Husqvarna chainsaw won't stay running.
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Thanks for watching. This chainsaw stars but it won't stay running. Instead of tearing into the carburetor we're going to see if we can fix it by readjusting the carburetor.
Congratulations on showing the adjustment while making test cuts. Sooo many guys do not do this. Well done brother.
that means a lot coming from you Dave. Thanks
Totally agree with that comment . Probably the best demo I've watched. Got a right banger in the garage and lookig forward to working on it this weekend.
Bought a new Husqvarna. It kept stalling. Used this video to help me tune it and it runs/cuts like a champ. Thanks for posting this!
no problem Brian Mik
You nailed it! Direct and to the point. No extra talking. A you tube video that is USEFUL. Thanks!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
This was the best adjustment video I’ve seen. Doing it while cutting was key point. I had all the problems you showed
thank you Growing Little Country homestead
Very well done! Clear explanations and great camera shots...answered my questions and got me thinking in a logical progression. Thanks for the video
Glad it was helpful!
This is the first and only vid I've found that addresses this problem. Thanks so much, perfect for a learning user like me!
I recently found a poulan in my shed and want to use it as a carburator adjustment practice saw for when I eventually get something bigger than my MS170.
no problem, thanks for the comment
Exactly the issue I have with same model of saw. Thank you for a clear, sequential solution to tuning the carb. Great video and helped me get my saw back to running smoothly.
Glad it helped
This video is by far the best I found on youtube; very thorough and concise. Thank you much.
Glad it was helpful!
I was looking to fix a certain problem with my saw and ended up finding the solutions for other questions I had concerning my saw . All in one stop , Thank you, great video
thank you Eli R
I have the same saw having the same problem. Thank you for the video and the clear, concise explanation of how to make the adjustments.
Glad it helped
I I have learned how to work on chainsaws by using videos on how to to the repairs I have all of the tools needed to do the repairs Still learning something new every I watch a Video I am very thankful that you fellas take the time to put these awesome repair videos it just as good as a Small Engine Repair Course I am very grateful to every one that puts these videos up I TRULY THANK YOU
no problem and thank you
This was very informative, thanks! To answer your question at the end, if it came to messing with the carburetor, float valve, I’d take it to an expert. 😀 But now I feel informed enough to try those initial adjustments on my own. I like your “if this, then that” diagnostic approach and tutorial.
thank you Bill Heiser, I appreciate it.
Thank you so much for helping people like me that really want to know how to take care of problems ourselves!!!
no problem Mark Mills.
I adjusted mine. It was new. Started, but lifting up or cutting chainsaw would die. Now it runs great!! Thank you.
no problem and you did a good job adjusting it
Rebuilt my whole carburetor and still was having these exact issues. Very helpful video! Thank you!
no problem
Got to tip my hat off to you friend. A very informative and thorough video at that. I wasn't expecting the saw to "die out" under pressure (cutting the log), I thought it would work just fine. Thanks for adding that in. Well, I'm off to give it a shot. Thanks again!!
no problem and thanks for the comment.
After watching you do it I feel comfortable giving it a try. Your explanation was excellent.
Glad it was helpful!
Just wanted to say that I appreciate you posting this how too. I recently purchased a used Husqvarna 235e and it wouldn't stay running after a few cuts I received a ton of advice from friends, but none of it was consistent. The only common ground and cheapest fix was the carb adjustment. At first I was waaaay intimidated by doing this. From what I have heard it is easy to mess this up and have a hard time readjusting it, so I never thought I myself would feel comfortable doing so. Unfortunately, I had few people that sounded like thet knew what they were actually doing. I watched this video and felt confident and compelled to attempt to adjust it myself. Well long story shorter, it worked! It idled and ran fine untill high engine speeds, I simply turned the h screw one quarter turn counterclockwise to increase the fuel delivery at high engine speeds and it fixed the issue! I understand a little bit more and feel way more comfortable with two stroke engines and how to adjust their carburetors.
Thank you for that!
no problem and thank you Jenn Campbell.
I have tried several approaches to adjusting the carb on Poulan Chainsaws, and can't seem to find a good setting. Your way of explaining it has helped me understand it better. Going to give it another try. Thank you.
Glad I could help
I've learned alot for being a new chainsaw owner. Had the same problem, cut a few times and it would quit on me. Awesome video and it was clear and concise. Thanks
thank you Emerson Nolan
I have to say. Thank you. No one on u tube would explain the adjustment. I've cleaned and nothing i did the adjustment and runs fine now thank you
Glad it helped and thank you Robert Vincent
It helped me greatly, making the idle adjustments while running the saw .
