I have an EZ Automatic saw that will not start.

[johnv]

This is my first time on this site and learning how to use it, so please bare with me if I make mistakes. I have a EZ automatic saw and on the I.D. tag states as follow: Model# Super EZ, Serial# 40319094.There are no UT numbers. This saw was given to me a few months ago. The saw was running fine then started sputtering like it was misfiring. I shut it off and notice the sparkplug was loose and retighten it but could not restart the saw. I did a compression test averaging 160 to 162psi on 3 different test. I do not see a spark from the plug. Do to my lack of experience on these chainsaws, I feel there are several thing that would not generate a spark. Bad plug, Bad switch, Bad Coil,  condenser or points. Installed a new plug capped at 0.026, no change. I don't have much experience in electrical but I check the switch by setting my Ohm meter to 20K to get a 0.00 reading when I touch the two probes. I put one probe on the switch housing and the other probe to the terminal. with the switch On or Off the meter reads 0.00. unless Aim mistaken I believe the switch is bad, but I also disconnected the kill switch wire from the switch and still no spark to the plug. I am puzzled on why this saw wont run. I cant believe I have both a bad switch and coil. for all I know it could be the points or condenser for which I have to pull the fly wheel and I don't have a puller. So far I can not find a repair shop that would work on it. I would greatly appreciate if some one could help me with this issue.

Regards JohnV   

[edju1958]

Welcome to the House of Homelite! I've worked on many saws in this model category & IMHO I think they're one of the easiest saws to work on until you get into the engine itself.Flywheel pullers are fairly cheap & can be found almost anywhere,or you can make your own.All you need is a flat piece of steel about 1/4 in.thick with some holes drilled that correspond to where the pawl studs are on the flywheel.You might be able to get the flywheel off by taking the pawl studs out with the pawls,washers,& springs.Loosen the flywheel nut till it's flush with the crankshaft.Then put a drift pin on the end of the crankshaft & nut & give it a few swift blows from a hammer.I've had a couple of flywheels that really fought me,but others generally pop loose with a little effort.We'll take it from here after you get the flywheel off.It might help to give a few drops of penetrating oil to the flywheel where it's bolted on & let it set overnight.

[johnv]

Thank you sir for the info. I will get back to you once I get the flywheel off.
Regards JohnV