That is so funny. I just walked out of tractor supply with the same chainsaw that has a yellow tag hanging off of it. And this case they were selling it for $180 and they said that the top handle was broken, there's nothing broken only a discoloration from stress. It's brand new and never used.
Thanks man, this helped me solve the mystery with my 440. Turns out that tension spring on the inside just wasn’t sitting up in the little molded in guides. That 32nd of an inch really made the difference.
Great deal on a nice little saw. Ive been using the same one for 3 years strong. Love the reduced price tags at Tractor Supply. Usually something simple like this. Good stuff man.
Nice video. Nice deduction on the problem - the manual (online) notes the need to rotate that 3-point brake adjuster to avoid locking the brake, but you figured it out nicely! I just bought a used 440 that was really dirty but cleaned up OK and starts easily. Installed a new chain and it's a winner, light and easy to use.
THANK YOU!!! just bought one of these yesterday first time using it today and I got the chain stuck in tree so popped the blade off put it back together and wouldn't work. Spent two hours tinkering with it with no results. Came across your video problem fixed. The reason for the issue is taking the cover off with the brake in wrong position.
Saw your video and walked into a tractor store , they had a 455 on the shelf saying the same thing . Bought it for 300$ . Took it home , turned bolt works fine. Thanks for video
I own a stihl and a ten year old husky 440, the husky wins in every way, it always starts and has saved me during a 10 below deer hunt that dumped 2 feet of snow it started second pull cleared the road several times. Best saw I have ever had. It’s a little different but once you get used to it you will love it.
Man, i love a great deal like that because SOMEONE didnt read the manual or they dont knoe how the tool operates. I bought a lawnmower 18 years ago(still have it) for $25 because it "wouldn't stay running". Turns out the vented fuel cap was clogged. Cleaned that bad boy out, and im still cutting grass with it today. Good for you!
Damn good deal. I knew you could reset the brake. Wish i caught that deal though. Just got the rancher 460 for my first saw. Love it. Boys are gonna be boys with their toys.
Glad you got it . I knew from the beginning that's what your problem was did it with my saw. Good saws I have both of them the 440 an 440E . Rebuilding my with new drive parts . I cut alot if firewood and had mine since 2014 .
I bought a Husq 440x from Habitat for $7. It looked barely used. They knew nothing about it and never tried starting it. Heck, for $7?? Who’d walk away from that? I bought it and can’t get it started right now, but I will. I own all Stihls and one Echo pole saw. Now I need to learn about Husqvarnas. Thanks for your video - it’s going to help. 👍🏼
Justin those saws come with a clutch protector er out of the box behind the bare which has to be removed. It is a black thing over the chain adjuster behind the bar.
You’ve probably long figured this out but for anyone else curious, when you remove the side cover on a Husqvarna make sure you disengage the chain brake or it’ll be a bitch to get back on.
you had issues getting the cover off because you had the brake engaged before you took it off. ive done it before and you can usually use the scrench to pop it in the open position.
Awesome buy! But please adjust the tension on both your chainsaws! it wont be a pretty sight if the chain pops off while rotating at 9 to 13k rpm, bad for the chainsaw, bad for hands, arms, and/or legs. General rule the links should never hand loose off the bar rail. Nice video, and good final advice!
@@MrJustinWheeler NP, has she been reliable? I've been runing a 50cc einhell (german) chainsaw with the same exposed clutch design, even tho shes been reliable, i dont have a Einhell dealer nearby, but i do have a Husky dealer 5minutes away, so im considering getting one for the parts availability down the road if something goes wrong, and leaving my Einhell as a backup.
@@ytaky It runs great. But to be honest, I haven't used it much. When a job comes up that requires just a few quick cuts, I tend to grab one of my battery powered chainsaws. I do have a big project coming up though where I will be happy to have the gas motor.
