Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engines - Husky starts and dies on acceleration

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jfh
11-18-07, 06:30 PM
My Husqvarna 350 had an engine replacement as right after the warranty expired it experienced engine problems. The shop said after 10 hours bring it in for a free checkup.

I picked it up, and it ran good, I then took it in for the checkup in July this year, the repair guy said all was well but the carb had to be adjusted somewhat.

I brought it home and didn't check or use it until last week Nov 12, when I wanted to start cutting my firewood.

It started fine but when I pulled the throttle and it reved for a second it died off. I tried three times and same thing.
I then waited a few minutes and re started it and just left it idle. It idled for a moment then without my touching the throttle it began reving faster and faster until I hit the kill switch.

Would anyone have an idea what the problem could be and if I could fixit on my own as the repair shop is a distance from us, plus this mechanic is new to the shop and I am wondering what he did as it ran well before I took it in for the checkup.
I shouldn't blame him until I know what may be the cause of the problem.

I would sure appreciate any help.

Thanks,

Joe H


cheese
11-19-07, 01:11 AM
It's starving for gas...possibly because of the carb, or could be fuel lines, filter, etc...