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09-03-2014, 08:50 AM | #1 |
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Chain Saw issue.... Help !
I have a Ryobi 20" gas chain saw with an issue, and need Forum feedback.
Saw is only 3 yrs old, and was a gift..... I would never have bought this brand, ever ! I used the saw last Spring, and it was working fine... I cleaned saw and put away at that time, no issues to report. Took saw out the other day to do some cutting. Saw started up after 3 pulls. I noticed after giving some gas, that the chain was not moving. I gunned it a few times, but no movement of chain? I placed the saw on the ground and noticed it started to smoke, at that time I shut down the saw. Tried to move the chain by hand but couldn't, it wouldn't budge. I tried to start saw again, but recoil pull cord woould not pull, seemed locked! I removed the recoil housing and was able to turn the flywheel by hand after a lot of persuasion. Put housing back together. I was able to start the engine again, without problems. However, again, the chain was not moving? Next' I removed the chain and bar, and tried to move the chain sprocket by hand but it did not budge. I've tried using various tools to move the chain sproket but it appears to be locked up. Have taken the saw to 2 repair shops to service, but each business says they won't touch 'Ryobi' ! Apparently made in CHina and lot's of problems, and parts hard to get. So now stuck without a saw to use Any thoughts of what may have happend to saw? Sounds like the engine may have seized up, I'm guessing ? Thanks, Bigdog |
09-03-2014, 08:55 AM | #2 |
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Sounds to me like the brake is on. Push the brake lever as hard as you can to the unlock position.
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I would hope the two shops would have at least checked the brake for you! No?
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First time I heard of a Ryobi gas chain saw. I always use Stihl. Mine is 40 years old and been cutting grapple loads!
'There are two things that I don't lend out. That is my wife and my chain saw'.
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FYI, got chain saw started, don't ask me how?
It's running now ! As stated at beginning of thread, saw was a gift from spouse. What could I do? Have had conversation with spouse to discuss with me before making any purchase of tools, etc beforehand.... I personally would only buy a major name brand saw, Stihl, Husqvarna, Jonsered, et. I was actually hoping my saw wouldn't start and was junk ! For the time being, will use the saw until it dies. Thanks for everyone's feedback ! Bigdog |
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Now go give your wife a big hug and thank her for being so nice! BTW, glad you got it going.
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two screws that adjust both the handle and the brake band tension. These two screws are located behind the outer chain cover just to the left of the chain drum/band. You need to turn these to release the chain and adjust the handle
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For the time being, will use the saw until it dies.
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