Husqvarna 592xp Review. How to Maintenance the 592xp for Long Term Use.
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- Professional logger talking about his arsenal of Husqvarna 592xps. His thoughts on the saw and how to keep it running at top performance.
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Oh very nice. I have a first gen, and will check my fuel lines ASAP. I have a 390 and a 592. The 592 has miles more power but I do love the smooth power band on the 390. I’d considered getting the 390 ported but the 592 is basically factory ported so now it seems like a waste.
I do 15 to 20 cords of firewood a year and do tree removal on the side. I have a ported t540, a 555, a 390xp and the 592xp. All awesome saws. I run 45:1 VP full synthetic racing oil. Seems to do good.
By and large they blow the doors off of my friends Stihl saws in the same class, but the huskies are a bit heavier. I also run Stihl chain or C83 Husky chain. The Stihl chain is 10x better though.
We’re on the same page.
Thanks for the update.
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40:1 oil ratio here, been using it for 25 years now on all my saws-no problems so far...
Taking care of your saws is a good thing, makes them last longer and perform better.
Thanx for sharing !
Yes sir!
Im not trying to be rude but im wondering if I saw it correctly, it looked like that walnut tore the hinge on the the side that you were on with the saw and laid out to the right, didn't look like it caused any problems, just wondering if reading your cut right! Its a whole different thing to watch someone cut in a video vs being on the stump yourself! Just a side note, you deserve a ton of respect for being good at what you do and still finding the time to film, edit and respond to every comment!
I’m not sure but it looks like it fell to the right of where intended. I cut that tree a few weeks ago so I can’t remember now. Doesn’t appear to have tore up the butt so I conciderate it a success. That woods had a bunch of dead junk everywhere and I can’t remember the details. Thank you for the kind words.
@@Good.Fellers just another day in the woods right! As long as you make home to the family at the end of the day the rest is just details!
Great video again . Keep them coming . Ok about the saw for me . Some days I love it and more days I don’t. My 1st gen 592 had a lot of problems, coil wire , starter plastic dogs broke, gas line , wouldn’t stay running, reflash auto tune software, new carburetor, air leak which caused scoring in cylinder and the muffler dents easy. Now my 2nd gen 592 I’ve only had for 2 weeks will shut off when it idles and I threw a chain the other day and for some reason it broke the clutch cover in half . Cheap metal or whatever it’s made out of ? So ya at this point I don’t see it being better than my trusty 395’s .
Wow, that sucks bud. I hope your luck improves. But ya gotta love the 395s.
@@Good.Fellers I think once we get these problems ironed out it will be a great saw for me but for now it’s the 500 I . Absolutely love this saw for falling & topping.
Yes sir.
Great video, nice tips,the 592xp is a great saw and it's a hard worker,maybe they will improve a couple of those areas of the problems in the future
Glad you liked it. I think as long as you know the weak points it’s easy to avoid those issues.
@@Good.Fellers true
My Friend a Great Video on Maintenance of your Husky Saws. I do the Same thing here with mine. New Parts if Needed.
I like Those Bars on the Saws. Do you get them from Madsen's?
Could you do a Video on your Sharpening of your Chain.
I do mine like you do your Sharpening not at a 30degree angle but about a 26, 27 degree Angle on The RS, 63Gauge Chain. It is the only type I use. They are the Best ones out There.
Enjoy my Friend, be Safe.
I Fell in The Garage the Other Day. Banged up but Coming Along Nicely.
I will do another video on sharpening in the future. Be safe out there.
I'm a 40:1 guy
38:1 that's awesome
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Hell yeah 👍
The known unfortunate flaw in this series & 572 as well is the cheaply & poorly designed starter paws in the assembly. The two thinly molded paws are prone to wear & brake easily. If ported IT IS A MUST TO HAVE THE DECOMP PRESSED IN.
And just as I posted you mention that in the video.
Yes I would recommend against porting the 592 but that’s just me. The 572s would need work befor I would run them.
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What’s your reasoning for recommending against porting the 592’s? I have 25cc-70cc saws that are ported and I’m happier with them than in stock form. The only negative aspect is they’re all quite a bit louder than stock. To me, a well ported saw is an improvement. I’m just curious as to your reasoning why? Have you tried a well ported 592/395 before and didn’t like it, or some other reason?
Appreciate the vids and the solid content. Thanks for sharing, I appreciate your willingness to show and explain your techniques for falling and saw maintenance.
