Fix a Husqvarna chainsaw that won't start

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Thanks for watching. This chainsaw hasn't been used that much and spent more time in storage than in use. Poor storage and ethanol gas in the fuel mix has taken a huge toll on this chainsaw which now needs servicing.

[@davejones6812]

I just wanted to say thank you for posting this video. I followed your instructions and was able to repair my chainsaw in less than an hour, saving me from taking it to a repair shop or having to buy a new one. Thanks again.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

No problem David Jones

[@alexandercosta1777]

Great video again, ever since quarantine I’ve watched your videos and have gained so much knowledge

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you Alexander Costa I appreciate it.

[@kevinwoodcock7578]

Great tip with the gas draining through the screen when depressing the arm for the needle and seat.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

it took me a long time to figure it out myself. Thanks for the comment I appreciate it.

[@bugaiho]

Husky has always been great for me. Cleared over 500 trees when we built house 20 years ago. I had the saw for 25 years. I have 2 other husky saws and a Echo 58v I let my wife use. It is as powerful as any gas 16” saw! Father in law bought one this week too. He has a hard time starting his gas. Electric is the way to go for small jobs.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I think you have a point there

[@biancabromlewe1340]

Hello my hobby is fixing small engines. I have learnt everything from your video’s. Thank’s a lot. A little while Ago i didn’t now how to inspect and fix a carburrettor. But by watching your video’s i know how to do it now! Thank you verry much. Greetings from the netherlands

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you Bianca Bromlewe I really appreciate your comment.

[@wniner8194]

Great video. Easy to digest. I have owned the same Husqvarna saw since 1984. Cuts well and parts are available. I know folks with Stihl saws and they work well. Take care of the saw and it will last a long time. You get what you pay for.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

you are exactly right about that

[@butler386]

Absolutely excellent fix on this machine. Great carb fix and adjustment. Cuts very well. Sthil may be an excellent saw for the professional but cost several times the Husqvarna saw. For me the best chain saw is the one the lawn guy uses on my trees. Thanks for the video and information.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

absolutely D Butler. I'm still not sure which I would own.

[@duncandoit]

Fantastic video! Thanks so much for posting this. I went through your troubleshooting steps; I removed the spark plug and poured some fuel in. It fired right up, so I started working back from there. Ends up that the fuel line had come unplugged during use and it was drawing in air instead of fuel. Plugged that back in and it fired right up. It still needed a little tuning but your tips were great for that too! Thanks again!

[@duncandoit]

I'm running a Husqvarna 136.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

glad it worked out for ou.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

good model

[@gbpf57]

I really like my Echo CS400. 4 years old lots of use and no problems yet. Also, Menards has the special carburetor adjustment tool set for about $10. I was surprised. I always enjoy your video's.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thanks for the compliment. I wish I had a Menards near me.

[@themowerman]

They can be tricky to get the carb out.. you did well mate

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you Micks Mowers I appreciate it.

[@jobrell]

Husqvarna and especially 142 are one of the best saws for the amount of money you spend on it and maintaining the saw every season will give you a machine for 20 years or more. The power weight ratio makes that saw very useful especially if you need to carry it around a whole day (8 to 10 h)

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Couldn't agree more!

[@jamesmoorehead5275]

Well-done video. Simple and easy to understand

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you James Moorehead

[@williamsnow1531]

I love my Husqvarna chainsaw. I have had it since 1995 and had to have it serviced once.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

which model is your saw?

[@williamsnow1531]

@@HomeGaragechannel I believe it’s a 61

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@williamsnow1531 thanks for the information

[@watermanone7567]

HI: The new Husqvarna chain saws are the best on the market, they have surpassed the Sthil line. Great fix on the video and many thanks.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

which model do you have?

[@watermanone7567]

@@HomeGaragechannel I have an older mod. 51 but still runs great, only replaced the oil pump for the chain. Will buy a new one when this one finally dies.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@watermanone7567 that's a nice saw.

[@jamesholmes7973]

@@HomeGaragechannel 440

[@tobijamtb7500]

3 years later stihl surpased the husqvarna

[@marcosmota1094]

One of the best saw videos overall, and I've seen dozens. You don't have to be my friend, or bake me cookies, just show me how to fix my Husqy 36! Thank you!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Deal!

