Husqvarna 435 X-torq chainsaw carb clean

[@JohnDoeEagle1]

If you only run synthetic 50:1 premix canned fuel it eliminates most of these problems. I prefer and use both the Stihl MotoMix and Echo Red Armor. Either that or find ethanol free premium 93 octane pump gas for your own mix. The ethanol in modern pump gas is the culprit for most of these small 2-stroke lawn and garden equipment failures. I have 3 chainsaws......Stihl MS-391, Echo CS-490 and this Husqvarna 435 X-Torq. I learned a trick to get these started because they don't start like the Stihl or Echo and never has even when it was brand new. If mine doesn't go following the instructions on the sticker exactly I have Plan (B) that almost always works. Wedge your boot/shoe in the handle and pull up the throttle lever with your foot. Hold it wide open full throttle with the chain brake off and also the choke off. Make sure you are on solid ground and your bar/chain is pointed in a safe direction away from anything you don't want to cut or damage. Now pull on the starter rope. It will usually go after a few pulls while doing that. I will say my spark plug was ridiculously over tightened from the factory when new just like yours. After I broke it free to measure the gap with a feeler gauge to make sure it was 0.020", I put Permatex 80078 anti-seize on the threads lightly. I only tightened it up as the same tightness as any other small gas engine. It doesn't have to be as tight as they make it at the factory and will lead to problems later if you don't loosen it and re-torque it to a reasonable firm hand-tight.

[@JohnDoeEagle1]

Also learned another trick with this Husky I just remembered. Before you shut it off let it idle for :30 seconds to 1:00 minute before hitting the kill switch. I believe it stabilizes and preps the carburetor for the next start. Every time I have done this my Husky always starts up on a few pulls. I think the reason these saws get such a bad reputation is because owners don't take the time to learn and overcome their little quirks.

[@wickedrepairs8527]

That would make sense. It's needs a certain amount of fuel to start and if the carburetor is full and ready for just 1 pull, that would help!

[@jagbains6845]

Thank you for this video, I wouldn't have known how to tackle getting that carb out otherwise. After a bit of a clean it's running again!

[@wickedrepairs8527]

Thats awesome! I'm happy it helped!

[@michaelwerger3722]

If you looked carefully u would have seen the plastic piece pops in half and u did not clean out the high ,low adjustment wear dirt hides

[@wickedrepairs8527]

@@michaelwerger3722 yes it does, idk why I didn't show that on the video. Without doing that cleaning a carb is a waste of time. Any debris will get pushed against the screws and put back in the carb all over again. Very important step!

[@mikemyers6530]

Nice video. Thanks a lot! You mentioned to keep the sequence of lines for the kill switch. This is not required as the lines just need connection to kill the engine. So you can connect either way.

[@wickedrepairs8527]

Thanks for watching! I meant for the fuel lines and vent. I appreciate you watching an leaving a comment!

[@mikemyers6530]

@@wickedrepairs8527 OK, thanks for clarification. Fuel lines are a different story.

[@pauldubar6014]

Great video. I know how much effort is required to create and share videos, so that's just you so much. If anyone needs to know how to Clean the carburettor, there are other videos with more details.

[@mikerobinson579]

Great vid. I got the saw going again in little over an hour. You've saved me time and money, so much thanks.

[@wickedrepairs8527]

Excellent!! I'm glad to hear that! I appreciate you watching and for your comment!! Now go cut some wood lol. Happy New Year!

[@markmiller7046]

Very excellent demonstration ! Thank you !

[@wickedrepairs8527]

Thank you, I appreciate that very much!

[@danielpadgett2831]

Thats saw is either new or hasnt been run much cause it is squiky clean 🤔even the carb looks like it hasn't had any fuel run threw it yet.

[@wickedrepairs8527]

It's been run quite a bit. Owed by a contractor and all his machines are spottles! Even his plate compactors are clean. This saw was at a different shop for almost a year and still wasn't running properly for him and they charged him over $200!