I needed to see it done.
My saw has been bogging down, now I know what to do .
Thank you
Great to hear!
Logical, well thought out and calming demeanor. Thank You for your time.
thank you for your time as well!
Many thanks for this excellent video. My Husky has this problem, so I'll try the lo & Hi adjustements & order a carb kit as well. I've cleaned the carb, air filter, exhaust flame arrester & fuel filter in the tank.
hope it works out for you.
Thanks just what I needed... I cleaned the carbs from both my 141 and my 365 but had a hell of a time tuning both saws.
Glad it helped
I would make my own adjustments...trial and error...you'll never learn unless you try. Thanks for another great vid!
So very true. I used to be afraid that I would make a mistake and I have but I've learned from them.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE my exact experience!
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE for sure it is the float sucking the mixture that is clogged
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE it's the current coil that doesn't work if you see that when you accelerate the current coil goes haywire
leonardo migot This type of carb does not have a float.
Hi, thanks very much for your help I have a 130 saw and it was running everyday over winter.
I put new chain on and saw was dieing at high revs.
I have adjusted carb like you showed. Working perfectly.
Thanks from a warm fire in Ireland 🇮🇪
nice work and thank you for your time.
Excellent video! Exactly as determined by the circumstances. Logical sequence of fixing the issue.
thank you Henry GREY.
Yes after this video I would test this on my own saw. One thing you should say. That if you open the high end too much. You can and may blow the saw. If you have to open the high end that much rebuild the carb and save your self blowing the motor. This was a really helpful video. Thanks
thanks for the tip
Wow. I gotta try this .... Thanks for being clear and consise and not holding the camera in your hand while you were filming. Great edit
no problem
Great tutorial. I'm in the midst of adjusting mine now!
good luck, hopefully you'll get it working right.
OK I ran the saw today and made a couple test cuts and made a little bit of adjustment. Used it the rest of the day.
Thanks again, you have saved me much time on a good saw, that needed attention.
Glad I could help and you did a great job getting it running too.
Wow, just what i am experiencing. Your video gave me the confidence to do it myself. Thanks Boss!!
Glad I could help
Brilliant and useful explanation especially the typing explanation as the saw ran. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Nice work best video I've seen so far on adjusting a chainsaw and testing it out at the same time is awesome. I need to work on my Husqvarna and I can do this before I go ahead and take the carb off to clean or rebuild it. Thanks again you're the best. 🤗🇨🇦
thank you Benjamin Crooker
Best video I’ve seen one how to tune the carburetor on a chainsaw. Thank you for the great information.
no problem and thank you
I do have one question I have a 440 and I’m not sure which tool I need to order. The 21 spline or the 7 spline tool?
@@stevencarnes7790 the easiest answer is to buy the tool kit with several different ones. That way you can also use for your current and future machines.
I will try and tune my own saw from now on . Thanks for sharing .
No problem 👍
Thank you for this informative video which explained the various aspects of throttle idle speed (chain moving), low and high speed settings. I have a Husqvarna 240 and it did that cutting out/dying thing day one right from the store. I did manage to get the carb adjusted myself and got it to work properly. Just wish I would have found your video several years ago! lol. Great job explaining everything and good camera work with everything in focus and not shaky or jumping around like in other videos. I saved this link for future reference.
no problem and you did a great job working on your equipment!
just bought the 440 off a friend for $50, it wont stay running. Gonna try all this stuff and hopefully I can get her up and running! Liked and subscribed.
good luck and thank you Qmed Joe.
‼️Thank you so much for making this video, you just saved me a boat load of money 💰 by not having to take my Husqvarna to the shop & buy firewood ‼️
‼️I made the timing & throttle adjustments on my 435 18" Husqvarna chainsaw because after 14 years of regular maintenance & running great, it started stalling when I started cutting, made your recommended adjustments & now my Husqvarna is running like new‼️
‼️You can watch me use my chainsaw after the adjustments were made, on my channel after I post it tonight - 1/28/2023‼️
NEWCASTLE CALIFORNIA,USA 🇺🇸
thank you Big Pie for letting me know you had success with the repair.
Yes I tune all of my own small engines but I've learned a lot from watching your videos
thank you Arnold Reite, and thanks for the comment .
Very helpful. Husqvarna T435. First, it did not work. I cleaned the muffler. It was very quite blocked, spark arrester and all.
After reinstall, I adjusted again. Works fine.
Thanks.
