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#Post#: 87262--------------------------------------------------
562XP (2020) and 555 (2020)
DIR By: John Mc
Date: October 20, 2020, 7:18 am
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I see the Husqvarna US web site is showing a 562XP and a 562XP
(2020) as well as a 555 and a 555 (2020). Are these just the
cooling modifications, or did that come earlier and these have
other changes? Can someone tell me what the changes are?
#Post#: 87263--------------------------------------------------
Re: 562XP (2020) and 555 (2020)
DIR By: Andyshine77
Date: October 20, 2020, 11:51 am
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From what guys really in the know have been saying, while not a
total redesign like the 550 MK-II, they're vastly different.
Pretty much a new saw. Case, crank, bearings, filter setup and
others. Some parts will however interchange with the older saws,
the filter system on old saws can be updated with a few parts.
#Post#: 87264--------------------------------------------------
Re: 562XP (2020) and 555 (2020)
DIR By: John Mc
Date: October 20, 2020, 1:16 pm
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Thanks. I was disappointed that the 550 Mark II seems to have
gained a pound with the update. Apparently the 562 did not.
#Post#: 87265--------------------------------------------------
Re: 562XP (2020) and 555 (2020)
DIR By: Andyshine77
Date: October 20, 2020, 11:06 pm
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--- Quote from: John Mc link ---
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> Thanks. I was disappointed that the 550 Mark II seems to have
gained a pound with the update. Apparently the 562 did not.
>
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The 562 has gained a measurable amount weight throughout it's
lifespan.
#Post#: 87266--------------------------------------------------
Re: 562XP (2020) and 555 (2020)
DIR By: John Mc
Date: October 21, 2020, 2:54 am
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--- Quote from: Andyshine77 link ---
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> [quote author=John Mc link=topic=7534.msg87264#msg87264
date=1603217782]
> Thanks. I was disappointed that the 550 Mark II seems to have
gained a pound with the update. Apparently the 562 did not.
>
--- End Quote ---
The 562 has gained a measurable amount weight throughout it's
lifespan.
[/quote]
I don't doubt it, but the weight specs at least for this last
update to the 562XP (2020) didn't seem to change (not that their
specs are always honest).
#Post#: 87267--------------------------------------------------
Re: 562XP (2020) and 555 (2020)
DIR By: Andyshine77
Date: October 21, 2020, 3:11 am
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--- Quote from: John Mc link ---
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> [quote author=Andyshine77 link=topic=7534.msg87265#msg87265
date=1603253160]
> [quote author=John Mc link=topic=7534.msg87264#msg87264
date=1603217782]
> Thanks. I was disappointed that the 550 Mark II seems to have
gained a pound with the update. Apparently the 562 did not.
>
--- End Quote ---
The 562 has gained a measurable amount weight throughout it's
lifespan.
[/quote]
I don't doubt it, but the weight specs at least for this last
update to the 562XP (2020) didn't seem to change (not that their
specs are always honest).
[/quote]They updated them awhile back. And yes most of the specs
in the husky site are not accurate.[emoji111]
#Post#: 87372--------------------------------------------------
Re: 562XP (2020) and 555 (2020)
DIR By: Spike60
Date: November 12, 2020, 6:33 am
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Accurate they are not! They're all over the place. There really
is no weight gain to speak of on the 555/562. There are no
significant component chages that can account for such a gain in
weight. It is due to the various published weights bouncing all
over the place that this confusion exists. Another example
arrived with the new updated 562's that showed up this week as
the owner's manual lists the weight as 13 lbs vs the 13.6 that
were already in stock. So the redesign certainly hasn't added
any weight. Between catalogs, signage, OM's and whatever, I can
pull out 4 different weights right here in the store. Could
probably find some more if I went online. I have no idea why
there are so many weights, but it's best to just ignor them.
Either the saw feels right, or it doesn't.
What has changed on these saws is the switch to the 550M2 air
filter to improve the sealing function where the AF mounts to
the holder. The new filter has a soft material to help it seal
better to the holder vs the hard plastic on hard plastic set up
on the original. It's easy to convert earlier 562's as only the
filter holder and filter need to be changed. Only takes a few
minutes. Don't even have to pull the carb. 555's can also be
converted, but require a new top cover to clear the filter, so
there's no more low top versions of these saws. An old 562 cover
lying around would also work for a 555 conversion. The 555 also
gets the 2 tone look with the dark gray that's used on the 565
and 545. Actually a sharp looking saw.
The other change is a protective washer is added to the flywheel
bearing to keep dust out. Kind of like an extra seal. This
requires a crankcase change, so that and the available short
block are all different. It's not a full redesign like the 550,
but enough has changed that they all get new product codes.
#Post#: 87392--------------------------------------------------
562XP (2020) and 555 (2020)
DIR By: Derf
Date: November 19, 2020, 7:40 pm
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They also updated the clutch cover. It now uses the more durable
grey paint, and the word Husqvarna is cast-in, instead of a
sticker
They also improved the durability of the clutch drum by adding a
forged adapter. This requires a different worm gear, and also a
different oil pump. The whole system is less prone to long-term
wear.
The crank bearings are now 6-ball bearing instead of 5-ball
bearings. If you buy a replacement crank it comes with the new
bearings installed.
The new crankcase / short block now comes with the new more
durable grey paint, and the flywheel side allows for the use of
an additional protective cap as was mentioned to prevent dirt
getting into the crank case.
These are all minor things that address long-term reliability
after Husqvarna has had a decade to analyze the most common
failure modes on the 562/555 chassis.
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