Elmer Fudd
ArboristSite Lurker
Not a chainsaw per se, but close enough I hope.
I have a new Husqvarna 355FX clearing saw - about 70 hours on it over the last month. I bought a tach to adjust it after the break in period, as well as to adjust my chainsaws and other 2 cycle equipment. It has run great to this point, after breaking it in I adjusted the carb. The only problem I have noticed is that the standard nylon air filter lets too much dirt past into the filter box. Flock filters worked better but still let dirt in, today I tried a washable sponge filter speced for the 355RX on the parts list. Not sure why only that variant, but it appeared to work well. I adjusted the carb again, as it appeared to be running rich.
After 90 minutes (tank and a half) it just died and I could not get it started in the field. Back at the house I checked spark - fine, The filter is a little dirty, but nothing exceptional - I put a new one on anyway. Gas mix looks clear in the tank, the fuel filter looks clear. I managed to finally get it to start, but it won't stay running. I did manage to go WOT once, but it died when I came off the throttle.
I guess I'll play around with the carb settings in the morning. I have not been able to find a shop manual for this piece of equipment, and the OM isn't any help. Any thoughts? Kind of disappointing to me with the low hours (not to mention the price!).
I have a new Husqvarna 355FX clearing saw - about 70 hours on it over the last month. I bought a tach to adjust it after the break in period, as well as to adjust my chainsaws and other 2 cycle equipment. It has run great to this point, after breaking it in I adjusted the carb. The only problem I have noticed is that the standard nylon air filter lets too much dirt past into the filter box. Flock filters worked better but still let dirt in, today I tried a washable sponge filter speced for the 355RX on the parts list. Not sure why only that variant, but it appeared to work well. I adjusted the carb again, as it appeared to be running rich.
After 90 minutes (tank and a half) it just died and I could not get it started in the field. Back at the house I checked spark - fine, The filter is a little dirty, but nothing exceptional - I put a new one on anyway. Gas mix looks clear in the tank, the fuel filter looks clear. I managed to finally get it to start, but it won't stay running. I did manage to go WOT once, but it died when I came off the throttle.
I guess I'll play around with the carb settings in the morning. I have not been able to find a shop manual for this piece of equipment, and the OM isn't any help. Any thoughts? Kind of disappointing to me with the low hours (not to mention the price!).