Glad it helped
I'm having this issue with 2 brand new 120s. Thank you so much for the tutorial.🙏
Glad it helped
Your video is what I was looking for..thanks lots of information in it...I'll look at it several times and attempt to adjust mine...metering diaphram...diagram... might have to replace that...thanks so much for making the video
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the help I just got a brand new Husqvarna saw this morning. Mixed the gas with good quality 2 stroke oil so I knew it wasn't that. I had chain oil and the chain wasn't too tight. It started pretty easy. I warmed it up then shut it off and walked into the woods then it kept cutting out when idling. It slightly annoys me that the manufacturer would allow a brand new saw to be tuned wrong because not everyone has mechanic experience. But yeah the video was really helpful thank you.
Glad I could help
Excellent visual presentation demonstrating diagnostic process, solution process and results.
Many thanks!
I'm going to give it a go myself as this video has given me the confidence that this Is exactly what my saw needs. Hope my metering diaphragm isn't caput!!!
thank you Paul Eaton, and good luck with the repair.
Great job on the diagnosis
Thank you
Nice and informative video. My near brand new Craftsman 18" that has ran for years now and then, but I would bet not a whole gallon of fuel has been through it yet. It looks very similar to this one. Last time I used it, I completely forgot to run it dry after pouring out any fuel in the tank like I usually do. Yes, dummy me. I know better, but still it happens. I needed it the other day for a small tree and found I could push the prime button several times, choke it, and it would crank up and run fine at high speed for several seconds, then die. You could prime it again and same thing would happen. Big bummer..
None of the lawn equipment repairs shops here say they will even try to repair a Craftsman. They say to just trash it and go buy a new Stihl for $189 plus tax, but they are 2" less on the bar cut. I just hate to throw away a very new chain saw just because it won't suck fuel out of the tank.... Their has to be something I can do to try and fix it. A friend said maybe the fuel line got clogged or has a small air leak that keeps engine from drawing fuel from its tank. A simple fix with new fuel line might work?? I'm not a DYI or mechanic on a lot of things except a computer network or PC I can fix most anything. Lawn equipment? Not so much. But why throw it away and not try something is my thinking? What do I have to lose by trying? Nothing but a little time. Since it runs fine on primer fuel, it still could be carb. adjustments needed like you did in this video. Maybe not. What you think is the best thing to check first and then later if that doesn't work? Joined your RUclips channel. I expect you will have many tips and DYI stuff for me in the future. Thanks for doing those. You can comment here or send directly to my email at dgrubb001@gmail.com.
thank you David Grubb. It's not that difficult to work on these, just like on network cables, label what you can and disconnect and replace them one at a time. replace the fuel lines and Fuel filter one at a time, then replace the carb for an aftermarket one. If you get stuck send me a pic at homegaragemail@gmail.com and I should be able to walk you thru it.
Yes, I would tune L and H settings myself. My chainsaw is older than yours so I would see about replacing the metering diaphragm, even if I got it running okay. Thanks for the tip!
no problem and thank you for the comment.
Fantastic, just what I needed to know, thanks mate👍
No problem 👍
Hot damn, thanks.. been trying too figure out why it wont stay running 😕, you hit the nail on the head point blank my Brother... thank you sooo very much, i now have a working chainstick again..
no problem and thank you Dav Bing.
Love this video. I'm new to all this. Thanks for explaining it the way you did
Glad it was helpful!
Great video, my Dad and I had the exact same issue and dialed in the fuel… Saw works great again… Thanks for sharing!!!
Great to hear!
I will definitely do this myself. Super helpful video. Mine stalls when chain brake is applied.
yes definitely give it a try
That’s the exact saw I need to tune up. but I think I will rebuild the carb first. Thanks for the tips.
Glad to help
Very good explanation and demonstration. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Great video. Clear instructions and video. Thank you.
no problem
It’s getting to where even if you take your saw to a saw shop, you still end up working on it. I would rather utilize a video like this and see if I can fix it first. Even if you just replace the carburetor, it’s cheaper than the labor you’ll pay to have it worked on. Thanks for the great video!
agreed and good choice
I have a Stihl 026, which is basically the same as the newer MS260, and a Husqvarna 61. I have adjusted the carbs several times due to weather conditions, starting problems, etc. Your video was very informative! However, if the metering diaphragm on the carb is hardening why not just replace it, along with the carb rebuild kit. It's an easy task on most saws.They aren't very expensive. And, from my experience, once the diaphragms start to harden, the problem only gets worse.