[@colinyouens7557]

Thanks so much for posting this. Gave me a fix from having no idea what to do.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Glad I could help

[@noahdurfey537]

I like the husky that my father in law has, it's a really nice machine. Based on my experience with stihl weedeater I think I'd like their chainsaws too, but I haven't had access to one really.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I'll feel the same way about it too. They are pretty good

[@medicbabe2ID]

Great video, sir. Just bought a brand new Husqvarna 440. Ran great out of the box for maybe 6 minutes, now it won't start again. Not dunking on the brand at all, we bought it because it's second only to Stihl. 💰 We'll get it figured out.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Sorry to hear that

[@johncronin1082]

I'd love to be able to do that sort of work really enjoyed watching that 👍

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I appreciate it.

[@nashguy207]

Another great video and fix by home garage. Husqvarna are good saws but personally I'M a Stihl guy but I don't like working on any of them. LOL

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Lol.. I can agree with that. Thank you for the comment

[@robcole8218]

Always love your videos. Thanks

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you Rob Cole

[@aidenmangar664]

Im fixing a homelite weed cuter and i learn how to fix it by your vidioes

[@gullrockgeorge9057]

Between myself and my father we have 5 chainsaws. The 2 Huskies are the hardest to start , and need more frequent tinkering. When they run they're great.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Have you considered getting them serviced?

[@two-strokeworkshop1154]

I like the saws without primer bulbs

[@Qgal5kap123]

Good vid. I'll be rebuilding my 242xp carb tomorrow.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

nice good luck

[@bobmorton5041]

Great video and explaining it

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you!

[@donewithutube]

Excellent, video precisely what I needed. Thanks!!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hansb.8]

Very good explanation and showing ho it's done. Gained a lot of knowledge and try it out asap. Thanks from 🇫🇯🌴

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hansb.8]

Very much. Here in Fiji the Mechanics keep their trade secrets and don't want to show you. I understand why but I want to know and your video makes me learning by watching and then trying for myself. Thanks, Vinaka! 🇫🇯😉

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@hansb.8 thank you for your time

[@fritzcyber6225]

You have made a very good job!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you very much!

[@Ueddyyytube]

Great tips!!! Good information

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thanks for watching!

[@martint766]

Eric. I enjoy watching you work. We think alike. Fixed that saw great, as usual. Too bad you live so far away. Take care.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I appreciate that a lot Martin T.

[@LarkspurCraig]

Mine's a 10YO Rancher 55 EPA - hard to find any detailed technical info. Symptoms were similar to flywheel slipping & losing timing. Pulled flywheel - perfect. The more I looked at your video the more I realized there shouldn't be gas standing in the carb well. Upon examination the primer return line was leaking just like yours. Filter & fuel line looked OK so just replaced the return line. Runs great. Boy is the throttle linkage tricky!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

nice work and yes I agree with the linkage

[@AyoDave16]

Nice fix 👍🏼

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you Gamer717 pro

[@999thenewman]

Looks clean.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

yes it has low hours on it.

[@house_church]

If any person watches all of this instructive video, they should receive college credit. A lot of it. Thank you, Home Garage.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you House Church Network, your letter of completion is in the mail.

[@nerfnerfification]

One surprise I found is the Homelite brand - mine a 14 inch one has been really good and always started easily/run well. For an el cheapo one it's been great.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you nerfnerfification

[@noelpeterson5591]

My 340 Husqvarna chainsaw is over 20 years old & had been sitting in the shed wrapped up in an old shirt for 15 years. Just got it down the other day & it started up no problem. it has hardly done any work. I used it to cut down 4 big palm trees ran great.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

wow that is pretty awesome. thank you Noel Peterson

[@davidmckinney6577]

I used to have a husqvarna chainsaw and the ring broke in it and I think I gave it away it's been years ago I got a stihl chainsaw now and I have used it for 15 years and haven't done anything but put in new plugs.. they say the old husqvarna chainsaw were better than the new ones because they were made in the other country I don't remember maybe sweden? Very good 👍 buddy 👌 hope you have a wonderful blessed day my friend 🙏

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you David Mckinney I appreciate you asking me. So far things are very blessed. I hope you're having a good holiday.

