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the fact you say it’s melting air filters says it’s running to hot. Are the cooling fins clear and not coated in sap? First thing I would be doing is removing the exhaust and having a look at the cylinder and piston.

The 59* has a similar but not the same bottom end

565? I wouldn't be buying a 365 now.

Remove the starter and flywheel and you will see most of them. Hidden one behind the ignition coil. Only two bolts holding it on. However when resetting the coil gap it should be .2mm. Most standard saws you just use a business card or similar but these need a closer gap. The crankcases are only magnesium it doesn’t take much to strip the threads. If the gasket is blown it is a strip down job or price up a short motor. Crank and cases complete. You would benefit from a short motor as you get the new type crank, crank bearings and updated cases that a 2018/19 saw has. Just a thought.

It has most likely been bought on eBay from America or similar. The 562 has been out as long as the 560 right back to 2011. It had all the same updates as the 560 did and a lot of the same issues. It has only been available in UK for a couple of years but many people just bought them online. However 2014 model, lots of changes between that and a 17 and onwards model but still a good saw. Just use it. Note there are differences in some parts between 560 and 562 so be careful if you need spares

There is no time limit for the dealer it’s about manufacture.

A new saw is already well in development. Won’t be long

As said the dealer shouldn’t have sold you this. The CD was for the first version of auto tune. Well out of date now. If a dealer even offered to somehow give you the firmware you wouldn’t be able to use it as you don’t have a log in. No dealer is going to give you there individual login so you can access there account are they. The functions are very limited it offers you no real advantages it’s far from car diagnostics. The main use is for uploading firmware to new units. Other than that you can see some stats and clear fault codes but if your saws broke it’s broke. This won’t tell you what the fault is exactly.

You might be able to pick up scrap saw that is newer than yours. When they go bang it’s very rare the carb is an issue. Have you made sure yours is mechanically sound? Wouldn’t be to big a gamble if the scrap one was cheap. Or it’s just time for a fresh one!

If you have an EL44 you will need more than just the carb. If you fit an EL48 you will need a newer coil and loom section. You can still use second hand parts but just be aware of what else you might need. Then you will need to match them both together on the laptop. If you are a dealer or know a dealer they can do it for you. If you are using an old version of the programme which I know some people have you won’t have any of the new coil numbers and hence the firmware. Best get a dealer to do it to make sure it’s right.

Yes unfortunately all a load of rubbish what the dealer has told you. Firmware does alter the saw in how it runs and performs to some extent. There are often updates for various reasons and if the dealer has there end up to date you will get the updates when your saw is next plugged in. As said tho it doesn’t need the latest firmware to run. It needs firmware but it wouldn’t of ran on the production line if it didn’t have any. As said above they are still a chainsaw and nothing has changed in how you go about repairing them. When I work on one which has either seized or is running bad I can tell whats caused it without even needing to plug it in. The auto tune is actually very very reliable despite what people may think.

Yes this is nothing new, you must wash your Trousers to keep the saw protection. If the fibres don’t come apart when the chain hits they won’t stall the saw! The amount of so called professionals i see who are wearing Expensive pairs of trousers that are absolutely caked in sap and oil. Yes it shows they work hard but it also shows there lack of knowledge or care. You must wash them regular! In my experience it’s forestry contractors that are the worst for it. It’s a dirty job but you must look after yourself and the your kit!

Did you get it sorted?

Well as others have said it’s all about what you put in. Make sure it’s of good quality. Aspen is fine but husqvarna do there own pre mix now with the XP oil which is the best oil for these engines. Don’t let it tick over for long periods either but other than that just use it. There is no need to cut rings with it thinking your tuning it, it makes no difference just put it to work. The 550 is my favourite saw out of the whole range, it’s a belter!

I guess from what you say the tank vent is leaking. On early saws there was a pipe that goes from the tank vent to the inlet manifold. If the vents leaked fuel goes straight into the pipe and directly into the cylinder via the manifold flooding the engine. This usually happened when the guy was refuelling as you fill the tank to the top and instantly pressurise the tank when you screw the cap on. The saw is obviously on its side at this point. A new tank with vent pocket along with a pipe work modification kit sorted it. You will be able to sort yours with just the kit and is a cheap fix. You remove the pipe from vent, replace the vent cut the pipe and fit a bung. Then fit a green vent cover to the tank vent and any fuel to goes to atmosphere. This is was the cause of most hot start issues in the early days of these. Dont forget you should be using the quarter throttle setting for starting even when warm. It’s always a good idea to prime it as well as you get cooler fuel circulating the system. They start every time then.

the problem is I’ve not come across a forestry contractor yet who uses XP oil in there 550s 560s etc. It comes down to cost the oils expensive so hence why they get a year out of them. The saws are normally coated in sap especially the cylinder cooling fins and inside the top cover. They do do the hours but you need to give it half a chance. I’m sure the dolmars are good saws but they don’t handle like a 550.

Bollocks to that!

545RX or RXT would be my vote also so. I am running 9 of the new autotune 545RXTs. Best brushcutter on the market.

if you stick to .325 you can run 20” no problem on the 560.

The 576 goes very well with an 8 tooth if your running up to a 20” bar. Any bigger I’d leave it on 7

Have to say the battery saws I have, have never missed a beat and they have had some real abuse in all weathers! The 550 chain breaking is unlucky but it’s an Oregon chain not the husqvarna own chain which is only available in 1.3 050 at the min. Not had one of those break yet.

I would suggest you get it looked at as obviously it should start warm in any weather. Don’t forget these are sold in Australia they have to perform for them guys to.

Not wishing to tell any of you how to use a saw but, are you priming them when there hot and putting the choke control onto quarter throttle setting. There is now a silver sticker on the cylinder cover. They start every time like this unless you have a fault. The new fuel routing for the 550 which was the worse offender along with the new carb has solved all the hot start problems. 2016 model might not have the latest carb fitted but if you follow the sticker on the cylinder cover you should have no problems.

The dealer knows nothing about the product he is selling. It’s not aspen. It’s a fuel similar to aspen but it is not made by them. Is has a different chemical make up than aspen and is mixed with there XP oil. If you run husqvarna kit then it makes sense to use it. Aspen is still a very good product but they are not the same.

It’s not uncommon for machines to need a slight tune to run on aspen as obviously it’s different to pump fuel. It’s certainly not crap it has many benefits over pump fuel and your dealer is obviously ignorant to the fact despite stilhl selling a similar product. Husqvarna have also launched their range of fuels. It’s not the same as aspen but shares the same common benefits of using alkalyte fuel. Aspen is the market leader as they have been doing it for years but there is other alternatives.