I have my dads old Stihl Woodboss at home, and it wont start. I havn't used it since early last summer and did put stabil in it at the end of summer, but even before that it was a pain to get started, I don't think dad every put stabil in it. Anyways, I assume the carb will need cleaned, I know the chain needs sharpened, it'll need a new spark plug and air filter, I'd like to replace the fuel lines, and see why it leaks chain oil all the time (I've been told this is common). My questions are, first, is there anything I'm missing? This chainsaw is about 29 or 30yrs old, and spent most of its life just sitting in its case in my dads shed, got used heavily when my parents built their house back in 83 to clear the property, but was only used periodically after that. My second question is, once its all back together, how do I go about adjusting the carb? I know what i'm doing on 4stroke stuff, but 2stroke has always scared me a little, I don't wanna lean it out to much and cause damage to the engine. And finally, is there an adjustement for the chain? I've never messed with chainsaws, so any help you guys can give me would be appreciated.
Stihl Woodboss needs some work
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First, what is the model number? They put woodboss on a few models over the years.
If it is an 028 WoodBoss, you also likely have a points type ignition. The good news is that you can just buy a good used 029/MS290 coil and slap on it,
and just clip the wire going to the points, no pulling the flywheel.
You should buy your fuel line/impulse line from Stihl, also replace the fuel filter. The original one had a foam insert, which has long since disintegrated
and the remains are now crammed in the carb.
You will need a new carb kit too.
If it is an 028 WoodBoss, you also likely have a points type ignition. The good news is that you can just buy a good used 029/MS290 coil and slap on it,
and just clip the wire going to the points, no pulling the flywheel.
You should buy your fuel line/impulse line from Stihl, also replace the fuel filter. The original one had a foam insert, which has long since disintegrated
and the remains are now crammed in the carb.
You will need a new carb kit too.
I think its a 028, but I will have to double check? Any advice as far as the chain our chain oiling system goes? how much do dealers charge to sharpen a chain? I was thinking about buying a sharpening kit, but thought that maybe with the little bit that I use it, I would just take it to someone.
I also forgot to mention that the last time I tried starting it, the pull cord did not want to retract back in, but if I tapped on the side of it, it would wind back up little by little, but not every time. Is this a broken recoil spring, or maybe just a matter of lubing something up? He also had an old Tanaka brush cutter and lawn boy rear discharge mower I'd like to try and resurrect.