And sometimes you get a decent Chinese replacement carb, and sometimes you don't... The aftermarket carbs work better on larger 4 stroke engines. I've had much better luck with them on 5hp motors, like lawnmowers (particularly Honda lawnmowers, and pressure washers). These small chainsaw carbs are so finicky, the aftermarket carbs tend to be more trouble than they're worth, imo.
One more helpful tip for your video: USE ONLY ethanol free fuel and good 2cycle oil on small engines!!! And ALWAYS run small engines dry before you put them up, unless you're going to use it again within a week of storing it (like lawnmowers, and weedeaters, during the summer, etc)..
Otherwise, you made a great, Informative video!! Especially for those who are afraid of adjusting a carb!!! Kudos!!!
Gave you a thumbs up, and subscribed.
absolutely a great point. This video was for someone who wanted a second option to replacing the carb. If the adjustment works, and you can get away with it for some time, go for it. The same case could go for a transmission that was leaking and instead of fixing the leak, you just keep adding fluid till you trade the car in. Most people just want the easy way , which I can't blame them.
excellent! Thank you! I'll look for your video on replacing diaphragm too!
no problem
wow that was awesome i kinda new how but now i know how alot better than i did because how you went step by step better than other stuff i have read or watched thank you
no problem
Not sure if this was said elsewhere in the comments but I wanted to suggest that you really cannot say that the fuel had too little oil in it based on color these days. Today there are various oil manufacturers that make different colored oils (stihl and echo are two that come to mind) as well as all the pre-mixed fuels being different colors. Not saying you are wrong. But I would think it is pretty unlikely someone would know the oil content UNLESS they knew what oil (or premade fuel) the customer used and had enough experience with that specific combo to judge color.
Thanks for the video. It was a good watch.
yes you are correct about the Fuel color and mixture.
Very good video, tried it and help my chain saw improve performance. Thank You.
Glad it helped
It must be a small world, as I have the exact same model chainsaw which I just put a new carb on and it does exactly the same thing as this one did when you started, so I really appreciate this video and Ill try this out and hopefully it will work out good. Thanks-
no problem and thank you !
I am going to have another look at my chainsaw and have a go at this. Thanks!
no problem
Great instructional and I will definitely make my own adjustments. Thank you! 👍🏻
Glad it was helpful!
Well done. I like to do what I can myself. Not every tech is savvy and sometimes you're better off at least trying to fix the problems yourself. At the very least it's good to have some basic knowledge of how your machines work.
thank you r1deftone
I feel very comfortable doing in myself now thanks to you. 👍
Excellent!
Yup.
^What ScottysDetailing said^ 😁👍
Excellent and most helpful; thank you!!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this information, i got the 120 Mk 2 and the chain keeps spinning. So now after watching this vid i got the correct answer i need to tune mine.
Glad it helped
I repair chainsaws for a living, and the only thing that I have to say about it is, you never want to compensate for bad diaphragms or carburetor problems in general you always want to take care of the problem at its source so that your chainsaw can run at optimal levels. However it's good that you show your audience that it can be compensated for because not everybody has the experience to be able to deal with carburetor issues or the money to get them taken care of so this is a simple easy fix for them. I would have told them as well though that the fuel pump diaphragm can be damaged or stiff and as a result, not delivering fuel properly to the metering side, also the port holes could be clogged, it's not just a hard diaphragms that can cause that issue but good job on your video overall.
hey thanks for stopping by
Great video. Going to try it now. Mine has exactly the same symptoms
good luck to you.
Exactly what i needed. didn't want to bring it back to the shop again. Now if i can figure out why my bar nuts keep loosening in the cut and fix that i'd be solid
you should be able to replace the studs and nuts, and if still get's loose, then the bar might be worn out along with the drive gear on the clutch.
Nice video, way more to the point than most of them.
Glad you think so!
Very helpful. Off to try and adjust the H counterclockwise 1/4 of a turn...
the H is for full speed adjustment, if yours is bogging down when squeezing the trigger, I would try the L screw first, then the H.
Thank you. This is helpful. I was unaware of the high-speed mixture adjustment. Mine seems to work fine for about 20-30 minutes cutting and idling but then bogs out like you showed in your cut part of the video. After this I cannot get the saw to start at all. It starts the next time I choose to try the saw from fully cold beginning the cycle again. I have changed the plug figuring it fouled but it doesn't change the cycle. I was considering a possible ignition issue since I cannot see the spark with the plug removed but grounded. I will try these adjustments though. I did buy this new about 3 years ago and maybe have 10 hours on it.
good luck too you but also don't for about the fuel tank vent as well.
Thanks this should save me a trip to the shop.
Glad to help
Great video, thanks !!
thank you for the comment I appreciate it.
