Finally got my new saw!

[nkila220]

My dealer was having a tax free day today and tomorrow. So I stopped in and he had a 372xp waiting for me. Got it for $799 out the door. Here is a video of the first start. Took a few pulls because this saw was never fueled before this. Just wanted to share with you guys!

 

[lefturnfreek]

That'll be a great tool for a long time as long as you look after it with good fuel and basic maintenance.

 

[nkila220]

Tha

That'll be a great tool for a long time as long as you look after it with good fuel and basic maintenance.

Thats why I took the plunge and bought brand new. Now I can be meticulous about maintainance and fresh fuel from day one. I bought three cans of husqvarna pre mix fuel for the extended warranty. So After I use those up then I'll get 91 octane ethanol free gas and mix with husqvarna xP or stihl ultra.
Btw, what's the best way to lubricate the clutch bearing?? It says in the owners manual to do that weekly.

 

[Jet47]

Very nice saw. Power shouldn't be a problem.

 

[nkila220]

Very nice saw. Power shouldn't be a problem.

Yea it's a little overkill for firewood but I like overkill. Haha

 

[bikemike]

Very nice. You suck

 

[SawTroll]

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Btw, what's the best way to lubricate the clutch bearing?? It says in the owners manual to do that weekly.

Weekly is when in all day/every day use - but it is best to do it now and then. That bearing only is "in action" when the saw is at idle, and doesn't take much workload.
Many Husky saws have a hole at the end of the crankshaft for simple greasing of that bearing (with a grease gun), but I don't recall if the 372xp is one of them? If not, the clutch has to come off to do it.

You can use engine oil instead of grease if you do it often.

 

[nkila220]

Very nice. You suck

Haha I was waiting for that!

 

[nkila220]

Weekly is when in all day/every day use - but it is best to do it now and then. that bearing only is "in action" when the saw is at idle, and doesn't take much workload.
Many Husky saws have a hole at the end of the crankshaft for simple greasing of that bearing (with a grease gun), but I don't recall if the 372xp is one of them?

I don't think the 372 has that because of the inboard clutch? But either way it's easy to slide right out. I hear some say that they change them when they put a new rim on.

 

[IyaMan]

I'm considering buying the same saw. Interested to hear your feedback.

 

[nkila220]

I'm considering buying the same saw. Interested to hear your feedback.

I have only started it and warmed I up for 5-10 min to heat cycle it and break it in a little. But it sounds like it rips! Everyone who I talked to who had one says nothing but great things about them. I hear they have a lot of power for the weight. I went with it over the 562xp because it seems to be a proven platform (not saying the 562 isn't good) and because I like how simple and cleanly it is laid out under the cover. A modern saw based on proven technology that isn't over engineered. The big drawback for some seems to be weight over a 562. But oddly enough I don't really notice it.
Go look back at the thread brad did on the 372 xP x torque to see some really nice pics of the layout and build quality. That is what convinced me to take the plunge on the 372 over the 562. Plus the fact I just like overkill. Sorry for the long winded response. Haha

 

[SawTroll]

I don't think the 372 has that because of the inboard clutch? But either way it's easy to slide right out. I hear some say that they change them when they put a new rim on.

That was what made me unsure as well.

Inboard clutches also need to come off for cleaning, as they trap dirt - so it makes sense to combine those two tasks, as a routine.

This has nothing to do with rim changes. Some users only change rims when they are wore out (at best), others swap back and forth between different sizes quite often, depending on the task at hand.

 

[nkila220]

That was what made me unsure as well.

Inboard clutches also need to come off for cleaning, as they trap dirt - so it makes sense to combine those two tasks, as a routine.

This has nothing to do with rim changes. Some users only change rims when they are wore out (at best), others swap back and forth between different sizes quite often, depending on the task at hand.

Yea it's not hard to make that part of my end of day cleaning routine.
So would you recommend just lightly smearing some grease on the bearing when I clean out under the bar cover?

 

[SawTroll]

Yea it's not hard to make that part of my end of day cleaning routine.
So would you recommend just lightly smearing some grease on the bearing when I clean out under the bar cover?

Personally, I never did it anywhere close to that often - but then I mostly clean under the bar cover (but don't take the clutch off) after each use.

 

[lefturnfreek]

I cut above average for a home owner and will service the idler bearing maybe 10ish times a year for the 043 and 350 as they are the go to saws and the 250 maybe 5 times. It is also done when I replace rims or new chains along with a full clutch cleaning. It also comes down to when and how your cutting to, clean, dirty, in snow.....took it quading and dropped the saw in a swamp....

I have run saws for over 25 years and haven't wrecked any cranks cause of idler bearing neglect but I have seen a few from others and it takes a long time, you know.... there's a bearing there...?...is that what the squealing was a year ago....

....and you suck....

along with....

 

[IyaMan]

nkila, you may also want to check a question thread I have going regarding the 372's crank bearings. weimedog and others gave some good tips

http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/husky-372-chank-bearing-issue.295234/#post-5805200

 

[nkila220]

 

[nkila220]

Here it is! Along with the t435 my dad went back and grabbed today. He wanted something light for limbs and for him to take hiking. He leaves the big saws to the young guy. Haha. Also in the picture is our 084, which is more of a novelty item then anything around here. Haha. Bad lighting so I will try to take better pics when it's dark and I can use the lights in the garage.

 

[IyaMan]

The 084 looks gargantuan next to the t435!

 

[nkila220]

The 084 looks gargantuan next to the t435!

It even makes the 372xp look small!