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Husqvarna 254 XP chainsaw

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by Abe Romi, Jan 4, 2025.

  1. Abe Romi

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    I have a Husqvarna 254 XP and it's been sitting for quite a while and I'd like to know if anyone can help me find the part number on the carburetor so I can swap it out. It stopped oiling about 7 years ago so I thought it was an internal problem but it turned out that switching to a 20-in bar was the cause because the bar was the wrong one. So I fixed that problem but now it doesn't idle.
     
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  3. Abe Romi

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    I tried this site it only gives me the carburetor number for the 254 not the XP version so I'm not sure if I order it it will work and it is not cheap they want $275 for the carburetor so I don't want to make a mistake.
     
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    Partstree is another site I’ve used for older Husqvarna parts. I’d also google carb for 254xp. You might could find a used one.
     
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    Pull the old one and order as such. There are identifying numbers on it, that way you’re sure to get the right one.
     
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    Is the carburetor ruined beyond just cleaning and replacing the diaphragms and gaskets?
     
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  7. Abe Romi

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    Thanks for your help guys I'm going to take it apart and get the number off though carb and start there.
     
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    not necessarily

    Aside from gasket and diaphragm, replace the needle, pull welsh plugs and clean all ports as best you can with carb cleaner and parts cleaner if available
     
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    I believe all 254 saws were xp The 200 series saws were the professional line at the time hence the xp xtra power.
    Off course I have been wrong before.:)
     
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    254XP is a great old saw. Certainly worth fixing!!
     
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    You got that right !