husq 254 problem.

[carlos]

hi iam using an old 254 and ive tuned it up as per manual (right i think!)

seems to run fine then if left for a few minuites ticking over it dies and wont start again.??

i take the plug out its not flooded tho as the saw is hot i give it a quick wipe and uasally the saw starts and runs again any thoughts would be good as its a bit annoying.

cheers carlos.

[elfinwood saws]

Hi had the same problem with one, a new coil sorted it, or maybe crank seals leaking? see if you can borrow a coil to try.

[combined tree services]

sell it to me , that should sort it , i really miss the old 254, classic saw !!! it used to be my only saw and first learnt to climb with one

[carlos]

thanks for the replys, i recon had you been in the workshop earlier i would of paid you to have it!!

with regards to the crank seals leaking would this cause bar oil to leak? ( as this is happening too) not sure if they are connected never taken it apart to that extent.

i may also try and get a different set of coils thanks again carl.

[Old WoodChip]

I use one they are great saws, the heated handles dont work and been meaning to sort that for years but one day I will.

This saw has been left some times for over a year and a few pulls more than normal has it going again, I love it and dont think I will part with it as long as I can keep it going, I dont need the newest model when I know this old saw will do all I ever ask of her, I have taken on big stuff with this that some would not tackle.

Hope you get it sorted, I would give it a good clean out before a coil and seals but thats just me.

Good luck

[High Scale]

It sounds like a fuel problem, maybe the low jet set to lean? How many turns out is it on your saw? I have a 254xp and can check the settings for you, also my chain oil leaks from the saw as well but as the saw rarely gets used I don't really worry about it, I store it dry.

[carlos]

i spoke to a repair shop today and he also thought that it could be the crank seal.

iam gona fit a new plug and play with it a bit more then maby to it to the shop if i cant get any joy.

seems the general thought is there great saws!! just not this one at this point in time.

thanks again carl

[rotax81]

it sounds to me like the low screw and idle want tweaking.

[elfinwood saws]

here is a manual for your saw hope it helps

husqvarna service manual.pdf

PETER 154.pdf

[High Scale]

Nice one Mr elfinwood saws.