Chainsaw Repair

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I noticed the spec sheet shows the 345 hi rpm 12,500 and the 455 hi rpm 13,500.  I could be mistaken but it really sounds like that 345 revs higher than the 455.


Your Thoughts, would be appreciated.   

If it does, the carb may be set way too lean?

Great information, I'll let you know how it turns out.

thanks

Unless you get some of that four stroke flutter, you still have it too lean?

You have to cut the limiter tabs from the needles?

Sorry I didn't get photos of the needles.  However, I did go back and watch each of the videos a couple more times and payed close attention to the sounds.

Taking my time I went through the process.  The Low flutters and idles where the chain does not move.  After adjusting the High again; I get what sounds like a flutter or four stroke sound while wide open (not cutting).  When I put the chain to the wood; it slows a bit (under load), the flutter seems to go away and it does not bog in the cut.  In addition to this when I give the throttle a quick squeeze, the saw ramps the rpm band without falling on it's face.

I am very pleased with the results today.  As that, it is the first time I feel it acts 100% as it should.  I can press the kill switch to stop it, then lift the kill switch and the saw will start on the first pull (it had never done that before).  Did I mention that I was pleased?  ha

Here is a pic of my saws.  Top to bottom;

Husky 455
Husky 345  (this thread) bought used for $180
Stihl 192TC
Stihl Pole Pruner (not shown)

Thank you very much for your help.

I had read some information in another thread.  If I can save some cash, it would nice to have one of those tachometers.  Christmas is too close to be purchasing myself anything.  So perhaps next year.

Thanks Again