Unboxing Disaster: Holzfforma 372xp Won't Start

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Uncover the mystery behind my Holzfforma 372XP saw from China. Despite arriving in good condition, it won't start. Join me as I troubleshoot and solve the issue in this unboxing video.
Holzfforma Chainsaw
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0:00 Intro
0:40 Unboxing Holzfforma
4:10 First look at the new saw
6:00 Trying to put it together with no instructions
11:37 ...and it wont start
13:45 Diagnosing why it wont start
14:35 Repairing the brand new saw
17:33 Will it run now?
19:02 New Bar and Chain
22:16 First test run
23:50 Outro

[@The_English_Miner]

Same method for starting pretty much every 2 stroke engine... Prime with fuel, Choke on.. Pull till it pops.... Let choke off... Pull again... Will fire right up

[@DaveJohnsonad5nm]

I run a 32" on my g372xp and it's happy with it. As you may have noticed already after working it a bit it smells like rubber or plastic burning. The aftermarket cylinder is a bit to tall. You can carefully file it down about a 1/16 or just change the jug. With the low grade plastic it reaches melting temperatures pretty quick. I built mine as a kit and used Husqvarna plastic and Hyway jug. Running strong for better than a year now with regular use.

[@EverythingElliott]

Sounds like a pretty easy little project, thanks for the heads up, I’ll keep an eye on it! Thanks for watching!

[@Sensei948]

@@EverythingElliott oil mix 1:33 ?

[@RumfordSledhead]

When she pops, turn the choke off! good lesson for anyone out there looking at these saws for the first time

[@EverythingElliott]

Thanks for the advice! Thanks for watching!

[@rgthomson100]

I was just about to comment that, it be flooded now

[@jimplumb4865]

I had a similar thing happen to mine with the spark plug wire. Plus a bonus of a loose screw in the engine getting stuck and jamming the flywheel. "Quality control"! Runs great now though.

[@EverythingElliott]

I guess that's about all you can expect when purchasing a saw for a fraction of the cost.

[@ethanrobinson649]

We run the husq version at work. When they flood no choke, and wedge your foot so it's full throttle crank your butt off. Once it fires it will be rough till she clears up. Don't let off the throttle

[@EverythingElliott]

Thanks for the tip!

[@tomsawer8696]

Yahoo - I got myself portable gym too. Now I use it half/half - 50 pulls on right hand and 50 pulls on left hand. A few months and my hands will be like my legs.

[@EverythingElliott]

cheapest gym membership around! don't forget to keep those pulls even, don't want one arm bigger than the other!

[@westtexas806]

I love watching someone else pull that starter rope. Better you than me.

[@EverythingElliott]

My shoulder hurts just reminiscing on this day

[@Altair885]

Personally I think it's better to buy them as a kit saw, that way you can check everything is assembled correctly and change out any parts that look sub standard, or simply upgrade the parts you want with OEM parts to increase the longevity. Of course this isn't a good approach for everyone, it takes time and a certain amount of knowledge is required, but it is fun and you get piece of mind that it's as good as it can be. Nice vid. Regards.

[@EverythingElliott]

That’s a great idea and I would for sure do that for the next one. When I purchased this, I didn’t know that was an option. Thanks for watching!

[@npb3871]

Would not be a bad idea to make sure the sparkplug that came with it is gapped correctly

[@EverythingElliott]

This is very true. They probably just toss it in there without gapping it

[@EcSsAwS]

I suggest changing the fuel lines to ECHO fuel line ESPECIALLY the impulse line after a few months they get soft and collapse

[@Bsetzd]

Screw your low jet in all the way till it seats then back it out 1 1/2 turn that will get you running. But to adjust it properly make sure the saw is warmed up all the way screw it in very slowly till you hear the motor start to die then screw it out till you hear the motor start to die. Remember how many turns it took an set that in the center. Of the 2 an you will be good to go on the low side.

[@EverythingElliott]

Thanks for watching!

[@Dinoxt12]

Good honest video review...thanks

[@EverythingElliott]

Thanks for watching! I have a couple other videos of me using it if you want to see it in action, check out my tree cutting playlist

[@Bsetzd]

That was for. E954 Rr

[@vanman3752]

So after a couple years does it still run and are you happy with it? Thanks.

