Indyguy
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I can start the saw normally (prime, pull out the choke, pull the cord, move to the middle "start" position, and pull cord again). The engine revs up and runs very strong in start position: Strong enough to cut through a tree if I could control the throttle.
As soon as you pull the throttle and it goes into "run" mode, the saw putters and dies within about 5 seconds. If you try to open the throttle or feather it, it dies instantly.
I thought maybe this was caused by using fuel from the gas station that contains ethanol (Which I was ignorant about before), so I took the carburetor off, disassembled it on both sides, cleaned out everything, reassembled the saw.... same problem.
Next, I ordered a Zama rebuild kit, replaced all the seals, the diaphragms, the screen, and all the hardware (spring, valve, pin, ETC), and reassembled the carburetor. I also replaced all the fuel lines and the primer bulb. Got everything put back together, refilled the saw with Husqvarna branded fuel, and..... exactly the same problem.
At this point, I decided I better consult someone who actually knows what they are doing. Maybe I need to adjust the L and H screws on the carb? But how could these be out of adjustment when I don't even own the right tool to turn them, and no one but myself has ever worked on the saw?
I'm hoping that someone can tell me what I am missing?
As soon as you pull the throttle and it goes into "run" mode, the saw putters and dies within about 5 seconds. If you try to open the throttle or feather it, it dies instantly.
I thought maybe this was caused by using fuel from the gas station that contains ethanol (Which I was ignorant about before), so I took the carburetor off, disassembled it on both sides, cleaned out everything, reassembled the saw.... same problem.
Next, I ordered a Zama rebuild kit, replaced all the seals, the diaphragms, the screen, and all the hardware (spring, valve, pin, ETC), and reassembled the carburetor. I also replaced all the fuel lines and the primer bulb. Got everything put back together, refilled the saw with Husqvarna branded fuel, and..... exactly the same problem.
At this point, I decided I better consult someone who actually knows what they are doing. Maybe I need to adjust the L and H screws on the carb? But how could these be out of adjustment when I don't even own the right tool to turn them, and no one but myself has ever worked on the saw?
I'm hoping that someone can tell me what I am missing?