Have 572 for 6 years. No issues on starter. 592 for 2 years. No issues on starter. Full time use. Never heard of anybody with issue except if course on the idiotnet.
Ok I’ve had and run a ton of souped up 395s and they were very unreliable. I only ever had on 395 that was reliable and ran “HOT”. As far as the 592, I would recommend against porting because in my application is has plenty of torque and rpms to do the job efficiently. If it has to much the if becomes hard to regulate leading to over revving. If your application is different then mine then you might want to port it. In my world is would be counter productive, I think.
husky has developed strato engines of course as much as possible for chainsaws because it is a typical working solution but unfortunately the times when it was pouring 1:50 are gone. the second issue is that xtorq engines like quite specific oils. now I have yacco avia lube 2t oil designed for high-performance engines working under load that occurs in aircraft engines. they are quite cheap and work great because they are not classified as jaso fd oils but api tc+ with the note "for aviation use"
Right on
Ive got 3 592s as well. I ran 395s for since they were 394s. Things i will add that might help you. The ignition wire is not your fault. Ive had it happen twice. Now I silicone those wires into that plastic groove so it holds it in place and it seals dust from getting behind the wires and pushing the blue wire into the flywheel. Problem permanantly solved. The mufflers get dented up and eventually crack along the dent. Now i run the full wrap kit with bigger bumperspikes and tgat helps keeping the tree away from the muffler.i run flush cut handles still because i cut right on the ground or sometimes below the ground when i dig down on some. The top clips that hold the top covers on need switched out before they lose spring. If they get any looseness to them they will vibrate and wear into the lower saw case and a new clip wont fix the problem so watch tgat. The antitivibe springs esp the rear one at the tank snap unexpectantly so i keep those on hand. And the starter assembly which you already mentioned. So i keep an ignition coil, antivibe springs, starter assembly, cover clips on hand along with all the other extras. That sounds like alot and people will say i dont have to work on my stihl like that..that means theyy dont run them everyday most of the day. Stihls are a great saw but when you work the shit out of a saw you are gonna have to maintain what you have no matter tge brand. With that said I like my 592s.
This is a great comment with a ton of useful knowledge. I used super glue on the blue wire and now will be putting it on the other saws. Your statement on maintaining a saw you run the hell out of is absolutely correct. Thank You!
@@Good.Fellers thanks man...enjoy the day brother
@@Logstalker33 Logstalker can I send you my 592xp and make it IDIOT PROOF for me PLEASE??😁😄
I could use the help my friend!!😬😬
@@jamiebrooks5597 my iron fire is overflowing with irons😁
@@jamiebrooks5597 stihl orange. I bought 30 cases off of a guy that was closing his stihl shop up couple years ago. Got it real cheap. Bought all he had. So that's my reasoning for running it. I'm running 40 to 1.
I have never been so happy with a saw like the 592. You are right, the ergonomics makes it feel light. The power delivery is fast and plenty of torque to stay in the cut. I do a lot of chase cutting in our shitty/hollow leaning oaks and this saw keeps up.
😆 we’re on the same page I think!
I remember going to an outdoor logging show in Bowling Green KY in 2003. There was a logging supply company there from Syracuse NY that was selling husqvarna saws. We bought a 372 with a 20” bar and chain for $500.00. I bet we’ve bought 15-20 372’s and 372 xp’s since then.
Yeah, I’ve not really ever run 372s but I’ve worn out a bunch of 395s
Have you been hearing about newer husqvarnas having bad carbs? I ran a 395 back in the day and loved it
I haven’t personally
If you used a real saw (STIHL) YOU WOULD NOT HAVE THESE PROBLEMS
Spoken like a true….
I run 40:1 shaffers or amsoil mod your muffler it will help get the heat out
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what are the benefits of the Tsumura bar??
Lasts 5 times as long as a stihl and 1000 times as long as a oregon
On a serious note there a higher quality product that’s will last much longer then the regular bars. Sugihara is another good bar but I prefer tsumaras , I’ll make a video about it some time.
The one thing I noticed about my 572 is that it doesn’t catch nearly as much as my 500i when I’m starting it. And we all hate that when the saw bashes your knuckles.
Never had problems with 572 to my recollection. I ran one right after my hand injury. I think the starter fails on 592 because of soft plastic gear and high compression.
Nice man
Thank you!
Great saw my favorite along 5 line up
Me too!