It is interesting to me that yours has screws that needed loosening and tightening when taking the cover off and putting in back on. My Husq. 440, which is almost a decade older, has just the center nut wheel (and the tension wheel) holding the cover on. I have no screws to play with when changing the chain or cleaning the sawdust out. .I spin the wheel and the cover comes off, spin the nut back on when replacing, simple and fast. I am horrified to see a version requiring a screw driver. :)
"This car is almost new and it starts, but it won't go forwards .. Do you wany to buy it, if you get a 47% discount?" Jesus Christ, how unknowing some people are. 200 USD for a 440, wow that's a steal. I'm a bit envious actually. I've been looking for a good deal on the 435 for 2 weeks now. The 440 is a bit too pricey here I live.
Mine ran well for a while till I bought the pre-mixed 50:1 non ethanol gas. Ran rough then wouldn't start. Mechanic said I had straight gas in it. Made me raise an eyebrow. The cylinder wall was scored. He said the saw was ruined and made me feel like a dumb ass. Yeah I look at myself in the mirror every day. Lol
i thought premix was my prob...i changed carb..but still it would run one day and not the next...it would run for awhile then not start...it was the gas tank vent u might wanna try that
Would never buy a chainsaw from a Big Box store. I always support my local chainsaw dealer who will gladly do any repairs and help you with any questions or issues.
@@MrJustinWheeler Justin, your a big boy who can make his own decisions. Obviously you have an idea how these saws work and you worked the problem, good for you. I will always support my local business people and stay away from the Big Box stores who once you leave don’t give a rat’s ass about you. I get where you are coming from though. You took a lemon so to speak and made lemonade.
My father just bought one of these and turns out there garbage chain keeps popping off and hard to keep running apparently the engines don’t last but 1 year probably using China parts anymore sad they use to be good saws I got a ton of older saws that never fail
I gotta say….I never expected you had so little power saw experience….what with a farm, a saw mill….I guess I just figured you are a power saw guy. It was pretty clear from jump street that the brake was on. Needs a good sharpening too. Im not a husky guy myself, but I’d have got him down to a hundred bucks at the hour and he’s standin there holdin it….he wanted rid of that but quick! Anyway, if I’m usin a modern saw, it’s Stihl, but my addiction, is Mac and old Macs!! I’ll take any Mac ( well, not fond of the eager beavers), Pro preferred but MacCulloch in general is always welcome! Now, sharpening…Buckin Billy Ray is the best source for anything Mac and sharpening (he’s a TH-camr also), and that’s the place to go. Stihl makes a two in one hand file that I think you’d really like. Nice score on the power saw….still think you coulda finagled him down a wee bit though!!😁😉👊🏻
That is so funny. I just walked out of tractor supply with the same chainsaw that has a yellow tag hanging off of it. And this case they were selling it for $180 and they said that the top handle was broken, there's nothing broken only a discoloration from stress. It's brand new and never used.
Thanks man, this helped me solve the mystery with my 440. Turns out that tension spring on the inside just wasn’t sitting up in the little molded in guides. That 32nd of an inch really made the difference.
Awesome man. Glad that helped. Be safe out there!
Great deal on a nice little saw. Ive been using the same one for 3 years strong. Love the reduced price tags at Tractor Supply. Usually something simple like this. Good stuff man.
Of all the chainsaws that I've owned in my life, this H 440 is the cheapest built, with the most design flaws. I'm constantly working on it.
Just grabbed the same saw from TSC for the same price, with the same issue. Tag said bad clutch. Guy tried running it with the brake on. 😆
That’s awesome. Congrats! Mine is still running great. 🤣
Nice video. Nice deduction on the problem - the manual (online) notes the need to rotate that 3-point brake adjuster to avoid locking the brake, but you figured it out nicely! I just bought a used 440 that was really dirty but cleaned up OK and starts easily. Installed a new chain and it's a winner, light and easy to use.
Great video. It helped me get mine going.
THANK YOU!!! just bought one of these yesterday first time using it today and I got the chain stuck in tree so popped the blade off put it back together and wouldn't work. Spent two hours tinkering with it with no results. Came across your video problem fixed. The reason for the issue is taking the cover off with the brake in wrong position.
