Chainsaw partner do-it-yourself carburetor repair

In detail: partner chainsaw do-it-yourself carburetor repair from a real master for the site my.housecope.com.

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For people engaged in construction or logging, as well as living in their own living quarters with an adjacent plot of land, it will be very useful to own a quality Swedish chainsaw "Partner 350", which is an excellent substitute for other tools for cutting wood, for example, two-handed saws or hacksaws ...

Like any other units, chainsaws also require careful maintenance and periodic maintenanceotherwise they will quickly break down as a result of exploitation. At the same time, contacting qualified specialists with a request to fix a chainsaw costs money, which you may not want to spend for any reason, because you understand that you can fix most of the faults and breakdowns yourself. To do this, you need to understand the structure of the chainsaw and watch a video where you will receive detailed instructions for repairing the Partner 350 chainsaw.

The vast majority of product malfunctions occur due to engine problems and related systems. Usually, to repair the unit, it should be disassembled. In order not to make a mistake during the disassembly process, read more about the design of the chainsaw in the video or operating instructions.

When your chainsaw won't start, you should first see if are the candles in good working order, giving a spark, due to which the fuel ignites and by force of an impulse pushes the piston, which does useful work.

In order to assess the condition of the candle, you need to remove the wire going to it from the starter and unscrew it with a suitable key from the groove. Examine the candle: its appearance will tell you what happened to the chainsaw:

The consequence of such malfunctions is the inability of the fuel to penetrate into the cylinder and begin to carry out useful work on the rotation of the chain, therefore the chainsaw will not start... The reasons for this are as follows:

Video (click to play).

  1. Image - Chainsaw partner do-it-yourself carburetor repairThe fuel filter is out of order because it is clogged.
  2. The breather is clogged (this is the name of the hole made by the manufacturer in the gas tank and designed for air to enter the tank through it).
  3. Lack of fuel in the gas tank.
  4. The diaphragm in the carburetor is not complete, or there is a high probability of blockage in the carburetor passages.
  5. Carburettor adjustment not correct.

To determine if the breather or filter is clogged with foreign objects, you will need to disconnect from the mountings fuel hose and see if gasoline flows from it and with what pressure. If gasoline comes out slowly and weakly, clean the breather with a thin, sharp object, such as an awl. If the problem is with the filter, remove it from the fuel tank and clean it, and replace if necessary.

Have you found out that the carburetor is the root of your problem? The good news here is that if your carburetor filter gets clogged, you can easily clean it yourself. In addition, you can easily do the adjustment and tuning of the carburetor of the Partner 350 chainsaw with your own hands, if you strictly adhere to the recommendations from the instruction manual.

The bad news is that with other, more complex carburetor repairs, you are unlikely to cope with your own hands, and you will have to take your unit to the mechanics. Sometimes the manufacturer deliberately does not write in the instructions, how to tune and repair a carburetorso that people who do not understand the device of the product do not try to fix the malfunction on their own if the chainsaw suddenly stops starting and, as a result, does not completely break the unit.

To the main breakdowns of this system chainsaws include:

  • Image - Chainsaw partner do-it-yourself carburetor repairLow pressure detected by the cylinder compression gauge, which causes the motor to lose power and cannot rotate the chain at the speed necessary to cut wood efficiently. The pressure at which the engine runs smoothly is approximately nine atmospheres.
  • Loss of tightness of the rings in the pistons, due to which hot gases from the cylinders enter the crankcase. The malfunction is eliminated by replacing the rings.
  • Problems with the tightness of the gaskets located in the cylinder head (cylinder head). Visually expressed in the form of emissions of gasoline combustion products through the slots in the gasket and the pressure drop in the engine. The problem is solved by replacing the gaskets.

If you want to know if there are problems in the cylinders, then the easiest way to do it is remove the muffler and assess the situation, looking through the hole left over from the removed muffler at the insides of the cylinders. In the event of the need for repairs, of course, you will need to remove the cylinder head for open access to the pistons and cylinders.

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Sometimes, having accelerated your chainsaw to high engine rpm, you are surprised to find that the engine cannot cope with them, and your tool stalls. At the same time, smoke begins to pour out of the muffler. However, the motor runs easily at low revs.

In this case, there is a high probability that the muffler of your unit clogged with carbon and other products of incomplete combustion of fuel, therefore it must be cleaned. This work is done as follows: you will need to remove the muffler from the chainsaw and disassemble it; then clean its outer and inner surfaces from carbon deposits; in the last step, dry with a hair dryer and place on the chainsaw.

Please note that it is recommended to cover the muffler opening with a plug or rag to avoid clogging the cylinders with debris.

Among the huge selection of models on the modern construction market, the Partner 350 chainsaw stands out, which is produced by a subsidiary of Husqvarna.

General view of the Partner 350 chainsaw

Simple and easy to use, reliable and unpretentious, this saw has gained wide popularity among summer residents and owners of country houses. Sawing firewood, pruning trees and branches - this is not the whole list of jobs that this model can handle without problems. Despite the well-thought-out design and layout of the units, over time the wear of the power unit, transmission elements and the fuel system occurs.

