550XP clutch springs help please

[Arbtech Tree Services]

Had a clutch spring go today on a 2012 550XP. Phoned local dealer who said according to Husky data sheet it's the two flat spring type (like the 346) and I said no it's definitely a three piece with three coiled springs. Dealer then asked me if I was sure it is a 550XP?

Dealer phoned back later and said he'd found a clutch like mine but it is for a 560XP.

 

Can anyone shed any light on this please? Are they interchangeable?

 

Regards,

 

Steve.

 

[Jackalope]

Looks identical to the clutch assembly in my 560 but without checking the dimensions I couldn't say for sure. Pretty sure the crank is the same diameter on both the 550 & 560.

Your dealer should be able to replace all three springs (about £3 each) which is cheaper than £24 for a whole new assembly! Speaks a man who has been in your situation!

[TGB]

Just done a search of a few sites and all give part numbers for:

550 as 5371669-01

560 as 5371669-01

[cgs]

Hi Steve, Rhys should have them in stock, give him a ring in morning.

Ta john

[adw]

The later 550 has a lighter clutch with two claw springs, the early clutch had three springs early clutch no. 574236101 spring no. 537166901, the later clutch is 577518201 and spring 537359101

[Arbtech Tree Services]

Many thanks all for your replies, I've just got back to the computer and a quick search came up with something from another forum that ties in with what has been said that the later 550XP changed back to the earlier 346XP clutch design for quicker acceleration.

 

cgs - is that you Mr. F? Will give Rhys a call in the morning, he was off the radar for this as it's a fair drive just for a tiny spring but I know i'll end up spending more

 

Regards,

 

Steve.

[Stere]

Just had a 537166901  spring break  seems they are abit of a rare item on the internets now.

 

 

Ebay is listing some non OEM ones

 

Set Of Three Clutch Springs Clutch Fits Husqvarna 357 359 550 560 562 Chainsaw

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Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Set Of Three Clutch Springs Clutch Fits Husqvarna 357 359...

 

So all thoose saws can share the part or ebay ones best avoided as they do  have different part numbers for  the springs?

Edited September 28, 2023 by Stere

[Stubby]

17 minutes ago, Stere said:

Just had a 537166901  spring break  seems they are abit of a rare item on the internets now.

 

 

Ebay is listing some non OEM ones

 

Set Of Three Clutch Springs Clutch Fits Husqvarna 357 359 550 560 562 Chainsaw

WWW.EBAY.CO.UK

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Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Set Of Three Clutch Springs Clutch Fits Husqvarna 357 359...

 

So all thoose saws can share the part or ebay ones best avoided as they do  have different part numbers for  the springs?

Replace them all though whatever you go for .

Edited September 28, 2023 by Stubby

[spudulike]

And don't use aftermarket ones as they are pretty suspect at best. Find the OEM parts - L&S would be a good start followed by the likes of Garden Hire Spares and DIY spares etc