Husqvarna 236 X-Torq cutting out after doing a cut

[Chapster]

Hi everyone,

I have the Husqvarna 236 x-torq which was given to me by my neighbour as a non-runner he couldn’t fix. Bogged when revved. I fixed that by an ultrasonic clean of the carb and a carb kit. It has a Zama carb on it.

I used a tachometer and followed the Husqvarna carb settings guide I found online - 2 turns out on both H and L, then adjust H until WOT speed is 12000rpm maximum. Adjust idle to 3000rpm.

Starts well, idles fine after starting. Revs instantly, no lag or bogging. But when I start cutting wood, it randomly cuts out when it attempts to return to idle. It then takes 4 or 5 pulls to start again. It will then idle fine and the same thing happens when I cut.

Any ideas please? I’m not sure what to try now.

 

[Ozhoo]

Welcome to AS. More often than not your symptom is caused by the high side being set too rich, causing fuel to puddle in the intake. Try closing the High side 1/8th turn and retest.

 

[Husky77]

also check fuel meter needle is set correctly. good luck