish that your dad never met your mother.

[@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!

[@paulmaxwell8851]

Take your screwdriver/wrench with you always. If an engine is flooded remove the sparkplug, then pull the engine over maybe 5-10 times. reinstall the sparkplug, AFTER blowing liquid gasoline out of its business end. Steve has an amazing arm. I'd be slowing down much sooner than he did.

[@randynelson2265]

Oh, I see what I have been doing wrong. I have been putting beer in my chain saw and drinking the bar oil.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

LOL...

[@larrylefebvre2237]

Hi Steve, great video. I ran into a similar problem with my Husky 555. It seems however instead of hydraulic lock, I am dealing with a vapor lock. This happens after I run the saw and it is hot, then I fuel it up. If I don't start the saw right away, it just won't start. I have even tired to change the plug with no success. If I leave the saw alone and try it the next day, it starts like a charm. What gives? Any tips?

[@philliphall5198]

Clean the fens on cly head really good and change air filter I keep my fuel container in cool ice water and I keep my saws very very clean Had to learn the hard way

[@weedeater64]

I like to put them down on a flat surface and put a foot inside the area where the trigger is. I think it is safer than the knee on top. Of course, that is just my opinion man, as the dude would say.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on...

[@catlady8324]

You probably do it without beer too!

[@clocktowerpreacher]

weedeater64 Thats the way I was taught when I undertook the basic chainsaw class at Horticultural School ... God Bless

[@1bottlefed]

That's the correct way to start a saw on the ground normally....however its kinda hard to use your hand to hold the throttle wide open while your foot is in the loop to steady the saw.

[@clocktowerpreacher]

1bottlefed Good point, I push the throttle trigger up with my toes & this does the trick, obviously you gotta take your right boot off 1st unless your wearing flexible shoes. Nothing more annoying than a Chainsaw that won’t start though !!! Don’t forget to put your boot back on afterwards. 😎😀 God Bless

[@davidpost6444]

I sure wish there were a way to give you more than just one thumbs up .... damn you good dude!

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Right on Davey! Thank You...

[@TheMachiningman]

Your wife is gonna be pissed when she sees bar oil on her white garage door

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

LOL, yeah and its red too! DOHHHH.....

[@keithjordan8880]

the winds of autumn movie

[@fubisroc9673]

But that door won't RUST now! :-D

[@SunriseLAW]

Its OK, you should see what she did in "my" bathroom with her hair dye.

[@thomasgronek6469]

Hahahahahaa, I put greasy truck parts in the dish washer,,, that didn't fly very well.

[@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.

[@mathewwinney8036]

Took mine to the shop: "Next outing, don't set it down in deep water...it won't flood"

[@ItsaboutMakingnotBuying]

40 pulls! You have one hell of an arm! Good information. Later

[@emil8786]

39

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

Thank You...

[@joshssausagelozenge1056]

Mech Uno Personally, I didn't count how many pulls he gave it, in total or, until it coughed for the first time, but Steve def has some pull in him. I'd like to see him pull my 46 or my 66 like that.

[@crapalator]

39 count

[@talshaharfamily]

@StateofMind Hey, that's MY exercise up in Central Minnesota!! I take my Echo in 5 degree weather and start cutting away. No beer here; I'm all suited up. I actually feel like I'm doing cardio! Air is super thin at that point.

[@StevenRathburn]

Damn 30 seconds worth of useful info in an 8 minute video.

[@robertlangley258]

Steven Rathburn .....please, pick up your glass of kool aid your mom just made for you and go play your video games numbnuts. No one wants to hear or see you junior. Waaaaaaaa

[@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...

[@mmedrano21]

Need to see more swigs of the PBR.

[@TonyFromarty]

Did you just say GDay boys and girls, then drink beer? Subscribed.

[@StevesSmallEngineSaloon]

LOL, Right on Tony....

[@HardRockMiner]

If I'd watched this 2 years ago it would have prevented a saw being thrown in a ditch.

[@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!

[@dacker71867]

Holy crap that was I think about 36 pulls! I need a nap after that!

[@D.A.Hanks14]

39

[@williamjc7195]

never go in the woods without tools :)