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455 rancher wont start when it is cold? any thoughts?

(quoted from post at 12:04:17 03/01/20) 455 rancher wont start when it is cold? any thoughts?

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How much have you used this saw? I only ask in case your learning it or is this is new issue? My first thought is your choke working? I always have to choke mine till it pops and then shut choke off. One common problem I have had with starting is the air cleaner plugs up. Most of the time just blow it off and it works again. Last thing that went on mine was spark plug. Was running a tad rouch but still usable. Then the thing stopped getting spark and I had no plugs to replace it with. As I ordered new plugs online I had the old one in my hand and was just starring at it when I noticed a small split in the little nut that threads on top of most plugs. I felt it with fingernail and it was a split. Took it off and put a used one on from old tractor plug. Fired right up and finished the job I was working on. Those are my thoughts and experiences. Regards, John.

it is practically a new saw ,has choke ,primer button and de compress button .only way to start it is with starting fluid or gas in carb

Just a thought is are you using high test gas? should be, and is it ethanol? , if so don't use the corn squeezing's, it tends to eat away the inside
of fuel lines, a 6 inch piece of fuel line will stretch to 3 feet, if using ethanol
with the primer bulb, gas should be at the carb, so no need to add gas to the carb, look for a small hole in the line, especially where the fuel line comes out of the tank to carb, and small hole around the primer itself.
the primer should have fuel in it, to start the prime, and while running, if its dry you have a leak.
Look on the "forestry forum" for more comments and info?

Hello 1948jr,

Check the fuel filter. Also check the line,

Guido.

I'm willing to bet the saw fuel adjustment is set too lean from the factory. The EPA came to save the day with emissions and new saws are set on the raggedy edge of running. Add in your altitude with a lean set and you have a hard to start saw.

Try enriching the mixture a quarter turn.
How does the saw idle when its finally running?

(quoted from post at 12:04:17 03/01/20) 455 rancher wont start when it is cold? [b:626ced3f61]any thoughts[/b:626ced3f61] ?

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Yes. But I do not think you want to them since it involves a dumpster, a trip and an Echo dealer.

If it won't start with the primer bulb it might be the gas line. Once it starts, does it run OK? Have you tried opening up the low speed jet? I put a piece of 1/4 plastic tubing on a Philips screwdriver to adjust those carbs. Don't use starting fluid, only used mixed gas, it needs the oil! I have a couple of similar Jonsereds, one of them had a bad gas line when I bought it at a garage sale for $20, a $ 3 gas line and it's been running good for 10 years now! If your going to throw it away, throw it my way! If you lived in N MN I would fix it for you!

Never met a logger with an echo

(quoted from post at 03:30:05 03/02/20) Never met a logger with an echo

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I very much doubt you've ever met a logger using a big box store quality level Husqapoulan either.

(quoted from post at 14:04:17 03/01/20) 455 rancher wont start when it is cold? any thoughts?

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For what it's worth when I bought my Jonsered (the same but different) I was told to;

-engage the choke
-press the decompression button
-give the rope one pull only
-shut off the choke
-pull rope until it starts

For my saw this is usually 1-3 pulls depending on how long it has been sitting or how cold it is.

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(quoted from post at 14:04:17 03/01/20) 455 rancher wont start when it is cold? any thoughts?

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For what it's worth when I bought my Jonsered (the same but different) I was told to;

-engage the choke
-press the decompression button
-give the rope one pull only
-shut off the choke
-pull rope until it starts

For my saw this is usually 1-3 pulls depending on how long it has been sitting or how cold it is.

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OP I too would try what Determined suggested, especially if your new to using this saw. If you got a book with it try reading it? It should have starting instructions. I actually read through the book that came with mine. Pretty straight forward but doesn't hurt, most is stuff you should already know or won't need. But you might find something useful. Who'd ever thunk that eh? I have not used my new saw yet and probably won't be able to for some time yet but will need to reread the starting procedure instead of hoping I got it right. Makes a huge difference.

I was given a rather off the shelf Jonsered saw {2149) by brother in law. It had very little use at that time. Being given the saw I had no book or instruction on how to start. I had a devil of a time until I went to dealer and he told me what "Determined" posted. Mine did not come with primer bulb. Guess this saw is nearly 20 yrs old now. I choke mine for usually 3-4 pulls and then it pops and is ready to run. I should try "once" and see if that works better? Most times it is not a problem. That saw was rebuilt once already and had cut a lot of wood in a lot of not so good conditions. Like trimming old oak 4x4s on a wagon, nicking bolts and so on. Last fall I bought the Jonsered 2255 that is identical to Rancher 455 in all specs I can find. Much heavier saw than my old one {now my back up saw, smaller work}. I am not a logger and don't swing a saw for a living so these saws work great for my needs. I don't feel the need to buy Snap On tools either. If I was a professional I might want better grade equipment, but for now what I use works good enough. Regards, John.

About all loggers use a chainsaw for anymore is trimming their load! The paper mill at International Falls MN uses 2600 cords a day, most of
that wood has never been touched by a chainsaw!

(quoted from post at 13:32:30 03/02/20) About all loggers use a chainsaw for anymore is trimming their load! The paper mill at International Falls MN uses 2600 cords a day, most of
that wood has never been touched by a chainsaw!

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In the case of pulpwood I would agree that most is harvested with machinery. But in fairness there are real loggers who do use saws quite a bit and I think many of them are using more professional grade saws. I know a number of them that do more custom logging where they do not clear cut and pick and choose what trees to cut down and try not to destroy so much getting them out. That tree cutting can be dangerous work. Have a couple of scary trees in my bottom land that make me think real hard on how I am going to get them out without getting hurt or killed. Storm knocked them over and they are hung up. Might have to let mother nature finish her work and then cut them up?

That is a lot of cords every day. There were many paper mills in my area. Some have shut down but a few of them still have huge pulp yards and it is pretty impressive. Every 5 years or so I buy a semi load of hardwood logs {12 cords}. By the time I cut, split and stack that wood I am sick of it. Like baling hay it is a lot of work. Regards, John.