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Chain dies under light load, engine running ok

As a matter of fact I have a J3816, which is now Homelite... Problem: chain will not cut under load, even light one but the engine will keep running. The chain moves freely (by hand) when engine is stoped; the brake seems to work properly. Thanks a lot for your help.

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It sounds as though you have abraded away the clutch face. I’d try a local saw seller/mechanic, they may be able to adhere a new face to your existing parts.
I went here:
Homelite/Ryobi.com
https://www.gardnerinc.com/recons/disclaimer-lg.php - Agree; Choose “Product Line”; “Select OEM” & “Select Catalog” both to “Homelite Consumer Products”. A drop down list appears; self explanatory from here.
The numbers Homelite & Ryobi use don't match the numbers everyone posts. A careful inspection of your saw should find something that matches.
Chose “38cc 16" Chain Saw UT-10927” and on the “Clutch – Chain Brake – Drive Case Cover” detail found; item 20, clutch, pn984894001, $15.47; item 21, sprocket and drum assembly, pn984640001, $18.46


Yours is an inboard clutch but it must be removed, the outboard clutch video will help.
R² Drive Link Inboard Clutch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUbSIHMSSP8&feature=PlayList&p=4A4A1DF66590854E&index=0&playnext=1
The C-clips tend to fly when being removed. Please wear eye protection and exercise care.

R² Drive Link Outboard Clutch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdqkIuVNUQc

  1. Check at the IPL for your saw to see if any special tools are needed.
  2. A length of starter cord or nylon rope may be used instead of the piston stop (retain 6" ± so you can remove it). Make sure the piston is near the top of the cylinder before feeding the cord or it can fall through the exhaust port and damage the piston as it rises.
  3. It is probably a left handed thread (tighten it to loosen it).
    Let us know how it worked for you. GL
    Lou

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