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       #Post#: 90926--------------------------------------------------
       Husquvarna 51 starter rope hard to pull
       By: TommyMc51 Date: October 20, 2024, 1:57 pm
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       Hi, new member here hoping for some advice.  I have a Husky 51
       which seems to have too much compression to turn over when I
       pull the starter rope.  It's never been an easy starter, usually
       requiring a lot of pulls (until warmed up).  But now, I can
       barely pull the rope. This model has no compression relief.
       I've done some research on the web and here's what I've tried.
       1. Removed spark plug and it pulls freely. Added a few drops of
       Marvel Mystery oil.
       2. Inspected starter assembly, no damage.
       3. Removed bar and chain to verify that's not binding.
       4. Removed muffler to inspect for clogged exhaust port.  With
       the spark plug removed, I can watch the piston moving freely,
       but with plug in place it still pulls too hard.
       5. Removed carb to check for obstruction.  Same story as with
       the muffler: it pulls hard unless the plug is removed.
       The last time I ran it, about 2 months ago, I was working on a
       large dead fallen poplar.  The chain was binding or clogging and
       the saw started to run hot. I stopped, with the intention of
       sharpening the chain and putting some support under the
       tree...but it was dinner time and I never got back to it until
       now. I'm at a loss as where to go from here (other than to the
       store for a new saw) While old, the saw hasn't seen all that
       much use, just the occasional tree in the yard.  All suggestions
       will be appreciated.
       #Post#: 90927--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Husquvarna 51 starter rope hard to pull
       By: Chainsawrepair Date: October 21, 2024, 7:08 am
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       WAG's
       1. carbon built up on top of piston and squish area.
       2.  Pulley worn in middle and or starter cover too.
       3. rope not installed right secured at beginning and when pulled
       putting pulley into a bind pulley it sideways somewhat.
       GL
       #Post#: 90928--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Husquvarna 51 starter rope hard to pull
       By: TommyMc51 Date: October 21, 2024, 5:12 pm
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       Thanks, Cut4fun.  After tearing it down, cleaning,  and
       reassembling, it's back to normal.  The good news is that all is
       well, bad news is that I still don't know why it happened.
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