OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Repairs and Maintenance Questions on Chainsaws and Concrete Cutters McCulloch Chainsaws my chainsaw wont go

Bloody thing, it has spark compression, heaps, aerostart, nothing?????

Can't see your picture. If all those other things are okay my guess is crankcase seals.

Check the spark arrestor isn't blocked, if it has one.

Also, try a bit of aerostart in the plug hole and, replace plug and see if it fires.

tried that nothing not even a cough. i did get it for nothing

Take the flywheel off and check the locating key. It might have sheared off which will change the timing

Seanw, have you inspected the spark arrestor in the exhaust is fully clean and not blocked as bigted has asked as I have had a similar problem in the past and was as simple as cleaning the spark arrestor and a new air filter.

Thanks mate this support is unreal. I have too many projects on the go. About 60% success rate. I knew nothing about small motors about 4 months ago. Wish it would warm up so I can go out the back at night and tinker. My missus recons it calms me??? thanks again for all the input. will try not to bother you all too much? Sean

i have a very similar talon chainsaw that i spent the weekend replacing all the necessary bits for it to be back to as new. gaskets ,spark plug filters hoses etc. bloody thing starts but still is a piece of crap. good for nothing.i have now given up ever trying to get this thing going .

Hey Gizmo, I have one of the Talon versions that I got from the dump. It was complete including the bar cover. The primer bulb was shot so I ordered one for it and when I went to replace it the fuel lines disintegrated in my hands so I replaced them as well and it goes like a champ. But you're right, even running well they are still a piece of crap. :)