Question:
As a homeowner I purchased a Husqvarna 350 chainsaw on 3/11/02 and used it rarely but maintained it as directed in the operator's manual. I have never had any trouble with the saw from day 1, until 9/16/11 when the saw started to rev high, spin the chain at a high rate of speed, and then stall. I continued to start the saw and it would operate for 1 minute then stall again. I adjusted the carburetor according to the operator's manual and it sounded better for approx. 15 minutes and then started behaving bad again. I continued to start and run the machine until it stalled a final time and would not start again. I brought it to my local dealer where I purchased it and was told that the engine had seized. I was very surprised. I like Husqvarna chainsaws so I purchased another one on the spot, a 445.
I am wondering what caused the 350 saw's behavior and eventual seizing. I am beyond any warranty, but I am wondering what, if anything, can be done for me to offset the purchase of my new 445 Husqvarna saw?
Thank you,
Dale Walker