I have a MS 14-32 McCulloch chain saw. It ran and cut fine a week ago. Today, I can't get it to start.

*Carb filter clean
*Getting spark to plug
*Same gas I used last week...bought and mixed that day.

I follow the instructions of:

*pumping the bulb 10 times
*locking the throttle handle to on position
*making sure kill switch is in "run" position.
*making sure chain safety is not locked
*put choke in full choke and pull 4 times
*put choke in half choke and pull 4 times
*If it does not start, repeat procedure

I have done this several times today. I took the plug out and grounded it and checked for spark, getting spark. The plug was wet with gasoline.

I allowed the engine to dry out for 30 minutes or so, replaced plug and went through entire procedure again.....same results...not even a "hint" of starting.

I only have about 5 hours total run time on this saw.

So what do I try next? Any suggestions for a shadetree chain saw mechanic?

Thanks, Chuckwagon

I have had two of these saws and they did the same to me, if you could ever get them started once boy they would run and cut very well, but I have pulled on them until I ws give out and finally got rid of them. Talked to other people and they said the same thing about theirs too.

Get a Stihl!

I found the problem! I was FLOODING it! After letting it sit for 3 or 4 hours, I pushed the prime button THREE times instead of ten. Went through the rest of the procedure and it started just like the manual said!!

I have ran it 6 or 8 times since with cold starts as well as warm starts and it starts every time with 3 pushes on the primer button!

Thanks for the responses.

Chuckwagon

Thanks for the information! Mine does the same thing! Drives me crazy!
Lance

I finally quit buying cheap saws a few years back. I now have an Echo and a Husqvarna. They are a pleasure to run and they always start easily. My old Homelite ran good once you got it started but boy was it finicky to start. I had an 026 Stihl for many years that was an outstanding saw.

email marcell ledbetter he can make it run

HAAAWWW shoot that thing!