Husqavarna 550XP Autotune??

[ReggieT]

Hey guys,

One of my old buds has a Husky 550 XP...that he is frustrated with.
Saw fires up on 2-3 pulls, yet he can't get the chain to turn...think it has broken chain-brake or something minor.
He just bought a Stihl 044, and there's no turning back now.

I can buy this saw for $100...yet I'm just now getting familiar with the Stihl line-up, and know NOTHING about Huskies, yet I've heard the auto tune & just changing out the bar/chain, clutch can be a hassle...:rolleyes:

What do you guys know about these saws & are they problematic?
I'm basically looking to flip it anyway...and I've got 18" bars & chains .058 gathering dust...might as well make them earn their keep.

Thanks
Reg

[ehp]

most likely nothing wrong with it, he has taken the bar cover side plate off the saw and not put it back on correct, the chain brake is on now

[ReggieT]

Good advice

[sablatnic]

Most likely, EHP.
Reggie, loom here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bx2ObPVzkzE

[ButchC]

And if the chain brake isn't the culprit it the sprocket nose in the bar probably is.