How to tune a chainsaw carburetor!!

A detailed description of how to tune chainsaw carb

[@boostedvan]

This is the best practical demonstation and explanation of how and why to make carburettor adjustments. So many others have failed at describing it, but you nailed it. Well done!

[@tinmanssaws]

Thank you

[@steventaylor7657]

I'm glad I started watching some of your older videos. This one is a gem for us newbies.

[@Finom1]

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[@budgillett9627]

I heat with wood and everything I know about chainsaws I’ve learned on KZbin. I think I’ve watched nearly every KZbin on carb adjustments. This is hands down the best video by far! You are an excellent teacher! Thank you!

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[@beargardenroad5469]

Any one that thumbs down this video should watch it over . He knows his saws.

[@heavysnow8616]

This is the exact way to tune a carb. I was taught the same way back in 1979. Been working for me since then and for my Dad decades before that. You can feel when it’s right when you’re in the cut, also the sound tells you. Great job Tinman!

[@bruceb3786]

those that show thumbs down are toodies, and can just go chew rubber.

[@motorhead3153]

Must be all the Steve's small engine saloon fans lol

[@treebender261]

I been tuning saws for 45 years but I have never seen such a good explanation of what you are trying to do what a help for people just getting in to saws this is the gold standard for saw tuning this is going help alot of people Thank you next can you take the next step and show what the plug looks like if you get your jets right and your favorite oil mix

[@samp3922]

Right on- NOW I GET 4 stroking !!!! Your cutting & stop cutting plus 4 stroke was very instructional to my ear. Thx Tinman.

[@Finom1]

I love watching Tinman's videos over and over again. So much detailed information, just amazing. What a humble man. Great educator and very articulate in his explanations!!!

[@KeystoneOutdoorsman]

Recently got into power saws as we heat our home with wood. I knew nothing until I watched Tinnman. Now, i have confidence to adjust, work on, & mod my saw. Thank you for your sharing ypur knowledge and producing quality content.

[@tysauce1986]

You made a subscriber outta me. The best carb tuning vid I've seen yet

[@eoinprendergast8703]

Hello tinman from Ireland, best carb tuning video to date on KZbin 👍👍

[@cormacbailey775]

Greetings from wlcklow

[@customcutter100]

By far the best carb tuning video I have watched!

[@ckolff]

I've never seen anyone explain what a saw should be doing in and out of the cut for the high side. Clears SO much up in this video. Thanks man!

[@Billster1955]

Thanks Tinman. That's the best tutorial on carb tuning I've seen.

[@thoreau5914]

What a great video. I grew up with wood heat and have heated with wood primarily my entire life (70 years) and still do, so obviously I have had thousands of hours with a chainsaw in my hands. I currently have 6 or 7 saws, from 6.5 HP Neo Tec NS 8105 with 36" bar all the way down to 14" trim saws, various brands. I still learned some things here. I was having a little trouble adjusting the carb on my ECHO CS 310 yesterday and I got it running much better, but I didn't know you should adjust for when it is under load and a little blubber is good when not under load. Makes prefect sense and you demonstrated it perfectly. Liked and subscribed. Great job sir. Thank you.

[@dustinadams9136]

You just made it look so easy. Once again you have showed us that it’s not really hard to get the saw running properly. Thank you sir sure glad I found your channel 👍

[@kotystrelow5436]

Thanks Tinman! This is the clearest and easiest way I've seen to tune a saw.

[@vertic66]

One of the best "How to set your carburetor"explanations. Great Job Man!!

[@ChrisLascari]

I've re-watched this video about 6 times now. Big help regularly. Thanks, Mr. Tin Man!

[@felixf8924]

Thanks, this is exactly what I needed to know. My chainsaw is loading up just like you explained. Keep making these great videos. 👍

[@stevetrachsel8690]

This is one of the best carb tuning explanations I’ve seen! Thanks Tinman!

[@beauhudson7758]

One of the best instructional videos I’ve ever seen on KZbin. Thanks buddy.

[@tinmanssaws]

You're welcome

[@PeaceCountryBoy]

I've learned a lot by watching your videos, this subject was really helpful. I love running chainsaw and I love the history behind them. I always like to learn more, thank you for taking the time to post this and share your knowledge. You're a great teacher, thanks Tinman

[@patwilson707]

Great video! I've hear about you from many videos from Bucking Billy Ray! I follow him a lot. Most greatful on you showing us this video SIR!

