I was told the 562xp's I was looking at have the EL-48 carb on them, hoping it does, will see when it comes. I will be keeping the 562 unmodified, just plan to run a cannon bar with picco 3/8 and standard 3/8. I would be interested in a muffler mod on the 562, but Im just worried the auto tune will continue to use the same settings and then the saw will just run lean.If you're wanting a 562 then don't hesitate on it. Just make sure it's the newest version.
It's the best saw out of the box if you're into hotrod saws. 6100 a close second. The 361 needs a muffler mod and timing bump before it starts joining the group.
It isn't able to get stuck on the same setting because it's an auto tune.I would be interested in a muffler mod on the 562, but Im just worried the auto tune will continue to use the same settings and then the saw will just run lean.
Opinions change.IMHO the 562 is a lost cause.
I'm sure you can get a drive rim to run .325 chain, but the saw has more than enough power to run 3/8.The small mount would of worked better for me too, Ive got a lot of small mount bars around. I got a loop of picco 3/8 and standard 3/8 just to try them out. Do they even make a .325 bar for the 562, an parts to covert..
Yes the one I have has all those upgrades, most of them sold in the last year in a half do, yet they still have issues.It isn't able to get stuck on the same setting because it's an auto tune.
They make good gains from a muffler mod, but not the typical where your saw cuts faster and revs higher. The gain is in low end torque.
Opinions change.
The 562 has been sort of redesigned on the fly and is now a saw you can depend on. The case is sturdier, the pto bearing is larger, and they changed out the carb.
The only thing I've heard with the new ones is starting them on high idle setting in warm conditions or they won't start right.Yes the one I have has all those upgrades, most of them sold in the last year in a half do, yet they still have issues.
I hope the OP likes his new saw, I'd highly recommended he opens up the exhaust to help keep things as cool as possible.
Ran my 562 a few weeks ago, still a POS when temps are warm. Still get questions every week on YouTube and here about these saws. Some guys are experimenting with rerouting fuel lines, trying new tank vents and removing the primer to make restarting easier/possible. Most just wait until they cool down.
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