[@EverythingElliott]

Runs great! Did a muffler modification to it since this video, just tuned it up and it’s a ripper

[@vanman3752]

Wow, with all the negative reviews on these knock off saws that's good to know. @@EverythingElliott

[@ryanhill3251]

Looks like u might have flooded it looked like you didn't turn the choke off after it hit that first time

[@EverythingElliott]

That is for sure what happened. Learned my lesson. Every time I start it now once it pops I hit the choke off and it fires up the next pull!

[@ryanhill3251]

@@EverythingElliott saw still holding up well I just bought one had it out in the timber for the first time today curious to see what happens

[@EverythingElliott]

Still running great! Fires up everytime, hasn’t let me down yet

[@_CzarnyZiutek_]

After the first fire signal close the choke. Greetings

[@EverythingElliott]

Thanks for the tip!

[@uphillbattle6068]

When it bites, flip the choke to half choke then continue and she will start. If you don't then it will flood. As for the sparkplug boot, use boot pliers, that will happen on anything with a sparkplug. Doesn't have really anything to do with it being from china, most everything is made in china or assembled elsewhere with parts from china. Sorry you had such difficulties, 2 stroke power equipment can whoop most peoples ass. Good luck!

[@EverythingElliott]

Thanks for watching, and the advice!

[@h200z]

Choke on pull until it burbbles then choke off it will be at high idle three pulls it starts..

[@EverythingElliott]

Thanks for the advice!

[@majorpixchannel7146]

Nice video... I checked ✔️ out the channel and subscribed! You do good work sir!

[@EverythingElliott]

Thanks for the support!

[@thenovicetreeguy9880]

Get this damn man 4k subs now plzzz I see so much progress in him

[@EverythingElliott]

You the real MVP

[@thenovicetreeguy9880]

@@EverythingElliott I know man I am 13 and getting one soon I work with my uncle and his dad my grandpa we sell firewood so yeah my grandpa he pays me 50 dollars every two weeks so I am at 153 dollars now the I am getting has a smaller top it is 294 dollars so yep but I hope you make it big man

[@EverythingElliott]

Keep up the good work!

[@moochythecat3435]

Spiffy dude wears a yellow hat backwards with sunglasses on top of his head...

[@harrisonp3727]

Probably built on a Friday

[@EverythingElliott]

Is there even such thing as a Friday in China?

[@sundial6919]

Run 3 tanks willl run much better . Get repair shop to adjust the carb w tach

[@EverythingElliott]

Thanks for watching! Not a bad idea!

[@sundial6919]

@@EverythingElliott just got my blue china doll g372xp and the plugwire was stuck on too and wire connector came off but didnt hurt wire itself an relocated spring connector back in original holes in wire insulation so either grind down plug tip or put boot on plug but dont press spring into locking position the cover will cause connector to press on plug tip . Ive noticed all my china motors are like this

[@EverythingElliott]

@@sundial6919 Thanks for the heads up! Now that it's on there I plan on running it until it becomes a problem.

[@Broddi169]

You flooded it. No error on farmertec

[@EverythingElliott]

Thanks for watching, and I don't believe I blamed Farmertec at anypoint...

[@e954rr2]

Once mine is warm will only start with choke on i put a oem carb on adjusted it nothing helps

[@EverythingElliott]

Hmm that’s strange, if you check out my other video of using it the first time I didn’t have any issue with it starting once it was warm as you’ve described

[@e954rr2]

It sucks have to choke it after it’s warm

[@EverythingElliott]

Is it possible your low needle is dirty not allowing for proper fuel flow requiring you to minimize air flow?

[@e954rr2]

@@EverythingElliott new carb

[@jeffreyboone1909]

What fuel ratio are you using.

[@EverythingElliott]

40:1 I believe it is

[@Broddi169]

And idling saws for breakin is nonsense

[@DauenhauerMate]

Funny to watching the amateurs on KZbin.

[@EverythingElliott]

Gotta start somewhere, right?

[@Marty1959]

Aren't they suppose to be orange like the husqvarna

[@EverythingElliott]

The “joncutter” brand is orange but those are smaller saws. The larger saws are blue.

[@Marty1959]

The reason why i ask that is i have the holtzfforrmer G372xp and mine is orange

[@EverythingElliott]

How long ago did you buy it? They used to be orange but switched to blue a little while back

[@Marty1959]

May 6 2020

[@EverythingElliott]

Hmm strange, maybe they ran out of orange food coloring and went to blue

[@leonardobatistarocha7956]

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[@EverythingElliott]

Banger of a song

[@jackfrosty79ify]

Pulland lol

[@EverythingElliott]

Can’t say no to free!