Uploaded February 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Today I’m troubleshooting and fixing my Husqvarna 550xp Mark II(2). The chainsaw chain won't turn. It seized up on me when I was out in the field bucking up firewood (as seen in the last episode: youtu.be/Yh5xC5M-FPo ).
I had been using it all day long...which is unlike me. If you have been following my firewood adventures, you know that I always carry multiple chainsaws with me so that I can spread out the wear and tear on them and have a backup in case something goes wrong with one. But I was just having SO MUCH FUN running this saw that I never grabbed for another. I mean, it runs great! After a day full of cutting, it seized up and the chain wouldn't spin. The engine was fine, but instead of spending the time trying to troubleshoot it in the field, I decided to wait until I could get it back to the shop and troubleshoot it then. So, here I am, back at the shop, taking this thing apart so I can get it up and running again.
It ended up being an easy fix. My chainsaw bar sprocket seized up, so I had to give it a good cleaning and greasing to get it moving freely again. I also discovered that my chain brake was stuck, so I had to unlock the brake as well.
Chainsaw Pairing Video: youtu.be/Z0SljDlv8eA
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Carhartt Overalls: amzn.to/3bF3OTO
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Moisture Meter: rstyle.me/+L_zba8OFBawzf53UTJd5Dg
Combi Gas/Oil Can: rstyle.me/+heOotY_7DZSo_47Gdz10fA
50ft Loggers Tape: rstyle.me/+Sfd1VhYMD9gUu0TbblTpXA
LogOx: amzn.to/2MBt8zy
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Chainsaw Chaps: rstyle.me/+a0TF5cbswiXmcdNsXr9ETA
Husqvarna Sharpening Kit: rstyle.me/+zbEZe5tMRtRMdB9v79f5Bw
Oregon 620 Bench Grinder: rstyle.me/+4aKNoA3ihR4V-BQSIt99tQ
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Bugz Goggles: amzn.to/3nAe6aY
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Today I’m troubleshooting and fixing my Husqvarna 550xp Mark II(2). The chainsaw chain won't turn. It seized up on me when I was out in the field bucking up firewood (as seen in the last episode: youtu.be/Yh5xC5M-FPo ).
I had been using it all day long...which is unlike me. If you have been following my firewood adventures, you know that I always carry multiple chainsaws with me so that I can spread out the wear and tear on them and have a backup in case something goes wrong with one. But I was just having SO MUCH FUN running this saw that I never grabbed for another. I mean, it runs great! After a day full of cutting, it seized up and the chain wouldn't spin. The engine was fine, but instead of spending the time trying to troubleshoot it in the field, I decided to wait until I could get it back to the shop and troubleshoot it then. So, here I am, back at the shop, taking this thing apart so I can get it up and running again.
It ended up being an easy fix. My chainsaw bar sprocket seized up, so I had to give it a good cleaning and greasing to get it moving freely again. I also discovered that my chain brake was stuck, so I had to unlock the brake as well.
Chainsaw Pairing Video: youtu.be/Z0SljDlv8eA
Gear Used in This Video:
Chainsaw Chaps: amzn.to/3orGPiy
Carhartt Overalls: amzn.to/3bF3OTO
Thanks for watching! If you like videos that inspire you to get outside and work with tools and equipment, hit that subscribe button.
Find me on social media:
Instagram: @oldschoolmillennial
Facebook: facebook.com/oldschoolmillennial
My Favorite Firewood Tools
Moisture Meter: rstyle.me/+L_zba8OFBawzf53UTJd5Dg
Combi Gas/Oil Can: rstyle.me/+heOotY_7DZSo_47Gdz10fA
50ft Loggers Tape: rstyle.me/+Sfd1VhYMD9gUu0TbblTpXA
LogOx: amzn.to/2MBt8zy
Hard Hat: amzn.to/3CHMTdC
Chainsaw Chaps: rstyle.me/+a0TF5cbswiXmcdNsXr9ETA
Husqvarna Sharpening Kit: rstyle.me/+zbEZe5tMRtRMdB9v79f5Bw
Oregon 620 Bench Grinder: rstyle.me/+4aKNoA3ihR4V-BQSIt99tQ
Firewood Bundle Bags: amzn.to/2Kr2Xe4
Kinco Gloves: amzn.to/2W8ZxCG
Bugz Goggles: amzn.to/3nAe6aY
As an Amazon Associate I receive a small commission on eligible purchases.
