husq 254 problem.

[carlos]

big thanks for the workshop manual link, i had the basic one but the other looks very handy cheers carl.

[elfinwood saws]

let us know what the fault is when you find it.

[carlos]

hi

just droped the saw into the shop today as the chain brake return spring had gone and i thought they could stick a tacho on it and double check the tunning.

ill let you know what they find, until then iam gone dream about getting a nice new saw.

on that subject is there a saw that has the power and revs of a 361 but is a little lighter as i only have little arms and a bad shoulder, tried a 026 but is a bit slow imo

any thoughts ? could be sthil or husq!

cheers carlos

[Old WoodChip]

Husq every time for me, cuts fast & easy to keep in top condition IMO

 

some swear by Stihl, some by others but for me it is husqvarna and never had any reason not to

[spudulike]

My money would be on a blocked tank vent or low compression - compression falls as the saw gets hot and if it is borderline can stop a hot saw starting.

You can check a blocked tank vent by running the saw with a loose petrol cap.

 

Crank seals are unlikely as usually the saw races at idle and will need an over rich setting on the L screw to compensate - that is if it doesn't sieze in the early stages.

 

Spud