Fixing A Homelite Chainsaw, That I Friend Wanted Me To Look At
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Published 2022-04-22
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Thanks for watching. This chainsaw starts just fine and runs, and that's because I think someone serviced it. However, the didn't replace everything they needed to.
All Comments (21)
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An older gentleman gave me a very old homesite xl. All he could tell me about it was his exwife bought it over 45 years ago and used 2 or 3 times. The tank was all nasty with 2 cycle oil, tore it all down and cleaned it up. I was afraid the carburetor would be junk. Surprisingly it started after a couple pulls and runs perfect to this day. Great video as always!!!!
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honestly theses saws are actually great there has been no complaints with them that i have heard now yes as you said they are meant for home owner use not pro use but at the same time it really doesn't matter what brand for what quality it is they all require one thing and that is to maintain them
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These cheap little saws are all most homeowners need. They work great if they're stored properly.
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Perhaps the owner properly just forgot sequence to start, nice that you addressed the chain.
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My first thought was how nicely built that air filter is. I have a cheap home depot Homelite and the air filter just turned into power after some years
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I have a homelite super2 saw from the 80s. I swear it’s the most reliable saw out there. It started after sitting for ~15 years and didn’t even have to clean the fuel system or carv
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My friend have one of these in his shed. Thanks for reminding me I’m going to ask him for it tomorrow. He ain’t doing nothing with it. Great repair my friend. 👍🙏👍🙏👍🙏
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Great video, lot more of a simple fix than I have thought. Keep up the great work, hope the chainsaw works for your friend now!
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Thank you for this video. I recently picked up one of these Rangers at a garage sale for $20. Looks like it was used maybe a dozen times. Original owner had the good sense to drain the fuel before storage and it runs perfectly. I’ll keep it as a backup to my old Tanaka saw as parts are scarce.
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I kinda have a fix for that pesky over-oiling problem these Homelite 45's seem to have. I just used a piece of a 1/4" zip-tie, stuck it in the outlet oiler hole behind the bar, and trimmed it on the sides of the zip-tie until I had the amount of oil I thought was good. Worked like a charm. Just make sure you get SOME oil to the bar and chain!
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Yes, I'd buy one if they were available in the UK😊
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That is a good backup saw or primary saw for a homeowner that does not use it very much as long as, like you said drain the fuel and oil from the saw. I tell my customers to use the engineered fuel if not using the two cycle equipment very much.
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I've been cutting firewood for many years. And I've had only 2 homelites in all those years!!!! Yes I would buy one again!!!!!
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Great job of identifying the problem and repairing the saw. Got it running just like new. Thanks for all the tips as well. Thanks for the videos
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I really love your videos! A couple of things I do differently are first, I never try to start an engine with unknown fuel quality. I empty the tank first and inspect the fuel for water or other contaminants. Next, I clean the tank. That’s much easier for me than risking having to repair a problem that I created. Keep up the good work! I have learned a lot from you.
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I agree the lines look good and you made the correct call. I had never considered a bulb transplant before you showed your other video, and being cheap myself, I think it’s the best idea I have seen in a while! All of my equipment tends to be yard sale or auction finds bought cheap. I appreciate your videos on getting abused and neglected equipment running again.
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That's a great saw I have the same one cuts and runs well not that perfect for the branded ones but surely does the job ...amazing videos as always ...
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My dad still runs a homelite super 2 that belonged to my grandpa in the 80s it doesn't get used a ton but it's cleared a few pine trees felled by ice storms every year for my entire life (31 years) and we cut a 6" diameter sycamore root with it last week. It's not a Stihl or Husqvarna but he empties the gas every season and it keeps working
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Had one as a backup to my stihl. Did everything I asked of it.
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Another great video, good job brother. Thanks David
