Husq. T435 top handle saw

[mecreature]

I have never ran a top handle saw. I also do not get deals like that on chains at the dealer.
I would grab a 3 pk more often if I did.
carry on, just tryin to keep up.

 

[Ashful]

This new T435 sure likes to stall a lot! After just about every cut, until the engine is thoroughly warmed up, unless I keep my finger in the trigger. Even after it's warmed up, it still stalls a lot. Idle doesn't seem too low, as it will idle fine after restarting. It's more an issue of losing it on deceleration after finishing a cut. If I let the trigger out slow after a cut, I can usually keep it running. If I just let go of the trigger after a cut (like I do with any other saw), it just dies.

 

[MasterMech]

Try opening the L screw out 1/8 - 1/4 turn (if the limiters will let you). If that doesn't help then I'd be back at the dealer asking for some warranty help.

 

[Ashful]

Try opening the L screw out 1/8 - 1/4 turn (if the limiters will let you). If that doesn't help then I'd be back at the dealer asking for some warranty help.

Was actually thinking of doing that, and probably should have just tried it before asking, but figured saw shop would have tuned this prior to sale.

Now... what's a limiter? Some EPA-driven BS?

 

[HittinSteel]

[quote? Some EPA-driven BS?[/quote]

That is exactly what it is. Limits the adjustment of the carb. There is likely a way to get it out, but I don't know how on that particular saw. Remember though, removal will void your warranty.

I'd take it back to the dealer.

 

[Normande]

Look at the echos they have 2 nuts on the bar and are lighter than the Stilh's at the dealer last week at the dealer. Yeh my dealer sells Echo and Stilh

 

[Ashful]

Yep... probably should have checked out the Echo CS-360T. This dealer stocks and sells Echo, Stihl, and Husqvarna, and they did not recommend Echo when I went in there looking for a top handle, but I'm not sure why. The debate was all Stihl vs. Husqvarna, and the Husqvarna top handle won out on power vs. weight over the comparable Stihl.

This being my first Husqvarna experience, I'm not overly impressed with the anything about the saw, but it's also my first saw this small. I dislike the startup mechanism (plastic choke lever / primer bulb). The stalling may just be tuning. At 35cc, I expected it to have a little less power than my 1973 vintage 40cc Homelite saw, but it has a lot less power than the Homelite. I suspect we can thank the EPA for that.

 

[HittinSteel]

It is probably in drastic need of a muffler mod and retune like most saws produced today. Idling, acceleration, power all suffer when an engine can't breath.

 

[Ashful]

Perhaps. I can say the Homelite muffler is nothing but a steel box with an inlet hole, and a very large outlet hole covered by a screen. It occasionally throws sparks and embers, which can be disconcerting when you're standing knee deep in noodling shavings. It has serious balls for a 40cc saw, but it's heavier than most modern 50cc saws, which is why I sought to replace it.

 

[smokinj]

I love the 192t and if the husky is as good or better thats good eough for me, I'll that two of both please!~