On 3 Jun 2003 22:05:45 -0700, (Chris A. Epler) wrote:

I picked up a new Husqvarna 340 over the weekend and have been unable
to start it, I returned it and picked up a 350 thinking the 340 I had
may have had a problem but I'm still having problems on the 350 as
well.

Has anyone had problems with their first start on these chainsaws?
I've tried almost everything I can think of (I'll try carb cleaner and
starting fluid tomorrow) to no avail. Choke engaged, checked plug
gap, checked for spark, pulled the plug and let it sit for a couple
hours to try to dry out cylinder if flooded, tried w/o choke, w/choke,
with throttle, decompression valve open/closed...just about every
combination I can think of. The fuel is new 87 octane mixed with 2
cycle oil in the appropriate amount.

Any ideas? I think the starter fluid after a carb clean are my last
chances at getting it started and maybe a new plug in case I'm not
getting a GOOD spark..

Very frustrating, and VERY tiring yanking on that start cord for 3
days...uhgh!

Sounds like a trip back to the dealer is in order. (I'm assuming that
you have read the mannual after all this trouble, and there is no
safety switch you might have missed).

From your post, I have no idea where you bought it, but in my
experience the big chain stores (lowes, home depot, etc, are more apt
to sell you the product in the box, while the small, locally owned
stores are a lot more helpful. Our local Ace Hardware store is a
family owned business, and before you take a product home they offer
to take it out of the box and make sure it's running properly. Just
one reason why I'm willing to pay a little more to buy from them.
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Steve Touchstone
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