Chainsaw Repair: Troubleshooting Guides and Shops

Guides for the problems that bring a gas chainsaw into the shop most often. Each one works through the causes in order, lists the parts and tools, and tells you when the job is worth paying for. Engine type: 2-stroke.

Common chainsaw problems

• Chainsaw Won't Start? being updated
• Chainsaw Won't Stay Running? being updated
• Chainsaw Chain Won't Stop at Idle? being updated

Guides that apply to most small engines

• How to Clean a Small Engine Carburetor being updated
• How to Replace a Spark Plug on a Small Engine being updated
• How to Replace a Primer Bulb being updated
• How to Fix a Flooded Engine on a Mower, Trimmer or Saw being updated
• Bad Gas Symptoms and Fix for Small Engines being updated

Brands

• Husqvarna
• Craftsman
• Echo
• Stihl
• Greenworks