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    I am looking for answers to a fuel problem; 455 Rancher dies...escalated3
    General Product Question posted February 14, 2014 by Nate H in Husqvarna: Ask & Answer > Chainsaws public
    Question:
    I am looking for answers to a fuel problem; 455 Rancher dies out at or near full throttle.
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    Hello, I have a 455 Rancher, no serious problems or events ever.  Recently, after about an hour of use it began to starve out at full throttle.  I assumed it was out of gas, but it wasn't. Starts, idles, and runs up to half-throttle fine, but more throttle it begins to die.  Will run at full throttle if I work the choke out to full choke as I increase the rpms.  I haven't replaced it yet (have one on order), but I cannot see any issue with the tank filter.  Air filter is clean.  Primer bulb seems to suck on carb side and blow on tank side.  Any suggestions?  Thanks!