# 5 Common Reasons your Chainsaw Is Smoking
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A chainsaw that smokes can be a problem, but here are five different reasons why this may happen as well a 6th reason that you might not expect. 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#chain #chains --- ## Transcript [0:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=0s) hey guys Eddie here at hyperstore.com [0:01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=1s) today we're going to be talking about [0:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=2s) why your chainsaw may be smoking [0:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=4s) chainsaws are powerful tools used for [0:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=6s) cutting wood but if you notice smoke [0:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=8s) coming from the chainsaw it is essential [0:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=10s) to address this issue before it gets [0:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=11s) worse let's dive into a few reasons why [0:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=13s) your chainsaw might be smoking and stick [0:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=16s) around to the end for a bonus reason [0:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=17s) that you might not expect if your [0:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=19s) chainsaw is smoking an idle it's [0:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=21s) possible that the idle speed is too high [0:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=22s) this means that the engine is running [0:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=24s) too fast causing it to burn more fuel [0:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=26s) and produce more smoke to fix this issue [0:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=28s) adjust the idle speed to the [0:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=30s) manufacturer's recommended level [0:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=37s) basically the idle speed should be [0:39](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=39s) around 2500 to 3000 RPM an improper fuel [0:42](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=42s) mixture is another common reason for [0:44](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=44s) smoking chainsaws if there is too much [0:46](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=46s) oil in the fuel mixture it can cause [0:48](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=48s) excessive smoke fixing this issue is [0:50](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=50s) just a matter of using the proper fuel [0:52](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=52s) mixture typically a 50 to 1 fuel mixture [0:54](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=54s) is used for most chainsaws it's also a [0:57](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=57s) good idea to shake your mixture before [0:58](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=58s) adding it to the fuel tank especially [1:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=60s) before the first use after mixing a [1:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=62s) dirty air filter can cause a chainsaw to [1:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=64s) smoke excessively if the air filter is [1:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=66s) clogged with dirt and debris it can [1:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=68s) restrict the airflow to the engine [1:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=69s) causing it to run rich and produce more [1:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=71s) smoke to fix this issue clean and [1:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=74s) replace the air filter regularly hyper [1:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=76s) has a full line of air filters as well [1:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=78s) as thousands of other parts and [1:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=79s) accessories for your small machines the [1:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=81s) fourth reason for a smoking chainsaw is [1:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=83s) a clogged spark arrestor the spark [1:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=85s) arrestor is a small screen located in [1:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=87s) the muffler that helps prevent Sparks [1:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=89s) from escaping the exhaust if the spark [1:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=91s) arrestor becomes clogged with carbon [1:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=92s) deposits it can cause the chainsaw to [1:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=95s) smoke excessively to fix this issue [1:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=97s) remove the spark Thruster and clean it [1:39](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=99s) with something like a wire brush if your [1:41](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=101s) chainsaw is smoking mainly around the [1:43](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=103s) chain or bar you may not be getting [1:44](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=104s) enough Bar Oil Chainsaw Bar Oil is [1:47](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=107s) essential for lubricating the chain and [1:48](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=108s) reducing friction during use [1:50](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=110s) if there is not enough Bar Oil it can [1:52](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=112s) cause the chainsaw to overheat and [1:54](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=114s) produce smoke also make sure that both [1:56](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=116s) the oil ports on the power head as well [1:58](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=118s) as the chainsaw bar are clear and free [2:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=120s) of debris you can also check to make [2:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=122s) sure that your oil pump is pumping oil [2:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=124s) to the wire by running the chainsaw with [2:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=126s) the bar off for a short period so that's [2:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=128s) five reasons why your chainsaw may be [2:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=130s) smoking but as a bonus let me just say [2:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=132s) that some smoking is normal for example [2:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=134s) when starting a cold chainsaw a small [2:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=136s) amount of smoke may be produced [2:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=138s) additionally when cutting through wet or [2:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=140s) green wood it's common to see smoke [2:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=142s) however if you notice excessive smoke [2:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=145s) it's essential to address the issue so [2:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=147s) here's a quick recap of the five reasons [2:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=148s) your chainsaw may be smoking remember to [2:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=150s) check the idle speed fuel mixture air [2:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=153s) filter spark arrestor and Chainsaw Bar [2:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=155s) Oil regularly to ensure that your [2:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=158s) chainsaw runs smoothly if you're still [2:40](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=160s) experiencing smoking issues after [2:42](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=162s) addressing these factors it's best to [2:43](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=163s) consult with a professional for further [2:45](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=165s) assistance as your chainsaw maybe have a [2:48](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=168s) more serious mechanical problem I hope [2:50](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=170s) you get something out video and if you [2:51](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=171s) did please consider subscribing and [2:53](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=173s) commenting below with any questions or [2:55](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=175s) just if you have something to add to the [2:57](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=177s) discussion thanks for watching and join [2:58](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osudoSAgttA&t=178s) us at hypastore.com