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Posted on May 03, 2012
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Saw starts and loses power and dies when i pull throttle

The saw is new. The problem started on the first day I used the saw.

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It sounds like it is running too lean on the mixture, if it is new take it back to have the mixture richened up, if you carry on running with a lean mixture it could seize.

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SOURCE: I have a craftsman 16" 36cc chain saw. Engine

First thing is make sure chain brake is not engaged is so equipped. Next make sure that chain tensensioner is not to tight to allow chain to rotate. I wouuld remove bar and chain from saw and spray both several times with WD-40 and work chain link by link until they all move freely.Clean and lube guide channel on bar and make sure that bar is not dented or badly rusted.If all else fails replace bar and chain. Good luck and thank you.

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