Husky 181se

[wood4thetrees]

Just been given this saw with a 24"bar. Wouldn't run. Fresh fuel. A clean air fuel filter and a new spark plug and it fires and goes like the clappers at full throttle. Cuts great too.

 

There's no spring in the safety throttle lock so it's quite dangerous at the moment. Anyone changed these in this saw?

 

Also it is a killer to start. Compression on the pull kills my fingers with my bling on (joke) and I'm not a weak puller. It's the reason the chap gave me it, couldn't get it to pull over. Is this the norm?

 

It also won't return to tickover. By itself. Sits quite high in the revs after throttle is released.

 

I know it sounds like a munter, but it cuts and revs so sweetly, want it in as good a condition as I can get it as a back up.

[mixedangased]

not a munter a nice saw,fix it and use.

[Mike Dempsey]

Easy enough to get hold of the throttle spring and fit. I had to do this on my 281xp which is basically the same model. Yes the compression is really high. I have to stand behind the saw with both my feet angled into the handle base and pull with my left hand. I have used this saw for about 5 years now and the compression has never gone down in that time.

[htb]

It also won't return to tickover. By itself. Sits quite high in the revs after throttle is released.

 

Check throttle linkage is closing fully on release of trigger, if not this check for air leaks. If air leak be careful as could run lean.

Saw sounds a good one once fixed

[wood4thetrees]

Easy enough to get hold of the throttle spring and fit. I had to do this on my 281xp which is basically the same model. Yes the compression is really high. I have to stand behind the saw with both my feet angled into the handle base and pull with my left hand. I have used this saw for about 5 years now and the compression has never gone down in that time.

 

I took both of the rear handle cover parts off both sides but couldn't see how a spring would fit? Does the fuel tank nee to be split?

[wood4thetrees]

It also won't return to tickover. By itself. Sits quite high in the revs after throttle is released.

 

Check throttle linkage is closing fully on release of trigger, if not this check for air leaks. If air leak be careful as could run lean.

Saw sounds a good one once fixed

 

Don't think it's an air leak. All good on the plug colour side of things. I'll check the throttle linkage next time I have a minute. Used it today to cut a 30" stump really really low in a garden. And knackered the chain up so need to give it a little tlc!

[spudulike]

Take the top cover off and manually press the throttle closed and see if the saw still races - the holding on to revs is a classic sign of an airleak - even correct colour on the plug isn't always a telling sign.

 

The saw is renowned to be difficult to pull over - not as bad as a 298XP though:blushing:

[Chris Sheppard]

Like the others have said, they take a bit of starting. There's a bit of a knack to it but once you've sussed it it won't bite quite so hard.

 

It's been a while since I've had mine out but from memory I found it started best if pulled over til it was under compression then give it a proper pull, otherwise it hits compression mid pull and pulls through your fingers.

 

I like using mine from time to time - it's not the highest revving of saws but plenty of torque in big sticks.

[Chainsaw will]

Does anyone know why my brand new husqvarna 560 xp takes a while to start?

 

 

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[WoodED]

Does anyone know why my brand new husqvarna 560 xp takes a while to start?

 

 

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Do you prime it?

 

 

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