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So we have an old Echo, and and old Stihl, that we can't get parts for. When I say old, they are at least 15 years old, but probably 20 or more.
My Pops went out, and pulled what I consider to be a bonehead move. He bought a refurb'd Husqvarna from Northern Tool for around $100. We had trouble getting it started from the get go. He took it back, and the guy at the counter started it in 2-3 pulls (hate when that happens). I brought it up to the farm, and got about 10 hours of use in one day. It was hell to start, but it cut and oiled well when I was cutting all day one day. I've tried numerous times to start it since, and I get nothing. It doesn't even act like it wants to start. Yes, it has fuel. Yes, the mixture is correct. I pulled the plug, and thought the gap was way too close. Gapped it out a little, cleaned the plug, put it back in. Nothing. Checked the air filter, it's clean. Tried a new plug, and got nothing. I was told to check the spark arrestor, but I can't find it. I'm sick of messing with this piece of shit. He is taking it back to Northern to see if they find anything wrong.
Dad's bday is coming up. We are going to get him a new chainsaw, one that will be reliable and easy to start. He's getting up there in age, and while I will be the one doing most of the work with it, it would be nice if he didn't have to hassle with getting it started when I'm not around. We've got 340 acres in OK. The land has been largely neglected for 15+ years. TONS of over and undergrowth. In trying to improve the land, a LOT OF shit needs to be cut down. Seems most pros use Stihl. I've had a couple Stihl weed eaters, and won't ever buy anything else. Are there any other brands I need to look at. He had some McCulloughs that he loved, but they are no more.
Any particular models anyone can recommend? At $450-600 new, we will likely find a very lightly used model. Possibly a factory refurb, as I know someone that works in tech for them. For our purposes, I don't think we will need anyting larger than a 20" bar. That might even be excessive, we could likely get away with a 16-18". Again, with his age, I want it to be something he won't have trouble with.
My Pops went out, and pulled what I consider to be a bonehead move. He bought a refurb'd Husqvarna from Northern Tool for around $100. We had trouble getting it started from the get go. He took it back, and the guy at the counter started it in 2-3 pulls (hate when that happens). I brought it up to the farm, and got about 10 hours of use in one day. It was hell to start, but it cut and oiled well when I was cutting all day one day. I've tried numerous times to start it since, and I get nothing. It doesn't even act like it wants to start. Yes, it has fuel. Yes, the mixture is correct. I pulled the plug, and thought the gap was way too close. Gapped it out a little, cleaned the plug, put it back in. Nothing. Checked the air filter, it's clean. Tried a new plug, and got nothing. I was told to check the spark arrestor, but I can't find it. I'm sick of messing with this piece of shit. He is taking it back to Northern to see if they find anything wrong.
Dad's bday is coming up. We are going to get him a new chainsaw, one that will be reliable and easy to start. He's getting up there in age, and while I will be the one doing most of the work with it, it would be nice if he didn't have to hassle with getting it started when I'm not around. We've got 340 acres in OK. The land has been largely neglected for 15+ years. TONS of over and undergrowth. In trying to improve the land, a LOT OF shit needs to be cut down. Seems most pros use Stihl. I've had a couple Stihl weed eaters, and won't ever buy anything else. Are there any other brands I need to look at. He had some McCulloughs that he loved, but they are no more.
Any particular models anyone can recommend? At $450-600 new, we will likely find a very lightly used model. Possibly a factory refurb, as I know someone that works in tech for them. For our purposes, I don't think we will need anyting larger than a 20" bar. That might even be excessive, we could likely get away with a 16-18". Again, with his age, I want it to be something he won't have trouble with.
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