Aww yeah...first post ever!!

[Lootbug]

Okay got that out of the way. On a serious note it's nice to see some forums on the site here. Hopefully it will grow into a community of well informed and helpful individuals.

And to keep things on topic....

What would you do with a Husqvarna 550xp that dies at idle with two different carbs? I'm stumped and already into it for more than I could sell it.


Thanks,

 

[Gentleman]

Great job on the first post.
Have you done a pressure test? Checked for any air leaks.

 

[Mastermind]

Transfer cover seal.

 

[Lootbug]

Okay great, thanks guys. I'll check that stuff out when I get a little free time.

 

[Adirondackstihl]

Have any luck with the 550?

 

[cjcocn]

I just bought a 550XP and had the same issue.

Turns out that it has an "autotune" feature that adjusts the saw for you. Just run it in the cut for 3 to 5 minutes, maintaining full throttle throughout.

I still haven't adjusted mine, but when I do I will just cut cookies for 3 to 5 minutes so that I am not revving it all out for too long.

 

[Adirondackstihl]

Lol

 

[stihl livin]

Hey Jer you run that 661 yet. Finally got my confirmation and glad to see a new place to hang out.

 

[West Hill Saw House]

Hey everyone.

 

[DexterDay]

Lol

lol

Hi Jer!!

Hey Jer you run that 661 yet. Finally got my confirmation and glad to see a new place to hang out.

Sup feller's!!

I'm with Randy on this one

 

[DexterDay]

Whoa!! That quote color has to be changed!!

 

[Adirondackstihl]

Whoa!! That quote color has to be changed!!

Agreed!

 

[Adirondackstihl]

Hey everyone.

Hello Andrew!

 

[Lootbug]

Hey alright...nice to see some more folks joining up!

Well, I finally got a little free time to work on this 550. Checked the transfer cover seals as Mastermind suggested, and they look perfectly good after removing and doing a visual inspection. Next step was supposed to be a vac/pressure check....until i took the carb off and realized I have to idea how to check a strato saw. I've only done maybe 15-20 pressure/vac tests, but they've all been on non-strato saws where you can just make a block off plate between the carb and intake boot. This 550 I don't see a way to do that...so how does one go about pressure/vac testing a 550?

 

[exCanuck]

Whoa!! That quote color has to be changed!!

How 'bout now?

 

[dougand3]

I got an email to sign up. Hope this forum takes off. Merry Christmas!

 

[the GOAT]

Whoa!! That quote color has to be changed!!

Hey Dex!

 

[Husqy lover]

Hey Jer you run that 661 yet. Finally got my confirmation and glad to see a new place to hang out.

I am mildly jelous of this 661 you speak of, thank for the invite here stihl

 

[DexterDay]

Hey Dex!

Sup bud!

 

[Husqy lover]

It's dex in the house