[@PoulLausen]

Well, I'm a Husqvarna man, - love the sound and the lack of vibrations - like cutting butter 😀. Have an old 353, a strong work horse and a 562 XP-G I use for sawing slabs. I also have a Stihl 241, but I regret buying it because it doesn't feel right, - like an old wasp with a cold. A lot of noise and shaking. I vote for the feeling.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I can see your point, thank you Poul Lausen

[@mwulfsburg6456]

Very good and informative video which I will dig into regarding my two huskies 133SG and 346XP. Clear and concise explanation. Cheers.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@crashas1515]

Husqvarna is a very good saw. Sthil makes a good saw as well but can't justify the difference in price. I believe Husqvarna is the best saw for the money. I have a 440 model.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you crashas1515

[@keithclark486]

Had a friend once Put oil in the gas tank and gas in the oil tank We had a good laugh After we got it straightened out I've always liked huskies Still got an old 281 and a 181-SE from back in the day from when I use to stay in the woods working for a living.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Its happens sometimes. Thank you Keith Clark

[@tybo9900]

i had a friend once too

[@hoseaachoka4580]

Great knowledge.i have the 268 model but after a few minutes of using it overheats and won’t start,but if I remove the top casing it pretty works perfect,what’s the problem,eagerly waiting for your feedback

[@HomeGaragechannel]

So do you now just remove the top "casing" for every usage, and the won't have the same problem, or do you always let it run with the cover on, let the problem happen, and then remove the cover, so that it works fine after words? What have you done for maintenance since you've had it?

[@kasefoulk4664]

Love your videos you do good

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you Kase Foulk

[@jdmDC2ftw]

Spring cleaning is wrapping up. Do you go driving around looking for dumped yard equipment?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

i don't drive around anymore. To much wasted gas. I just look on craigslist mostly

[@tykellerman6384]

Great video thanks🤠👍

[@HomeGaragechannel]

No problem

[@Marty1959]

Love Husqvarna great saws

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Me too!

[@cartycartyamplifiersalesrepair]

Great video sir keep up the good work really appreciate it 👍 👍 🙏

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you I will

[@aussiedave1962]

I hav a Husqvarna 236e saw and I can't fault it. The only issue I've had is it leaking bar oil when stored. I believe this is a common Husqvarna problem but is easily fixed. I'd be interested to hear from anyone else that's had the same problem. Love the videos. Cheers from Australia.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you aussiedave1962 for the comment. I haven't seen any oil leaking yet, knock on wood.

[@twb605]

Recently found your channel and enjoy your unique approach and clear voice over instead of depending on live video audio. Would like to see you attack a husqvarna 435. What a poor design on carb mount trapped inside the air and primer bulb housing. I replaced oem zama with an aftermarket same as you frequently do. First use the high speed screw vibrates loose and fell out. Do you find crude under welch plug? 30 years ago I had a good track record disassembling and cleaning pulse diaphragm carbs. Something had changed or perhaps I have lost my attention to detail. 435 carb video? Thanks for doing such a great job!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I really try not to mess with the welsh plug if possible. thanks and I appreciate it.

[@kylem6552]

Your video is great

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you Kyle The reptile

[@bcpioneer59]

Excellent video ,thanks for sharing. I am getting no help from local shop, so trying to fix things myself. I have a husky 136 and been very happy with it, recently it would not start, seemed to have cleared that issue, but now I am getting tons of bar/chain oil when running, there does not seem to be any adjustment for that. When shut off there is more oil after sitting than every before. What could I be looking for to fix or adjust the excess oil flow running and shut off, thank you

[@HomeGaragechannel]

unfortunately I think the oil pump might have failed and is allowing to much oil to flow regardless if the engine is running. I'd take out the pump and check on its condition

[@bcpioneer59]

@@HomeGaragechannel Thank you so much for a response. You were quick with a reply and helpful, none of the others ever responded and could not get any contact with Husquvarna to ask, greatly appreciated, thanks

[@HomeGaragechannel]

no problem and good luck

[@jonathankuhn7837]

What part of the U.S do you live in? It always looks nice where you are! Great vid also

[@HomeGaragechannel]

mid west. These videos are pre recorded mostly in the summer.

[@jonathankuhn7837]

@@HomeGaragechannel nice!

