About Michael Expertise Ex-Tool & Die Maker. For the last 30 years I have performed maintenance on a large estate, including mechanical repairs of cars, trucks, tractors, ATV's, carts & trailers, chainsaws, mowers, snowblowers, machinery, hand tools. I do blade & tool sharpening, modifications and adaptations requiring designing and fabrication of accessories or parts made of metal, wood or plastic. Indoor skills include repair of appliances, furniture, electrical wiring, plumbing and structure.
Question My Craftsman Chainsaw won't start. I've tries a new plug, but it doesn't even fire. any ideas of where to start? Thanks, Ricky
Answer Hi Ricky,
Check for spark at the plug. If none, check the kill switch. If that's good, replace the ignition coil.
If you have spark, look for the cause of the lack of fuel flow. If the saw has been sitting, the carb may be gummed up with old fuel.
