new husqvarna 562xp air filter concerns

No it's not the media, the flocked filter is almost worse than the nylon. I believe it comes in around the perimeter between the air horn and filter. But that is just my opinion.

 

I have the 550 and the 562 and since i started greasing or spraying with K&N oil the air horn and the seam I've had no problem.I've also have done this with a husky 576,390 Dolmar 421,5100,5105,6400 and 7900 in recent years with excellent results.

 

I agree a new saw should not be having this problem. Husqvarnas have always had some of the best filtration systems and now this. Greasing the seams of the filter and air horn usually take care of any leakage. I have done this on my Husqvarna 555, Jonsered 2152 and Dolmar 5105. If the grease doesn't solve the problem, I would certainly be talking to my dealer about it.

 

Its just crazy no grease should be needed. All they have to do is make a captive slot for an oring for the air filter and even a rubber gasket or moulded bin where halves snap together.

To machine a small channel for oring to sit in would not cost more really and an o ring would cost like $0.02 extra

 

Thats what I'm talking about. Did they never test these?

I know its still more cost to redesign but it was discovered at the prototype stage the costs would not have been as much if they tooled up a machine and made 500,000 parts before discovery...like it seems they have done now.

 

The idea that troubles me is that they know how to make a good filter and filter base; look at the pro saws like a 372, 390 etc. Some of the Echo saws have an automotive type round pleated style that work great and Dolmars new 6100 has a leak proof design that is awesome. I had a Stihl MS261 for awhile and that filter system was superb, so all that to say it can be done and ALL manufacturers know how..........

 

It's not really a problem at all. I've never had a saw with an O ring or gasket where the air filter attaches. Have 7 or 8 saws with similar air filter designs and have no complaints at all.

 

Took the saw to dealership where it was bought. Showed them the dirt in air horn. They agreed it should not be in there. They looked at another filter to see if mine was missing some sort of seal or gasket. Nope, mine was the same as there's. So then they went back behind the counter and looked at me. I asked what I should do and they said run it.

I plan on taking it to a different saw shop Saturday morning to let them look at it. I realize there probably isn't much that the dealerships can do about it, but it strikes me as odd that the dealerships have never heard of such a thing when I call or show them this.

 

Might just be as simple as replacing the filter.

Plastic warped and not fitting as tight as it should?

 

I just took a close look at mine, there is a little bit of fine dust in the air horn. Opened the filter and can see it is coming in through the seam between the filter halves. Greased it and snapped back together. All will be fine.

 

Yea I am surprised that they did not just give you a new filter at least??? Cost THEM what $5 and they can warranty it as bad filter!!

 

what are you talking about now , i leave to the dealers husky and stihl thousands of euros for tools and parts every year until now i dont have take not even a sticker from them , the most of them are the stihls-husky dogs or azz........ yeah i know i am the bad boy again but the truth is truth .
Have you ever see a authorized serviced dealer to test the saw in the woods ??? they just put the part start the saw for a second and its ok thats all then the other day you must find why is not ok
First they must give a new filter just for testing then they must informe the husqvarna about the problem but they just tell him run it thats all ,
i have repair about 30 husky 560 xp ( here we have 560 not 562 but is the same ) with problem to ball bearings , i have speak to the distributor ten times for this , they only answer that i have take its dont worry i will tell this to the factory after one year i still waiting to listen the factory answer.

 

This is a known issue to people who deal with the 562 daily, be it dealer or cutter. C5rulz might not be a logger, but he don't run dull chains.

if you check the IPL there are updated air horns for the 562, dealer should be aware of this, mine was anyway and gave me a new air horn for one of my 562

here is what eventually happens- picture of a saw torn down for warranty at the dealer some time ago

 

What works really well is K&N air filter sealing grease (99-0704); I had been using wheel bearing grease but the K&N is very thick and doesn't melt under heat. Since use the K&N I see nothing getting past the filter on my 562XP.

 

Are you using it on the filter media itself or just around the filter seams and intake horn?

 

Pro ably around around the seem and connection joint. Its a thick syrupy type oil when applied