Husqvarna 235 brush cutter won't start

[tharp55]

I've had this cutter about 8 years. It has always started easily and run smoothly. Last week it was just fine but yesterday it would not start. I noticed the primer bulb was cracked so I replaced that and the spark plug (since the original plug was still in it). Could not get it to crank. I took the carb apart and clean it even though it looked fine. I pulled the plug and it was saturated with gas. I checked the spark and it appeared weak to me. I replaced it and it cranked momentarily, but it died when I tried to throttle up. I reset the ignition module gap but the spark was still weak. Could it be the ignition module has gone bad?

 

[Thomas]

That cancels gas filter,you may want to check/clean screen in muffle for carbon build up..my old 326L Husq. known for that..also inspect on/off wiring maybe worn spot grounding.

 

[tharp55]

I had the muffler off and realized it had gas in it (from the flooding I suppose). I didn't know about cleaning the muffler. It did crank momentarily with the muffler off but would not throttle up. I will check the wiring and the switch. If these check out ok, can the ignition module be tested? They're priced at $40.00 to $50.00 for a new one.

 

[Junkcollector]

Some of the husky 2 cycle equipment has lifetime warranty on the ignition, might be worth looking into...