[@djdeluca1960]

I watched this vid last night and was able to dial in my new carb on my Husqvarna chainsaw. Thanks so much!

[@GrizOnTheTrail]

THE BEST video on tuning a chainsaw. I have watched multiple videos, and this by far has been the most helpful, especially at EXPLAINING 4-stroking!!! Thank you Sir!!!

[@robperrin9497]

Thanks Tinman. Extremely useful video. Exactly what I needed to know. Will try tuning my carb tomorrow 👍

[@shaunhuckabee5904]

Thank GOD for you making this video. I thought I had my Husky 268XP tuned too rich but I’m gonna leave it where it is and just adjust my idle. LOVE THE CONTENT!!!!!!!!

[@georgeantonaros5580]

Fantastic Video Tinman, great job explaining everything and the results of each adjustment !! 😊

[@davidhoyt2534]

This, along with the rest of your videos, is the best I've seen on the topic.

[@wildeaston]

Awesome video. I'm just getting into chainsaws and to have you explain what each setting sounds like is huge (since I have no idea haha). Thanks so much Tinman!

[@simpleman4224]

Another great video to refer back to! Thanks for taking us along!👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@michaeldominy2084]

A very good lesson, that was far better than many other people show you. Thank you.😀👌

[@brotherlove100]

This was a stupendous video. Crystal clear explanation and demonstration. Thankyou

[@countrywoodproducts]

This is very well explained and I will likely come back to this a few times. I never even thought about tuning for various species of wood.

[@famasmaster2000]

Excellent explanation Tinman. Thank you for taking the time to explain 👍

[@tazman-kennyfuller]

Thank you Tinman for taking time to share more of your knowledge. Love it brother🌲❤🌲✊

[@davezipman8959]

Absolutely invaluable stuff - perfectly clear for me. Thanks

[@daviddodog7487]

Another perfect video Tinman 👏👏👏 Finally I understand how to tune my saws, as I was doing it wrong all the time, thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge with all of as here!!!! Stay safe, God bless you all!!!!💪👊

[@darrenpierce9903]

Fantastic commentary. Great vids. Just getting into porting and your videos have helped a lot. Many thanks , Darren from New Zealand

[@SonOfLiberty1984]

Excellent and clear demonstration. I can honestly say that I was mostly in the dark tuning my high jet, before your vids. I had a tach to go by. I don't use it anymore. I listen for the high end gurgle.

[@D70340]

YOU SIR, do it the exact same way i was taught over 50 years ago! This method has NEVER failed me! Thank you for this video. It will help MANY people!

[@cylancedugoud7305]

Great Job, Tinman! Great video. The 4-stroking demonstration was the best I've seen. Keep up the good work!

[@sppl8366]

I literally just was out and tuned my super xl and your spot on brother fantastic video

[@Orval1977]

Very informative! Thank you for making this video! I have been having trouble with my saws! Can’t wait to try tuning them tomorrow!

[@philliphall5198]

Extremely excited that you showed us this video and information, I got it now and I’m excited about it 😊❤

[@earlhouse4458]

Thanks so much! You explained that very well! I get very close, but you just put the icing on the cake! Have a blessed day!

[@garyintelisano984]

Great video Tinman. Learned alot. Like the example of pulling the saw up while in the wood to hear it 4 stroke. Thanks!

[@yungsmile7546]

Thanks Tinman. Just what I was looking for. I'm using this info to get the best out of my new saws, an Echo CS620PW 27" and a Holzfforma G660 PRO 36". I'm very impressed with it.

[@jeremy2893]

My main man! Changed my life with this number.

[@martinroy533]

Thank you Tinman! You changed my life with that video. My chainsaw is so more efficient, I can’t believe it! Cheers.

[@kelseyboy]

I have needed this for a while now with some big boy saws. They keep running funny from time with different bars, woods, temps, etc. excellent video. I am going to watch it again and again. thx brother.

[@slpc30]

This is one of the best videos I've seen thank you

[@zinedinezidane2260]

Bro you have made the best tuning video I’ve ever seen, you gave great instruction and explanations of what you were doing were perfect! Furthermore I’ve never heard anyone else explained 4stroking and I absolutely loved your trick to hear it when lifting from the wood…made it very obvious and easy to hear! I’m amazed how much better your video is then rest, DAMN GOOD VIDEO BRO!!!!

[@JDanielsOffGrid]

I'm sure someone else actually explained four stroking but your explanation is the first that I remember. That's what I know...that's how I do it...works for me. Excellent.

