Greetings from Ohio.
I have recently started milling with my Husqvarna 455 and today I went back to the woods to get some more done and the saw wouldn't start. I've been using chainsaws and related equipment all my life and I take care of my stuff. The saw is getting gas, fire and should run but it won't. It only spits occasionally when trying to start it. I think this may be a compression problem but I have done nothing to the saw that would account for excessive wear to the engine especially since its only about a year old. I can't afford to run out and get another saw and I desperately need to get milling again. Compression seems weak until I oil the cylinder. I'm wondering what the chances are of having something in a reed valve. I'm a competent mechanic but not so much experience with 2 cycles. What is the procedure for inspecting the reed valves? From what I've heard, I don't want to fight a warranty battle because I'll most likely pay for it anyway. Any help would be appreciated......Robb
I have recently started milling with my Husqvarna 455 and today I went back to the woods to get some more done and the saw wouldn't start. I've been using chainsaws and related equipment all my life and I take care of my stuff. The saw is getting gas, fire and should run but it won't. It only spits occasionally when trying to start it. I think this may be a compression problem but I have done nothing to the saw that would account for excessive wear to the engine especially since its only about a year old. I can't afford to run out and get another saw and I desperately need to get milling again. Compression seems weak until I oil the cylinder. I'm wondering what the chances are of having something in a reed valve. I'm a competent mechanic but not so much experience with 2 cycles. What is the procedure for inspecting the reed valves? From what I've heard, I don't want to fight a warranty battle because I'll most likely pay for it anyway. Any help would be appreciated......Robb