would YOU buy a new 562xp?

[skippy]

I would definitely Buy another new 562 xp and have it ported before I ever run it !!!!

 

[CR888]

Despite the perceived issues many describe with the 562xp, I would not hesitate one bit to buy a new one or second hand. They are still the most advanced dedicated 60cc saw on the market. I strongly believe the new 'layed back' cylinder design (which is being copied by other OEM's on new models) is responsible for the heat soak issues the carbs suffer from. The saw had no issues with faulty parts as such, just its design that directs heat to the carb when switched off after run time. Most don't understand this and think their perfectly healthy saw has a failing component. Husky will improve this heat issue in the future I am sure when they upgrade the chassis/platform design.

 

[Locust Cutter]

The 562 I ran as a demo when they first came out must have been a turd one. I haven't wanted to try another since.
But there is a few guys here I trust their word they are strong stock. But the one I ran was lacking IMO

Fresh off of the showroom floor, mine was as tight as an 80yr old nun and I was initially very disappointed... It took about 7 tanks before she started to groove-in and about 12 before I had the throttle response I was looking for. A lot of the new saws, Swede, German and otherwise seem to have this affliction. Hopefully it will translate into a longer-lasting tool given how tight they are stock (damaged seals an other QC issues, notwithstanding).

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

The rules of break-in apply to just about every internal combustion engine. Performance should be enhanced a bit after the rings seat and bearings break in.

 

[jake wells]

i just add mix and bar oil and run them wide fuggin open the whole day.

 

[Jose A.S.T.S.]

I was told by a trusted friend to, right out the gate put her in big wood and runner wide open under load. Helps the AT....so I did just that and when you have her buried in 30" plus red oak across not around, for two tanks and your neighbor who has cut wood all his life say wow that saw really has the power on top of what I was experiencing, I feel pretty hopeful on this saws future...give her more for she is ready....

 

[rattler]

I was told by a trusted friend to, right out the gate put her in big wood and runner wide open under load. Helps the AT....so I did just that and when you have her buried in 30" plus red oak across not around, for two tanks and your neighbor who has cut wood all his life say wow that saw really has the power on top of what I was experiencing, I feel pretty hopeful on this saws future...give her more for she is ready....

Glad you like it and good luck my Freind

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[CoreyB]

I was told by a trusted friend to, right out the gate put her in big wood and runner wide open under load. Helps the AT....so I did just that and when you have her buried in 30" plus red oak across not around, for two tanks and your neighbor who has cut wood all his life say wow that saw really has the power on top of what I was experiencing, I feel pretty hopeful on this saws future...give her more for she is ready....

Every AT Husqvarna I sell gets buried until I am sure the AT has learned where it is. We seem to have a lot less issues that way.

 

[Jose A.S.T.S.]

@CoreyB How many tanks / hrs you hearing they need before trained / broke inish...

 

[CoreyB]

@CoreyB How many tanks / hrs you hearing they need before trained / broke inish...

That varies a bit but in between 5 and 10 seems to be the norm.

 

[Jose A.S.T.S.]

Glad you like it and good luck my Friend

Thanks brother any advice on break-in?

 

[CoreyB]

Thanks brother any advice on break-in?

Run like you stole it. ! Let it warm up for a few minutes when you first start it. And then go cut a tank full of the biggest cookies you can find. Don't mess with any limbing or small stuff until after the 2nd tank if you can.

 

[Jose A.S.T.S.]

That's what I have done for 2 tank's cut and ripped big wood right out the box 20" buried...thanks brother

 

[rattler]

Thanks brother any advice on break-in?

Just keep doing what your doing and if it were me I would run 40-1. Keep us posted.

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[stihl saws]

I would like to try one, but it's hard to throw the money out there with the problems that are happening.
Especially when dealers are pointing it out.

 

[wildroamer]

I musta got lucky and got one of the few good ones...

 

[Locust Cutter]

You can find enough reasons to buy or NOT to buy any saw if you think about it. If you like it, and have the means, buy it. If not, buy something else.

 

[Jose A.S.T.S.]

@rattler That's exactly the formula she is being run on 40:1. I love my old saws but the av is horrible and in tree work I need my hands. So I'm going new for av, but i also want quality they have a warranty, so I work them hard but take good care of them. I hope this saw does well for me I really like it. I will continue to post on the 562xpg guys, thanks for all the info I really appreciate it.

 

[John7478]

i had a 562xp that had the PTO bearing cage disintegrate after 3 months, it was repaired under warranty then 6 months later the same thing happened, i wanted my money back but the dealer convinced me to take a new saw, this one lasted 4 months before the piston ring pin came out and destroyed the top end so i got my money back and bought a Stihl ms 362, this was 5 years ago and i have not had any problems with the Stihl even though it has literally done 20 times more work than the 562xp . I cannot recommend the 562xp with a good conscience.

 

[CR888]

Were you running the husky recommended 50:1 fuel mix?