pa.hunter ArboristSite Operative Joined Nov 5, 2008 Messages 385 Reaction score 69 Location pa. Nov 12, 2008 #1 i just bought older 242xp and a 55 husky on/off on left choke on right, how do you tell (year made) i want to rebuild both saws
i just bought older 242xp and a 55 husky on/off on left choke on right, how do you tell (year made) i want to rebuild both saws
056kid Addicted to ArboristSite AS Supporting Member Joined Nov 10, 2004 Messages 6,634 Reaction score 1,260 Location On the road Nov 12, 2008 #2 Break them down and then see what the parts look like. then,,, try to remember what the parts looked like and beg people to help you rebuild them.. The sorryer you sound, the more help you will recive. But if they run like they should. AKA=good,, dont bother. It's a power saw.. GET MAD AT IT
Break them down and then see what the parts look like. then,,, try to remember what the parts looked like and beg people to help you rebuild them.. The sorryer you sound, the more help you will recive. But if they run like they should. AKA=good,, dont bother. It's a power saw.. GET MAD AT IT
pa.hunter ArboristSite Operative Joined Nov 5, 2008 Messages 385 Reaction score 69 Location pa. Nov 12, 2008 #3 i can rebuild them with out help i am a mech. bye trade . but, not saws, and neither run and if no-one wants to help thats fine, i just figued someone had a chart with serial #s on it for years sorry i asked
i can rebuild them with out help i am a mech. bye trade . but, not saws, and neither run and if no-one wants to help thats fine, i just figued someone had a chart with serial #s on it for years sorry i asked
hanniedog Addicted to ArboristSite Joined Jul 20, 2006 Messages 6,478 Reaction score 4,155 Location Ohio Nov 12, 2008 #4 Use the search forum function, type in husqvarna serial number, one of the post will say how to read the number.
Use the search forum function, type in husqvarna serial number, one of the post will say how to read the number.
pa.hunter ArboristSite Operative Joined Nov 5, 2008 Messages 385 Reaction score 69 Location pa. Nov 12, 2008 #5 thank you very much
hanniedog Addicted to ArboristSite Joined Jul 20, 2006 Messages 6,478 Reaction score 4,155 Location Ohio Nov 12, 2008 #6 You are welcome. If you decide to get rid of the 242xp keep me in mind, I like the 40cc saws for the small stuff.
You are welcome. If you decide to get rid of the 242xp keep me in mind, I like the 40cc saws for the small stuff.
pa.hunter ArboristSite Operative Joined Nov 5, 2008 Messages 385 Reaction score 69 Location pa. Nov 12, 2008 #7 just took 242 and 55 apart both have scored pistons i will work over cylinders see if i need to replace or not, thanks again
just took 242 and 55 apart both have scored pistons i will work over cylinders see if i need to replace or not, thanks again
S scootr ArboristSite Guru Joined Mar 9, 2008 Messages 573 Reaction score 53 Location San Bernardino Ntl. Forest, S. Cal. Nov 12, 2008 #8 I just saw a 242XP jug n slug on Fleabay. OEM, good cond.
pa.hunter ArboristSite Operative Joined Nov 5, 2008 Messages 385 Reaction score 69 Location pa. Nov 12, 2008 #9 thanks sounds good
mattinky Addicted to ArboristSite Joined Nov 22, 2006 Messages 2,068 Reaction score 220 Location kentucky Nov 12, 2008 #10 The first number in the serial number is the year and the next two numbers are the week it was made
parrisw Tree Freak Joined Jan 18, 2007 Messages 13,786 Reaction score 1,119 Location British Columbia, Canada Nov 12, 2008 #11 If ya want help just hollar, just be specific on what your wanting help with. I'm glad to help when I can. Try and get a manual and IPL.
If ya want help just hollar, just be specific on what your wanting help with. I'm glad to help when I can. Try and get a manual and IPL.
parrisw Tree Freak Joined Jan 18, 2007 Messages 13,786 Reaction score 1,119 Location British Columbia, Canada Nov 12, 2008 #12 Pm me your email address I got a manual for ya.