[@parker73711]

i like Husqvarna i dont have a chain saw i actually own a leaf blower well made machine..i own a similar set of these adjustment tools mine came in a nice case and also the cleaning wires!!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Nice

[@haqvor]

I have both Stihl and Husqvarna saws and would say that choosing one brand over the other is mostly up to personal preference and access to local service centers. They both make excellent saws. Dolmar seems to be another good alternative but I have never used one. I would stay away from cheap Chinese saws as their safety has been shown to be lacking in comparence to the more professional brands. My preference is Husqvarna as it feels better and more balanced for me and therefore improve my felling precision. On the other hand the small MS-200 is unrivaled when limbing.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you haqvor for the information and the comment

[@jameshedrick605]

I have a Husqvarna 136 a Stihl MS290, 2 poulan PP4218A and now a echo CS-4910

[@HomeGaragechannel]

nice collection

[@crtanifilmovi1505]

I fixed one lanmower by your videos

[@HomeGaragechannel]

fantastic thank you for the comment

[@allenletizia321]

I got started but you got choke it on and off to try keep it going. Then stalls. Got a new carb i put on. I put new gas filter

[@HomeGaragechannel]

excellent work. Now you have to tune the carb to get it to work. Try turning the L screw counter clockwise about a half turn and also turn the Idle adjustment screw clockwise 1 turn.

[@SumskaNinja]

I like Husquarna becouse of how it sits in my hands. Have a 353xp and 372xpg, quite a killer combo for all the work i need to do. 353xp its not so heavy a good allrounder, the big brother does all the heavy work

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I totally agree with you, comfort is very important

[@tomstradinger5958]

Good job

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you

[@renalynrayah9660]

asking what chain gauge u have and drive links

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I don't have this saw anymore.

[@manuelmaldonado4951]

what do you do with the items that you fixed? do you sell them?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

no i don't i usually give them back to the people who give them to me to fix.

[@Bill-sp8kb]

Husqvarna 357XP, is my favorite.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

nice choice!

[@bellowj]

I have a small poulan and I rebuilt the carb, installed a new gas line and filter. Changed the spark plug and made sure it had a spark. It has compression. It still doesn't start. It fires when I use starter build but that is all. Any suggestions?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

have you considered getting an actual compression reading? as for the not running unless primed, I would consider adjusting the carb slightly

[@dennismiller9681]

Love my Husky. Used an older Stihl -- no comparison. Of course comparisons also depend on models. But a friend has a Stihl with the easy-pull starter. I don't know what they call it, but it's pretty cool to pull gently rather than rip out your shoulder to get it started.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you Dennis Miller.

[@dennismiller9681]

@@HomeGaragechannel -- What's funny is that, although I love my Husqvarna 445, the only reason I found your video is because it finally needs some work. It quit starting 4 years ago and I drained the gas and set it aside. But now I want to use it. In my experience with gas engines it always seems to be a carburetor issue, so I just went ahead a cleaned the carburetor. Maybe the membranes were not flexible enough, because it still didn't start. So I checked to see if there was a spark. YES. So then I yanked the spark plug, added some gas to the cylinder, put the plug back in. Didn't start. The exhaust screen looks clean. Don't know what else to do except take it to a shop. 8^(

[@HomeGaragechannel]

You are correct most often the carb needs service, and if you've done what you can to it, I would just replace the carb.

[@dennismiller9681]

@@HomeGaragechannel -- but wouldn't it have started when I skipped the carb and shot some gas directly into the spark plug hole? Since it didn't it makes me think it isn't the carb.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I see what you're saying. I would perform a compression test then.

[@franciscaramirez2342]

When u say mix fuel now what are you mixing it with sir ?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

gasoline and 2 stroke is what I'm calling mixed fuel.

[@aboomalacani5829]

I inherited my dads old pre 2007 husqvarna 350. I cannot locate the owners manual and am having a hard time getting it started. I noticed it has no primer bulb which is not what I am used to. It also has a push or pull out button I dont know the function of whichis located on the right side (looking down on saw from starting stance). It has not been long since it was running. I checked the spark plug and fuel l is fresh. It just won't fire up. Any ideas? Ty.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

have you tried looking on the internet for the owners manual?

[@Patrick4959]

i think the old Husky.s are a decent Chainsaw and i think they are the same make as McCullough from memory like my CS-420-T type which is a 42cc 2 stroke aka 2 cycle type and mine has a 16" (inch) bar on it and i just did a good cleaning on the Piston and cylinder on it recently and also a bit of a fuel line and carburetor work and i just need to get some fuel for it and see how it works from there

[@HomeGaragechannel]

was there a lot of carbon build up on the piston?

