Do you have a Husqvarna Chainsaw, and your Husqvarna chainsaw won’t start even after several trials, and you don’t know what to do? Not to worry, this article is for you.
Here, we pinpoint most of the common starting issues, especially associated with Husqvarna chainsaw’s, and their solutions.
Even if you are not a professional, armed with your Husqvarna manual, your knowledge of chainsaws and this article guide, you are sure to do some DIY troubleshooting steps to start a chainsaw, and you may well on your own fix the common problem with husqvarna chainsaw.
Husqvarna Chainsaw Troubleshooting & Repair
Your old or new husqvarna chainsaw might be having one or more of these problems, that you need to check out.
Check for any fuel issue: Check if fuel is sufficient, if it the fuel is the right quality and if it is the correct fuel/oil mix used, usually 40:10 or 50:10.
Check the fuel filter system: See if it is blocked. Use a fuel system cleaner to clean your fuel tank if it is. Do this by putting some fuel cleaner into the fuel tank, allow it to sit in the engine a while to circulate throughout the engine, trapping all dirt, then Clean the fuel filter after this. Also, ensure that the fuel filter is not faulty. Replace if it is.
Check that You have Turned ON Your Controls: Ensure that the start switch is ON (you probably may have not), the choke is set at START and the throttle lock and the chain brake disengaged. The saw will not start if all these have not been done.
Check the spark plug: Starting issues can be related to a faulty spark plug. To know if the plug is working right, there will be a spark when it comes in contact with a wire. Corroded spark plugs usually do not spark. Clean corroded plugs thoroughly and dry, then put them back into the saw when you notice this.
The starter cord may be faulty: A Chainsaw starter cord is an indication of the engine’s compression. If you notice when pulling the cord that it’s a little bit sagged, it may be that the engine compression is too low ( in this case, the pressure to build power from the engine will be low; hence it won’t be able to kick start) you may have to fix the saws engine compression if this is the case.
Check the air filter: The air filter filters the dirt off so It doesn’t reach the combustion chamber. If the air filter is clogged, it becomes difficult for air to reach the combustion chamber, and this could cause a starting problem. Locate the air filter with your manual and Clean off dirt in it.
Flooded engine: If your machine is pumped with too much fuel, it becomes flooded and will not start. Unflood the engine by simply removing the spark plug to dry.
Check for blockage in the carburettor: When fuel is left in the tank for too long, it causes blockage in the carburettor. A blocked carburettor can cause starting issues in the saw. If the carburettor is blocked, it needs to clean thoroughly ( cover the throttle when doing this), and the fuel in the engine changed. After doing this, your adorable wild chainsaw should start working.
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Adjusting the Carburettor of your Husqvarna Chainsaw
The chainsaw carburettor’s job is to determine by measurement the right amount of fuel ( not too much and not too little) that will mix with air before entering the engine, ensuring that the machine works right.
The carburettor has three adjustment screws. H – High (regulate the air/fuel mix during high RPM), L- low( regulates the air/ fuel mix during low RPM), T- idling. ( regulates the amount of fuel that gets into the carburettor while the throttle is pressed(idling).
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Adjust your Husqvarna Saw with these Quick Steps:
L Screw: adjust the L screw by screwing it to the left while the engine is running. Do this till the Engine almost stops. After that, slowly turn the screw towards the right ( as you do so, you will hear the engine idling smoothly) keep screwing until the engine starts to accelerate smoothly.
T Screw: Start screwing it clockwise until you notice movement in the saw and then turn anticlockwise slowly until the chain stops moving. The engine will be idling smoothly.
H Screw: Turn it anticlockwise continuously till it no longer screws. At this point, the saw’s engine will begin to sound rough. If you noticed this, start turning clockwise until the engine sound smoothly, then push the throttle a little.
Tips To Prevent Husqvarna Chainsaw Starting Problems
- Ensure you practice daily maintenance routines such as quick clean-up of all the parts after each use, using fresh fuel always and the correct fuel-oil mix.
- For weekly maintenance, always open parts like an air filter, carburetor and spark plug and clean them.
- Replace old or worn-out parts.
- Always lubricate parts when needed.
- Regularly service saw.
Conclusion
The tips given here are sure to be of great help when you experience difficulty starting your Husqvarna chainsaw. However, we do not claim that they replace a professional assessment on your saw. If you have followed one or more of these tips and still cannot start your saw, You should take it to see a specialized Husqvarna chainsaw repairer.
near new Husky 120 Mk 2 been running like a dream, second one Iv’e owned.
went to start,starter rope pulling freely when plug out. a decompression problem, but where is the vale located? A good one to advise on.
Graham.
Where is the vale located to get the answer you should watch a youtube video or search on google because finding the vale location is not tough please try again. Even then if you can’t I will help you.
Rope will not pull to start a brand new 240 husqvarna chain saw.
Pray start filed in it it started with out no promblem