Yep, you are right. I’m glad you got it going again. Stay safe out there!
Saw your video and walked into a tractor store , they had a 455 on the shelf saying the same thing . Bought it for 300$ . Took it home , turned bolt works fine. Thanks for video
Awesome man! Glad it helped you.
I own a stihl and a ten year old husky 440, the husky wins in every way, it always starts and has saved me during a 10 below deer hunt that dumped 2 feet of snow it started second pull cleared the road several times. Best saw I have ever had. It’s a little different but once you get used to it you will love it.
Man, i love a great deal like that because SOMEONE didnt read the manual or they dont knoe how the tool operates. I bought a lawnmower 18 years ago(still have it) for $25 because it "wouldn't stay running". Turns out the vented fuel cap was clogged. Cleaned that bad boy out, and im still cutting grass with it today. Good for you!
Awesome man. That’s a good deal! Can’t beat those older mowers.
Why is it some but me comes up with them deals
Damn good deal. I knew you could reset the brake. Wish i caught that deal though. Just got the rancher 460 for my first saw. Love it. Boys are gonna be boys with their toys.
Thanks Ray! Be careful out there!
Glad you got it . I knew from the beginning that's what your problem was did it with my saw. Good saws I have both of them the 440 an 440E . Rebuilding my with new drive parts . I cut alot if firewood and had mine since 2014 .
Great content!!!!!
I bought a Husq 440x from Habitat for $7. It looked barely used. They knew nothing about it and never tried starting it.
Heck, for $7?? Who’d walk away from that? I bought it and can’t get it started right now, but I will.
I own all Stihls and one Echo pole saw. Now I need to learn about Husqvarnas. Thanks for your video - it’s going to help. 👍🏼
Good deal.I bought a Jonsered 2255 for the same reason except the previous owner took the band out before returning it.His loss my gain😊
Justin those saws come with a clutch protector er out of the box behind the bare which has to be removed. It is a black thing over the chain adjuster behind the bar.
Nice find for a good deal
Great shit enjoy
Steve from md. Please let the chainsaw do the work
You’ve probably long figured this out but for anyone else curious, when you remove the side cover on a Husqvarna make sure you disengage the chain brake or it’ll be a bitch to get back on.
Those chain brakes sometimes get tripped with the cover off. Then to get it back on correctly, do as you did. It's a common occurrence.
Yup had this same problem
you had issues getting the cover off because you had the brake engaged before you took it off. ive done it before and you can usually use the scrench to pop it in the open position.
You are absolutely correct.
Damn. What a deal.
Bought one in saskatchewan for 500 bucks going to use it today....exited
Congrats, Kris. Have fun and be safe!
I've had the same problem putting my saw back together
I went to tractor supply and the had a 545 mark 2 that was the exact same way
Awesome buy! But please adjust the tension on both your chainsaws! it wont be a pretty sight if the chain pops off while rotating at 9 to 13k rpm, bad for the chainsaw, bad for hands, arms, and/or legs. General rule the links should never hand loose off the bar rail.
Nice video, and good final advice!
Good call. Thanks for the feedback!
@@MrJustinWheeler NP, has she been reliable?
I've been runing a 50cc einhell (german) chainsaw with the same exposed clutch design, even tho shes been reliable, i dont have a Einhell dealer nearby, but i do have a Husky dealer 5minutes away, so im considering getting one for the parts availability down the road if something goes wrong, and leaving my Einhell as a backup.
@@ytaky It runs great. But to be honest, I haven't used it much. When a job comes up that requires just a few quick cuts, I tend to grab one of my battery powered chainsaws. I do have a big project coming up though where I will be happy to have the gas motor.
@@MrJustinWheeler alright, thx for the feedback
It is interesting to me that yours has screws that needed loosening and tightening when taking the cover off and putting in back on. My Husq. 440, which is almost a decade older, has just the center nut wheel (and the tension wheel) holding the cover on. I have no screws to play with when changing the chain or cleaning the sawdust out. .I spin the wheel and the cover comes off, spin the nut back on when replacing, simple and fast. I am horrified to see a version requiring a screw driver. :)
I never that lucky lol.
