Husky 445 XTotq

[gobbypunk]

We have had this Husky 445 from new it’s not done that much work and hasn’t been worked hard but just lately it’s running like it’s running out of fuel or reaching as some people say I have done nothing different always keep it clean any ideas is it this bloody fuel

[spudulike]

The most likely issue is that a bit of shyte has got in to the carb from the fuel tank and has blocked the gauze strainer in the carb. If having the carb apart and retuning it doesn't help then it is possible it is an air leak but not that likely on a low hours saw. 

I haven't had any 445s in so ADW may have other useful info on top of this.

[adw]

The new e10 fuel should not give symptoms like this, stating the obvious it is a fuelling issue, so as said possibly dirt in the carb, always start with the easy things first, replace the fuel filter in the tank, check for any leakage around the fuel hoses due to a cracked hose, fuel tank breather blocked, trying slackening the fuel filler cap when it starts to die, if it picks up again replace the breather, onto the impulse hose, this will require removal of the carb, with the carb off check the metering diaphragm has not gone stiff and starving the carb, possible air leak but pretty unlikely.

[gobbypunk]

Thanks guys sounds like a trip to the shop then I know nothing about those tiny carbs and was told a long time ago if you don’t know about them then leave them to someone who does so that’s what I will do 

Thanks Guys