Husky 359 Rubber Support ????

[Evin]

Hi All,

I recently bought a 359, which was shipped to me and I took off the top cover to find this little rubber piece loose in the top. Thinking that rubber and the hot cylinder were a bad mix I tossed it into the box and put it in the garage. Now I just went to a website that had a parts diagram and it appears that the little rubber piece is a support??? It appears that it should go in one of the cylinder screw holes, but what does it support? Should I try to find it or buy a new one and place it back?

 

[Urbicide]

Hi Evin. The rubber support goes in the cylinder bolt hole closest to the bar. It gives some rigidity to the air filter cover. I have used my 359 for awhile now and the rubber piece is fine. I have had more issues with exhaust from the muffler trying to toast the underside of the air filter cover.

 

[scrench]

Hi Evin. The rubber support goes in the cylinder bolt hole closest to the bar. It gives some rigidity to the air filter cover. I have used my 359 for awhile now and the rubber piece is fine. I have had more issues with exhaust from the muffler trying to toast the underside of the air filter cover.

Urbicide,

On my 359, there is an adhesive backed, aluminum foil piece protecting the airfilter cover from exhaust gases. The foil has become brittle with use and is starting to peel off. Next time I have the cover off, I will replace it with a piece of aluminum duct tape. Perhaps aluminium duct tape will work for your saw. I cannot vouch for the efficacy of doing so since I have not tried it yet.