Speaking of Husqvarna making improvements as they go (@ 5:20 Donnie starts talking about seals and bearings), I just got a new 550XP MkII [U.S.] and straight away I removed the recoil starter cover to have a look at the ignition wiring; to see if I needed to relieve the saw chassis at that point so as not to chafe and cut through the ign wire insulation... and it's different! on my saw. There's no wire contact w/ the chassis and the wires are held secure in a newer style retainer or cradle. Thanks to Donnie (Sam! actually, right?) for pointing this out but looks like there's no need to address this issue with this new saw purchased March 2023.
Stihl motomix or Husqvarner premix are great products to use no doubt! IF you are going to blow thru a few gallons of fuel within a short period of time then 91 (or better) NON ethanol fuel with high-quality mix oil ; running the canned gas may get expensive at $32/gal 😀 IF the saws are going to be laid up for a bit then I’ll dump out the non-ethanol and fill up with the canned fuel and run it for a few minutes - then she can come off the shelf and be redy to cut! This system has served me well thru the years. The whole object is to not let the “pump gas” sit in the saw for any length of time as the fuel nowadays isn’t what it used to be. As far as mix ratio 50:1 has served me well either with canned fuel or pump gas / mix oil ... these guys advocating 32:1 or 40:1 mix ratios better DAMN well be running the SNOT outta their saws hour after hour otherwise it’ll be carbon city ...
Yes. I do run the living snot out of my saws at a rich mixture. Never an issue of carbon build up or fouling plugs. You have to get them hot, to a degree.
What are your thoughts on the canned gas for the older saws….mid 70’s Homelite’s, Echo’s, Pioneers etc… Should we stay with non ethanol and premix maybe a led substitute.?
In my experience, vac leak is the intake. Carb boot, impulse, or gasket. Though, in a low hour saw... that's strange. It did cook itself to death from drinking straight gas.... Hmmm... Interesting. I'm absolutely with you on husky sealed bearings being an issue. I had a 385xp that was a royal pain.. it went through 3 clutch-side oem bearing seals... Until it didn't. Same part number every time, but the 3rd replacement never had an issue for hundreds of hours. Great video, and I stand by the premix fuel. I used it for the off-season without issue. Luckily, I can still get 92 octane non-ethanol at the pump.... But its expensive.
Hey Donny, one other thing would be the Field reset for the high circuit (the 8 foot rip cut)...I know you don't get the cold weather down there like the rest of us, but when you're low elevation and the weather drops 20 degrees, it makes a huge difference on how lean the air/fuel mix is, and I believe that's the way those saws adjust. Agreed with the pressure and vacuum😉👍.
Hey buddy I'm cutting pretty much every day is it okay if I put 89 fuel and mix with steel two cycle do you think that's okay to use correct I've been using it for years no problem so far I just wanted your opinion if you think I should use 93 or 89 is okay thank you
@@williamwallace9620 I mean I cut every day sometimes for hours hours I I work for a tree service do you believe it would be okay if I use 93 in my chainsaws instead of using 89 or should I be buying the fuel that they sell at the hardware stores there just so expensive I would go through that so fast
Donny, this is off topic, but what are your thoughts on running oil heavier than 50:1? I run a echo 501p that is stock other than a muffler mod and the limiter caps removed and carb tuned properly. I use red armor oil at 40:1 with non ethanol gas and the saw runs good. Do you recommend that ratio or should i go back to 50:1 and retune it for the different mix?
Hey DW, Have you checked out the Oakie Woodsman's issue with his new 562? He's ran it very little and it starts running terrible. He had trouble getting it started first time, probably pulled it 30 times before it tried 2 start. Check it out and chime in with what you think may be the issue, tell him Doc sent ya!
These saws no are almost like cars now got to hook them up to a computer run diagnostic on the and go Thru the codes to trouble shoot them sad sad sad 😢
Speaking of Husqvarna making improvements as they go (@ 5:20 Donnie starts talking about seals and bearings), I just got a new 550XP MkII [U.S.] and straight away I removed the recoil starter cover to have a look at the ignition wiring; to see if I needed to relieve the saw chassis at that point so as not to chafe and cut through the ign wire insulation... and it's different! on my saw. There's no wire contact w/ the chassis and the wires are held secure in a newer style retainer or cradle.
Thanks to Donnie (Sam! actually, right?) for pointing this out but looks like there's no need to address this issue with this new saw purchased March 2023.
