Husqvarna 340 grounding strap

[Jza]

Hi guys , I tore down an old 340 to convert to a 346 and it the process I've lost the grounding strap ( stupid me) ... I've looked everywhere but can't find it..

So my question is can I get away without it ? Or do I need it to create spark ?

Sorry if it sounds stupid . Thanks in advance

 

[xtremez]

You need it for the kill switch to operate properly

 

[Jza]

You need it for the kill switch to operate properly

Thanks . So I could still turn the saw off by the choke ?

Only asking cause the husky dealer near me takes months to get parts

 

[xtremez]

Yes choke or just get a couple terminals and make your own ground wire

 

[J D]

I'm pretty sure that strap is what commons the cylinder & the coil, so (as you initially presumed) without it you won't have spark.
I would find a suitable aluminium can or similar & make one. If you use a regular soda/beer can you will probably need to double it over to achieve enough thickness. Can make one out of paper/card to use as a template if it's easier. Otherwise, as suggested a couple of appropriately sized terminals & a short length of wire will work

 

[Jza]

I'm pretty sure that strap is what commons the cylinder & the coil, so (as you initially presumed) without it you won't have spark.
I would find a suitable aluminium can or similar & make one. If you use a regular soda/beer can you will probably need to double it over to achieve enough thickness. Can make one out of paper/card to use as a template if it's easier. Otherwise, as suggested a couple of appropriately sized terminals & a short length of wire will work

Sounds like I'll have to hunt one down and just wait it out. Thanks

 

[Captain Bruce]

Hi guys , I tore down an old 340 to convert to a 346 and it the process I've lost the grounding strap ( stupid me) ... I've looked everywhere but can't find it..

So my question is can I get away without it ? Or do I need it to create spark ?

Sorry if it sounds stupid . Thanks in advance

No need for self-depravation......just make one......pirce of wire and proper terminals.....its not a part, its a ground wire....

 

[Agrarian]

Or for $7 or so you can get one (503875901) on eBay delivered to your door.