Experienced fellers know that a competent and accurate determination of the nature of a breakdown is half of the repair work done. Based on many years of experience in repairing the partner 350 chainsaw, specialists have developed a special method for diagnosing problems.

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Major chainsaw breakdowns Partner 350

It should start from the simplest nodes and mechanisms, ending with more complex ones.

This allows you to significantly save time and avoid unnecessary operations. Troubleshooting is recommended in the following order:

  1. Chainsaw spark check;
  2. Ignition coil;
  3. Diagnostics of the fuel supply system;
  4. Inspection of the crankshaft bearings.

To diagnose the presence of a spark, it is necessary to remove the candle and, without removing the high-voltage cable, make several jerks with the starter. If there is a discharge, you will need to set the gap between the central and side electrodes. Its value in Partner 350 should not protrude beyond 0.7 to 1.2 mm.

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Adjusting the spark plug gap with a feeler gauge

Failure to reach this distance can lead to incomplete combustion of the fuel mixture and, as a consequence, increased fuel consumption with limited power of the unit.As a result of exceeding this parameter, there is an inconsistency in the occurrence of a spark and interruptions in the operation of the internal combustion engine.

If there is no spark on the electrodes, it is necessary to replace the spark plug and repeat the diagnostic manipulation described above.

If no discharge is observed on the replacement spark plug, it is necessary to check the integrity of the high-voltage wire and, if necessary, replace it.

The absence of a bright blue spark in the plug may indicate the need to inspect the ignition module and adjust the gap. For these purposes, we remove the plastic protective cover from the saw and check the condition of the coil. The wires leading to it must be firmly fixed with screws; they must not dangle at the connection point. Moisture must not be present on the flywheel of the drive shaft as it interferes with the generation of an electromagnetic field.

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Flywheel and ignition module of the Partner 350 chainsaw

In the absence of such inconsistencies, you must make sure that the clearance between the module and the flywheel is correct. Its value should be no more and no less than 0.2 mm, and therefore, if it does not coincide with the recommended distance, it is necessary to independently adjust the ignition of the Partner 350 chainsaw.

For the most accurate adjustment, you need a regular coin-shaped or flat probe, which you can buy in specialized or automotive stores.

After checking the ignition, proceed to the diagnosis of the fuel supply system.

An important influence on the correct operation of the saw is played by the fuel system, which consists of a gas tank, pipes and a carburetor.

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Carburetor Partner 350 disassembled

If the mixture does not flow from the tank, it is necessary to inspect the built-in filter and breather (hole in the lid). If the fuel filter becomes clogged, it will need to be replaced. To clean the breather, you can use an ordinary sharp needle, carefully removing the remnants of dirt and sawdust from the valve. If the carburetor becomes clogged, it will need to be dismantled and thoroughly cleaned.

It must be remembered that the partner chainsaw carburetor is a complex assembly consisting of many small parts. Therefore, when dismantling, cleaning and assembling, maximum attention is required.

The carburetor is used to mix the fuel mixture (oil and gasoline) with air. Its work begins with the jerk of the saw starter, which forces the membrane to pump fuel. After that, a diaphragm-controlled needle valve supplies gasoline to the main chamber, through which it enters the cylinder. The throttle valve can be used to "enrich" or "lean" the fuel mixture with air. When it is closed, less air will flow into the cylinder at the same fuel level. In this case, consumption will increase, coupled with a decrease in engine power. Therefore, the adjustment of the Partner 350 chainsaw plays an important role in creating the optimal balance of moderate fuel consumption with high tool performance.

It is recommended to make self-tuning only if you have special tools and skills.

Before starting adjustment work, it is necessary to clean the main fuel unit from dust and dirt. To do this, you can use a compressor with compressed air or a broom carpentry brush.

To adjust the carburetor, holes are provided on the left side of the power unit, however, for the convenience of determining their position, experts recommend dismantling the protective plastic casing. First, turn the screws of the fuel quantity and quality fully clockwise, loosening them after 1/5… ¼ turn.

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Partner 350 chainsaw carburetor with adjustment screws

When the cover is removed, you need to know that the screw for the quality of the fuel mixture is on the right and, accordingly, the screw for adjusting the amount of gasoline is on the left. For convenience, the carburetor body is marked under the bolts:

- "L" - screw for the amount of fuel (adjustment at low speed);

- "H" - screw of the amount of the mixture (setting at maximum speed);

- "T" - idle speed adjustment bolt.

It must be remembered that the adjustment of the carburetor of the Partner 350 chainsaw must be carried out on a warm engine. At high temperatures, the metal expands linearly, as a result of which the throughput of the channels increases.

As soon as the cylinder becomes warm, turn the screw "L" until the internal combustion engine produces the maximum crankshaft speed. Then we twist it a quarter of a turn. It is worth noting that in this position, the screw for the amount of supply of the mixture should support the operation of the motor at idle. If such a setting is not enough, then boldly unscrew the “T” bolt until the engine runs stable. Using the screw "H" we correct the work of the Partner chainsaw at maximum speed.