Great video Donny. Thanks
Thank you for the video
Stihl motomix or Husqvarner premix are great products to use no doubt! IF you are going to blow thru a few gallons of fuel within a short period of time then 91 (or better) NON ethanol fuel with high-quality mix oil ; running the canned gas may get expensive at $32/gal 😀 IF the saws are going to be laid up for a bit then I’ll dump out the non-ethanol and fill up with the canned fuel and run it for a few minutes - then she can come off the shelf and be redy to cut! This system has served me well thru the years. The whole object is to not let the “pump gas” sit in the saw for any length of time as the fuel nowadays isn’t what it used to be. As far as mix ratio 50:1 has served me well either with canned fuel or pump gas / mix oil ... these guys advocating 32:1 or 40:1 mix ratios better DAMN well be running the SNOT outta their saws hour after hour otherwise it’ll be carbon city ...
Yes. I do run the living snot out of my saws at a rich mixture. Never an issue of carbon build up or fouling plugs. You have to get them hot, to a degree.
Wow, straight gas! How could they not be trained 'not' to do that?
Thanks Donny you’re the MAN!!!
Excellent advice. Excellent job
I didn't know caned gas stays fresh for two years. Man just like spam in the can.
Love that hoodie Donny. Always great information as always.
I've had my 555 for almost 9 years. It's a great saw. Looking forward to getting my Stihl 066 cylinder back from you guys
When the temps, etc... change a lot, I’ll do a field reset... noticed that helps it get acclimated to climate easier
Thanks Donny.
What are your thoughts on the canned gas for the older saws….mid 70’s Homelite’s, Echo’s, Pioneers etc… Should we stay with non ethanol and premix maybe a led substitute.?
In my experience, vac leak is the intake. Carb boot, impulse, or gasket.
Though, in a low hour saw... that's strange. It did cook itself to death from drinking straight gas.... Hmmm... Interesting.
I'm absolutely with you on husky sealed bearings being an issue. I had a 385xp that was a royal pain.. it went through 3 clutch-side oem bearing seals... Until it didn't. Same part number every time, but the 3rd replacement never had an issue for hundreds of hours.
Great video, and I stand by the premix fuel. I used it for the off-season without issue. Luckily, I can still get 92 octane non-ethanol at the pump.... But its expensive.
Hey Donny, one other thing would be the Field reset for the high circuit (the 8 foot rip cut)...I know you don't get the cold weather down there like the rest of us, but when you're low elevation and the weather drops 20 degrees, it makes a huge difference on how lean the air/fuel mix is, and I believe that's the way those saws adjust.
Agreed with the pressure and vacuum😉👍.
I found it best to simply delete compression release or crazy glue it permanently shut
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Piston rings
bought a 572 with no spark. Changed coil with same part number that was on it. Now it has spark. It fires but will not run.
I have a 576 xp autotune how do you adjust the idle speed on these saws mine is idling too slow ?
Hey buddy I'm cutting pretty much every day is it okay if I put 89 fuel and mix with steel two cycle do you think that's okay to use correct I've been using it for years no problem so far I just wanted your opinion if you think I should use 93 or 89 is okay thank you
@@williamwallace9620 I mean I cut every day sometimes for hours hours I I work for a tree service do you believe it would be okay if I use 93 in my chainsaws instead of using 89 or should I be buying the fuel that they sell at the hardware stores there just so expensive I would go through that so fast
Donny, this is off topic, but what are your thoughts on running oil heavier than 50:1? I run a echo 501p that is stock other than a muffler mod and the limiter caps removed and carb tuned properly. I use red armor oil at 40:1 with non ethanol gas and the saw runs good. Do you recommend that ratio or should i go back to 50:1 and retune it for the different mix?
I think your fine but no richer than 40:1 🪵👍
@@donnywalker4691 thanks Donny. I appreciate it!
Hi, I run amsoil saber 45:1 with 92 octane non ethanol...all my saws run like a scalded dog
Got a question. Do they make a wrap around handle for a Husky 460?
No they do not
you are convincing me not to upgrade on my 266xp 372XP and 038 Magnum back up saw ;0)
I've had my 572 going on 3 to 4 years. Not one issue. However I am fussy on my fuel choices and I keep a razor sharp chain.
Hard to replace those 3 saws all are legendary
Hey DW,
Have you checked out the Oakie Woodsman's issue with his new 562? He's ran it very little and it starts running terrible. He had trouble getting it started first time, probably pulled it 30 times before it tried 2 start. Check it out and chime in with what you think may be the issue, tell him Doc sent ya!
Why can't Husky design/program them for when "maximum enrichment" code is throw, it will just shuts down immediately? Why let em grenade?
good info old boy have you done this before
Once or twice
Definitely agree with u on the seal design thats really no good i don't like em. Stay warm buddy
These saws no are almost like cars now got to hook them up to a computer run diagnostic on the and go Thru the codes to trouble shoot them sad sad sad 😢
I am considering an echo for that reason.