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Post by ronaldt on May 15, 2020 18:46:12 GMT -5
I was starting up a few saws this afternoon just for fun. I decided to fire up my 707D just because it's such a good runner. It hasn't run in a while so it took about 10 pulls to start. I took it off partial choke to soon and it died. When I tried to restart it, the recoil wouldn't grab. It retracts fine but won't engage. 😞 Before I attempt to diagnose the issue, is there a common problem with the ball drive starter that I should look for?
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Post by ronaldt on May 24, 2020 18:57:58 GMT -5
I'm still hearing crickets... Anyone, anyone???
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Post by Clasec on May 24, 2020 20:05:35 GMT -5
I'm still hearing crickets... Anyone, anyone??? My 770G does the same thing occasionally. I lean it to the right a little and smack the center of the recoil. Usually works for me. Not really a fix but so far has worked. |
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Post by ronaldt on May 24, 2020 20:06:34 GMT -5
I'm still hearing crickets... Anyone, anyone??? My 770G does the same thing occasionally. I lean it to the right a little and smack the center of the recoil. Usually works for me. Not really a fix but so far has worked. I will have to try that! Thanks |
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Post by ronaldt on May 25, 2020 9:48:08 GMT -5
Well I'll be darned. I tipped the saw to the right and tapped the recoil and it engaged. For what I do with this old saw, that will be just fine! Thanks again clasec
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Post by chainsawlady on May 25, 2020 12:30:50 GMT -5
I'm still hearing crickets... Anyone, anyone??? This is a common problem with this recoil starter. After a long time there is a buildup of grease and dirt around the the three balls on the recoil. The balls stick in the dirt and don't move down to connect. A removal of balls and a thorough clean out will probably make them like new. chainsawlady |
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Post by ronaldt on May 25, 2020 12:43:17 GMT -5
I'm still hearing crickets... Anyone, anyone??? This is a common problem with this recoil starter. After a long time there is a buildup of grease and dirt around the the three balls on the recoil. The balls stick in the dirt and don't move down to connect. A removal of balls and a thorough clean out will probably make them like new. chainsawlady Thanks chainsawlady! You are a true treasure to us Homelite people. Have a great memorial day! |
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Post by sawnami on May 26, 2020 9:18:57 GMT -5
They made a newer version of the brass ball drive plate that had relief slots at the base of the ball pockets to allow dirt and debris to exit.
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