Husqvarna 👍
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😊😊 IVE heard of that be 4 the fuel line from the factory 🏭 😮 was 2 long and it had a link in it / and U have 2 do chain bar maintenance U have the bar cleaned out and filed a burr on the bar wont let the saw cut they do have 2 be filed smooth W a flat file and U have 2 grease the bar W a chainsaw grease gun 😊😊 OMG 9 21 2O24
If you the bar it will ruin the nose bearing. The bar oil lubricates the bar nose. When a bar needs maintenance I toss em and get a new one. I can buy them cheap enough that it makes sense.
I love watching this channel.
Highly informative, very detailed.
Nice work !
Hey thank you, I’m glad you enjoy it.
8 pins sprockets r a need for hardwood cutting. I run 390s with 28s and 372s with 24s with 8 pins👍
I only run a 8 pin in my 592, the 395s were fast enough and didn’t have the torque for a 8 pin. I’m not sure of the saws you mentioned as I’ve never run them.
@@Good.Fellers all in the chain as you say. The 390 was a nice saw for size of timber. I run a slightly thinner gauge of chain which may help with the torque issue you mentioned. The 390 xp is about the same hp as a 592 xp just a little more weight.
@joetibbles1553 I worked with a guy who had a 390, he went to 395s
Great tips about doing regular checks and tightening the bolts. I love the 3-series Huskies and the 21-series Jonsereds. I have one 5-series saw for four years now with no issues.
Glad ya liked it.
I have the 550Xp mk2….it screams and does about 75% of what I need done on property. Will probably wait till next spring and go for the 592 to cover the remaining 25% of work I need done.
With those 2 pro saws, I think you’re covered. (550 will be set aside for smaller work that I don’t need a monster to lug around)
Right on!
I only have one thumb. One 👍 😂😂😂
Great review!
Lol
I love mine! I know that with a 28-in husky light bar if you pick it up with two fingers by the handle it's level literally perfectly balanced. And the thing is a lightsaber through wood
Yes sir!
Secondly "apparently" Husqvarna decided to beef up the thickness of the metal of the in the mufflers in the last couple months.
I was unaware of that but mufflers distorting has been common on the 395’s and I never cared about it. It never affected performance.
Seem to be that preventative maintenance is a must when you make a living with your saw. I'm just a joe with a 450, but I do know maintenance is a must
Yes, maintenance is key. My entire existence is maintenance of some sort of another.
Thanks for the video. This saw is an absolute beast. One thing I still can't find is the 8t sprocket that you run on it.
Call Madsens saw shop.
The shop I bought my 592xp's sold me some fancy 2-stroke oil that you mix at 100:1. Those saws would run so hot and not want to start up after shutting off. I remember watching a video where you mentioned running 40:1. Wow, huge difference. They start much better the first time for the day and start right back up if you shut them off. Didn't know about the plastic covers. Will get one ordered to keep around. Thanks for the great videos.
Yeah, it was explained to me by an old time chainsaw mechanic. The kind I don’t see anymore in real life. That the 394xp and 395xp couldn’t meet epa standards so the would run em 50:1 to get better emissions. But it wasn’t better for the saw. So I started running them rich on oil and never looked back. The internet is full of people with opinions on chainsaws but 99% of them aren’t actually using the saw very much and or there just full of bull.
@@Good.Fellers Rusty Opti-1 says run it at 100:1 That is ok for weed wackers and leaf blowers - AND the reason why is leaf blowers and weed wackers scream like 2000rpms or so. NOT FOR CHAINSAWS THAT SCREAM 10,000-14,000RPMS you will blow them up!!!!!!! I'm assuming you bought Opti-2, I know a guy on TH-cam he runs Opti-2 45:1 in his saws and he rebuilds his saws IT WORKS FOR HIM.
If you run saws with that 100:1 mix you will probally blow your saw up in like around 20hours perhaps!!!
Also Amsoil Saber you can run in Weedwakers and leaf blowers 100:1 BUT NOT IN CHAINSAWS!!!!
Amzoil Saber and Opti-2 are solid oils in chainsaws if you use it at least 50:1 ; others will say which i would agree run it 45:1 - 40:1.
I personally run Bel-Rays H1-R - 40:1.
Bought one when husky had their 20% sale. Switched to an 8 pin as well. I don't make a living with it but i love the saw and its served me well. I have a mix of Stihl, Husky and Echo and run HP2 at 40:1 in all of them. They are all my favorite because if i don't love a saw, i get rid of it. So i guess its fair to say that my 592 is my favorite saw.....too
lol, happy cutting!