[@Patrick4959]

@@HomeGaragechannel yes but a small amount

[@aidenmangar664]

Love you

[@Jim-ie6uf]

I have a Husqvarna 125B blower, it’s great, Not a fan of Stihl anything, but that’s just me.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

really? have you had some bad experience with Stihl equipment?

[@mishellgagnon5771]

Stihl much better? My word! I spoke with a professional lumberjack and he told me that Stihl isn't any better than Husqvarna. He actually tried them all; he told me that the major brands are all good( Stihl, Husqvarna, Jonsered, Echo) as long as you buy some quality stuff.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you for the information

[@fanofarizonacoyotes887]

Good video

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you SodarFalloutOliver

[@joeestes8114]

I know this is a older video but i still refer back to it for content. Thanks for sharing!

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bigstinkybeans]

Your awesome

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you Bruh master

[@magoolew5131]

I have 2 Huskys, a 142 and a 268. I like both of them and wouldn't buy another brand. I do own a McCullough, but it was basically brand new when I bought it and I never even used it. It's still in the case and I'll probably sell it if I can get it running. That is, if I can find it and get the parts for it. I bought it years ago and don't even remember the model number. It was a full size saw though, not a mini mac.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you Magoo Lew, hopefully you figure out what to do with it.

[@jeffdowns9695]

How do I put a chainsaw chain break on a new 562xp saw

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I've never had to before

[@daviddavies6844]

Hi SIR.. THANKS FOR A GREAT VIDEO... MAY I ASK WE RECENTLY BOUGHT A NEW HUSSKY..I DID NOT USE IT STRAIGHT AWAY...AND AFTER A WEEK OR SO I WENT PASSED THE SAW AND THOUGHT THAT LOOKS WET BY THE SAW PICKED IT UP AND FOUND A LOT OF OIL HAD RUN OUT OF IT. IT LOOKS THE OIL HAD COME OUT IS FROM THE CHAIN TANK IS THIS A REAL WORRY SHOULD WE TAKE THE SAW BACK....THANKING YOU.. DAVID N.S.W. AUSTRALIA..

[@HomeGaragechannel]

no I would not worry about it, I would recommend that when not in use, to pour out the oil into a container

[@IvanOchoa461]

What year is this chainsaw

[@HomeGaragechannel]

the tag was messed up so i couldn't read the date.

[@saliston]

Love Husqvarna saws. Stihl are the top dogs Husqvarna's are 2nd in my opinion.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you Lost in Iowa

[@evank7858]

Grew up heating our house with wood in Ohio. Thousands of hours with Stihl, Homelite, and Husqvarna saws. The Huskies never let us down, but the Stihl's weren't designed to be used. Still have the same 2 husqvarna saws, but we went through about a dozen Stihls in as many years.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you for sharing your experience

[@johnholmes3584]

Mine has fuel, fire, new carb and 115 psi compression and wont start. Got any ideas?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

sure, check the key on the flywheel.

[@robertmailhos8159]

I say that you have the patience to get the job done I would have to take it to the shop i.like sthil equipment see you later young man

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thank you Robert Mailhos for your time I appreciate it

[@robertmailhos8159]

@@HomeGaragechannel you are welcome young man

[@anascottwelding1761]

Thank you that was a great video however it would have been good if you showed us how to adjust the mixture high and low so that it doesn't run lean

[@HomeGaragechannel]

yes that would have been helpful, only if it needed it for this particular machine, since it didn't need it, I didn't touch them.

[@MikePate1975]