[@danielpadgett2831]

@@wickedrepairs8527 omg I hope he got his money back I'm glad you got it going great job

[@Conservative01]

Terrific video! Thanks for explaining so well.

[@wickedrepairs8527]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@johnny_k3575]

thank you for the video you are the best from the rest.👍

[@wickedrepairs8527]

Thanks for watching! Hope it helps

[@workinredding]

You didn't clean out the bottom half of your throttle body, there is a screen there that filters the gas before it comes thru where the needle valve is...

[@wickedrepairs8527]

I know! 🤣 I did do it off camera, but failed to mentioned it in the video. Someone else mentioned that too. My mistake! I appreciate you pointing it out!

[@Graysail0r]

I owe you a beer. Took me an hour to get this beeetccch out, lol. Tell you the truth, although I like my Husky's (they start dependably) compared to my Stihl's I'm less impressed. I have a 435e and a Rancher 460 - and both are harder to take apart then my Stihl 250 and ancient 026. Plus the Husq's have a couple of plastic parts that can break - I've never broken anything internally on a Stihl.

[@wickedrepairs8527]

I agree with you there, stihl is a great product! I can't recall a time I broke anything either, just have to be cautious! Glad to be helpful!

[@Riggons]

Hey man I tried all this and it runs for like a second at full throttle anything you recommend to try or just replace it i even tried boiling it in lemon juice lol

[@wickedrepairs8527]

😆 you can trust replacing just th3 diaphragm, which is usually the culprit, or just get a new carburetor. They are pretty cheap usually

[@Riggons]

@@wickedrepairs8527 ok I will probably just replace it thanks for the advice I appreciate it

[@wickedrepairs8527]

@Riggons absolutely!! Good luck!

[@Riggons]

@@wickedrepairs8527 thank you

[@bigfella6629]

I just followed this video to the letter and now my 440 will not start. I have spark and the plug does get wet, go me stumped?

[@wickedrepairs8527]

I just noticed this, 3 years later!! Sorry

[@Willians14]

What would be the correct adjustment of this carburetor? Would you know how to inform me

[@wickedrepairs8527]

The best thing to do is to slowly turn in the Welsh screws and count the turns. Where it was set from factory should be best, sometimes open them slightly. Turn in until lightly seated, then remove them. When its back on the machine, the only other thing you want to check and adjust is your idle. You can slowly adjust the Welsh plug screws if needed in very small increments to smooth it out.

[@casper9256]

As a bit of a baseline starting point factory it comes 1.5 for high and 2.5 turns out for low. I had to adjust mine quite a bit because whoever tried to fix it initially had it maxed out and this got it so the saw would start up again and was really close to what ended up being the best adjustment after I got everythibg bsck in order. Good luck. Thanks for the video they are appreciated.

[@kevinstehle524]

Doesn't look like a T-435 X-torq. Not the choke or carb I have on mine.

[@wickedrepairs8527]

Maybe the carb setup is different on certain years. That's strange.

[@joshuanickerson1108]

Now that’s a tight spark plug lol

[@wickedrepairs8527]

It sure was!

[@mvehmaa]

You didn't disassemble the whole carb. There is an other diaphragm under that black plastic part.

[@wickedrepairs8527]

Yes there is, you are correct. I may not have got it on film. My mistake.

[@airgunsfreedom700ssp3]

The only thing missing was a helicopter landing on your roof. Every other noise was presented.

[@wickedrepairs8527]

🤣 My apologies. I have an airport right next to me too, that could have been possible 😄

[@airgunsfreedom700ssp3]

@@wickedrepairs8527 i like your attitude. I didn’t mean any disrespect, just some (hopefully) helpful criticism. Thanks for the video.

[@wickedrepairs8527]

@@airgunsfreedom700ssp3 😆 thanks! I figured as much, I appreciate that!

[@jorgenrast733]

Twist this and pop that and then it slides off..... lmfao