[@rwetmore2386]

Thanks Tinman! I was messing around with my ported 372 today and something just wasn’t right with it. Now I can at least sorta know what I’m doing and what to look for so I don’t hurt the saw! You’re awesome buddy!

[@TCsOutdoors1]

Awesome video Tinman!! Im getting my first ported saw and I've never really messed with turning the carb on my stock saw, just kinda ran it where it was set from the factory. This is exactly what I needed to help me understand how it all works, great explanations. Thanks for sharing, take care-TC

[@2009M109R]

Wow! Best video on tuning a chainsaw I have seen yet!

[@kevinduff3797]

Hey Tinman you just got a new sub and a thumbs up 👍 Thanks for the great info!

[@danbarth9421]

Great video Tinman!! I have always struggled with getting them tuned correctly!! Thanks brother!! Much love from my family to yours!!

[@michaellove3948]

The absolute best video on tuning a chainsaw thank you so much for sharing your wisdom also just wanted to mention a reason that the Saw may run fast is because of the throttle lever getting stuck mine was pinned open stuck and it was really scary trying to tune my chainsaw got it figured out but man what a wrench thrown into that process

[@elioselectric468]

Great demo Tinman. Like you said not all saws are the same but 1 1/4 out is always a good baseline to tune it your way. Elevation, temperature, mix used, if the saw is warmed up or not, what saw your using etc. Lot of factors. I have seen all kinds of crazy settings from 3/4 out to up to 3 turns out to make them start/run right.

[@jasonhaskins4554]

The best tuning video I ever seen... Thanks Tinman. Jason From OREGON

[@bradlloyd358]

Thank you - I am struggling with my saw and this answered many questions 👍

[@ORflycaster]

This is the very BEST tuning tutorial I've ever seen Tinman. You're very experienced but humble, and have a great gift for clearly explaining things. I really enjoyed this video. It deserves 30 times the views.

[@tinmanssaws]

Thankyou

[@martinturner7063]

Great video and some awesome info. Now I know more than what I did before watching. I have just started tinkering with some saws within the last month or so and I am always looking for great info to help with them. Great video.👍

[@crxess]

Very much appreciated finding this video. You are the first(I have found) that actually not only explained 4-Stroking, but took the time to Present the Chainsaw under the condition. I've become comfortable with Tweaking the Carburetors on my saws to find good response and decent top RPM - and I always back off a little to avoid Lean running, but I never knew the saw would tell me where it is happiest. My tweaking experience comes from mostly picking up used Saws Cheap, that almost always have fuel line/Carburetor issues. I have found, as I purchase new (Less Expensive) Chainsaws that they almost always need Adjustment after a break-in period to get better overall performance. The knowledge you share makes things much easier to understand and correct! Thank you!

[@jimgroulx3956]

Hey Tinman I just watched your vid. Learned a ton in the last 27 minutes. Thank you....

[@davidkrajnik6296]

Excellent video! Thanks for taking the time to make it.

[@freehandjob1976]

The video that changed my life for the better forever. Thanks for the knowledge TMan

[@markmckenzie3072]

That was a cracking explanation. Thanks very much. I'll be oot tomorrow making sure my 357xp and 365x torq are 4 stroking out of the cut.

[@jeffmadole4369]

Just saved me a trip to the saw shop. Video was perfect for my bogging out saw. Thank You!

[@chuckuu9294]

Great video. Simple easy instructions. Making it possible for anyone it tune a carb. Thanks TinMan

[@ianpatterson6202]

Very good video , couldn't have been more instructive and easy to follow, well done thanks.

[@ncode03]

When I started using saws, I was used to tuning motorcycle carbs so tuned it until it had no four stroke on top because I thought it made the saw run smoother. Only recently I learnt that you need to rich it a little bit and have that four stroke so you won't burn your saws. I'm tuning it better nowadays because of videos like yours and thankfully I haven't burnt any saws all those times I did it wrongly because I never used them heavily

[@Jimmy-372]

Very helpful. Thank you for sharing with the community

[@mikekmalick]

You over explained the process! I will have to watch it from the beginning and slow it down to understand! Thank You for the info!

[@joshdurrant9247]

Great tuning video Tinman 👍👍! Keep up the awesome job 😁!

