Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Stihl model 021 Chainsaw, lever moves, control lever


Question
I purchased this chainsaw recemtly. It starts OK. And runs on choke. But when I move the choke lever to the 'I' position it goes well. The problem is that when I pull the trigger the choke lever moves to the  off position and turns it off. What's wrong? I wold like to

Answer
Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Stihl model 021 Chainsaw, lever moves, control lever
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Here is a pic of my 025, which is the same saw as yours, the black
control lever needs to be under the spring on the left, and the tension of the spring on the lever dictates what will happen when you move the lever.  So your problem is with the lever or spring or both.  Many times the lever will pop out of its holding bracket
on the left, and problems go from there.

Sorry about the poor pic quality, but use it to compare to your saw, and let me know what you find out.


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