Husqvarna help........

[Mark32]

Hi.  Long time lurker, first time poster!

I have a problem with my 350.  One day it will run like a champ, then the next two times I use it, it won't run right.... about 1 good day to two bad days.  On the bad days, it will run fine to drop the tree, and to de-limb, but about the time I'm into about the third cut of the log (at high rpm's) the saw will fall flat on it's face... like it's running out of fuel.  If i let up on the throttle quick enough, it won't stall an will go down to a beautiful idol.  I will then have to goose the throttle several quick times to get it back to high rpm's without it stalling.  But as soon as I try to cut into the log, it falls flat on it's face again.  From there on out it's toast.  Couple days later, runs fine!?!?

On the good days, couldn't ask for a better running saw.

I tried the basics.... new fuel (in case of moisture), new plug, cleaned air filter, blah, blah, blah.... all to no avail.

The saw doesn't have many hours on it, and has been treated very well.  In fact, I haven't even went through a gallon of bar oil yet.


Any ideas????? Somebody... anybody!!!!


Oh, and it is at the dealer now for the second time, and of course it has ran fine both times I took it to him.  None the less, the saw is worthless to me as it is.

The other maddening thing is that the dealer has not done a thing to try and fix the problem either time I've had it in to him.  It's like he doesn't believe me.  He says that he doesn't know what to fix if he can't get it to act up (which I kind of understand).  But wouldn't doing something be better than nothing, based on the symptoms, if for nothing else, to keep me happy?  He has had it for about a week now, and is "waiting for it to act up"!

Frustrating.  Very frustrating.



Thanks,

Mark

[tmroper]

I don't know about the other guys but it sounds to me that you have a bad fuel line.  This seems to be a very common problem for me (at least once a year).  I had a saw that was doing the exact same thing as yours and it was brand new.  I live 1.5 hours from town and dealer and took it in with no luck several times and an old fella down the road figured it out.  The line only cost a couple of bucks and are very easy to change and all it takes is a tiny tiny leak to cause frustration so give it a go.
Hope this helps.

[Rocky_J]

Sounds like your carb is too lean, to the point of the saw almost seizing.

Ethanol fuels don't help, these days any mix gas over 3 weeks old may be degraded enough to cause lean running problems.

Your dealer doesn't sound like much help. The saw isn't going to get fixed sitting under his bench "waiting for it to act up".  :

And if your chain isn't sharp (over 95% of chainsaw users can't sharpen a chain) then the saw will have to work 10x as hard when you're cutting. It's quite easy to overheat a saw with poor technique and a slightly dull chain, which would then bring on the symptoms you mentioned. The saw won't overheat just by running it without a load on the shop bench.

If you were to claim that you haven't had the saw long enough for it to be dull yet, then I would accept that as proof of a dull chain. ;) I work with people every day who make their living running chainsaws and even among professional users, way over half can't sharpen a chain. And it only takes one missed cut to dull a chain.

Just my rambling thoughts. They could probably be copied and reposted for 90% of the 'new user saw problems' posters who find this forum. Good luck with it.

[ladylake]

 I might try a new fuel line too with the problem being eratic and good gas for sure. What's with those Husky fuel lines? I've never had to replace a fuel line yet.   Steve

[Mark32]

Rocky...

Will do the same thing with a brand new chain.  I'm not that good at sharpening by hand, but my buddies machine does a fine job.  Can't believe it has anything to do with chain sharpness.... I have several for it and keep them fresh.  Thanks for the input.  Any other ideas?


tmroper...

I had another guy suggest a small pin hole in the fuel line.  I will change it, if for nothing else... to eliminate it as a source to the problem.


ladylake....

Are failing fuel lines a common problem with Huskies?


Thanks to all that have already replied!

[PineNut]

I have had a lot of problems with fuel lines on my Huskies until the past year or so. Don't know if they have another source for their fuel lines or I have just been lucky lately. But I would sure check that fuel line.

