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MG-Oregon

06-23-2002 07:04:27




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Homelite chainsaw 2.3 cubic inch 18inch bar 1999 model. Fuel delivery problem getting worse, was hard to start hot,now all the time. Checked and cleaned tank filter now where do I go. I have very little experience with two cycles. Well fire easy with start fluid, but struggles to keep running and seems low power.Does anybody have a parts picture of these things.Thanks in advance for your help.




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dave konkin

11-17-2005 21:05:04




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 Re: Homelite chainsaw in reply to MG-Oregon, 06-23-2002 07:04:27  
I have an older (1986) Homelite XL76. The fuel
problem on mine is caused because the fuel tank is not independent of the engine. Therefore the fuel boils.
Solution. cut a little then split your wood or
clean-up a little so the fuel in the tank cools down. Also loosen off the fuel cap to let it cool
faster. AND NEXT TIME YOU BUY A CHAINSAW MAKE SURE THAT THE ENGINE AND FUEL TANK ARE INDEPENDENT OF ONE ANOTHER. GOOD LUCK

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BillW

07-10-2002 09:34:51




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 Re: Homelite chainsaw in reply to MG-Oregon, 06-23-2002 07:04:27  
If the spark arrestor screen is getting carboned over, your mix ratio is wrong. Make sure its as exact as you can, particularly if you are using the 50:1. A'little 'extra oil' can give you other problems as well. (See "2-cycle fuel mix" topic)



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Al R

06-25-2002 18:58:40




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 Re: Homelite chainsaw in reply to MG-Oregon, 06-23-2002 07:04:27  
Best solution for a Homelite chainsaw is to climb high in tree, preferably over a concrete driveway and drop the saw. The new homelites are nothing but junk. Just ask the tree trimmers that trim trees around the power lines.



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John Green

09-18-2004 13:25:12




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 Re: Re: Homelite chainsaw in reply to Al R, 06-25-2002 18:58:40  
I have a Homelite that works fine ever since I took the spark arrester off. (I believe the arrester is required in CA)



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bob

06-25-2002 20:35:21




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 Re: Re: Homelite chainsaw in reply to Al R, 06-25-2002 18:58:40  
thats been good advice for at least 20 years



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Chris C.

06-25-2002 17:09:50




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 Re: Homelite chainsaw in reply to MG-Oregon, 06-23-2002 07:04:27  
Amen to both of the previous post. Also, check your reed block, I had one that had a small crack that caused similar symptoms



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Catskill Pete

06-24-2002 05:46:58




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 Re: Homelite chainsaw in reply to MG-Oregon, 06-23-2002 07:04:27  
Another vote for remove spark screen from muffler. Those Homelite's will drive you crazy. Acts like fuel problem but is actually restricted exhaust.



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John in MA

06-23-2002 10:27:40




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 Re: Homelite chainsaw in reply to MG-Oregon, 06-23-2002 07:04:27  
First, rebuild the carb. Second, clean or remove the spark screen in the muffler. You don't want to use starting fluid in chainsaws because it doesn't have any oil in it.



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Ross

06-25-2002 20:41:12




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 Re: Re: Homelite chainsaw in reply to John in MA, 06-23-2002 10:27:40  
Not to disagree with you John as to whether or not to use starting fluid on a chainsaw but I have a can of starting fluid from NAPA which claims to have lubricant in it as well as a starting agent. I believe most starting fluids have this lubricant in them anymore
Just my .02 worth
Ross



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