LOL don't look now somebody calling someone out on the internet.[emoji42] I have nothing to prove, I've done so over the past 16 years. You're basically calling me a liar, so take care.[emoji8]
562xp dead after 1hr - what should I expect?
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LOL don't look now somebody calling someone out on the internet.[emoji42] I have nothing to prove, I've done so over the past 16 years. You're basically calling me a liar, so take care.[emoji8]
With a mm the 562 and 550 seem to wake up a bit, little more grunt... But I hear you.[emoji111]
Well said and thank you for the information.
The 661 issues are well documented, it looks like they're solid saws now.
It was a good concept having the two piece filter, just poorly executed. The tabs on the bottom of the filter would get loose, I believe they later covered then to help the filter fit tighter, and of course they later redesign the whole setup.
I forget right now, but I think my little tabs have little steels over them??
There's way, way too much going on under the hood on my old ms362, never mind the new ones.
There's way, way too much going on under the hood on my old ms362, never mind the new ones.
That's it the later filters had metal over the tabs. Here is a the filter off of my very early 362.
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Stihl seems to sort the issues with their saws much faster than Husqvarna in general, could be a regional result.
At the moment I am unaware of any Stihl chainsaw models having QC issues.
At the moment I am unaware of any Stihl chainsaw models having QC issues.
RED-85-Z51
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Nothing was as bad as the 1st Gen Briggs Intek Twin. Had the panel air filter that had a snap on cover. The cover and base would warp, the filter could be installed both upside down and off to one side with no issues installing the cover this allowed it to eat dirt as if no filter were on.
After thousands of engines failed briggs issued a revamped design that used the same filter but the kid had 2 screws. Less warp problems but...filter could still go on wrong and the 2 screws would vibrate loose.
Their third attempt...around the 4th year, was a 4 screw cover with a hooked front lip. Still didnt fix the inherent flaw that allowed the filter to be installed wrong...some filters still ate dirt but 1st year failures were down. Many died in the 2nd year.
After about the 8th year briggs finally...after having denied and still denying there was any problems...redesigned it with an oval snap in cartridge with a circular pressure seal...problem solved.
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After thousands of engines failed briggs issued a revamped design that used the same filter but the kid had 2 screws. Less warp problems but...filter could still go on wrong and the 2 screws would vibrate loose.
Their third attempt...around the 4th year, was a 4 screw cover with a hooked front lip. Still didnt fix the inherent flaw that allowed the filter to be installed wrong...some filters still ate dirt but 1st year failures were down. Many died in the 2nd year.
After about the 8th year briggs finally...after having denied and still denying there was any problems...redesigned it with an oval snap in cartridge with a circular pressure seal...problem solved.
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Any word from the OP? Curious if the failed saw is moving forward in the warranty process.
His profile is blocked so it doesn’t show when he was last online. Hopefully he’ll give us an update at some point.
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We cover all the bases lol.
Still would be nice to know what Husky did you remedy this.
Sure glad I own early versions of the 661 and 562. Both highly recommended here at the time. The 661 has had a hot start issue with less then a couple hours use. The 562xpg is still new in the box - almost afraid of it now after reading this thread
My Stihl dealer offered to replace the fuel solenoid only to an updated version for $100. I said no thanks and ordered the whole upgrade kit (solenoid, coil, fuel pick up) for about the same. Yes it's out of warranty but this is a known issue and they completely played dumb to that fact.
No more buying saws just because I want one - If I don't have immediate use it can sit on the dealer shelf.
My Stihl dealer offered to replace the fuel solenoid only to an updated version for $100. I said no thanks and ordered the whole upgrade kit (solenoid, coil, fuel pick up) for about the same. Yes it's out of warranty but this is a known issue and they completely played dumb to that fact.
No more buying saws just because I want one - If I don't have immediate use it can sit on the dealer shelf.
I wouldn't lose a moment's sleep over it myself. There's probably a thousand trouble free abused/neglected saws gettin it done 5 days a week for every one that failed.Sure glad I own early versions of the 661 and 562. Both highly recommended here at the time. The 661 has had a hot start issue with less then a couple hours use. The 562xpg is still new in the box - almost afraid of it now after reading this thread
My Stihl dealer offered to replace the fuel solenoid only to an updated version for $100. I said no thanks and ordered the whole upgrade kit (solenoid, coil, fuel pick up) for about the same. Yes it's out of warranty but this is a known issue and they completely played dumb to that fact.
No more buying saws just because I want one - If I don't have immediate use it can sit on the dealer shelf.
I joined this site when I was looking for a new saw in 2011. The salesmen on here were gushing over the new ms362. I wanted a husky 357xp, whose issues had been dealt with by that time (I think?, as it had a terrible reputation prior). Alas, the 357 was almost 300.00 more than the 362 at the time (huskies cost much more than stihls in western canada at that time). Stihl was having a pretty good sale on the 362 because it wasn't selling as they had hoped.
I really like my ms362, but have pondered the early issues from time to time...will mine hold up? That model became one of the favourites among workers in my industry, and the reports of failure were few and far between while the emerging 562 was a catastrophe to the point where the entire industry switched from husky to stihl over a few years.
I should have bought a husky 359...errrr, I should be keeping my eyes peeled for a 359, cause I DO quite like my early 362.
my point is, don't believe the salesmen, they have an agenda. They gush over every new model a year ahead of release, then they become mute when the new model has issues.
I'll never fall for that one again. Even though I am fine (so far) with my "old" 362.
I really like my ms362, but have pondered the early issues from time to time...will mine hold up? That model became one of the favourites among workers in my industry, and the reports of failure were few and far between while the emerging 562 was a catastrophe to the point where the entire industry switched from husky to stihl over a few years.
I should have bought a husky 359...errrr, I should be keeping my eyes peeled for a 359, cause I DO quite like my early 362.
my point is, don't believe the salesmen, they have an agenda. They gush over every new model a year ahead of release, then they become mute when the new model has issues.
I'll never fall for that one again. Even though I am fine (so far) with my "old" 362.
There are a lot of good 550 and 562 saws out there though. Both of mine were flawless. I think the rub is a lot of dealers didn’t know (or try to learn) how to address the issues when a problem saw came in, and obviously Husky shrugged their shoulders at work that should have been covered by warranty.
Do you guys remember the euphoria about these saws back around 2014 on here? Lots of folks on here were putting them through their paces without any issues.
Do you guys remember the euphoria about these saws back around 2014 on here? Lots of folks on here were putting them through their paces without any issues.
My brother got a 562 this winter for a clearing job and it immediately started developing issues. He took it back to the dealer, who replaced the coil and re-flashed it to no avail. Long story short there was a sticky carb valve which was fixed and now the saw works just fine. My brother built two piles that are the size of the one pictured using it and he was pretty impressed. The saw has a 28 inch bar with full comp chisel chain and cutting seasoned oak it'll throw chips 30+ feet. I've got it now and once it gets a 3/4 wrap it'll be perfect.
yup, mine has little metal clips on the plastic tabs. And it's clean, clean under the filter. And it was a minor pita to re-install, as usual.
To be honest I remember a lot of hype, than a recall, than hesitation/carb problems, having to open up the butterfly for more air flow, later down the line came the heat issues. At the gtg's I went to at the time they were not getting much love. Remember right when the 550 came out Brad picked one up, it was DOA, turned out to be a bad carb.
Pretty much par for the game, I keep hearing the 562 is fixed, but...
