First pro saw 550xp!

[Timberdonkey_059]

Broke down and bought my first new pro saw, a 550xp. Going to be using this saw heavily for firewood but also some clearing on the property I just bought. I immediately had the drive switched over to 3/8" and Im running the Husqvarna 20" bar with a loop of Husqvarna H47 on it. I already want to do the muffler mod but im guessing that will void my warranty even though I just spent the extra money on their bs premixed fuel to get the extra 2 years? Any other suggestions from you guys on my set up?

Thanks in advanced!

 

[troylee]

Get a second muffler and mod it, then if it has to go in, switch it out Run the stock muffler for a little bit to get it scratched up and some soot in it.

 

[Ironworker]

Good choice, enjoy.

 

[SawTroll]

Good choice, enjoy.

Yes, but a 20 bar and 3/8 isn't really.

 

[Michigan Escapee]

Yes, but a 20 bar and 3/8 isn't really.

lol! Yeah, you need at least a 50hp engine to run anything over a 16" bar right? ;P Hey, if you need the bar length for a massive tree, you can do a 36 inch bar on a Husq 240 and hire a monkey to dribble chain oil on it for the 2 1/2 hours it takes to make the cut if need be.
Is it a good idea? Nope! But, the extra reach can save your bacon, even if it's not optimal efficiency.

 

[KenJax Tree]

20" isn't the best option but it'll pull it all day.

 

[Timberdonkey_059]

Yeah it came with the 20" bar regardless of what drive I went with. 20" is all they had in stock to fit it. But I do have the .325 drive ring and could easily swap it right back.

So sawtroll if that's not what you would suggest let's hear what you would.

 

[yepper]

I would agree with Sawtroll and put that .325 bar and sprocket right back on. Personally I don't put 3/8 on anything smaller than a 60cc saw. My 550XP absolutely flies with an 18" .325 but it feels like there's really not enough torque left over for a bigger chain.

Either way enjoy that saw and I found that it takes maybe 10-15 tanks for it to really find it's groove. Also follow the warm start procedure they specify, I had never run a saw where starting it warm on high idle makes such a difference.

 

[KenJax Tree]

My 550 is faster with 3/8 with just a muffler mod. Each to their own.

 

[Deleted member 117362]

Broke down and bought my first new pro saw, a 550xp. Going to be using this saw heavily for firewood but also some clearing on the property I just bought. I immediately had the drive switched over to 3/8" and Im running the Husqvarna 20" bar with a loop of Husqvarna H47 on it. I already want to do the muffler mod but im guessing that will void my warranty even though I just spent the extra money on their bs premixed fuel to get the extra 2 years? Any other suggestions from you guys on my set up?

Thanks in advanced!

Just ran a Mastermind 550xp at Ebel's and it's a monster of a little saw.

 

[Timberdonkey_059]

Thanks yepper


Kenjax what are you running for a bar and chain?

Duce, is a mastermind saw ported a mm by him?

 

[KenJax Tree]

Thanks yepper


Kenjax what are you running for a bar and chain?

18" 3/8 Tsumura light&tough bar and Stihl RM chain. When i say faster you need a stop watch to notice it, but my point is 3/8 is not robbing any power from the saw.

 

[Timberdonkey_059]

That's what I was hoping for! From what I read before buying the saw I figured it wouldn't and I prefer the 3/8 because of my other saw running that as well

 

[Deleted member 117362]

Thanks yepper


Kenjax what are you running for a bar and chain?

Duce, is a mastermind saw ported a mm by him?

They sent the 550xp out to mastermind and had it work ported. I have a 562xp and it has me thinking, I might need that done to mine.

 

[EvilRoySlade]

Man I've got to get up to Ebel's.

 

[Deleted member 117362]

Man I've got to get up to Ebel's.

Should have been there today for prime rib and ham. Christmas party upstairs, feed the beautiful town of Falmouth.

 

[Timberdonkey_059]

Suprised to see how many people on here are from michigan. That's where I'm from and it will always be home! Hopefully make my way back someday

 

[KenJax Tree]

Where from in Mi?

 

[mesupra]

I have a spare 550 muffler if needed.

 

[Timberdonkey_059]

I'm from Middleton, between Mt pleasant and Lansing.
Also have a cabin in Roscommon.

mesupra yes i am very interested!