[@SNELLERIZED]

Good video. There are a couple things I'd add. The last thing you should tune is the H needle. WOT is a combination of the fuel from both the L and the H needles. What you do to the L has an affect on WOT tuning. Also, tuning is most likely to change when you re-install the filter cover. It'll probably be richer with the cover installed. The struggle is real in getting on those needles though, lol :)

[@markluxton3402]

Agree that he needed to recheck the high jet after adjusting the low, and I agree about the change after reinstalling the cover, if the cover restricts enough air flow. He probably could hear that the H was still good though. You also have a very good grasp of 2 stroke carb. adj..

[@streetbikebilly2597]

Thanks

[@seather863]

Another kick ass video by Tinman! Keep them coming. Thanks.

[@doggie946]

First time subscriber...amazing how helpful Tinman is with this video and his others I've seen as well...Thank you!

[@tinmanssaws]

Thanks for bein here!!

[@davidpetrus1748]

this video is without a doubt the best carb tuning vid out there easy to understand special note to anyone reading this comment the instructions on adj high jet till it 4 strokes when pulled out of cut is key here thats what i could never get right until now so now im not afraid of making it to lean thank you very much great vid

[@rickforsty9410]

Tin man great video!! I liked the comment of different woods have different tune settings. Great job!!!!

[@KevinsDisobedience]

Great explanation. Helped me understand what’s going on so much better.

[@eriknelson6529]

Great video tinman!! I've explained this countless times to people who have had the same question. You explained it perfectly. Be good bro 💪

[@tinmanssaws]

That means a lot comin from a real rootin tootin logger!! Thanks buddy!!

[@Sensei948]

@@tinmanssaws Friend, it is enough to subtract 300 max revolutions from the specification and it will growl like a bitch in heat :)

[@neilg5941]

Been looking for a video like this for some time now. I appreciate the description of 4-stroking as well as the demo on how to actually adjust the carb. My saw is bogging on the throttle and needs attention.

[@11bayrat]

Love this video.But I really love how that saw runs!!sound so right. Thanks for the demo on a great saw.

[@mrxlh]

Nice informative tuning session, thanks.

[@wayneberry8703]

Thank you so much Tinman, that really helps me understand so much more. Thank you again mate.

[@moorefab8192]

That was a perfect training course. Thank you!

[@andyellis307]

Nice job when I hear saws running I'm saying to myself that's running rough so many people dont know how to set a saw up.

[@Tim-MCMLVIII]

First time viewer but after this video a new subscriber! Great video brother...! I appreciate your knowledge and the sharing of it. By far the best carb adjustment video I've seen. This is pretty much how I adjust my carbs but what I really learned was the four stroking at the high end and cleaning up in the cut. I haven't been doing that but will be going forward. Appreciate the camera work... don't know how y'all do it. It's all I can do to adjust a carb, run a saw, and cut wood I'll leave the camera work to y'all.

[@Grizzman99]

Simple and quick with examples. Perfect

[@tealtazmanian966]

Excellent and you covered all the theories perfectly. I run ALL MY SAWS a bit RICH just like you here to keep them from burning a hole in the piston. I like how you show how it works in wood and how to test your settings. I was taught by a Logger back in the '70's and I've never burned a piston and still have that first Homelite XL550 from those days and it still runs...NO SAFETY FEATURES what so ever so I don't use it but it still runs.

[@ozdatman]

Good info Tinman. I was trying to tune my 460 Rancher after changing the piston and couldn't get it to have any guts in the cut. Got hold of a workshop manual and found out you are supposed to start 2 and a half turns out on the high and low jet. Thought I had stuffed the piston install but all good.

[@GCL61]

Amazing content Tinman, appreciate the insight. Great overall explanation 👊

[@markluxton3402]

Very good instructions and explanations. I have always set my 2 strokes by the sound, but never checking for the sound of "4 stroking" when the load is removed and added.

[@seanlittlefair105]

Great explanation. The low jet loading up problem is something that I’ve been doing wrong. Thanks for the info.

[@hopefullyoutdoors8509]

Iv been doing the same thing

[@ronpatterson6420]

Excellent how to video. Altitude plays a big role too, for example I live at 2400 ft but I do most of my cutting at 6200ft so my saw runs very rich at my house but its spot on when I'm on the mountain. Thanks for making this video.

[@jeffvw1994]

Should be the opposite, the higher the elevation the leaner you need it because the air is thinner.

[@stihlhuskyworkin1011]

Thanks for this video tinman. I wish i would’ve seen this sooner. I’ve been trying to learn carb tuning but i dont wanna burn a saw up learning 😂 this helps alot. Thanks tinman 🤙🏼