how to repair 435 chainsaw does anyone have any suggestions about how to repair a very hard to start 435 chainsaw. The pull rope is very hard to pull have not been able to start recently. Servicing dealers are unable and unwilling to produce a solution. how to repair 435 chainsaw does anyone have any suggestions about how to repair a very hard to start 435 chainsaw. The pull rope is very hard to pull have not been able to start recently. ... » Read More how to repair 435 chainsaw does anyone have any suggestions about how to repair a very hard to start 435 chainsaw. The pull rope is very hard to pull have not been able to start recently. Servicing dealers are unable and unwilling to produce a solution. « Show Less
229517
Sounds like the auto return function isn't working as designed - to aid on easy starts. just an idea...look into that or ask dealer to.
229518
I have had the same problem with my brand new Husqvarna 435. I have pulled on it over a hundred times and it will not start. The local service repair center was able to start it after making carburetor adjustments. But, when I got it home, back to square one...it will not start. A real piece of junk.
56253
I have had no problem starting the chain saw. I have started it at least 100 times. I have had a sometime problem while the saw is warming up that at full throttle it stops running. However after a while it will run at full throttle. Just to make sure it is a carburetor issue you may want to read the starting instructions again. Make sure you pump the primer bulb about 5 or 6 times times. Pull the choke all the way out as far as it will go. That will activated the start button. Next pull the cord 5 times. After that push the choke half way in. Pull the cord until it starts. Once it starts let it warm up by pulling the throttle all the way for a few seconds backing it full and partial throttle for about 30 seconds. Hope this helps and your issue is pumping it with gas, full throttle, half throttle and warm up. I am sorry but I have no knowledge about the carburetor.
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Yes. We could never get the OneWash to stay started when we first got it. We called Generac who gave us the name of a dealer to take it to but that dealer didn't even work on washers. We called back and again were given the name of a dealer that didn't work on them. We finally went on the Generac web site and found a dealer (about 50 miles from our home) that would look at it for us. They said it was the choke cable and supposedly ordered the part. Three weeks later, when we finally called to see what the delay was, we were told that they thought it was the choke cable but it didn't fix it and they had to put in a new motor -- and we had NEVER used it. Very frustrating! Yes. We could never get the OneWash to stay started when we first got it. We called Generac who gave us the name of a dealer to take it to but that dealer didn't even work on washers. We called back and again were given the name of a dealer that didn't work on them. We finally went on the Generac web site and found a dealer (about 50 miles from our home) that would look at it for us. They said it was the choke cable and supposedly ordered the part. Three weeks later, when we finally called to see what the delay was, we were told that they thought it was the choke cable but it didn't fix it... » Read More Yes. We could never get the OneWash to stay started when we first got it. We called Generac who gave us the name of a dealer to take it to but that dealer didn't even work on washers. We called back and again were given the name of a dealer that didn't work on them. We finally went on the Generac web site and found a dealer (about 50 miles from our home) that would look at it for us. They said it was the choke cable and supposedly ordered the part. Three weeks later, when we finally called to see what the delay was, we were told that they thought it was the choke cable but it didn't fix it and they had to put in a new motor -- and we had NEVER used it. Very frustrating! « Show Less
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Don't buy this Chain Saw. It will not last. Regardless of how long the warranty lasts, it's a pain taking it in for service and proving the problem is covered by the warranty. They are very expensive to repair. It will work OK for an hour or 2 at a time, for a while, but the changes they made to this model to make it Carb Compliant with US standards causes it to run at too high a temperature and it burns up after 3 or 4 hours of steady use. Just forget about cutting up a large fallen tree. I've had two and they both failed. Finally bought one, much cheaper, from Sears and it's just fine. They got me twice. No more. Don't buy this Chain Saw. It will not last. Regardless of how long the warranty lasts, it's a pain taking it in for service and proving the problem is covered by the warranty. They are very expensive to repair. It will work OK for an hour or 2 at a time, for a while, but the changes they made to this model to make it Carb Compliant with US standards causes it to run at too high a temperature and it burns up after 3 or 4 hours of steady use. Just forget about cutting up a large fallen tree. I've had two and they both failed. Finally bought one, much cheaper, from Sears and it's just fine.... » Read More Don't buy this Chain Saw. It will not last. Regardless of how long the warranty lasts, it's a pain taking it in for service and proving the problem is covered by the warranty. They are very expensive to repair. It will work OK for an hour or 2 at a time, for a while, but the changes they made to this model to make it Carb Compliant with US standards causes it to run at too high a temperature and it burns up after 3 or 4 hours of steady use. Just forget about cutting up a large fallen tree. I've had two and they both failed. Finally bought one, much cheaper, from Sears and it's just fine. They got me twice. No more. « Show Less
2225215
Actually, it is an engine decompression button on the saw - press it in and the amount of force it takes to pull the starter rope is greatly reduced. I suspect you can find out the technical specs (if you care) on the manufacturer web site.
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Keep an eye on the chain, the oiler is not the greatest. I keep some chain oil handy in plastic bottle with a squirt top to solve the problem. Pole is still pretty strong when fully extended, so I am happy with mine, it has been very helpful in keeping both tree branches and hard to reach shrubs thinned out, glad I have it! Clean and oil it after every use and you are good to go the next time you need it.