[teddy]

Alright!
Kinda new to the saw kingdom!!
But with my 3 huskies(and 3 stihls,), a new after market fuel line is a MUST!!!!!!!!!!!
All my and husky fuel lines all took a dump! Either broke or split near or right at the fuel tank housing(near impossible to check for unless off!!!)
And for the heck throw in a good spark plug, gapped right!!
Matt (hoping you get her going right!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

[Hilltop366]

I have seen carbs get slightly loose and work ok as long as the engine is sucking the carb tight and the next time it was used not work right at all, just one more thing to check along with intake gaskets.

[rebocardo]

I agree on fuel lines too. The other thing to watch out for (at least on my 365) is the fuel filter would get stuck out of the gas near the end of the tank, then once I put it down or moved the saw, it might start. Took a while to figure that out and bend the coil so it twisted own..

[AndyC]

I have the same saw and had a similar issue a couple years ago - my issue was the fuel filter was pretty clogged after about 6 years of weekend only cutting- put new one in and like new.    Good luck

[Mark32]

Well....


Picked up the saw from the dealer on Friday.  He said on the phone (wasn't there when I picked it up) "I can't find a problem with it.... runs fine for me."  He also said that he cleaned the carb for grins and giggles.  Then he went on to say, "You're on your own now.  I've done all I can do."  Huh?

When I picked it up, I asked his wife if he replaced the fuel line and filter.  She called him on the phone and he said "No, there was no need to."  No idea if he pressure tested the line of not!?!?

I was busy all weekend, so haven't had a chance to put it to the test since picking it up.  But I do know this, for no more than it costs, I will be replacing the fuel line and filter myself.

I will say this, though....  He didn't charge me anything for his services, which I thought was fair and a nice gesture..... considering there is "nothing wrong with the saw." :

[rickywashere]

if you have tried all else remove the rope cover look at the kill wire running to the switch .. we had one that would cut out then run fine the wire had a small place rubbed in it under the magneto wheel and we rebuilt the carb changed filters ajusted till our eye and ears hurt and finally caught it .... also try high test gas heard that the regular crap wont run as good now and days octane is too low


hope it helps 

[sd locke]

you havent used a full gallon of bar oil in it? well my 350 started to act up after 4 to 5 tanks of gas in it same *DanG thing . i had to feather the throttle to get to rev up and then as soon as i started to cut it would fall on its face . so adjusted the carb richer never had a problem with it sence . i just thought it was breaking in finally .

[motohed]

Don't forget to have them check the gas  tank vent , I have had issues in a couple saws over the years that had a small amount of plastic left in the vent .

[SawTroll]

This sounds like it could be a tank vent issue (clogged tank vent on the fuel tank, creating a vacume when some fuel is used up).

Try to open the fuel cap when it acts up, and see if it helps for a while. If it does, it is a clogged tank vent.

[Tim/South]

I would change the gas filter in the tank, the fuel line and the spark plug.
I had a brand new plug break down one time. Also check and make sure the plug wire is tight on the plug.

[ehp]

hard to answer with out hearing the saw but first I would like to know is on the days that it does run right is it warmer than the days it runs bad cause if so then its to lean and richen up the carb , second if the gas tank vent is plugged as soon as it starts acting up shut it off , flip it over so you can open the gas cap on the saw, you should hear air being sucked in plus as soon as you tighten the gas cap back up the saw should run fine until it runs out of fuel again cause the vent will not let and air in . I have seen the fuel filter cause lots of trouble and the same for the fuel lines .  Richen the saw up and try it and see if it runs out of fuel , the saw gets alot hotter blocking a tree up than limbing so needs more fuel

[EmannVB]

Mark,
I have a 350 that has about 20 hours on it, over the course of a year.  Saw always ran fine for me, never a problem...until I dropped a tree on the handle.  It broke the handle where the trigger is, but aside from that, it's fine.  If you'd like, make me an offer and swap the handle (body) and you'll have a fine saw.  I'm going to be buying a new one.

~Mark

[thecfarm]

That is quite the dealer to have.  :  A call to HQ would be my next call. Not that it would matter much.Seems like companies get your money and don't want to hear from you with any problems. No problems with any of my Huskies fuel lines.