elfie

I have a similar fungus on an ash tree that has been reduced around 6-8 years ago. Any advice welcomed.

Thanks for all the input. Just surprised there are not more users of the new 25hp machine replying to this post.

Quick update on the oil filled 550xp petrol chamber. Removed the carb the other day and gave it a good clean out, reinstalled it then after a short run it was back to normal, thank goodness. Lesson learnt, don't lend out saws to numpties !

Ive not pulled the carb out yet as was hoping not to do this..possibly a New Years job top the list. I would have thought that with sufficient flushing an running it would have gotten rid of the oil ?

my 550 wouldn't last more than around 15 seconds before the power faded and then died. sometimes dies at full revs too..

thanks for feedback gary, I've also started the saw and let it idle for 5-10 mins one its started. It seems to idle away just fine. I do this to allow the autotune to do its stuff...

I have a 550xpg mk 2 and recently leant it to a friend. The machine was filled wrongly with chainsaw oil into the petrol, I don't know how long it was in the wrong chamber before it was decanted ! After he realised his error the petrol chamber was cleaned out several times with petrol. The saw still wasn't running well when I received it back. It seems to start not too badly and almost revs to full revs. Doesn't seem to have the final push of torque and can also die instantly. I've changed the fuel filter , new plug and cleaned the petrol tank out with several fills of petrol and lastly the air filter is clean...but the saw is still acting up. Is there anything else I should clean or is there anything else to help get her back to normal ??

Many thanks for the reply Johny and good to see it fits. I just try to keep things minimal and straight forward.

Im looking to get a trailer for a TW230VTR diesel and trying to keep the trailer small. Currently looking at an Ifor Williams GH94BT (plant trailer) which is marginally to small but as the chipper bucket is raised should get away with it. Does anyone use this trailer to tow their chipper about ?

Many thanks for all the input guys. Does anyone know anywhere in scotland that would carry out the detuning or is it an easy step to take by an average mechanic?

Looking at purchasing a new chipper and I was wondering if anyone has any feedback on how the new 230DHB chippers perform. My concern is that they are only 25HP as opposed to the old 35hp machines ? Any help greatly appreciated

Guys very much appreciate all your feedback here on the tree condition.

The bark is coming off one of our Scots pine trees and wondered if anyone knows what may be the cause and if it is dangerous to the tree health. It looks s though beetles are attacking it. Any help greatly appreciated. elfie

Hi Hedge Can you give us a call on this issue.. sgowans @ hotmail.com

What would be the best spray to kill these aphids on a smaller tree ?