How to Replace the Clutch Sprocket on a Chainsaw
When your chainsaw's clutch sprocket wears down it won't engage the chain like it's designed to. This article outlines the steps needed to replace it.
How to Tune and Maintain a Chainsaw
This article outlines the proper techniques for cleaning and tuning your chainsaw. It explains how you can clean your saw and replace the air filter, fuel filter and spark plug as part of the saw's an...
How to Sharpen a Chainsaw Chain: 3 Methods
Get the best results out of your chainsaw chain sharpening with the help of this article's professional instructions for three sharpening methods.
How to Install a Locked Chainsaw Sprocket Plate
Chances are that you'll need to know how to reinstall a locked sprocket plate on your chainsaw if you perform your own repairs. This article explains how to reverse this common repair mistake.
Discussion
Discussion for the Homelite 150 (UT-10432) Chain Saw
Homelites used to be 40:1 ratio. New models may call for 50:1. Either one you Re in the ballpark. I've had 2 homelite chainsaws,still running, for the past 25 years and I've run 40:1 ratios in them. One is a 16 inch and the other is a 12 inch "Bandit" model.
I asked how to adjust a carb after taken apart and cleaned and I guess no one knows how. what is the standard amount of turns on the needle valves to start with so I can get it started. I brought it to the table can anyone answer it this time? Frank
TO ADJUST A CARB YOU NEED THE TOOL ADJUSTER. PUSH IT ON THE SCREW MARKED L. FIRST TURN IT IN TO ITS SEAT GENTLY THEN ANT CLOCK WAYS OUT ONE TURN. THEN DO SAME WITH THE SCREW H TRY TO START SAW WARM UP ENGINE THEN ADJUST L SCREW TO IDLE FAST WITH TICKOVER SCREW AS WELL. THEN RUN ENGINE FLAT OUT AT THE SAME TIME ADJUST THE H SCREW TO GET MAX REVS YOU MAY HAVE TO DO A [2 OR 3 TIMES TO GET IT RIGHT]
I am not getting any bar oil from my oil pump. I have checked the oil pump pick-up and filter and they are OK. I can not check the pick-up tubing. The output to the bar does not appear clogged. At this point do I need to remove the Oil tank from the rest of the saw. Will this do me any good? Does the oil pump use a diaphragm to pump the oil? Is it possible that I do not need an oil pump. Can you suggest some simple tests to find out? Thanks for your help.