Tzed250's Husqvarna 550XP

[mweba]

That's pretty cool. I like that. Don't those have an hour meter built into them?

The saw does as well. Not that does 99.9% of all owners any good.:bang:


When is the public going to push for obd like access to their saws hmmm

 

[nixon]

What make of tach is that ? It seems to react instantly to rpm as opposed to some yachts I've seen .

 

[mweba]

Something new

Sorry about the sound, the iPhone couldn't hang.

[video=youtube;cNKLc1TJQz4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNKLc1TJQz4&feature=youtube_gdata_player[/video]

Now mount a go pro so we can see some competition killing in cut R's

 

[Tzed250]

What make of tach is that ? It seems to react instantly to rpm as opposed to some yachts I've seen .

Works Connection. Available on the big auction site.

Now mount a go pro so we can see some competition killing in cut R's

Sawcam would rip!!

 

[Mountainman6288]

I like that, makes it tougher to loose the tack.

 

[FATGUY]

AS member "Stipes" used to affix his camera to his felling helmet and did that ever take cool videos.

 

[Tzed250]

I couldn't think of who it was that did that! Thanks Nik!!

 

[Tzed250]

Ran another tank through the 550XP this afternoon. I helped my neighbors limb a Maple tree that was being removed. This saw is a scalpel! It made short work out of the tree top and only labored slightly bucking the 14" trunk. The hot start issue is completely gone. Starting the saw is too easy with the auto-on switch. Grab the saw, one pull, and you're off. Looking at the recall on the tach it said 14,400.. I had thought about going back into the cylinder looking for more compression, but now I don't know. The saw runs so well as is! Been a while since I bought a new saw. I'm sure glad I got this one.

 

[FATGUY]

 

[Tzed250]

Ran another tank or so through the saw yesterday. I believe eye contact would damage the paint on one of these things...

 

[mweba]

Ran another tank or so through the saw yesterday. I believe eye contact would damage the paint on one of these things...

This is true. The color does not weather well. I put a modified 288 dawg on my 562 to make distance from the wood. Sent a 562 dawg with mx_racer428 when he picked up his 550. Reported back that one of the mounting holes needed to be elongated a bit to bolt up.

 

[Tzed250]

This is true. The color does not weather well. I put a modified 288 dawg on my 562 to make distance from the wood. Sent a 562 dawg with mx_racer428 when he picked up his 550. Reported back that one of the mounting holes needed to be elongated a bit to bolt up.

Thank you for that information Sir!!

 

[gcdible1]

Nice tach

Something new

Sorry about the sound, the iPhone couldn't hang.

[video=youtube;cNKLc1TJQz4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNKLc1TJQz4&feature=youtube_gdata_player[/video]

I have the same tach on my 066 Randy did up for me. They are very easy to use. I now have just over 6 hours on it now.

 

[Joe Kidd]

Ran another tank or so through the saw yesterday. I believe eye contact would damage the paint on one of these things...

I had intentions of doing the same today. I cut and cut and cut, and decided surely the fuel is about gone but only consumed 1/2 tank. Boy this thing sips fuel. It's going to take awhile to get this saw broke in!

 

[Tzed250]

I had intentions of doing the same today. I cut and cut and cut, and decided surely the fuel is about gone but only consumed 1/2 tank. Boy this thing sips fuel. It's going to take awhile to get this saw broke in!

Is it not crazy? I was noodling some firewood with it yesterday. I started thinking that I was about ready for a break. I look at the fuel level thinking it had to be ready for a refill. Nope, half tank left. I've never seen a saw do so much work on so little fuel.

 

[Jet47]

Not sure how many hours I have on mine, probably in the 175 range. Saw works great. Had a few starting issues when it was new because of me. Since I learned what to do and more importantly what not to do, it might be the easiest starting saw I have ever owned. It does sip fuel.:msp_biggrin:

 

[Hermann]

Is it not crazy? I was noodling some firewood with it yesterday. I started thinking that I was about ready for a break. I look at the fuel level thinking it had to be ready for a refill. Nope, half tank left. I've never seen a saw do so much work on so little fuel.

Same here, I was noodling some freshly cut white oak, kinda of going out of my way to empty another tank - I am on my 5th tank now, after cutting firewood I just wanted to get another tank through - well noodled several large oak pieces, than moved on to a 24 inch stump, still not done with the 5th tank.

 

[Hermann]

Not sure how many hours I have on mine, probably in the 175 range. Saw works great. Had a few starting issues when it was new because of me. Since I learned what to do and more importantly what not to do, it might be the easiest starting saw I have ever owned. It does sip fuel.:msp_biggrin:

I too had some starting issues - now every time I walk by the saw I start it up, I have had it for 8 days now, I just want to make sure I have no issues before warranty is up - only issues I have had is with cold/ almost cold starts, but none lately. When cold now it has been 1-2 pulls with full choke for first pop, and then 1-2 pulls on mid choke and it's good. Never a hot start issue whatsoever.

 

[Tzed250]

For me, it's ok to put up with a little bit of oddity at first for a saw with running characteristics like the 550 has.

 

[Hermann]

Yes, I agree, I am happy with this saw, the power, weight, and fuel consumption, so far make up for a few hiccups I have had.