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- posted October 19, 2011 in Husqvarna: Ask & Answer > Riding Lawn Mowers
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It is upsetting that you have had this failure.
I would direct you to inspect for damage to the drive belt as this would seem the most likely area of failure. The OM should give information on this area. You may also find that an authorized Husqvarna service center maybe be able to perform this repair easier.
- posted October 18, 2011 in Husqvarna: Ask & Answer > Leaf Blowers
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This is a GREAT question. And I could probably talk for hours on just fuel alone, but I will keep it short.
YES it is actually preferred, there is a lot of misconception in the public to octane. Higher octane fuel does not burn hotter or colder it is the same thermal energy as a lower octane fuel. Octane is the fuels ability to resist spontaneous combustion. High octane fuel is preferred in our blowers and really all of our equipment because they are high performance engines with high compression ratings. Anytime you have a high compression engine it is better to run high octane fuel. having said that high octane fuel while it might not give benefit will not hurt lower compression engines while the opposite is true. Low octane fuel can cause permanent damage to a high compression engine.
- posted October 18, 2011 in Husqvarna: Ask & Answer > Leaf Blowers
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It is upsetting that you have had this failure.
Please take the unit to a local authorized Husqvarna service center, this is an indication the unit most likely needs a minor carburetor adjustment. The adjustment can be performed free of charge as long as you also take your dated sales receipt so the dealer can file a warranty for the adjustment.
- posted October 18, 2011 in Husqvarna: Ask & Answer > Riding Lawn Mowers
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It is upsetting that you have had this experience.
I looked this up in every resource that I have, all the IPLs do show the use of the 532144959. I then checked the BOM lists ( the actual parts used to make this tractor ) the BOM shows the belt 532144200.
As I can only surmise at this late date 13 years after the manual was printed, that a change in the specs was made that didn't make it to the manual. I have taken steps to have all online manuals corrected, both for dealer and consumer use.
Please correct your manual for future use.
Please print this out take to your local dealer ask that they call Husqvarna technical support with the reference number listed below.
111014-003143
- posted October 18, 2011 in Husqvarna: Ask & Answer > Riding Lawn Mowers
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It is very upsetting that you have had this failure.
Husqvarna is very concerned about safety, and we are very concerned about any potential fuel leak. Please contact your local authorized Husqvarna service center to schedule the mower for repair, in the mean time do not add any fuel and do OT use the machine till it can be repaired. Ask the dealer to call Husqvarna technical support after they have reviewed the failure, to determine the cause of the reported leak. If the tank has not been abused and it is the tank that is leaking we will authorized the replacement of the tank and the labor to be covered free of charge.
Please contact your local dealer and print this off to give to them, all the Husqvarna dealer support technicians will honor this agreement if the dealer provides the number referenced below.
Repair authorization number 111015-000648, this is for a fuel tank and the labor to replace the tank if the tank is found to be defective.
- posted October 18, 2011 in Husqvarna: Ask & Answer > Leaf Blowers
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It is upsetting that you have had this failure.
If the collection system is purchased on the SAME invoice as the equipment the warranty is the same as the equipment. If the collection system is purchased on a separate invoice lets say a day or a week later the warranty is 90 days. However BELTS are only warranted the first 30 days for any piece of equipment.
I would suggest that you get the unit to your local authorized Husqvarna service center for inspection and repair, need to find out what is causing the belt to come off.
- posted October 18, 2011 in Weed Eater: Ask & Answer > Blowers
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I do not have information that tells me "backwards" what attachments fit what machines.
- posted October 18, 2011 in Husqvarna: Ask & Answer > Leaf Blowers
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It is upsetting that you have had this failure.
This has been heard from time to time and most frequently is is discovered that the carburetor is "sticking".
I would ask that you have your local authorized Husqvarna service center inspect the carburetor ( this might not be warranty if the unit has age on it, your dealer will be able to determine if warrantable ). If the carburetor is found to be in good repair, a thorough cleaning of the barrel should correct the sticking.
I do have another possible solution part number 516 40 58 01 this was a part we developed to combat this issue, when carbs have old fuel or grit in them sticking the barrel.
- posted October 18, 2011 in Husqvarna: Ask & Answer > Leaf Blowers
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This is a great question.
Unfortunately the answer is no, as you add pipes this causes air restriction as the air is restricted the running characteristics of the engine change adversely. also the length we would consider hazardous and unwieldy and dangerous.
