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.

@MrJustinWheeler

Жыл бұрын

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.

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. 😆

@MrJustinWheeler

3 ай бұрын

That’s awesome. Congrats! Mine is still running great. 🤣

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.

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.

@MrJustinWheeler

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, you are right. I’m glad you got it going again. Stay safe out there!

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.

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

@MrJustinWheeler

Жыл бұрын

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!

@MrJustinWheeler

Жыл бұрын

Awesome man. That’s a good deal! Can’t beat those older mowers.

@alan-dr8uo

8 ай бұрын

Why is it some but me comes up with them deals

Great video. It helped me get mine going.

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.

@MrJustinWheeler

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ray! Be careful out there!

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. 👍🏼

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 .

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.

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😊

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.

Great content!!!!!

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.

@davidpallin772

Жыл бұрын

You are absolutely correct.

Steve from md. Please let the chainsaw do the work

Nice find for a good deal

Yup had this same problem

Great shit enjoy

I've had the same problem putting my saw back together

Damn. What a deal.

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!

@MrJustinWheeler

2 жыл бұрын

Good call. Thanks for the feedback!

@ytaky

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@MrJustinWheeler

2 жыл бұрын

​@@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.

@ytaky

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrJustinWheeler alright, thx for the feedback

Bought one in saskatchewan for 500 bucks going to use it today....exited

@MrJustinWheeler

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats, Kris. Have fun and be safe!

I never that lucky lol.

I did the same thing shortly after buying mine. Theres a resetting brake video on YT that I fixed mine with quickly.

"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.

@MrJustinWheeler

2 жыл бұрын

Yep I got lucky indeed!

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

@MrJustinWheeler

2 жыл бұрын

Wow. The pre-mixed pre-packaged fuel did that?!

@corbman9049

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@t9056

10 ай бұрын

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

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. :)

is that a harbor freight bandsaw mill? im looking into one.

@MrJustinWheeler

2 жыл бұрын

Yes sir! I’ve got a couple videos of it. Check them out. It’s a good machine for the money.

@mikeball9900

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrJustinWheeler thank you sir!

Get the Welder out and make a wrench for it, just sayin'. Thanks for the video.

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.

@MrJustinWheeler

Жыл бұрын

That’s a fair stance. I wouldn’t have bought this had it not been at such a discount price.

@davidpallin772

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

Chain brake was engaged.

What, what, what, what!

No wrong chain install

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

The brake is engaged

@MrJustinWheeler

2 жыл бұрын

Yes sir you are correct.

Never mind so the chain is right

U better read that manual

❤😂🎉

Dear lord that was painful to watch when you know as much about chainsaws as I do.

THINK ITS GOING TO CUT I KNOW I DO LOL HE SOUNDED LIKE ADAM SANDLER

@MrJustinWheeler

2 жыл бұрын

Adam Sandler was my childhood idol! Lol 😂

@memphisculture

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrJustinWheeler lol lol

I never understand the chain break bs I never us it on my saw just one more thing to go wrong

need volume

Can't hear ya

Nice saw. I'll give you $250 for it.

Got damaged because not putting back on correctly

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 KZreadr 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!!😁😉👊🏻

@georgedavall9449

2 жыл бұрын

You Stihl guys are all the same! 😂

@keithrayeski3147

2 жыл бұрын

@@georgedavall9449 I hide from those husky gals!!😁🤣🤣

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… 🫣