"This car is almost new and it starts, but it won't go forwards .. Do you wany to buy it, if you get a 47% discount?" Jesus Christ, how unknowing some people are. 200 USD for a 440, wow that's a steal. I'm a bit envious actually. I've been looking for a good deal on the 435 for 2 weeks now. The 440 is a bit too pricey here I live.
Yep I got lucky indeed!
I did the same thing shortly after buying mine. Theres a resetting brake video on YT that I fixed mine with quickly.
Mine ran well for a while till I bought the pre-mixed 50:1 non ethanol gas. Ran rough then wouldn't start. Mechanic said I had straight gas in it. Made me raise an eyebrow. The cylinder wall was scored. He said the saw was ruined and made me feel like a dumb ass. Yeah I look at myself in the mirror every day. Lol
Wow. The pre-mixed pre-packaged fuel did that?!
All I can guess is I had a can of non oiled mixed gas. It still has good compression, some spark and gas coming to the carb.
i thought premix was my prob...i changed carb..but still it would run one day and not the next...it would run for awhile then not start...it was the gas tank vent u might wanna try that
is that a harbor freight bandsaw mill? im looking into one.
Yes sir! I’ve got a couple videos of it. Check them out. It’s a good machine for the money.
@@MrJustinWheeler thank you sir!
Chain brake was engaged.
Get the Welder out and make a wrench for it, just sayin'. Thanks for the video.
Dear lord that was painful to watch when you know as much about chainsaws as I do.
No wrong chain install
What, what, what, what!
Chain brake reset
Would never buy a chainsaw from a Big Box store. I always support my local chainsaw dealer who will gladly do any repairs and help you with any questions or issues.
That’s a fair stance. I wouldn’t have bought this had it not been at such a discount price.
@@MrJustinWheeler Justin, your a big boy who can make his own decisions. Obviously you have an idea how these saws work and you worked the problem, good for you. I will always support my local business people and stay away from the Big Box stores who once you leave don’t give a rat’s ass about you. I get where you are coming from though. You took a lemon so to speak and made lemonade.
U better read that manual
The brake is engaged
Yes sir you are correct.
My father just bought one of these and turns out there garbage chain keeps popping off and hard to keep running apparently the engines don’t last but 1 year probably using China parts anymore sad they use to be good saws I got a ton of older saws that never fail
I never understand the chain break bs I never us it on my saw just one more thing to go wrong
THINK ITS GOING TO CUT I KNOW I DO LOL HE SOUNDED LIKE ADAM SANDLER
Adam Sandler was my childhood idol! Lol 😂
@@MrJustinWheeler lol lol
Never mind so the chain is right
❤😂🎉
I gotta say….I never expected you had so little power saw experience….what with a farm, a saw mill….I guess I just figured you are a power saw guy. It was pretty clear from jump street that the brake was on. Needs a good sharpening too. Im not a husky guy myself, but I’d have got him down to a hundred bucks at the hour and he’s standin there holdin it….he wanted rid of that but quick! Anyway, if I’m usin a modern saw, it’s Stihl, but my addiction, is Mac and old Macs!! I’ll take any Mac ( well, not fond of the eager beavers), Pro preferred but MacCulloch in general is always welcome! Now, sharpening…Buckin Billy Ray is the best source for anything Mac and sharpening (he’s a TH-camr also), and that’s the place to go. Stihl makes a two in one hand file that I think you’d really like. Nice score on the power saw….still think you coulda finagled him down a wee bit though!!😁😉👊🏻
You Stihl guys are all the same! 😂
@@georgedavall9449 I hide from those husky gals!!😁🤣🤣
Nice saw. I'll give you $250 for it.
need volume
Got damaged because not putting back on correctly
Can't hear ya
Mee who works in husqvarna serviss i would solve this problem in 2 seconds :DDDDDD
Take the chain brake off. Perhaps used straight gas with no oil mix.
That’s a really good way to lose your face… 🫣