Husqvarna T540 XP User Manual (English)

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Questions and Answers:

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Joseph JohnsonAug 19, 2025
Why is my Husqvarna T540 XP Chainsaw having starting difficulties?
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  Stephanie PorterAug 19, 2025
  If your Husqvarna chainsaw is hard to start, it might be due to several reasons: * A clogged air filter. In this case, you should clean or replace the air filter. * A malfunctioning choke. You should repair or replace the choke. * A clogged fuel filter. You should clean or replace the fuel filter. * A clogged fuel line. You should clean or replace the fuel line. * A stuck piston ring. You should unstick or replace the piston ring. * A blocked impulse channel. You should clear the blocked impulse channel. * A worn choke shaft or valve. You should replace the choke shaft or valve.
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Robert HaysAug 21, 2025
Why is the carburettor leaking fuel on my Husqvarna T540 XP?
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  Heather JohnsonAug 21, 2025
  If your Husqvarna chainsaw's carburettor leaks fuel, it could be due to: * A loose or defective fuel hose. Tighten or replace it. * A hole in the membrane. Replace the membrane. * A jamming control system. Repair the control system. * A control system set too high. Adjust the control system setting. * A leaking control system. Repair the leaking control system. * A loose cover on the carburettor pump side. Tighten the cover.
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khardingAug 26, 2025
Why does my Husqvarna Chainsaw not accelerate properly?
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  Joseph FowlerAug 26, 2025
  If your Husqvarna chainsaw is not accelerating properly, consider the following: * A blocked air filter. Clean or replace it. * A clogged tank vent. Clear the venting. * A clogged fuel filter or fuel line. Clean or replace them. * A loose or defective fuel hose. Tighten or replace the fuel hose. * A blocked impulse channel. Clear the channel. * A loose cover on the carburettor pump side. Tighten the cover. * A faulty pump diaphragm or diffuser jet. Replace them. * A leaking inlet hose. Replace the hose. * Loose carburetor clamping screws. Tighten the screws. * The control system being set too low, incorrectly assembled, or jamming. Adjust the setting, reassemble correctly, or repair the system. * A blocked muffler. Clear or replace the muffler.
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Sara WrightAug 28, 2025
What to do if my Husqvarna Chainsaw does not run when idling?
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  Larry TapiaAug 28, 2025
  If your Husqvarna chainsaw doesn't run when idling, it could be due to: * A leaking inlet hose. Replace the leaking inlet hose. * Loose clamping screws on the carburettor. Tighten the clamping screws. * A loose or defective fuel hose. Tighten or replace the fuel hose. * A clogged fuel filter or fuel line. Clean or replace the fuel filter or fuel line. * A clogged tank vent. Clear the clogged tank venting. * A sluggish throttle valve shaft. Lubricate or replace the throttle valve shaft. * A jamming throttle stay. Repair the throttle stay jam. * A defective throttle return spring. Replace the throttle return spring. * A bent valve shaft stop. Straighten or replace the valve shaft stop. * A faulty diffuser jet. Replace the faulty diffuser jet.
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Sandra ChavezAug 30, 2025
What to do if my Husqvarna T540 XP Chainsaw floods when the engine is not running?
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  James CollinsAug 31, 2025
  If your Husqvarna chainsaw floods when the engine is not running, it might be because: * The control system is set too high. Adjust the control system setting. * The control system is jamming. Repair the control system.
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Emma EstradaSep 1, 2025
Why is my Husqvarna T540 XP having an irregular idling?
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  Matthew KiddSep 2, 2025
  If your Husqvarna chainsaw has irregular idling, it could be due to: * A clogged fuel filter or fuel line. Clean or replace them. * A leaking inlet hose. Replace it. * Loose clamping screws on the carburettor. Tighten them. * A worn throttle valve shaft or throttle valve. Replace them. * A loose throttle valve screw. Tighten it. * A leaking control system. Repair the system. * A worn control system centre knob. Replace the knob. * A hole in the membrane. Replace the membrane. * A leaking control diaphragm/cover plate. Replace the diaphragm or cover plate. * A crankcase leak. Repair the leak.
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Chase OlsenSep 4, 2025
Why is my Husqvarna T540 XP low on power?
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  Sarah LopezSep 4, 2025
  If your Husqvarna chainsaw is low on power, check these potential causes: * A clogged tank vent. Clear the clogged tank venting. * A clogged fuel filter. Clean or replace the fuel filter. * A leaking or blocked impulse channel. Repair or clear the impulse channel. * A loose cover on the carburettor pump side. Tighten the cover. * A faulty pump diaphragm. Replace the pump diaphragm. * A blocked air filter. Clean or replace the air filter. * A jamming or leaking control system. Repair the control system. * An incorrectly assembled control system. Reassemble the control system correctly. * A loose diaphragm rivet. Tighten or replace the diaphragm rivet. * A hole in the membrane. Replace the membrane. * A leak in the control diaphragm or cover plate. Repair the leak.
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Jeffrey ChaseSep 8, 2025
Why does my Husqvarna T540 XP have too much fuel on idling?
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  Amy WilliamsSep 8, 2025
  If your Husqvarna chainsaw has too much fuel on idling, it is because the control diaphragm or cover plate is leaking. Replace the control diaphragm or cover plate.
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Alexis HallSep 12, 2025
Why does the engine of my Husqvarna T540 XP stop when releasing the throttle?
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  Danielle IrwinSep 12, 2025
  If your Husqvarna chainsaw engine stops when releasing the throttle, consider these possibilities: * A faulty pump diaphragm. Replace the pump diaphragm. * The control system is set too high or is jamming. Adjust the control system setting or repair the control system. * A faulty diffuser jet. Replace the faulty diffuser jet.
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Charles GriffinSep 13, 2025
Why does my Husqvarna Chainsaw have too high idling speed?
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  John RamirezSep 13, 2025
  If your Husqvarna chainsaw has too high idling speed, it could be due to: * A worn lever arm in the control system. Replace the lever arm. * A leaking control diaphragm or cover plate. Replace the control diaphragm or cover plate.

Husqvarna T540 XP Specifications

General

Engine Power	2.4 kW
Weight (excl. cutting equipment)	3.9 kg
Sound Pressure Level	104 dB(A)
Sound Power Level	116 dB(A)
Maximum Power Speed	10, 200 rpm
Fuel Tank Volume	0.35 L
Chain Pitch	3/8"
Recommended Bar Length	14-16 inches
Chain Gauge	0.05 in
Bar Length Range	12-16 inches