Calling All Husky 254xp, 257, 261 and 262xp Historians

[HiOctane]

Somewhere along the way the cylinder and piston changed too, and the easiest way to separate old and new is the thickness of piston ring. Old is 1mm and the new had 1.5mm.

The piston windows were modified at same time.And the new pistons last longer,were wearing less.

 

[Eccentric]

Man. You guys really know this saw series.:msp_thumbup:

 

[257owner]

1997 257

Hello, new to site
used to have a homelite 150 automatic, bought a house and was going to heat with wood.
I went down and bought a brand new 257 in april of 1997 serial number 6390880.

I have used this saw a lot, back then I paid 459.95 for the saw, plus a case and oil and tax.

I didn't have 500 bucks back then, but i needed to heat my family, and I heard good things about
husky, Well 16 years later, it is still my go to saw.

I have the mag cover.

things I have done:

never lend your saw out.

fresh gas, good oil.

keep it clean.

never lend your saw out.

question: the bar oil use is down, pump? adjustment?
any help is much appreciated.

 

[Mr.Moose]

Might not hurt to try popping off the clutch, remove the 3 allen screws, screw in 2 longer allen screws in the 2 holes near the center of the oil pump and screw them in evenly to pop the oil pump off, might have some crud in it. While your there check your worm gear and also pull out the oil line from the tank and clean the pickup filter on the end of it, the hose will come right out. Do yourself a favor and drain the oil unless you need to do some rust control on your bench!

 

[anysawpat]

Reviving this thread,good info here.

 

[anysawpat]

Since this tread has to do with the 254xp series chain brake cover and read it was used on the 262xp. I was wondering which metal chain brake cover would work on the 262xp. I read the thread and found the Husqvarna recall memo online but there are different part numbers for the cover any idea to which part number I should use?

The recall in still ongoing.
041097-1
SERVICE NOTE 1997-04
MODEL: 42, 246, 51, 55, 257, 242XP, 254XP, and 61
SUBJECT: CPSC Recall
MW 04-10-97
This is a Quick Reference for replacement mufflers/ Silencers and Chain Brake
Assemblies for the models listed above.
model# Muffler Part # Chain Brake Part #
42 --------503 74 64-01------------- 501 79 67-05
242XP----503 74 64-01--------------501 79 67-05
246-------503 74 64-01--------------501 79 67-05
51---------503 74 91-01-------------503 49 81-02
55---------503 74 91-01-------------503 49 81-02
254XP----503 74 90-71--------------501 87 40-06
257-------503 55 55-04--------------501 87 40-06
61---------503 59 92-05--------------503 73 66-01
For Husqvarna Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983

 

[SawTroll]

The 1998 262xp IPL lists the complete cover (with brake) as 503 74 70-72, and the complete brake as 503 72 74-01.

The 1998 261 IPL shows the same, as do the late production (2001) 257 IPL- but the late production 254xp IPL shows -73 for the complete cover. I don't remember what the difference is right now - but my memory tells me it has something to do with the vibe dampening of the cover?

Btw, the last model to be discontinued of that "family" no doubt was the 262xp, as it was offered in Israel and Russia at least as late as 2005, and the 262xph even longer (in Russia). What I don't know is where the really late ones were made....

 

[Agrarian]

The 1998 262xp IPL lists the complete cover (with brake) as 503 74 70-72, and the complete brake as 503 72 74-01.

The 1998 261 IPL shows the same, as do the late production (2001) 257 IPL- but the late production 254xp IPL shows -73 for the complete cover. I don't remember what the difference is right now - but my memory tells me it has something to do with the vibe dampening of the cover?

Btw, the last model to be discontinued of that "family" no doubt was the 262xp, as it was offered in Israel and Russia at least as late as 2005, and the 262xph even longer (in Russia). What I don't know is where the really late ones were made....

So, Mr. Troll educate me. What does the "h" signify? Is it equivalent to "xpg"?

 

[SawTroll]

So, Mr. Troll educate me. What does the "h" signify? Is it equivalent to "xpg"?

http://www.acresinternet.com/cscc.n...68d3bec0316ae8c988256f770013a56b?OpenDocument

 

[anysawpat]