Good info. Thank you. my 435 is doing something similar to this but it could be anytime before it shuts off. I could cut up almost a whole tree before it shuts off or I could be a few cuts in and it would shut off. Will try fiddling with the carb a little to see if it helps.
good luck with it, and don't forget about the tank vent.
I will do this first thing tomorow . Good video man !!
Good luck and thank you!
Thank you, clear and concise.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the info, I'll defo give it ago when needed.
no problem
I dont knownif its just me but this is the best video I have seen on this.
thank you Zachary Brindle.
I personally would make my own adjustments. of course I do most of my own work on things unless it's too much beyond my own ability then I may need to seek out someone else to do it.
Thanks for this great video!
you definitely know your own skills. Thank you Rob Kercheval
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE
Hahaha thank you sir!
Thanks for the tutorial.
Bringing my Wild Thing (no jokes plz😉)back to life after a couple years of inactivity.
First, was changing all rotten fuel lines.
Next was through cleaning of entire machine and a general very close inspection.
My first attempts at running would last from 3-5 seconds.
Looked for your vid and fully expect good results tomorrow.
Thanks again.
no problem and let me know how it goes
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE Couldn’t get a new Waldron carburetor quickly, so I decided to go ahead today and disassemble the original.
Broke it completely down, took a lot of care with the gaskets and diaphragms.
Actually, was surprised to find some pockets of sawdust inside a couple of places. (Because I am careful to keep the filter clean and new)
Used a pressurized can of a electronic cleaner I had, finished up with blasting compressed air through all the passages.
Reassembled carefully, reinstalled, set the high and low to 1 3/4 turns.
Primed it up. Started on the second pull!
Kept it running at a very high idle till it was as warmed up, then fine tuned the idle and the high and low end.
Running great. Now, if I can just get my wife to get busy with it!
Thanks again for the help.
Really appreciate the time you put in to share your knowledge.
no problem and thank you for the update.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE May I ask one more?
Put a new chain on.
The wild thing is running like a scalded dog, the chain is not bogging down, the clutch seems to be fine.
But, the d-n thing will not cut a dead 8” branch!
The chain will heat up and smoke, when you lean on it.
The chain is installed in the correct direction.
The machine is running at 100%!
Very frustrating, after the care to restore it to peak efficiency.
@@INSIDEHOUSEGARAGE I fixed it!
I inadvertently,reinstalled the old chain! DUUUUUUUH!
Probably why they make you quit pushing buttons on big Boeings at age 60!
Very informative, thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks! low idle was my problem.
Glad it helped
Best video I have seen on tuning your carb!
I bought a new carb recently for my 235e and when i start it runs for a second; if i try and push the trigger it dies. I think i will play around with the gas at low speed first to see if i can keep it going. Do new carbs come tuned or do you have to tune them yourself?
thanks I appreciate it. No they come with a "base" tune, that should work if your chainsaw was brand new, but as saws age, a base tuned carb will need to be adjusted to work with your saw.
very well explained. thx. i feel confident to try now. thx
Best of luck!
Great video, very helpful Thanks :)
Glad it was helpful!
Very helpful. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks , it helped me tune mine.
no problem Wayne Millar.
I accidentally left my (less than a year old) Husqvarna outside over night a couple months ago...well, it rained really heavy that night... Yesterday was the first time I've used it since then... And yes, she didn't want to stay running after some cuts... Thought maybe she got some water in the fuel...but then also noticed that it was basically out of bar oil..
I will revisit this video soon if after replacing fluids doesn't solve my problem.
Great video by the way!
thanks and good luck
Oh shit man,I would dump the fuel out of it and pour some fresh Husqvarna 50:1 Pre Mix gas in it and some synthetic bar and chain oil.
@@brianeastman3547 way ahead of you my friend. But thank you! 😁
Thanks so much! Very helpful! I was about to give up on my chainsaw before i saw this :-D
Glad I could help!
Nice carburettor tunning
Thank you Malik motor mac.
Great video mate.
Thanks 👍
Great video i'd try almos everyting to fix my echo cs 400 chainsaw ti'll i watch this it'd works for me the only thing i'd remove the limiter caps on the carb. Thanks my friend you save my chainsaw.....
Glad it helped
Wonderful video,.thank you
Glad you enjoyed it
Exactly my symptoms. My 372xp runs great in idol, but as soon as you put it on wood, it dies after or during that initial cut... I'll have to let you know if this fixes it. (Somewhere in the garage is hiding that kit of Husky carburetor tools!) Appreciate the video!!!
no problem. hopefully it works out for you.