New 50cc saw

[Marksquirrell]

I've just had a new husky 550xp through work and I think it's terrible. Bogs down at the start sometimes cuts out. To start it takes at least 5 pulls 90% of the time.

 

My personal saw is a 362 and never had any trouble. Used it at the weekend and couldn't believe what a joy it was in comparison.

 

 

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[RichieR]

I'd love to know this summer thing with the 550. Hot or cold mine starts just fine . If the saw has cooled down a bit 2 squirts on the primer bulb and its away. I run mine on a 13 inch bar and I got to say its just a brilliant saw 2 years faultless running and its going in the box with me when I stuffle off this mortal coil

[Joe Newton]

I'd love to know this summer thing with the 550. Hot or cold mine starts just fine . If the saw has cooled down a bit 2 squirts on the primer bulb and its away. I run mine on a 13 inch bar and I got to say its just a brilliant saw 2 years faultless running and its going in the box with me when I stuffle off this mortal coil

 

 

Never had a problem myself either. There's a definite technique though, compared to a Stihl where it's a bit like "pull the mother till it goes".

 

I wonder if that's where people struggle. You kind of judge how long it's been sat for and decide on fast idle, primer etc.

 

What sprocket and chain combo you running Richie?

[RichieR]

Never had a problem myself either. There's a definite technique though, compared to a Stihl where it's a bit like "pull the mother till it goes".

 

I wonder if that's where people struggle. You kind of judge how long it's been sat for and decide on fast idle, primer etc.

 

What sprocket and chain combo you running Richie?

 

Hi Joe I think you nailed it. The other half of our motley crew called James is a stihl man and he can't start any of the huskies to save his life. He just stands there pulling the guts out of them. Gives up passes the saw to me and one pull and away. I haven't gone down your route Joe I've left it standard, I know yours is cutting more efficiently but I still getting a nice fast cut out of mine. But when the sprocket needs to be replaced I may have a tinker about with it then

[Joe Newton]

Hi Joe I think you nailed it. The other half of our motley crew called James is a stihl man and he can't start any of the huskies to save his life. He just stands there pulling the guts out of them. Gives up passes the saw to me and one pull and away. I haven't gone down your route Joe I've left it standard, I know yours is cutting more efficiently but I still getting a nice fast cut out of mine. But when the sprocket needs to be replaced I may have a tinker about with it then

 

 

Basically using a husky requires a smarter breed of tree cutter.

 

Let the knuckle draggers use their Stihls

 

I don't thing there's a definitive setup for those saws. You lose a fair bit of torque upping the sprocket. Wouldn't fancy it on any more than a 13". Also if you're a bit heavy handed in the cut it bogs really easily. It's why you don't see as many Stihl users with up rated sprockets.

 

As long as you're not using semi chisel you're not a total philistine

[RichieR]

I have a confession to make I have a semi chisel on it. Oh the shame of it

[Stubby]

I have a confession to make I have a semi chisel on it. Oh the shame of it

 

You will go strait to prison !

[RichieR]

I know I driving myself there now. Oh the shame I can't live with myself I hope they bring back hanging:lol:

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

I have a confession to make I have a semi chisel on it. Oh the shame of it

 

I can't believe anyone actually buys / uses the stuff

[RichieR]

That who I buy one and get fifty for free:D