I have A Husqvarna 136 & 141 as well as a Stihl MS 260 and 046. The Husqvarna are more for around the house limbing and cutting down the Volunteer white oaks that surround my property. I keep them for privacy and leave 6'-8' of volunteer white oaks and undergrowth along my fence line. But when a hurricane comes I always loose a few. So I try to get on there and clean them up as much as possible if it's getting to be a busy year in the Atlantic. And the Husqvarna is great for they. And the two I have are small enough my girlfriend can use with no problem. But when we get hit with a big storm, whether it be a thunderstorm that produces tornados or a hurricane and you can see the path all the tornados took through the top of the trees where it's snapped the pines off half way up so it looks like a bunch of Q-tips someone stuck in the ground and then clipped the cotton of the end, when it comes to cleaning up that mess and clearing the roads for my family and my neighbors to be able to get out and go check on their families and go get the things they need and if it's a bad one for the power company to get through and FEMA to get in to start handing out supplies and to start getting people looked at and paid for their damage then it's definitely the Stihl saws that I'm pulling out. My girlfriend is only 130lbs but that girl can run that MS260 with a 20" bar as well as I can. And I can run the 046 with up to a 36" bar and there isn't anything we can't get cut up and out of the way. Whether it's a oak across my neighborhood roof or my own or one of these huge red oaks that's 4' across as the base that's uprooted and across the road. As long as the power lines aren't involved those 2 Stihls will get it done. The Stihl starts easier for me. And they are a more professional grade saw. I know Husqvarna has their pro series as well, but I haven't had the chance to operate one. I but used chainsaws that don't run and repair them and resell them. I got the Stihl 046 free as a box of parts and had to rebuild the entire saw replacing a significant portion. The MS260 I got for $20 and it needed fuel lines and a carb. The 046 is on a chainsaw mill most of the time. After the last hurricane, Sally, they're where several large cedar limbs down behind my shop. They tore down the canoe and kayak rack when they fell. When I cut into them to haul them to the road the wood was this gorgeous purple (so red it had a fantastic purple tint) and white. That was all it took. I kept the wood and started processing it to build jewelry boxes etc out of it. I can't buy wood that beautiful, at least not on my income. So when l rebuilt the 046 I bought a chainsaw mill for like $100 and started keeping an eye on Facebook marketplace and other venues for listings for someone to haul off downed trees or trees they want cut down and hauled away. The people are all to happy to let me haul away their wood for free. Most people want to change them. The way I see it I would have to pay for that wood otherwise. So I pick it up free and process it myself and stack it to dry. If you do it right it doesn't crack and you get very little shrinkage. Then the two Husqvarna where like $25 each. And they both need fuel lines, plugs and one needed an impulse line. But bare minimum. And they are great for climbing or just when you need a light weight saw that will cut through it pretty quickly. Add a electric chain sharpener from Harbor Freight and a extra bar and chain as will as an extra sprocket and I like to keep an extra clutch and a few other extra parts just so if they break down I have what it takes to fix them and can usually have it done in 30 minutes or so. To me they are used for different things. So it's comparing apples and oranges. But I'm sure that's just the saws I have. I'm sure there are big men Husqvarna saws just like there are big mean Stihl saws. But my big mean saws are Stihl and my light weight fast saws are the Husqvarna. They both get a 10 from me. It just depends on what your doing as to which one you grab. You don't want to climb a tree and pull up an idling Stihl 046 with a 32" bar on it. But you don't want to use the Husqvarna ms260 with a 18" bar on a 3' 6" red oak either.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thanks for the information

[@miloradpudja1501]

Can you repeat that one more time?

[@JeremiahCoulson]

Got a Husqvarna 555 when cold very hard to start with this be most likely the same process

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I agree, this might apply to your case

[@jrgenrasmussen8840]

Husky is maybe the Best brand stihl also but they vibrate more so after some hours work your fingers sleep but great saws both of Them

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you Jorgen Rasmussen for the information

[@shanesmaineshop]

I have a husqvarna that has fuel and spark but will not start. it worked fine and all of a sudden it started giving trouble. I rebuilt the carb and still will not start. I am pretty handy but this one has me stumped.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

I understand. Have you performed a compression test yet?

[@shanesmaineshop]

@@HomeGaragechannel no but it seems to have plenty, It has a compression relief vale on it that seems to be working as well. my compression tester broke and I have not fixed it yet or replaced it. And the saw was running great, I shut it of to refill the fuel and oil and it has never run again. I did get it to fire one or two times but nothing the last several times i have tried to mess with it. I am open to any suggestion you may have, I really like the saw and I might have to bring it to a pro.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@shanesmaineshop that sounds like a good idea.

[@mryazzie5408]

My 359 husqvarna chainsaw is not getting gas from the tank to the carburetor. Carburetor is not pumping fuel from the tank Any suggestions?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

sure, I would check the fuel lines, and fuel filter in the tank. If those are okay, Then I would consider replacing the carb.

