I put mix in a glass jar, with a new filter and fuel line. If I have any rough running I disconnect the Saw's fuel line and hook it to the jar. This eliminates any tank, filter, vent and line issues. Very easy to do and I have found bad filters and tank vents this way
I really like those Mk III’s. Most of the reviews I’ve seen on them have said they are a ripper. I’ll have to keep this in mind if I pick one up. Thanks Rich!
Ooh, I have one of these. I sometimes get this problem where they won't idle too. My air filter was plugged, so that took care of it. For some reason the filter on mine gets plugged pretty quick. They clean off really fast though, so that's nice.
I am trying this today. Mine is doing the exact same thing. It seriously pisses me off. Unreal saw when it wants to run but I'm having some buyer remorse especially since parts are unobtainable. Thank you Thank you.
@@richardflagg3084 Found a filter that fits in the saw room. It's not the exact husky one but it fit. It's like a completely different saw. Now I have to fix the metering lever height that I had been adjusting because I thought that was the problem. Thank you again, I was 70 feet pruning a white oak, smiling cause my saw actually runs.
Get both. The 2511t is going to need a little performance work to enjoy out of the box, but you'll love it for pruning and smaller removals because of how light it is. The 540 is a beast out of the box. I don't like the cheezy chain tensioner but so far the saws I've worked on have held up nicely so far.
@@richardflagg3084 Thx! Love and learn a lot from your vids. I currently have 2 beat-down 2511s that had some mods, a 355T that is strong and a 200T that is being fixed, again! How do I coordinate to get you some saws? My buddy has a tree biz vic Greenville.
Hey Richard I was given a 201tc that blew a hole in the top of the piston and was wondering your thoughts on what could have caused it? From my research it appears that it was pre ignition/ detonation and the exhaust port was thick with carbon which was flaking off. Is that a possible explanation for the failure?
Ehmm.. my humble opinion is that a fuel filter with so much surface will not restrict fuel flow on a small carb. The fuel filter is in a container with a " cleaner solvent" unless it is filled up with water and dirt. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Just the opposite. The pump diaphragm side of the carb can only do so much to pump fuel. The fuel tank vent on most all two stroke is meant to hold about 5psi aiding the delivery of fuel. I should have noted when I tried to blow/suck on the fuel filter it was difficult to pass air in and out. A new filter has little resistance if any. The older style filters that don't have as tight of a micron rating can be blown out and reused, but not recommended. The newer ones, not so much.
Everytime i get few days away from buying one of these mk3 saws i see yet another video of one being repaired or attempted repairs ..theres thousand mixed reviews but never a solid one ..
Try starting it and keeping high idle on and once your able to give it throttle rev it 60-70% for a little bit to get it hot enough to not just shut off then let it sit and idle for 3 min. If it stalls before 3 just use high idle without choking it to get it running again and then start over 3 min timer. It should start to get itself right with the autotune eventually. Shouldn't be like that but it seems like that always gets it right for me until the next weather/temp swing. We got 3 new at work and all were pretty temperamental but I ported the one with my crew and man it was so much better and strongest top handle I've run hands down. I've done a lot of 201s and 200 and the Husqvarna pulls way harder just not as reliable. Also when your running it let it 4 stroke in the cut when you can the more you do it the better the high jet will get you will know right away when it finally gets tuned right.
I put mix in a glass jar, with a new filter and fuel line. If I have any rough running I disconnect the Saw's fuel line and hook it to the jar. This eliminates any tank, filter, vent and line issues. Very easy to do and I have found bad filters and tank vents this way
I really like those Mk III’s. Most of the reviews I’ve seen on them have said they are a ripper. I’ll have to keep this in mind if I pick one up. Thanks Rich!
I can imagine the frustration when in the tree and your new saw is acting like garbage. Good diagnosis on the fuel filter.
Excellent diagnostic. All I am seeing from you shows your skills in being thorough and repairing units in the right way. Keep these coming.
Yeah so those port up nice and are little screamers! Interesting repair on this ine and is very much noted!
That saw sounds amazing!
Also thank you for the info!
Another good video Rich!! I love what you put out and greatly appreciate the time you take to put those out for our enjoyment.
Thank you!
Great vid Richard! I’ve never worked on one of those before.
