Proper Chain Tension on Chainsaws

Proper chain tension is something to keep in mind before you go tearing through logs and trees. Not only is it safer, but it can improve your saws performance and extend the life of your chain, bar and the saw itself. Make sure you wear gloves for this.

1. Loosen the bar mounting nuts to a little less the finger tight.

2. Locate the chain tensioner. Hold the end of the bar up slightly and adjust slowly

3.Check for proper tension....When you pull up firmly on the chain in the middle top portion of your bar your chain should not rise out of the track at the highest point, but it should be close. The chain should also be able to be pulled freely along the track.

4. Tighten up the nuts and recheck the tension.

 

Few more tips - This procedure is for a cold chain, when a chain heats up it stretches a little bit. If you’re using a new chain, check tension frequently until you break it in (they stretch quite a bit). Make sure your chain is sharp.  We offer same day chain sharpening at a very fair price, Feel free to drop by Full Throttle Repair 

Spring Tune Up 101

So the grass is starting to grow and it is time to dig out the lawn equipment that been collecting dust. Before you try to start up your machines it’s a good idea to give it a tune up. This is the full throttle tune up.

1. Empty out any old fluids (Gas, Oil, Bar oil, Etc.)

2. Remove fluid filters and spray carb cleaner through the filters in the opposite direction of the flow. Blow out with compressed air and let dry. Or just replace them.

3. Remove spark plug and check for wear on the electrode. Lightly brush with a soft copper brush, blow out with compressed air and re-gap to manufacture specifications. Or replace.

4. Check the plug boot for carbon or rust build up, Clean if necessary with a small squirt of PB or WD and compressed air

5. Remove the air filter and clean to the best of your ability with compressed air, if it is to dirty replace it.

6. Blow out your fluid caps lightly with compressed air.

7. Replace all your fluids to the full mark and attempt to start it, If all is well is should start right up. It may be necessary to retune the carburetor once the machine is at optimal running temperature.

Side notes. It may take a little extra oomph for the first start because the machine is completely dry and it takes a minute for all the lines to fill with fluids. Also spray a small amount of lubricant in the cylinder through the spark plug hole to minimize wear from a dry start.

Or you can just drop off to Full Throttle Repair LLC and we can do it for you. http://fullthrottlerepairs.com/

Shop Grand Opening

Full Throttle Repair LLC had its grand opening yesterday! Thank you to everyone for the support. We are located about 1/2 mile north of downtown sylvania, across from the large grain silos.

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