Husqvarna Chain Saw Models 51, 55 "chainsaws leak gas" Questions

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...and in use gas leaks out when using the chainsaw. sounds like you have a cracked fuel tank or stripped out gas cap I found that the leak was through the air vent system. Haven't found a solution

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55 leaks gas from cap just installed new one still leaks most cahin saws have a plastick tank witch splits under presher,, its most likely the tank leaking but it may be a fule line if you lucky

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...GA 15 years old... One cause to look in too is a leaking seal around the crank, this is causing a vacuum leak. Hope this tip helps. R/ David Add some Prestone Fuel Cleaner to the gas in the

...gas cap past the rubber o-ring seal...dealer said to soak the o-ring in grease..i did...it still leaks...he said the mfg rubber rings all leak Ethanol fuel is causing many problems with 2 stroke ...

...leak By MANY accounts,not the best choice.Lots of probs starting,exhaust breaking,and one review with your exact point of the leaking gas cap,but his dealer got it fixed.Tuff call,but I don't think ...

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...gas when filling it doesn't all leak out only when i start filling saw with gas HI. IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU MAY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL LINE, WHEN YOU TURN IT ON ITS SIDE THE FUEL MAY BE LEAKING ...

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Oil leaks out of chainsaw when stored thats not uncomon mine leaks as well,,if your going to store it away drain the oil tank dry first

husqvarna model 136 chainsaw that wont start.Has spark,gas compression trie with another spark plug if not heling check maybe air leak between cilinder and carb. also if not helpin rebuild carburattor

...gas try and run it with the muffler off the build up with carbon and restricted the exhaust flow  as for the oil leak mine the screws became loose behind the clutch for the oil pump It's gravity ...

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leak gas? There is a tank vent that should only flow "in" if this vent is faulty it could leak. If the fuel cap is faulty this could be the leak. Lastly, the fuel lines could be leaking. Clean the saw

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