Rattling Husq t540

[spudulike]

That is because the "techshite " bar is de laminating . Get the older type bar fitted to 338/335 and that wont happen .

 

If the chain tension is changing all the time, it can be the oiler isn't working well, usually accompanied by a squeeky chain.

[Old Mill Tree Care]

That is because the "techshite " bar is de laminating . Get the older type bar fitted to 338/335 and that wont happen .

 

 

Not that Stubby. The original bar was made from porridge and lasted three minutes.

The new Oregon bar has made no difference to chain tension and I've tried three different types of chain.

[Stubby]

Oh . OK . Mine did that until the porridge bar fell apart but has been fine with the older type bar

[Pete Mctree]

Chain tension variation like that is usually an oiling issue. Chain expanding & contracting due to heat build up is my guess

[wicklamulla]

Off topic (has a hazlenut in every bite ya know....) but i tried another MS201T yesserday, twas manufactured in dec. 2014 according to the sticker on the chain brake handle. It was brilliant to use unlike the previous earlier incarnations of the 201T, no stalling or bogging down, and once it was warmed up from cold it's pickup was excellent with no hot start issues. I gave it a good trial as i was crown lifting/dead wooding a biggish oak. It belongs to a mate and he moaned it wasn't as 'peppy' as his old MS200T to which i replied 'it's simply a different saw' and is as good as my Echo CS360TES. Reckon they are more robust than a Husky 540T too.

[Will C]

Off topic (has a hazlenut in every bite ya know....) but i tried another MS201T yesserday, twas manufactured in dec. 2014 according to the sticker on the chain brake handle. It was brilliant to use unlike the previous earlier incarnations of the 201T, no stalling or bogging down, and once it was warmed up from cold it's pickup was excellent with no hot start issues. I gave it a good trial as i was crown lifting/dead wooding a biggish oak. It belongs to a mate and he moaned it wasn't as 'peppy' as his old MS200T to which i replied 'it's simply a different saw' and is as good as my Echo CS360TES. Reckon they are more robust than a Husky 540T too.

 

With out a doubt I sent my 540 back to husky as unfit for purpose

 

I had all the probs listed obove plus the top handle fell off(at the front mount) and the chain brake was a constant battle to keep working after 3 weeks old.

 

Cost more in repairs in 6 months than the saw cost new

 

Now got a new 201 and its not missed a beat in 3 months. Not so quick cutting as a 540 or a 200 but a lot better than a 540 in every way:thumbup:

[Old Mill Tree Care]

So I greased the needle bearing and the rattle has gone. Hooray!

 

BTW, I really like my t540. It doesn't start as easily as my 200T but otherwise I think it's great.

I have not used a 201t.

[Stubby]

So I greased the needle bearing and the rattle has gone. Hooray!

 

I think that is called maintenance ...

[peatff]

So I greased the needle bearing and the rattle has gone. Hooray!

 

I'd treat it to a new bearing after that, they are only a few quid.

[Old Mill Tree Care]

So I greased the needle bearing and the rattle has gone. Hooray!

 

 

 

I think that is called maintenance ...

 

 

I know hahaha!

I almost didn't put that post up because it's embarrassing.

Lol!