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3 month old Husqvarna 235. Refuled. Won't start. Plug is firing. Primer bulb gets full. Still won't start.

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These machines have had issues with main bearing cages breaking up, this it turn scores the piston and snags the ring in, if there is a good spark and the plug is getting wet i woud whip the muffler off and take a look at the piston through the exhaust port.

Testimonial: "Took to dealer. in five minutes they showed me the piston through the exhaust port. PISTON SCORED. Blamed thing hasn't been used 20/30 hours. Thanks."

  • chas_wray
    chas_wray Jul 04, 2012

    used once and it's done. Can't start it. Emptied fuel, added fresh, watched mfg. video. Now it's in the trash and I'll never buy another Husqvarna! All I got was skinned knuckles and heartache. Please, will somebody design a consumer chainsaw that doesn't require a mechanic sidekick to use the thing! Argggggggg.

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