- posted October 18, 2011 in Husqvarna: Ask & Answer > Chainsaws
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It is very upsetting that you have had this failure.
I am very puzzled by this, there are only two "gears" on the saw and they control the oiler. If the saw runs it is difficult for me to imagine that anything serious is wrong with it.
I would ask that you consult the dealer again, all things fail for a reason, the most common reason is old, stale or incorrect fuel.
If the failure is fuel related and the HUGE majority of all failures are, this is not the fault of Husqvarna.
Please review the FAQs about fuel and your operators manual, also I would ask that you read the reply I posted about an hour ago.
- posted October 18, 2011 in Husqvarna: Ask & Answer > Zero Turn Mowers
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It is upsetting that you have had this failure.
First I do not believe it is major as both sides are failing, this indicates either the "dump valves" are engaged ( this allows you to manually push the unit) or something wrong with the transmission belt drive.
You can and should check the "dump valves" refer to your operators manual for location and operation of this. If you find they are tight or not activated then it would need to be looked at by an authorized Husqvarna service center.
To find your local authorized Husqvarna dealer use the dealer locator on the website: http://www.husqvarna.com
- posted October 18, 2011 in Husqvarna: Ask & Answer > Zero Turn Mowers
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It is upsetting that you have had this failure.
Please contact Sear's as they will need to perform a pickup or a service call to determine if the meter is faulty and then if needed replace the meter under warranty.
- posted October 18, 2011 in Husqvarna: Ask & Answer > Snow Blowers
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It is upsetting that you have had this experience.
I would ask that you look at the cable itself, this is not a separate part and is only available with the complete cable assembly ( 532 42 11-64 ).
If you find after looking at the end of your cable the bracket is not there please take the complete machine to your local authorized Husqvarna service center, they will be able to replace the cable under warranty.
- posted October 18, 2011 in Husqvarna: Ask & Answer > Leaf Blowers
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It is upsetting that you have had this experience.
First I would like to thank Len I do believe you are right on target. I should start by telling you that fuel is not what it used to be and we no longer call it gasoline. Today's fuel starts going bad with in 30 days if not treated with a stabilizer which can typically add 30 -60 days of life to the fuel, it goes bad even faster if the fuel storage can is vented. Today's fuels oxidize more readily in part because they are mixed with alcohol, this oxidation leads to stake fuel that forms tars and gums during the combustion process. This is why most manufacturers recommend to only purchase a 30 day supply of fuel, if it becomes older it should be properly disposed ( check with your local government for disposal procedures ) of and fresh fuel mixed again. The most likely culprit is aged fuel. Having said that using fresh now will not immediately clear the smoking up. I encourage that you take the blower in to your local authorized service center to make sure the carburetor is adjusted correctly and that the air filter is clean and not restricted.
- posted October 18, 2011 in Husqvarna: Ask & Answer > Chainsaws
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It is upsetting that you have had this failure.
You are describing I suspect a bent crankshaft, this is very common and rarely explained or diagnosed correctly ( not the dealers fault if this is the failure ). Many times the bend is very slight just a few thousandths of an inch, but that is all it takes.
Scenario, during a cut you pinch the bar and chain, the "knee jerk" reaction is to pull the saw out of the pinch, this is where the problem comes in the bar being solid will usually slide between the logs, however the chain is stuck in the wood, with the handle sticking so far out behind the center of the bar this gives a lot of leverage. As you try to pull the saw out you are actually pulling the chain away from the bar now the chain doesn't stretch and the bar tip doesn't collapse so what happens is all the pressure is on the little shaft sticking out the side of the engine (crankshaft) so it becomes bent. Then subsequently when the saw is finally extricated all seems fine but the crankshaft is bent and turns in an ellipse so it continually 12000 times per minute is hammering against the chain trying to stretch it.
The customer complains that he is getting cheap chains because they keep stretching, "the old ones didn't stretch like this" is a common scenario. The crankshaft will eventually break off "for no apparent reason".
The repair is usually cost prohibitive for this type repair, a new crankshaft ( if available ) and usually several casualty parts, ( seals, gaskets, etc...) and the labor.
I would suggest that you have the saw checked over thoroughly to determine the problem is the crank is found bent I suggest a new saw.
The dealer should be able to test for a bent crank with a dial indicator.
One last note, this happens to ALL brands of chain saw.