Cold-starting a Husky 353

[DPDISXR4Ti]

Am I missing something when first starting my relatively new 353? I pull the choke lever and push the decompression button, but it still seems to take about 15 pulls before it starts. Once warm, it's great - one pull and it starts right up. Any ideas on something different I should be trying?

Thanks,

Brad

 

[Walkerized]

I have sold hundreds of the 351,353 and the most common mistake is to many pulls on choke. try 2-3 pulls only on choke and push it in to put it on the fast idle setting and do not touch the trigger. Should go in a pull or 2.

Good luck

John W

 

[Newfie]

Flip the ignition switch to "on" before the first pull instead of after the 14th pull.

 

[Crofter]

Check to see that the choke lever is indeed closing the butterfly completely. It seems to be slow to get fuel initially.

Frank

 

[DPDISXR4Ti]

Originally posted by Walkerized
I have sold hundreds of the 351,353 and the most common mistake is to many pulls on choke. try 2-3 pulls only on choke and push it in to put it on the fast idle setting and do not touch the trigger. Should go in a pull or 2.

Ah-hah! I should just do two pulls with it choked and then push it in?! I think I've discovered what I was doing wrong - thanks!

One other thing... I know the manual suggests that you should have the kickback bar engaged when starting. I presume this is just a conservative safety recommendation, and as long as you're not a complete klutz, you can start the saw withOUT the safety stop engaged, yes? And in fact, this will cause less wear on the clutch, correct?

????, one other thing - basic question - what size file do I need for the standard stock chain?

Thanks,

Brad

 

[Stumper]

If that is .325 pitch chain you need a 3/16ths file. If it is 3/8ths pitch you need a 7/32ths. Standard practice is to move down a file size when the chain is about 2/3rds used up.(3/8ths starts with 7/32nds Or 13/64ths and drops to 3/16..... .325 starts with 3/16 and drops to 5/32ths.

 

[DPDISXR4Ti]

Thanks Stumper. It's a .325, so I'll pick up a 3/16" file. I know there are lots of variables, but any rough guide for how often I should sharpen it? Maybe every 5th tank fill-up?

Brad

 

[Crofter]

Sharpening

Sharpen it before it gets dull.
Unless you are in very clean wood, 5 or 6 tanks is too long. Often and little is better. As soon as it noticeable slows or starts to cut to one side sharpen immmediately or you are wearing out your bar too from having to push on it. Another way of knowing if it needs sharpening is to look down the bar towards the motor with the light behind you and if you can see any light reflected from the edge of any teeth they all need sharpening. Gypo Logger says to give it a 90 second tickle every time you fuel.

Frank

 

[DPDISXR4Ti]

Thanks guys - appreciate the advice.

Now off to search on "chain sharpening"...

 

[Kneejerk Bombas]

While we are talking about chain sharpening, I have a problem with breaking files.
What RPM should the saw be running at when you push down with the file?

 

[tree monkey]

21,000 i think should do

 

[Stumper]

Mike it depends-are you filing in MSWord or MsWorks? Pdf files last longer but take more time to use.