My number of small engines keeps growing -PICS-

[stephen9666]

Recently, more small engine projects have been finding their way into my garage.

Besides my two mowers, snow thrower, tiller and string timmer, I've recently picked up a couple chainsaws and a leaf blower.

I got this Poulan-made Craftsman chainsaw not too long ago. It was non running, but a carb rebuild and some other minor repairs got it running very well.

This older Echo chainsaw will be in the for the same treatment, although it runs OK as is.

I just picked up this Echo leaf blower yesterday in non-running shape. I put on new fuel lines and tuned it and it runs decently. I'll rebuild the carb and it should be a good runner.

 

[nitehawk55]

Always a sense of accomplishment fixing up non running OPE and the like .

Careful with the old Echo , no chain brake on the older machines .

 

[flanso]

Disgusting, those meticulous, organized types.

 

[stephen9666]

Originally Posted By: nitehawk55
Always a sense of accomplishment fixing up non running OPE and the like .

Careful with the old Echo , no chain brake on the older machines .


There's no chain brake on the Craftsman, either. It's just a hand guard.

The next saw I buy will have a chain brake.

 

[Chris142]

My boss needs the fuel tank from that leaf blower

 

[Donald]

A chain brake while is good idea is only useful if your hand will engage it when the saw kicks. I am sure there are different braking systems. But people should not feel overly safe with a chain saw. Use it safely, but its never a safe machine.

 

[HM12460]

Awesome! Nice garage too.

 

[nitehawk55]

Actually the newer saws (Stihl has had it since the 90's) , the chain brake is activated by inertia , your hand doesn't have to contact the handle .

 

[cchase]

I've got the Poulan version of the Craftsman saw. It sees more use than any of my other saws since it's light and plenty powerful. The only piece I know that's a weak point on them is the oilers.

 

[Dean85]

Nice work area!! Alot of times these things just need a little tlc. I recently worked on blower, trimmer and an older Mantis tiller. Tiller needed a primer bulb. Took the carbs apart on all of them, cleaned, reassembled, added fresh fuel and they all ran great. I was suprised that a rebuild kit was not needed for any of them.

 

[Recalculating]

Just had a similar odd find. A golfing friend said he could not keep his Toro trimmer running and decided to go buy a lithium battery operated trimmer.

He gave me the Toro to me with a good luck quip.

As I proceeded to empty the gas tank, fuel line and filter came out with it. A new section of line to the carburetor and reattached the fuel filter and voila. Runs great.

I bought the Stihl FS130 last year so the Toro will have to be CL sale.