Concrete Saw Repair
Concrete saws work hard and as a result can need repairs from time to time. Use our list of common symptoms and repair suggestions curated by a team of expert repair technicians to diagnose your problem and save time and money by fixing your concrete saw yourself.
Won't start
Reported 18% of the time
If your concrete saw won't start, this can be extremely frustrating. Luckily, this can be fixed rather quickly. Review the parts below to determine which one is likely the cause. Our in-house repair technicians have put together a guide to help you conduct this repair on your own. Much more satisfying than getting someone else to fix it. Refer to your owner's manual for more detailed instructions.
Hard to start
Reported 12% of the time
If your concrete saw is hard to start, check the following parts: air filter, starter, filter, carburetor, muffler, spark plug, and gasket. Also, ensure you are using fresh fuel and that it is mixed to the proper ratio with your oil for your two-stroke engine. Fuel after 90 days, from leaving the pump, will start to go bad. Bad fuel can cause a hard start situation. If you suspect the fuel has gone bad, replace with fresh fuel. Once you have the problem part narrowed down, use our repair tips to fix your concrete saw yourself. Refer to your owner's manual for details relating to your model.
Blade wobbles
Reported 11% of the time
If your concrete saw's blade wobbles during a cut, it can affect the precision of your work and make life very difficult. Our expert technicians have put together a list of possible culprits, including the pulley and the bearings, that could be responsible. Read on to diagnose which part you'll need to get started with your repair.
Blade won't spin
Reported 10% of the time
If the blade is not spinning on your concrete saw this could be due to the malfunction of the following parts: the belt, bearings, pulley, motor, brushes, clutch, or clutch drum. Use our troubleshooting guide to help find the part that needs to be replaced, and have your concrete saw up and running in no time! This is a general guide to help you with your repair, refer to your owner's manual for more detailed information for your particular model.
Engine lacks power
Reported 6% of the time
If your concrete saw has an engine that lacks power, it could be due to a problem with one of the following parts: the air filter, piston ring, gasket, muffler, carburetor, armature, field, or spark plug. Use our helpful guide to determine which part you'll need to replace to have your engine back up and running. Please keep in mind that this is a general guide. For more detailed instructions on your specific model, please refer to your owner's manual.
Vibrates excessively
Reported 5% of the time
A concrete saw that vibrates excessively can make the saw hard to control and cause further damage to the saw itself. This is an important symptom to fix and we can guide you through a few parts that may be causing the issue, such as the bearings, flange, shaft, isolator, blade, or v-belt. Use our troubleshooting guide to help diagnose the problem. This is a general guide only. Refer to your owner's manual for your particular model.
Starter rope pulls freely or little resistance
Reported 4% of the time
If the starter rope pulls freely or with little resistance it could be due to a problem with the following parts: the starter, pulley, ratchet, or starter springs. Use our guide to help determine the part that is causing the issue. Keep in mind that this is a general guide only. Please reference your owner's manual for complete detailed instructions.
Engine rotates but blade doesn't
Reported 3% of the time
If the engine in your concrete saw is rotating, but the blade is not, check the belt, clutch and clutch drum. This is a common symptom that you can fix on your own with the help of our troubleshooting guide. This is meant to be a general guide for your DIY repair. For more detailed information on your specific model, please refer to your owner's manual.
Starts, runs for a while, then dies
Reported 3% of the time
Does your concrete saw, start, run for a while, and then die? This is a common symptom, and we have listed the likely parts that could be the culprit. Instead of hiring a costly service to fix the problem, use our expert repair tips to fix your tool yourself. Always refer to your owner's manual for advice specific to your model.
