The 170 was notorious for gunking up the spark arrestor. Every one I ever serviced for clients. Maybe they set the carb too rich at the dealer. Anyway. You already checked that. I run my saws at 40 or 45:1 even though they are 50:1 rated. Keeps them cooler in the heat out here. Lasts longer.
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