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Follow the procedure on the starting label..... choke on, push priming bulb until it is full of fuel, then pull starter until the engine attempt to fire. Then choke off. The problem from there is that the saw wants a pretty full throttle for the remaining pulls until it starts. I stick my right foot in the throttle/handle area so that it engages the throttle (and holds the saw down securely). I have had no problems starting the unit employing this method.
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I had the same problem with resistance, but different experience. I got great customer support. She told me over the phone that the motor was bad and that one would be shipped from Oregon, to arrive in a week. The repairman contacted me the next day to touch bases, and came out to see me when the motor arrived. It turned out that I needed a new wiring harness, which he fixed. Then he rebuilt the whole machine, and it works quite well now.
624999
If the safety handle gets hit and pushed forward (say, from a branch getting in the way), then the saw will stop working. Also, if the chain isn't on tight enough, it will stop working. I find that I have to tighten my chain almost every time I use the saw. Good luck.
2118893
If you have broken parts there is no way to fix unless you have access to a machine shop and that wouldn't be worth the expense. Company is shut down and phone and email are off. Maybe someone purchased inventory and will sell parts?I gave mine away to someone who thought they would try to fix.
1233756
Eventually the chains break. It happens. Just go to the hardware store and buy extra. Problem solved.
452523
I believe the "hard to pull" is an old problem that has been fixed. I remember reading that before I got mine. Mine is not hard to pull. If you have any problems, Suncast is very helpful.
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Changing the chain is similar to any other two nut chainsaw, there is a crank handle instead of two lock nuts. Loosen the crank and remove it. Then loosen the chain tension a bit, and wiggle the cover off. Slide the bar in and remove it, the chain can now be removed. Putting the saw back together is easy as well, the chain brake and chain tension system are inside the metal side cover which is very easy to clean. The tool free chain tension works great, but rarely need to adjust it, so I guess never needing to adjust the chain I really didn't the tool free option of the e series. But do like it. Changing the chain is similar to any other two nut chainsaw, there is a crank handle instead of two lock nuts. Loosen the crank and remove it. Then loosen the chain tension a bit, and wiggle the cover off. Slide the bar in and remove it, the chain can now be removed. Putting the saw back together is easy as well, the chain brake and chain tension system are inside the metal side cover which is very easy to clean. The tool free chain tension works great, but rarely need to adjust it, so I guess never needing to adjust the chain I really didn't the tool free option of the e series. But do... » Read More Changing the chain is similar to any other two nut chainsaw, there is a crank handle instead of two lock nuts. Loosen the crank and remove it. Then loosen the chain tension a bit, and wiggle the cover off. Slide the bar in and remove it, the chain can now be removed. Putting the saw back together is easy as well, the chain brake and chain tension system are inside the metal side cover which is very easy to clean. The tool free chain tension works great, but rarely need to adjust it, so I guess never needing to adjust the chain I really didn't the tool free option of the e series. But do like it. « Show Less
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ive been using husqvarna . i bought a husqvarna 240 gas saw and i used that because of the guarante. ( by the way dont buy the 240 or 235 models i found out there realy poulans and have carb problems and the oil runs out before the gas does. if your not paying attention the bar and chain will get damaged. there very hard to start husqv bought poulan out. } chainsaw oil has an addative to make it hold to the bar and chain better. a cheap offbrand oil may not have as much so could damage your bar and chain. poulan seems to be good but irealy think husq v is the best. but it is double the price.. good luck...jj ive been using husqvarna . i bought a husqvarna 240 gas saw and i used that because of the guarante. ( by the way dont buy the 240 or 235 models i found out there realy poulans and have carb problems and the oil runs out before the gas does. if your not paying attention the bar and chain will get damaged. there very hard to start husqv bought poulan out. } chainsaw oil has an addative to make it hold to the bar and chain better. a cheap offbrand oil may not have as much so could damage your bar and chain. poulan seems to be good but irealy think husq v is the best. but it is double the... » Read More ive been using husqvarna . i bought a husqvarna 240 gas saw and i used that because of the guarante. ( by the way dont buy the 240 or 235 models i found out there realy poulans and have carb problems and the oil runs out before the gas does. if your not paying attention the bar and chain will get damaged. there very hard to start husqv bought poulan out. } chainsaw oil has an addative to make it hold to the bar and chain better. a cheap offbrand oil may not have as much so could damage your bar and chain. poulan seems to be good but irealy think husq v is the best. but it is double the price.. good luck...jj « Show Less
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We could not open the 1st one either. We called, they replaced. Then we could not open next, and so on. The 4th one atleast you could get key to turn. We gave up as we worried if we had so many with problems that maybe if locked, we could not re-open. They have big problem and should not b selling until they get fixed. We wrote evaluation to help stop people from going through what we did. Send it back.
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With mine to first start it, turn it to full choak, and to a lower speed and pull once. Keep on lower speed but switch to half choak and pull, and it should start. May need to repeat a couple times.
1625252
I had the same issue. I found this video on YouTube which helped me out. Be careful not to pull the cord too far when starting. I pulled my daughters pull start all the way out the first time. :) Good luck!!