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Post by mattadams1981 on Mar 31, 2023 14:16:32 GMT -5
Hello to all I'm new here.
I was recently given a 1982 Textron Terry Canada XL-1AO Unit # 50159.
It's in great shape for being 40 years old now (nearly perfect paint, well taken care of).
I was looking through parts documents from leons chainsaw parts and repair and found my unit once had an optional chain break upgrade. Since I would like to pull out this little oldie now and again but have it be a lot safer, that the upgrade seams ideal to me. I'm a small man and actually find this saw hard to start. I have to place my foot on top and have the high idle toggle pressed on the throttle trigger. Thus the saw chain starts to travel before I can release things and have it drop to normal idle. Really not safe at all for myself. Starting with a chain break engaged just seams like the best option.
So I'm asking you fine Homelite lovers out there to hopefully help me find the chain break assembly.
If anyone can help in anyway that would be greatly appreciated.
I'm located in Ontario Canada if it makes a difference for shipping or anything.
Thanks in advance for any and all help or guidance.
I don't intend to make this saw my everyday cutter but I'm only a year older than this saw and would love to keep it functional to be able to share with my grandchildren when the time comes. Or to pull out and let a teen use for a bit, then pull out a newer saw and show them how far saws have come. Either way I just want it to be as safe to use as it can be for its age as well as for what it is, A dangerous high quality machine.
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Post by mattadams1981 on Mar 31, 2023 14:31:20 GMT -5
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Post by onlyhomelites on Mar 31, 2023 21:01:36 GMT -5
The chain brake will be hard to find...it wasn't a super common option, but I'd keep an eye on Kijiji & Ebay.
You can adjust the fast idle speed; with the air filter cover off, looking back at the trigger you should see a screw at the top. You can set the throttle pin and adjust the screw until the throttle arm just lifts off the idle screw. That should be a fast enough speed for starting, but not so fast that the chain is moving much (or at all).
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Post by undee70ss on Mar 31, 2023 21:53:29 GMT -5
The chain brake will be hard to find...it wasn't a super common option, but I'd keep an eye on Kijiji & Ebay. Very hard to find!!!!!!! |
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Post by mja1981 on Apr 1, 2023 11:12:47 GMT -5
Thank You for such a fast response. If the chain break is that hard to find it's likely going to beyond what I'm willing to pay. I love the idea of lowering the fast idle. Thanks for mentioning it. I figure if I lower it to much it'll become redundant, but finding the butter zone in between so it still helps with startup would be great. I appreciate the help.
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Post by mja1981 on Apr 1, 2023 14:57:39 GMT -5
Special Thank you to onlyhomelites / Leon for all the great video content. Your knowledge is great and your willingness to share it speaks volumes.
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Post by mja1981 on Apr 2, 2023 10:23:48 GMT -5
Novice and possibly still question that my make me feel dumb considering my troubles to start my saw but...
On the right hand side of the engine by the muffler there is something that looks about the diameter of a AA battery and maybe 3/4 of an inch long with what looks like a spring and or metal bar running through it. Is that a decompression button? Can't help but think it is but the saw is at the cottage and I won't be there for another couple weeks to investigate it. I wondered what it was but didn't mess with it. I'm going to feel very silly if it is but I've never owned a saw that has one so didn't know what to look for.
If it is a decompression button and I press it in I should be easier to pull but that leads me to another question. If I press it and fire up does / should it reset if it's functioning properly? I'm afraid to press it and cause issues with the saw that will require repair before being operational again.
Thank you for any guidance.
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Post by edju1958 on Apr 2, 2023 10:34:17 GMT -5
From what you're describing,yes,it is the decompression button.It's connected to the side of the rear handle by the choke lever.You push that button in while pulling back on the trigger & it should lock in place.Once the saw starts,if it hasn't released yet,just flick the trigger & it should release.Sometimes the decompression pin that goes into the cylinder will stick & it won't operate properly.I've found that a squirt of lube like WD40,or similar will get it working again just fine.
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Post by mja1981 on Apr 3, 2023 8:00:51 GMT -5
I appreciate the response but I think you might have missed the location of the button I'm asking about.
There is a little button on the handle to hold the throttle open a touch, fast ideal for starting but..
What I wondered about (which is hard to see in the images due to them being dark) is directly on the motor head. Between the spark plug and the muffler.
I have tried looking at the parts pages from Leon's but it doesn't actually # or name it as anything. I can't find anything in those documents that say anything about decompression so maybe it's nothing and not something my saw has. I've just never seen anything like it on another engine.
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Post by mja1981 on Apr 3, 2023 8:24:33 GMT -5
Forgive me turns out you were right. I just rewatched a video and what I notice is the button on the handle should have a bar connecting it to the decompression valve. My saw does not have this. As best I can tell the thing sticking off the engine is where the decompression valve would be if there was one installed.
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Post by mja1981 on Apr 16, 2023 8:11:29 GMT -5
Just a basic follow up on my saw this post was created for. I don't think I really need the decompression button. The saw had sat a number of years and the carb wasn't doing well. After getting it running and tuned to ideal. I ran almost an entire tank through it idling with the occasional full throttle trigger squeeze. The carb cleaned itself up and then needed to be readjusted again but now it cold starts on 2-4 pulls with no choke 1 pull when warm. I've also adapted to placing my knee on the power head instead of my foot. I feel much safer starting this saw now. Also the ideal and fast ideal are set ideal and the chain doesn't move in either setting so I no longer fear that upon starting the saw either. All in all a very well taken care of little gem. Why wife named her Ruby  thank you for all the great feedback. |
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