What causes a chainsaw bogging?

A chainsaw bogging can be caused by bog, stall, power loss, load issues. We track 56 error codes across 5 brands related to this symptom.

How do I fix a chainsaw bogging?

There are 112 community-ranked fixes for this symptom across 5 brands. The average fix success rate is 90%. Find your specific error code below for step-by-step instructions.

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Chainsaw Bogging

Chainsaw losing power under load? Find fixes for dull chain, dirty air filter, carburetor tuning, and exhaust port issues.

Error Codes

Brands

112

DIY Fixes

90%

Avg Success

Craftsman

4 codes

All Craftsman codes

MECH-DIES-UNDER-LOAD

Engine Dies or Bogs Down When Cutting

🪵 S180 42cc Chainsaw· 2 fixes· 85% success

Adjust Carburetor and Inspect Fuel System

MECH-FUEL-LEAK

Fuel Leaking from Chainsaw — Fire Hazard

🪵 S180 42cc Chainsaw· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Fuel Lines and Carburetor Gaskets

MECH-PULL-CORD

Starter Rope Breaks or Will Not Retract

🪵 S180 42cc Chainsaw· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Recoil Spring and Inspect Starter Assembly

MECH-WONT-START

Chainsaw Engine Will Not Start

🪵 S180 42cc Chainsaw· 2 fixes· 85% success

Clean or Replace Spark Plug and Air Filter

EGO

6 codes

All EGO codes

MOTOR-STALL-CS

Chainsaw Motor Stalls Under Load

🪵 EGO POWER+ CS1804 18-Inch 56V Cordless Chainsaw with Chain Tensioning· 2 fixes· 85% success

Replace Chain and Inspect Battery Health

TOOL-CUTS-OUT

Tool Intermittently Loses Power

🪵 EGO POWER+ CS1804 18-Inch 56V Cordless Chainsaw with Chain Tensioning· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Battery or Controller Board

TOOL-NO-START

Tool Will Not Start

🪵 EGO POWER+ CS1804 18-Inch 56V Cordless Chainsaw with Chain Tensioning· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Faulty Switch or Battery Contacts

MOTOR-STALL-CS

Chainsaw Motor Stalls Under Load

🪵 CS1401 14 in 56V Brushless Motor Cordless Chainsaw with Rapid Reload Chain Tensioning· 2 fixes· 85% success

Replace Chain and Inspect Battery Health

TOOL-CUTS-OUT

Tool Intermittently Loses Power

🪵 CS1401 14 in 56V Brushless Motor Cordless Chainsaw with Rapid Reload Chain Tensioning· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Battery or Controller Board

TOOL-NO-START

Tool Will Not Start

🪵 CS1401 14 in 56V Brushless Motor Cordless Chainsaw with Rapid Reload Chain Tensioning· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Faulty Switch or Battery Contacts

Husqvarna

16 codes

All Husqvarna codes

HARD TO PULL

Starter Cord Very Hard to Pull

🪵 460 Rancher 24 in 60cc Gas Chainsaw· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Decompression Valve or Inspect for Seized Piston

RUNS ROUGH

Engine Runs Rough or Surges

🪵 460 Rancher 24 in 60cc Gas Chainsaw· 2 fixes· 90% success

Rebuild or Replace Carburetor and Inspect Seals

OVERHEATING

Engine Overheating

🪵 460 Rancher 24 in 60cc Gas Chainsaw· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Muffler and Spark Arrestor Screen

FUEL LEAK

Fuel System Leak

🪵 460 Rancher 24 in 60cc Gas Chainsaw· 2 fixes· 85% success

Replace Fuel Lines and Primer Bulb

AIR FILTER

Air Filter Clogged or Restricted

🪵 460 Rancher 24 in 60cc Gas Chainsaw· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Air Filter with Genuine Husqvarna Part

DIES AT IDLE

Engine Dies When Idling

🪵 460 Rancher 24 in 60cc Gas Chainsaw· 2 fixes· 90% success

Clean and Rebuild the Carburetor

CHAIN STOPS

Chain Stops Under Load

🪵 460 Rancher 24 in 60cc Gas Chainsaw· 2 fixes· 85% success

Inspect and Replace Worn Clutch Shoes and Clean Air Filter

WON'T START

Engine Will Not Start

🪵 460 Rancher 24 in 60cc Gas Chainsaw· 2 fixes· 90% success

Clean or Rebuild Carburetor and Replace Fuel Filter

HARD TO PULL

Starter Cord Very Hard to Pull

🪵 455 Rancher 55.5 cc 3.5 HP Gas Chainsaw with X-Torq Engine and Air Injection· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Decompression Valve or Inspect for Seized Piston

RUNS ROUGH

Engine Runs Rough or Surges

🪵 455 Rancher 55.5 cc 3.5 HP Gas Chainsaw with X-Torq Engine and Air Injection· 2 fixes· 90% success

Rebuild or Replace Carburetor and Inspect Seals

OVERHEATING

Engine Overheating

🪵 455 Rancher 55.5 cc 3.5 HP Gas Chainsaw with X-Torq Engine and Air Injection· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Muffler and Spark Arrestor Screen

FUEL LEAK

Fuel System Leak

🪵 455 Rancher 55.5 cc 3.5 HP Gas Chainsaw with X-Torq Engine and Air Injection· 2 fixes· 85% success

Replace Fuel Lines and Primer Bulb

AIR FILTER

Air Filter Clogged or Restricted

🪵 455 Rancher 55.5 cc 3.5 HP Gas Chainsaw with X-Torq Engine and Air Injection· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Air Filter with Genuine Husqvarna Part

