Chainsaw Repair

Husqvarna - Stihl - Poulan - Jonsered - Dolmar chainsaws and more => Husqvarna => Topic started by: alex matthew on November 05, 2014, 07:28:17 am

Title: old husqvarna chainsaw
Post by: alex matthew on November 05, 2014, 07:28:17 am
anyone know how to set up an old tillotson carb for an old husky i.e approx. how many turns high and low please to get me started
Title: Re: old husqvarna chainsaw
Post by: 660magnum on November 05, 2014, 08:27:04 am
I never know how many turns out for I set them up initially at a couple turns - after startup - I adjust the saw to where it runs correctly. Then who knows how many turns out they are?
Title: Re: old husqvarna chainsaw
Post by: KilliansRedLeo on November 05, 2014, 09:31:06 am
What model of saw is it? HVA suggests starting 1 turn open from lightly seated for both L & H as a starting point, then tune from there.
Title: Re: old husqvarna chainsaw
Post by: Eccentric on November 05, 2014, 01:07:26 pm
Yep.  1 and 1 should getcha close enough to start.  Then get the saw warmed up and tune it per my sig line.  Many Husky models used the Tillotson HS.
Title: Re: old husqvarna chainsaw
Post by: SawTroll on November 05, 2014, 02:50:31 pm
Yep, one and one for most models - but there are exceptions in the advice from Husky (nothing major though).
Title: Re: old husqvarna chainsaw
Post by: 660magnum on November 05, 2014, 04:19:35 pm
Several small saws use 1-1/2  to 2 turns on the needles.

Not knowing what saw the original poster has, it is best to open the needles greater than one turn.

If too far open, the saw will still start but be too rich. From that point the needles can be adjusted for the chainsaw to run properly.
Title: Re: old husqvarna chainsaw
Post by: SawTroll on November 06, 2014, 04:24:12 am
The best is of course to look up the manual for the saw in question ømand leave any guesswork out.  ;)
Title: old husqvarna chainsaw
Post by: alex matthew on November 06, 2014, 07:02:27 am
thanks to all who replied,that should get me going,i cant pull the starter for too long as I have a very bad shoulder thanks again
Title: Re: old husqvarna chainsaw
Post by: SawTroll on November 08, 2014, 06:25:22 am
The best is of course to look up the manual for the saw in question, and leave any guesswork out.  ;)
Title: Re: old husqvarna chainsaw
Post by: Cut4fun . on November 08, 2014, 09:46:59 am
Still wondering what chainsaw? Betting 2 1st or 1 2nd series.
Title: Re: old husqvarna chainsaw
Post by: KilliansRedLeo on November 08, 2014, 09:53:25 am
+1, I'm still wondering too.
Title: Re: old husqvarna chainsaw
Post by: Eccentric on November 08, 2014, 10:27:28 pm
Could also be a 65 or 77.....