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Craft Chainsaw - Petrol - ( PC40-38cc)

  • 17-05-2013 06:47PM
    #1
    Conology
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 499 ✭✭


    Hi
    I have a Petrol Chainsaw - CRAFT - PC40-38cc which I bought in Lidl about 3 years ago.
    It's been laid up for about 2-3 years.

    I'd like to get the Petrol one going again and wonder if you could give me some advice as to the procedure to get it running.

    What mix of oil should I use too?

    Thank you


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  • #2
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,670 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    Conology wrote: »
    Hi
    I have a Petrol Chainsaw - CRAFT - PC40-38cc which I bought in Lidl about 3 years ago.
    It's been laid up for about 2-3 years.

    I'd like to get the Petrol one going again and wonder if you could give me some advice as to the procedure to get it running.

    What mix of oil should I use too?

    Thank you
    Standard mix is 50:1 with good quality 2 stroke oil.
    At this stage your carb is probably blocked with gunge from lying up and will need to be stripped and cleaned if it won't start with fresh mix.
    Aspen (red can) premixed is excellent for 2 stroke garden machinery as it lasts for 5 years without going off, unlike pump fuel.

    Empty fuel tank out and flush tank to make sure its clean.
    Refill with fresh mix and try to start it.
    Choke on, pull until it pops, choke off and pull again.


  • #3
    Conology
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 499 ✭✭Conology


    When you say "Flush" it out - I assume you mean with a small amount of petrol - say "coke size bottle " - am I right ?


  • #4
    Stella Virgo
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 477 ✭✭Stella Virgo


    remove spark plug and clean it,or replace it .spray a LITTLE bit of wd40/similar into the plug hole ,leave for a while.then pull starter a few times (with plug still out)this will free out piston and rings.clean/replace air filter.replace plug,mix up correct ratio petrol/oil,and start it.dont rev it too hard for a few minutes, then away ya go :D


  • #5
    Conology
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 499 ✭✭Conology


    That's terriffic advice
    Thanks very much
    I'll have a go at that tomorrow PG
    Have a good week-end

    Kind regards


  • #6
    Conology
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 499 ✭✭Conology


    Hi
    I gave it a good clean over and it worked after a few pulls on the throttle.

    Thanks again


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