throttle

[cooldad309]

I just bought a craftsman and I am only able to pull the throttle 1/2 way to be at full RPM if I squeeze the trigger all the way it dies how do you adjust it so I can pull it all the way.

[Stormin Mormon]

You take a tool, and partially dissemble it.

Then, you repair it and put it back together. Use locktite on the screws.

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[cooldad309]

Thanks but that doesn't tell me anything I already know to use tools and fix it I was wondering if it is the carb or trigger just didn't want to get into it without a little info

[Tony Hwang]

Hi, Craftsman what? Adjust cable length I guess.

[bob_villa]

Take off your magic underwear...and put it over your head...and "think" this time.

[Gordon Shumway]

If, as you say, "I already know to use tools and fix it," why are you asking us?

[Ed Pawlowski]

Ah, you didn't tell us anything either. Craftsman has their name on a lot of tools.

There are no dumb answers, only dumb questions.

[Stormin Mormon]

I provided good information based on what you said.

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[bob_villa]

I emailed him...only reply, "it's a chainsaw"! You get nothing...you lose!

[Unquestionably Confused]

Pure genius... He sounds like the guy who brought the chainsaw back to the dealer complaining that it didn't work. Dealer fires it right up and the guy asks, "What's that noise?"

For our next question of the day... "I turned the knob and it didn't work. What's wrong?"

[trader_4]

Actually we have enough info to start. He said he "just bought a Craftsman". Doesn't matter what it is. If it's not working right, first logical thing to do is return it.

[bob_villa]

...and if it's used? What's the point if someone is not willing to give the information?

[David L. Martel]

Cooldad,

If your Craftsman is new then it's under warranty. Return it. As the others have pointed out "craftsman" makes lots of things so we have no idea what your tool is. Start over and try to be informative.

Dave M.

[trader_4]

Yes, you have a point. I was thinking it was new, it might not be. Besides the lack of info, I'd say if you buy something used either:

A - Make sure it works right before you pay

B - Have agreement that you can take it back if it doesn't

C - Know how to fix it.

[Bennett]

I'm thinking it's like in 'Spinal Tap'; you want to be able to dial it, whatever it is, up to 11.

[Stormin Mormon]

It's a button, not a knob. Push.

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[Tekkie®]

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Shouldn't the craftsman know what he is doing? You pulling his throttle didn't help. Can't you just ask him? Do you get him hot?