Inside the Husqvarna 555

[mweba]

I ordered a 562xp and it was suppose to be in yesterday but of course now they say maybe the end of the month. Decided I would bring one of these home and kept the 562 on order. Why not?

First impression is good balance. The hand position feels very similar to the ms261 as does the width of the body. And it is SMOOOOTH.





Any questions while I have this thing tore down to the case lol

 

[SawTroll]

So far so good, but halv a hp more + the Revboost surely will make a very notisable difference.......

 

[mweba]

So far so good, but halv a hp more + the Revboost surely will make a very notisable difference.......

Hope so ST. Another half horse and I think Husky is onto something!

 

[mweba]

Captive bar nuts are handy. Also has an adjustable oiler.

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Air injection flows through the case.

All new coil setup with a three wire carb control

 

[mweba]

Angle of the cylinder.

These mufflers are as restrictive as a MS290! Couldn't believe how heavy it is and all the baffles inside.

 

[SawTroll]

Is there any rpm number on that blue coil?

 

[mweba]

Is there any rpm number on that blue coil?

There is not. It is SEM. I can run it up to 13,500 and then my tach goes nuts.

 

[MacLaren]

Awesome thread. Been waiting for this. Reppage has been sent. Thank you for doing this.

 

[mweba]

The carb setup is double venturi. I would have liked to see a setup similar to the 372xt but I'm sure they have a lot invested in this idea.

The carb is a Zama with absolutely no adjustments. Not even an idle set screw. They are controlling idle and high end all electronically.

 

[mweba]

At first impression, this saw looked intimidating to work on. Found that not to be the case. Operational parts are all bundle together and for the most part come out complete and with out finagling. All lines are molded.....I can see the fuel line being a pain but other than that not bad.

 

[mweba]

Think she'll mind if we take her top off?

Notice how low the wrist pin is? I've not payed attention to the 576's enough to remember if this is normal.

The cylinder quality is top notch. Very crisp with good coating and chamfer. And a HUGE combustion chamber. Squish is bigger than my solder so will have to measure later.

And also, a magnet sticks to the crank bells.

 

[mweba]

Lower transfers and exhaust port.

Intake port is similar to the 372xt, small and narrow with little room to move.

Upper trans are good sized and flow toward to intake very well.

 

[Dillio187]

my only comment is, it looks like it's as windy today in Iowa as it is here in Minnesota. Talk about flying wood chips!

 

[rob066]

It will be a while before I get one of those saws. I will let everybody else be the guinea pig. I will stay with the old poven technology as long as I can remain.

 

[little possum]

Very nice looking saw. Is it gonna be weird/hard to port with the angle of the cylinder?

Thanks for tearing into your brand new saw for us!

 

[sunfish]

Great thread! Thanks for the photos!!!

 

[mweba]

my only comment is, it looks like it's as windy today in Iowa as it is here in Minnesota. Talk about flying wood chips!

It is terrible today. Makes for a lot of dust in the field.

Very nice looking saw. Is it gonna be weird/hard to port with the angle of the cylinder?

Thanks for tearing into your brand new saw for us!

Any time!

 

[SkippyKtm]

Top notch thread, rep sent!

I rated it a 5 star thread.

BTW...don't forget to rate it if you like it!:msp_thumbup:

 

[REJ2]

555 in hand AND a 562xp on order, he's got orange flowing in his veins!! Great thread, five star worthy!!

 

[albertj03]

I'll buy your used 555 when your 562XP comes in!