michaelharris1333
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Got a real puzzler. I've got an FS85 that I bought new, and it has pretty low hours. I have an old FS44 for the work around my home, and the FS-85 for some larger lots that I own. I've used the FS-85 2 or 3 times this summer, and it's been great. Most recently used it about 3 weeks ago, and had no problems. When I was finished, generally hang it up(blade up). However, this time, I set it in my basement with the blade down at about a 40 degree angle. During this time, it was tipped sideways(slightly).
Anyway, when I got ready to use it, started to attach the harness, and fuel began to drip/pour from somewhere near the carburetor area(not sure exactly). I cranked it several times, and got no start, or even a good sounding fire from the engine. I removed the plug, and it was extremely wet. I dried it, and tried again, no luck. I did this several more times, and still not one good crank. I checked for spark, and saw a strong spark. I decided to use an air compressor to dry the cylinder. When I turned the cutter up, gas poured from the cylinder. I removed the carburetor and the muffler and tried to dry these with compressed air. I also raised the piston so that I could blow underneath it as well. I also had to remove the air filter since it was soaked. I left it off. After all this, still no luck.
On the first crank, it will have a slight bit of ignition(very little), after this first crank, nothing, and the plug is always wet after I crank. I don't prime it, and the throttle is not locked open. Today, I decided to buy a new spark plug, and still the same. It has a very nice spark, and it's getting gas. As I mentioned earlier, Iused it 2 or 3 weeks ago, and the carb was adjusted perfectly, and all was well. I suspect when it tipped sideways, the fuel flooded the cylinder and the whole saw.
I really hate to take the carb apart since it was fine, but I can't even get it to start. Any ideas?
I saw several FS85 threads for other issues, so I hope starting this thread was ok.
Thanks so much.
Michael
Anyway, when I got ready to use it, started to attach the harness, and fuel began to drip/pour from somewhere near the carburetor area(not sure exactly). I cranked it several times, and got no start, or even a good sounding fire from the engine. I removed the plug, and it was extremely wet. I dried it, and tried again, no luck. I did this several more times, and still not one good crank. I checked for spark, and saw a strong spark. I decided to use an air compressor to dry the cylinder. When I turned the cutter up, gas poured from the cylinder. I removed the carburetor and the muffler and tried to dry these with compressed air. I also raised the piston so that I could blow underneath it as well. I also had to remove the air filter since it was soaked. I left it off. After all this, still no luck.
On the first crank, it will have a slight bit of ignition(very little), after this first crank, nothing, and the plug is always wet after I crank. I don't prime it, and the throttle is not locked open. Today, I decided to buy a new spark plug, and still the same. It has a very nice spark, and it's getting gas. As I mentioned earlier, Iused it 2 or 3 weeks ago, and the carb was adjusted perfectly, and all was well. I suspect when it tipped sideways, the fuel flooded the cylinder and the whole saw.
I really hate to take the carb apart since it was fine, but I can't even get it to start. Any ideas?
I saw several FS85 threads for other issues, so I hope starting this thread was ok.
Thanks so much.
Michael