Analyst Man
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Didn't want to ask but I'm half blind from reading threads about break in and still don't have a clear answer about saws with auto tune, particularly a 562XP.
Buried in the MAINTENANCE info on Page 29, the owners manual says:
"when the chain saw is started for the first time
The following steps should be taken or when outside circumstances change (fuel, altitude, air filter etc.) Start the engine. Accelerate the engine to full throttle and saw a number of cuts in a thick log (3-5 min.)
The chain saw must be run (8,000 – 12,000rpm) the entire time so that the carburetor can adjust itself."
That seems straight forward, but why they didn't highlight this first in Starting Procedures is anyone's guess.
However online Husqvarna answered:
"Does my chain saw have a "break in period"?
Published 02/23/2010 05:08 PM | Updated 04/04/2014 02:33 PM
"Typically we recommend a break in period of 6-10 tanks of fuel. During this period the engine should not be allowed to run at high RPMs for extended periods of time."
How do you pro's break these things in??? I don't wan't to screw up a brand new saw.
Buried in the MAINTENANCE info on Page 29, the owners manual says:
"when the chain saw is started for the first time
The following steps should be taken or when outside circumstances change (fuel, altitude, air filter etc.) Start the engine. Accelerate the engine to full throttle and saw a number of cuts in a thick log (3-5 min.)
The chain saw must be run (8,000 – 12,000rpm) the entire time so that the carburetor can adjust itself."
That seems straight forward, but why they didn't highlight this first in Starting Procedures is anyone's guess.
However online Husqvarna answered:
"Does my chain saw have a "break in period"?
Published 02/23/2010 05:08 PM | Updated 04/04/2014 02:33 PM
"Typically we recommend a break in period of 6-10 tanks of fuel. During this period the engine should not be allowed to run at high RPMs for extended periods of time."
How do you pro's break these things in??? I don't wan't to screw up a brand new saw.