I found this online also

SERV I C E
05-96 SSG09004.PDF
9
X 96.004-26
1 (2)
Model 254XP, 257, 262XP
Chain brake
A new brake with an increased service life and shorter braking times replaces previous
designs. The brakes have the following advantages:
• Magnesium clutch cover
• 360° enclosed brake band
• Robust brake springs
• Guided up in the crankcase using a pin
New Ref. No. Description Excl. Ref. No. Remark
503 74 70-71 Chain brake cmpl. 254 501 87 40-06 *
503 74 70-72** Chain brake cmpl. 257, 262 501 87 40-05 *
503 72 74-01 Hand guard kpl 257, 262 503 57 32-01
501 87 53-03 Knee joint 254, 257, 262 501 87 53-01 *
503 52 08-01 Shaft 501 76 81-01 *
503 70 49-01 Brake spring 501 87 54-01 *
503 70 44-01 Brake band 501 87 43-01 254 *
- Brake band 503 51 21-01 257, 262 *
503 70 43-01 Top clutch cover 501 87 42-02 *
503 70 45-01 Saw dust guard 501 87 50-01 *
503 85 14-01 Protective cover -
503 72 31-01 Bushing -
501 51 72-01 Chain guide plate -
* remains as a spare part for previous designs.
** On brake 503 74 70-72 the chain guide plate will be fitted. Brake 503 74 70-71 is supplied
with assembled chain guide plate.
Introduced from serial number: 254G 610 0001
254 613 0001
257 613 0251
262 609 0401
262G 611 0401
NOTE! Brakes of this design can only be fitted on crankcases with a recess for guide pins.
Crankcases with the recess were introduced into assembly according to the serial numbers
below. Bushing 503 72 31-01 must be fitted for the brake to function properly.
Introduced from serial number: 262 414 0342
257 415 0001
254 415 0001
For Husqvarna Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983

 

[Redstar409]

I found this online also

SERV I C E
05-96 SSG09004.PDF
9
X 96.004-26
1 (2)
Model 254XP, 257, 262XP
Chain brake
A new brake with an increased service life and shorter braking times replaces previous
designs. The brakes have the following advantages:
• Magnesium clutch cover
• 360° enclosed brake band
• Robust brake springs
• Guided up in the crankcase using a pin
New Ref. No. Description Excl. Ref. No. Remark
503 74 70-71 Chain brake cmpl. 254 501 87 40-06 *
503 74 70-72** Chain brake cmpl. 257, 262 501 87 40-05 *
503 72 74-01 Hand guard kpl 257, 262 503 57 32-01
501 87 53-03 Knee joint 254, 257, 262 501 87 53-01 *
503 52 08-01 Shaft 501 76 81-01 *
503 70 49-01 Brake spring 501 87 54-01 *
503 70 44-01 Brake band 501 87 43-01 254 *
- Brake band 503 51 21-01 257, 262 *
503 70 43-01 Top clutch cover 501 87 42-02 *
503 70 45-01 Saw dust guard 501 87 50-01 *
503 85 14-01 Protective cover -
503 72 31-01 Bushing -
501 51 72-01 Chain guide plate -
* remains as a spare part for previous designs.
** On brake 503 74 70-72 the chain guide plate will be fitted. Brake 503 74 70-71 is supplied
with assembled chain guide plate.
Introduced from serial number: 254G 610 0001
254 613 0001
257 613 0251
262 609 0401
262G 611 0401
NOTE! Brakes of this design can only be fitted on crankcases with a recess for guide pins.
Crankcases with the recess were introduced into assembly according to the serial numbers
below. Bushing 503 72 31-01 must be fitted for the brake to function properly.
Introduced from serial number: 262 414 0342
257 415 0001
254 415 0001
For Husqvarna Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983

I found this online also

SERV I C E
05-96 SSG09004.PDF
9
X 96.004-26
1 (2)
Model 254XP, 257, 262XP
Chain brake
A new brake with an increased service life and shorter braking times replaces previous
designs. The brakes have the following advantages:
• Magnesium clutch cover
• 360° enclosed brake band
• Robust brake springs
• Guided up in the crankcase using a pin
New Ref. No. Description Excl. Ref. No. Remark
503 74 70-71 Chain brake cmpl. 254 501 87 40-06 *
503 74 70-72** Chain brake cmpl. 257, 262 501 87 40-05 *
503 72 74-01 Hand guard kpl 257, 262 503 57 32-01
501 87 53-03 Knee joint 254, 257, 262 501 87 53-01 *
503 52 08-01 Shaft 501 76 81-01 *
503 70 49-01 Brake spring 501 87 54-01 *
503 70 44-01 Brake band 501 87 43-01 254 *
- Brake band 503 51 21-01 257, 262 *
503 70 43-01 Top clutch cover 501 87 42-02 *
503 70 45-01 Saw dust guard 501 87 50-01 *
503 85 14-01 Protective cover -
503 72 31-01 Bushing -
501 51 72-01 Chain guide plate -
* remains as a spare part for previous designs.
** On brake 503 74 70-72 the chain guide plate will be fitted. Brake 503 74 70-71 is supplied
with assembled chain guide plate.
Introduced from serial number: 254G 610 0001
254 613 0001
257 613 0251
262 609 0401
262G 611 0401
NOTE! Brakes of this design can only be fitted on crankcases with a recess for guide pins.
Crankcases with the recess were introduced into assembly according to the serial numbers
below. Bushing 503 72 31-01 must be fitted for the brake to function properly.
Introduced from serial number: 262 414 0342
257 415 0001
254 415 0001
For Husqvarna Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983

It looks like the magnesium cover has 3 cast in pins that match revised crankcases. Does anyone know if I can simply grind off the pins and retrofit to my 1993 262's that have the earlier crankcases and plastic covers. The modified cover would only be braced by the two bar mounting studs, but the original plastic cover only had the two plastic ears in addition to the studs so the difference shouldn't be that great. Thanks, guys.