Product part to examine
Spark plug and cylinder
The engine starts but stops again
Product part to examine
Fuel tank
Carburetor
Air filter
Fuel filter
Transportation and storage
•
For storage and transportation of the product and
fuel, make sure that there are no leaks or fumes.
Sparks or open flames, for example from electrical
devices or boilers, can start a fire.
•
Always use approved containers for storage and
transportation of fuel.
•
Empty the fuel and chain oil tanks before
transportation or before long-term storage. Discard
the fuel and chain oil at an applicable disposal
location.
•
Use the transportation guard on the product to
prevent injuries or damage to the product. A saw
chain that does not move can also cause serious
injuries.
•
Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug and
engage the chain brake.
Technical data
Engine
589 - 004 - 03.07.2019
Possible cause
The spark plug is loose.
Engine is flooded because of repea-
ted starts with full choke after igni-
tion.
Possible cause
Incorrect fuel type.
The idle speed is not correct.
Clogged air filter.
Clogged fuel filter.
Transportation and storage
Technical data
Husqvarna 455 Rancher
Action
Tighten the spark plug.
Remove and clean the spark plug.
Put the product on its side with the
spark plug hole away from you. Pull
the starter rope handle 6-8 times. As-
semble the spark plug and start the
product. Refer to
on page 13 .
Action
Drain the fuel tank and fill with cor-
rect fuel.
Speak to your servicing dealer.
Clean or replace the air filter.
Replace the fuel filter.
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Attach the product safely during transportation.
To prepare your product for long-term
storage
1. Disassemble and clean the saw chain and the
groove in the guide bar.
CAUTION: If the saw chain and guide
bar are not cleaned, they can become
rigid or blocked.
2. Attach the transportation guard.
3. Clean the product. Refer to
for instructions.
4. Do a complete servicing of the product.
Husqvarna 455e Rancher
To start the product
Maintenance on page 21
Husqvarna 460 Rancher
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