Ooh, I have one of these. I sometimes get this problem where they won't idle too. My air filter was plugged, so that took care of it. For some reason the filter on mine gets plugged pretty quick. They clean off really fast though, so that's nice.
I am trying this today. Mine is doing the exact same thing. It seriously pisses me off. Unreal saw when it wants to run but I'm having some buyer remorse especially since parts are unobtainable. Thank you Thank you.
Hope it works. Keep me posted
@@richardflagg3084 Found a filter that fits in the saw room. It's not the exact husky one but it fit. It's like a completely different saw. Now I have to fix the metering lever height that I had been adjusting because I thought that was the problem. Thank you again, I was 70 feet pruning a white oak, smiling cause my saw actually runs.
Damn Hooskies! 😂
Interesting fix. Thanks for sharing.
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Happy New Year Richard!!
Seems happy now👍🏻🤞🏻
This video can help alot of climbers.
What is general consensus on this saw? I am comparing it to Echo 2511T.
Get both. The 2511t is going to need a little performance work to enjoy out of the box, but you'll love it for pruning and smaller removals because of how light it is. The 540 is a beast out of the box. I don't like the cheezy chain tensioner but so far the saws I've worked on have held up nicely so far.
Buy the one that fits your immediate needs first and save up for the other (if you climb for a living).
@@richardflagg3084 Thx! Love and learn a lot from your vids. I currently have 2 beat-down 2511s that had some mods, a 355T that is strong and a 200T that is being fixed, again! How do I coordinate to get you some saws? My buddy has a tree biz vic Greenville.
@@richardflagg3084Яке масло і в якій пропорції рекомендуєте для echo cs-2511 ?
@@richardflagg3084 Just bought T540 XPiii. Do you suggest an aftermarket exhaust? If yes, which? Thx--
Great video Richerd
Can you try vp synthetic two stroke oil? And the full synthetic version?
Rich nice work. ❤❤❤
Thank you
@richardflagg3084 🥂🥂🥂
Hey Richard I was given a 201tc that blew a hole in the top of the piston and was wondering your thoughts on what could have caused it? From my research it appears that it was pre ignition/ detonation and the exhaust port was thick with carbon which was flaking off. Is that a possible explanation for the failure?
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Great video!!
Nice video👍
Low tech fix on a high tech saw. And thats why they pay you the big bucks eh😂
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Is he running ultra oil?
Ehmm.. my humble opinion is that a fuel filter with so much surface will not restrict fuel flow on a small carb. The fuel filter is in a container with a " cleaner solvent" unless it is filled up with water and dirt. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Just the opposite. The pump diaphragm side of the carb can only do so much to pump fuel. The fuel tank vent on most all two stroke is meant to hold about 5psi aiding the delivery of fuel. I should have noted when I tried to blow/suck on the fuel filter it was difficult to pass air in and out. A new filter has little resistance if any. The older style filters that don't have as tight of a micron rating can be blown out and reused, but not recommended. The newer ones, not so much.
Thanks😊 we learn new things every day, thank God.
I had 2 Stihl blowers that did that. Fuel filter
Hm. Well done. I'm jealous of your gas tank.
You'll have to start hitting the yard sales and estate sales in the spring.
Everytime i get few days away from buying one of these mk3 saws i see yet another video of one being repaired or attempted repairs ..theres thousand mixed reviews but never a solid one ..
Don’t buy one
@spencerh2860 have u had one ..bad,?
I’ve got a brand new Husqvarna immediately shuts off if you don’t give it throttle for more than 2-3 seconds. Will never buy another.
Try starting it and keeping high idle on and once your able to give it throttle rev it 60-70% for a little bit to get it hot enough to not just shut off then let it sit and idle for 3 min. If it stalls before 3 just use high idle without choking it to get it running again and then start over 3 min timer. It should start to get itself right with the autotune eventually. Shouldn't be like that but it seems like that always gets it right for me until the next weather/temp swing. We got 3 new at work and all were pretty temperamental but I ported the one with my crew and man it was so much better and strongest top handle I've run hands down. I've done a lot of 201s and 200 and the Husqvarna pulls way harder just not as reliable. Also when your running it let it 4 stroke in the cut when you can the more you do it the better the high jet will get you will know right away when it finally gets tuned right.