Pjohnson
ArboristSite Operative
I recently picked up a husky 540xp mk3 rear handle and have been getting a few questions so thought I'd share a few thoughts or answer questions. Keep in mind I'm pushing 70 and cut wood to heat my cabin, using the least amount of energy possible. If I was younger, stronger and cutting professionally for money my needs and thoughts would be different. I've made it 69 years and never owned a husky always a Stihl fan.
I was looking for a smaller pro saw for limbing and cutting up the smaller wood. I didn't need a 550xp or 261 Stihl wanted to keep it as small as possible yet have some performance.
I found the saw at the local dealer had the .325 low profile and extra chain was the Oregon speed cut nano, other option is 3/8 low profile. I had no preference so went with the .325 as dealer recommended most people prefer it. I will say first thing I noticed was how smooth it cuts, no chattering very smooth running saw.
The thing sips fuel, seem to run for ever on a tank of gas.
Starting is different for the mk3 auto tune as I understand it. You have on and off, no choke. Pull the start switch out and up puts it in the fast idle position. The mk3 auto tune will set the choke as required for temperature. Just pull the rope it starts and runs, no more pull till it pops and take choke off. Very nice really like this,
All and all I'm very impressed and happy with this little saw. It fits my needs perfectly. Sure is nice to go out and cut all afternoon and not have the saw wear you out. I still need the big saw for big wood but it rips thru the smaller stuff. If your looking at one or have any questions or own one ask away.
I was looking for a smaller pro saw for limbing and cutting up the smaller wood. I didn't need a 550xp or 261 Stihl wanted to keep it as small as possible yet have some performance.
I found the saw at the local dealer had the .325 low profile and extra chain was the Oregon speed cut nano, other option is 3/8 low profile. I had no preference so went with the .325 as dealer recommended most people prefer it. I will say first thing I noticed was how smooth it cuts, no chattering very smooth running saw.
The thing sips fuel, seem to run for ever on a tank of gas.
Starting is different for the mk3 auto tune as I understand it. You have on and off, no choke. Pull the start switch out and up puts it in the fast idle position. The mk3 auto tune will set the choke as required for temperature. Just pull the rope it starts and runs, no more pull till it pops and take choke off. Very nice really like this,
All and all I'm very impressed and happy with this little saw. It fits my needs perfectly. Sure is nice to go out and cut all afternoon and not have the saw wear you out. I still need the big saw for big wood but it rips thru the smaller stuff. If your looking at one or have any questions or own one ask away.