DIES AT IDLE

Engine Dies When Idling

🪵 455 Rancher 55.5 cc 3.5 HP Gas Chainsaw with X-Torq Engine and Air Injection· 2 fixes· 90% success

Clean and Rebuild the Carburetor

CHAIN STOPS

Chain Stops Under Load

🪵 455 Rancher 55.5 cc 3.5 HP Gas Chainsaw with X-Torq Engine and Air Injection· 2 fixes· 85% success

Inspect and Replace Worn Clutch Shoes and Clean Air Filter

WON'T START

Engine Will Not Start

🪵 455 Rancher 55.5 cc 3.5 HP Gas Chainsaw with X-Torq Engine and Air Injection· 2 fixes· 90% success

Clean or Rebuild Carburetor and Replace Fuel Filter

Ryobi

5 codes

All Ryobi codes

POOR CUT

Slow or Rough Cutting Performance

🪵 Ryobi RY40550 40V HP Brushless 14 in. Chainsaw· 2 fixes· 85% success

Replace Chain and Inspect Guide Bar for Wear

KICKBACK

Guide Bar Kickback During Cutting

🪵 Ryobi RY40550 40V HP Brushless 14 in. Chainsaw· 2 fixes· 90% success

Inspect and Service the Inertia-Activated Chain Brake System

TOOL OVERHEAT

Tool Thermal Shutdown — Motor Overheated

🪵 Ryobi RY40550 40V HP Brushless 14 in. Chainsaw· 2 fixes· 90% success

Inspect and Replace Motor Bearings

TOOL OVERLOAD

Tool Overload Protection — Motor Overcurrent

🪵 Ryobi RY40550 40V HP Brushless 14 in. Chainsaw· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Motor or Controller Components

BATT ALL BLINK

Battery Fault — All 4 LEDs Blinking

🪵 Ryobi RY40550 40V HP Brushless 14 in. Chainsaw· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Battery Pack Due to Internal Cell Failure

STIHL

25 codes

All STIHL codes

E02

Motor Overload

🪵 MSA 220 C-B Battery· 2 fixes· 85% success

Reduce Cutting Load and Clear Chain

E17

Exhaust Port Blockage

🪵 MS 180 C-BE Chainsaw· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Muffler Assembly

E11

Fuel Filter Clog

🪵 MS 180 C-BE Chainsaw· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Fuel Filter

E09

Air Filter Blockage

🪵 MS 180 C-BE Chainsaw· 2 fixes· 95% success

Replace Air Filter

E08

Clutch Failure Detected

🪵 MS 180 C-BE Chainsaw· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Clutch Assembly

E05

Fuel Pump Failure

🪵 MS 180 C-BE Chainsaw· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Fuel Pump Assembly

E04

Overheating Protection Triggered

🪵 MS 180 C-BE Chainsaw· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Thermal Sensor

E02

Carburetor Malfunction

🪵 MS 180 C-BE Chainsaw· 2 fixes· 95% success

Replace Carburetor Assembly

E18

Chain Dullness Detected

🪵 MS 362 C-M Chainsaw· 2 fixes· 95% success

Replace Chain

E06

Air Filter Blockage

🪵 MS 362 C-M Chainsaw· 2 fixes· 98% success

Replace Air Filter

E03

Fuel Filter Clog

🪵 MS 362 C-M Chainsaw· 2 fixes· 95% success

Replace Fuel Filter

E02

Carburetor Malfunction

🪵 MS 362 C-M Chainsaw· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Carburetor Assembly

E17

Muffler Loose or Damaged

🪵 MS 250 45.4 cc 2-Stroke Gas Chainsaw with 18" Bar and Anti-Vibration System· 2 fixes· 95% success

Tighten Muffler Screws

E15

Excessive Smoke Emission

🪵 MS 250 45.4 cc 2-Stroke Gas Chainsaw with 18" Bar and Anti-Vibration System· 2 fixes· 85% success

Check Fuel Mix and Air Filter

E13

Spark Arrestor Clogged

🪵 MS 250 45.4 cc 2-Stroke Gas Chainsaw with 18" Bar and Anti-Vibration System· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Spark Arrestor Screen

E10

Fuel Filter Clogged

🪵 MS 250 45.4 cc 2-Stroke Gas Chainsaw with 18" Bar and Anti-Vibration System· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Fuel Filter

E08

Chain Dull

🪵 MS 250 45.4 cc 2-Stroke Gas Chainsaw with 18" Bar and Anti-Vibration System· 2 fixes· 95% success

Replace Chain

E04

Fuel Line Cracked

🪵 MS 250 45.4 cc 2-Stroke Gas Chainsaw with 18" Bar and Anti-Vibration System· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Fuel Tank Assembly

E03

Air Filter Clogged

🪵 MS 250 45.4 cc 2-Stroke Gas Chainsaw with 18" Bar and Anti-Vibration System· 2 fixes· 95% success

Replace Air Filter

E02

Carburetor Flooded

🪵 MS 250 45.4 cc 2-Stroke Gas Chainsaw with 18" Bar and Anti-Vibration System· 2 fixes· 90% success

Clean and Rebuild Carburetor

E17

Fuel Tank Cap Vent Blocked

🪵 MS 271 Farm Boss Chainsaw· 2 fixes· 95% success

Replace Fuel Tank Cap

E15

Ignition Coil Overheating

🪵 MS 271 Farm Boss Chainsaw· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Ignition Coil

E13

Muffler Blockage

🪵 MS 271 Farm Boss Chainsaw· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Muffler Assembly

E05

Carburetor Malfunction

🪵 MS 271 Farm Boss Chainsaw· 2 fixes· 95% success

Replace Carburetor

E03

Air Filter Blocked

🪵 MS 271 Farm Boss Chainsaw· 2 fixes· 95% success

Replace Air Filter

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