Evin
ArboristSite Member
I have a 359 that will only run if I keep pushing in the choke then pulling it out back and forth... As soon as I turn off the choke it dies...any suggestions.
Air leak, the carb mount/backing plate to rubber boot is notorious.
Or...at high(er) altitudes, if you've got a Walbro replace it with a Zama.
screen inside the carb, and checking for an air leak provided compression is good and strong.[/QUOTE]Wrong on two accounts, the 359 needs the plastic band replaced on the intake boot (service kit offered by Husky with metal clamp). If you remove the Walbro send it to me as the zama will not run with the Walbro and there is a repair to straighten out the Walbro. Fix the Walbro for $20 or by the Zama with less performance for $50+
+1 on the fuel line.Just go through the fuel system, replace line & filter, clean carb and that should help
Air leak, the carb mount/backing plate to rubber boot is notorious.
Or...at high(er) altitudes, if you've got a Walbro replace it with a Zama.
I think many people here would disagree with the bold comment above. Walbro's are good carbs and work just the same or better than the Zama's. I think you'd find more people saying the opposite to you, chuck the Zama and find a good Walbro...
I agree, sounds like an air leak to me. Time to check the intake boot and if everything looks good do a vacuum test. Maybe new carb kit and fuel lines/screen...
Right my man! Replacing fuel line & filter should always be the first step.Just go through the fuel system, replace line & filter, clean carb and that should help
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