That hp2 is good stuff. Very thick. Burns clean. I'm trying maxima k2 now. I like the smell of the k2 better. K2 is thinner. But thicker than stihl oil by a mile. Red armor is good too. It also burns very clean.
Hey there , nice video
Thank you!
Thanks for the video. Straight forward with no product promotion insinuated. Offhand where do get your bars from?
I buy bars anywhere I can as cheap as possible. There kinda hard to come by. I usually buy a dozen at a time.
@@Good.Fellers Thank you for the reply as I've found the same thing. Inconsistent availability but I'll keep looking. BTW I tried your method of sharpening. Newbie here and still learning but it was eye opening how well it cut. Take care.
@chigray3662 cool, be safe out there
Nice damn video Feller
Thanks Stacker.
I have watched quite a few of your videos. Enjoy your content. Just subscribed. I have a question (actually 2) if you wouldn’t mind answering from me. I am just I guess what they call a weekend warrior. I cut firewood for a hobby. Started with a battery powered ego and quickly got tired at how quickly it died bucking firewood so I upgraded to a 592xp in February of this year. I love it so far but recently started having some issues with starting. It use to start or turn over on 1st or 2nd pull and when I would hit the throttle it would rev up no problem and have no hesitation. After starting I would bump throttle once or twice quickly and let it idle to warm up for at least a minute up to 3 minutes or more while putting on safety gear. However, now it seems to take quite a few pulls with choke on before it will pop and the another couple of pulls with choke off before starting. Once started if I hit the throttle it wants to sputter and even shut off at times. When I engage the throttle there is hesitation before the chain will move if the saw stays on. However, if once I get it started and let it idle it will idle fine and if I let it warm up for a few minutes without touching the throttle it is fine and operates flawlessly once I engage the throttle. I don’t mind letting it warm up just wondering what may have caused the change in how it starts and warms up. I use premium (90+ octane ethanol free) fuel mixed 45:1 with echo red armor 2 cycle oil. I would say I have ran about 10 tanks of fuel through it.
Second question I have is what is the benefit of the 8 pin sprocket vs the 7?
I apologize for the lengthy comment but I do hope you or anyone else with more knowledge than me can provide your thoughts on what is happening. Thanks in advance.
One last thing - I am meticulous in keeping it clean as after each use I take the bar off and clean it, clean around the oiler and sprocket, and clean the air filter.
Thanks again
Chuck
I would check to see if I had a fuel line pinched, otherwise I would take it to the dealer.
8 pin reduces torque and increases speed of chain
@@Good.Fellers 14percent = Gain in chain speed and less torque.
which means 7pin compared to 8pin sprocket.
8 pin will give you 14percent increased chain speed and 14percent less torque compared to 7pin sprocket.
@@Good.Fellers thank you for the response. I will look for a pinched fuel line and if that is not the issue I will take in to the dealer.
Thanks for that information. I may look at getting an 8 pin sprocket to see if I like it better.
@@jamiebrooks5597 thank you for the explanation
I’ve got a 592 and a stihl 500i. Give me the stihl any day. The 592 is a great saw but for me the stihl is far lighter, close on power and the acceleration is on a different level.
Interesting, what do you do with your saw? Hardwood felling professionally or softwood, tree service, firewood, cookie cutter? Just wondering.
I use them for estate maintenance, firewood and planking hear in the uk. Just looking at mine to see if the fuel lines are like yours, although it’s never failed.
@JamesBond-wy6sb If it hasn’t failed then I think you’re good. Enjoy your weekend!
@@Good.Fellers Come on man the 592 will eat the 500i for breakfast!!!! Big wood the 500i can't hang!!! Get the MS462 if you don't need it for big wood, if you like Stihl - then 462 is way better built saw than the 500i period, the 500i beats the 462 only in bigger wood, and it should 10cc bigger!!! If your in of need bigger wood then purchase MS661 or 592xp.
The 70cc class for chainsaws the 572xp and Ms462 are vintage saws Awesome saws will last along time.
I know that Bjarne Butler (a faller on Vancouver Island in BC) LOVES his 592. He used to run a 395 as well. He also runs/ran the little brother to the saw sometimes (572/372) so it’s something that I can understand what you’re saying. 👍🫡
Right on!