[@mryazzie5408]

@@HomeGaragechannel I'll probably get a carburetor off Amazon. I have a wolbro carburetor. I hear Zama is pretty good

[@cherithutube]

Just to say that I have owned and used well a Husqvarna for about 40 years and has served well and no fixes needed. Just general service. Build quality?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you for vouching for them.

[@suzannebellar7739]

I have a about 20 years old chainsaw

[@HomeGaragechannel]

what brand is it? do you still use it?

[@suzannebellar7739]

Homelite it was not used in years we oso have a craftsman to

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@suzannebellar7739 nice

[@suzannebellar7739]

@@HomeGaragechannel thank you

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@suzannebellar7739 no problem

[@eneharu]

Great work! I've got a question. What can i use instead of carb cleaner? Can I use IPA or wd40?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Thanks for the comment. I would not use either IPA or WD40. If nothing else use fresh gas and brush to clean with

[@eneharu]

@@HomeGaragechannel Thank you very much.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@eneharu no problem

[@GrowingLittleCountryhomestead]

You have 2 channels?

[@HomeGaragechannel]

yes this channel and Inside House Garage

[@explorewithmarquise]

So what causes this brand of saw to not crank back up after using but if it sits for a day,it cranks up fine? 🤔

[@HomeGaragechannel]

not sure but I'm going to guess the engine is getting flooded, because after a day, the extra fuel would have evaporated.

[@mr1pearl]

Just worked on my own had to replace a fuel line . I'd rather have a Husqvarna than the Craftsman I have but for what I paid for it what can you say !

[@HomeGaragechannel]

i can agree with you Bill Clement. What do you think about stihl?

[@mr1pearl]

@@HomeGaragechannel Probably number 1

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@mr1pearl I think you're right

[@trwilkinson4623]

How olds the Craftsman? Were made by Husky. Newer Poulan too, similar sold Europe / Australia under McCulloch & Partner brands. Homeowner / garden grade type. Ethanol deteriates the fuel lines & diaphragms over few years. Also can varnish / gum in carb & piston / cylinder. Found if add 5ml to 15 ml white spirit into 1 litre of the gas before mixing with oil, that the glaze cleared from the cylinder. Carbon deposits vanished too. No liability accepted, but appears to work for me.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

@@trwilkinson4623 interesting technique thanks for the comment

[@tomhints2904]

You cannot beat the old husky’s, got a 61 and a 262xp and they’re way better than the old stihls, but with the newer saws it think it’s the other way around

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you Tom Hints.

[@ianmccoll7907]

excellent video. Husquarna is my go to because its not american

[@ianmccoll7907]

I have a new Giantz chainsaw, run and used perfectly for about 20 minutes. New day would not start. Looked over everything and found the 'new' spark plug had to be replaced. Now runs great. Thanks for all your knowledge, it solved my issues.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

good choice

[@HomeGaragechannel]

no problem and thank you

[@jthadcast]

recently "upgraded" to a new 460 to cut slabs with all sorts of issues right out of the box (a big F with a covid check). impossible starts, full thottle guzzler, even with insane first purchase of husqv premix, without a full tune it won't live past a singe tree, projects instead of cuts. nearly broke my ears just getting it to run, (2x the decibels of little stihl or maybe just old man ears after decades of a quiet electric.) as a kid i used a stihl 024, cut a cord a year, never did anything but add gas and sharpen the chain, 20yrs. then a corded electric pita pole saw ($75 new, 2 chains in 20 years, no gas) that still cuts good for trimming but also used it to easily take down 30" dia spruce and pine trees around the house.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thank you jthadcast for sharing your experience.

[@mikemorgan8895]

I have two. An older 42 that’s giving me a problem right now . And a a newer I bought at Lowe’s an out fifteen years ago. When they run they’re the balls. I suspect a clogged screen on the old 42. This video should be helpful.

[@HomeGaragechannel]

thanks for the comment I hope you can get it working again

[@alan-dr8uo]

It sounds as good as it looks

[@HomeGaragechannel]

it does doesn't it.

[@themowerman]

Hi bud.. hope your good

[@HomeGaragechannel]

Works been interesting to say the least with our industry in a slump. Main concern is the family and they seem to be doing great. Kids are schooling from home so we have to keep an eye on them. Thank you for your concern I appreciate it