Inspect NEW Husky 385XP choke knob

[M.D. Vaden]

I already listed this as a post under commercial tree care - someone suggested putting it for a topic here. So here's a reapeat:

Not long ago, we purchased a Husqvarna 385XP.

The choke "knob" easily dislodged from the hole in the carburetor linkage.

The repair shop said the parts were on "back order." They said that indicated the possibility of other similar saws having the same problem.

Ours dislodged when pushing it back in.

Soon we found out why if flooded!

If you buy one, give a slight sideways pressure to the knob to see if it stays, or pulls loose.

Other that this minor thing, the saw has been wonderful.

Mario Vaden
M.D. Vaden Trees & Landscapes
Beaverton, Oregon

 

[Tim Gardner]

My old employer used all Husky. It seems that all of the saws with the blue pull out choke do that. I was happy with the red lever type.

 

[StIhL MaGnUm]

I have'nt had any problems with my 385XP as of yet and I've been using it for about 2-3 months straight.I'll have to go check it out though thanks for the heads up..

Later Rob.