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I had the same problem with my brand new 460 Rancher. Need to follow the exact steps outlined in the owner's manual. Deviate from that procedure, and I ran into trouble, couldn't start the saw.
However, follow the procedure, and it will always start on the second or third pull, remembering when you hear the "puff" sound like it just about started, pushing in the decompression valve button again is a fatal flaw.
mr. Carlson, of course you know how to start a chainsaw. only a Husqvarna rep would suspect that could be the problem. Husqvarna sends saws out into the market with bad compression relief valves. when the valve sticks open, it doesn't matter what you try to do to start the saw, it will not compress enough air to ignite the mixture. they sent the same problem to me. I am a professional mechanic that re-builds/repairs chainsaws. Husqvarna uses the same supplier of their valves to this very day, because they are stupid. I hope they got your saw fixed up for you.
good luck...
Hi Mark,
We've also created a video which shows step-by-step instructions for starting your chainsaw. Please watch the video and make sure you're not forgetting any of the steps.
How to start your chainsaw video
Regards,
AnswerArmy