Chain saw recommendation
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Originally Posted By: yucca
Originally Posted By: Donald
The best way to make your saw last a long time:
1) use 50:1 premix with no E10
91 octane?
The "TruFuel" 50:1 mix I get from My local Lowes and HD is labeled as 92 "Minimum Octane Rating"
I also sometimes get the Husqvarna mix if im close to my dealer while out.
I will never go back to Pump gas w/ethanol.
All my 2-stroke stuff gets premix and love it.
Originally Posted By: Donald
The best way to make your saw last a long time:
1) use 50:1 premix with no E10
91 octane?
The "TruFuel" 50:1 mix I get from My local Lowes and HD is labeled as 92 "Minimum Octane Rating"
I also sometimes get the Husqvarna mix if im close to my dealer while out.
I will never go back to Pump gas w/ethanol.
All my 2-stroke stuff gets premix and love it.
Originally Posted By: Mike Simmons
I have that same saw 'cept in John Deere green. Echo makes the saw for Deere. Great saw! You're gonna like it!
Mike
Have you had to make adjustments to the carburetor? I am reading trough the instruction manual and I may need to adjust to elevation. The manual says the factory adjustment is set up for performance up to 1100 feet. I will be 7-8500 mostly.
I have that same saw 'cept in John Deere green. Echo makes the saw for Deere. Great saw! You're gonna like it!
Mike
Have you had to make adjustments to the carburetor? I am reading trough the instruction manual and I may need to adjust to elevation. The manual says the factory adjustment is set up for performance up to 1100 feet. I will be 7-8500 mostly.
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Have you had to make adjustments to the carburetor? I am reading trough the instruction manual and I may need to adjust to elevation. The manual says the factory adjustment is set up for performance up to 1100 feet. I will be 7-8500 mostly. [/quote]
Most of us are closer to sea level. Some local shop should know about a carb adjustment for use at altitude, if needed. 91 octane fuel at the pump is usually ethanol free, here in WI anyway. I'd get a file of the correct size for your chain & school yourself up on sharpening, if not already.
Have you had to make adjustments to the carburetor? I am reading trough the instruction manual and I may need to adjust to elevation. The manual says the factory adjustment is set up for performance up to 1100 feet. I will be 7-8500 mostly. [/quote]
Most of us are closer to sea level. Some local shop should know about a carb adjustment for use at altitude, if needed. 91 octane fuel at the pump is usually ethanol free, here in WI anyway. I'd get a file of the correct size for your chain & school yourself up on sharpening, if not already.
Originally Posted By: 123Saab
Originally Posted By: yucca
Originally Posted By: Donald
The best way to make your saw last a long time:
1) use 50:1 premix with no E10
91 octane?
The "TruFuel" 50:1 mix I get from My local Lowes and HD is labeled as 92 "Minimum Octane Rating"
I also sometimes get the Husqvarna mix if im close to my dealer while out.
I will never go back to Pump gas w/ethanol.
All my 2-stroke stuff gets premix and love it.
+1 TruFuel makes all my two stroke rip like no other fuel mix
Originally Posted By: yucca
Originally Posted By: Donald
The best way to make your saw last a long time:
1) use 50:1 premix with no E10
91 octane?
The "TruFuel" 50:1 mix I get from My local Lowes and HD is labeled as 92 "Minimum Octane Rating"
I also sometimes get the Husqvarna mix if im close to my dealer while out.
I will never go back to Pump gas w/ethanol.
All my 2-stroke stuff gets premix and love it.
+1 TruFuel makes all my two stroke rip like no other fuel mix
How do you like the 550 compared to the 262? About the same weight but I've read the 262 was quite the screamer in its day. I've thought about getting a smaller echo to complement my 372 as they seem to be a good solid saw for the money.
Originally Posted By: 123Saab
Originally Posted By: yucca
Ok I went and got some of that trufuel to try out. Boy is it high dollar.
It aint cheap, Has a nice long shelf life tho and man is it convenient.
I dont mind paying for the convenience.
Look at cost per year or per task rather than per gallon. If you use a chain saw occasionally then this is really worth it as you tank is likely to sit half full for periods of time. If you were a lumberjack, maybe just use this stuff for the last tank of the year.
Originally Posted By: yucca
Ok I went and got some of that trufuel to try out. Boy is it high dollar.
It aint cheap, Has a nice long shelf life tho and man is it convenient.
I dont mind paying for the convenience.
Look at cost per year or per task rather than per gallon. If you use a chain saw occasionally then this is really worth it as you tank is likely to sit half full for periods of time. If you were a lumberjack, maybe just use this stuff for the last tank of the year.
I took the saw out today. I really like the saw. I will need to tune it for elevation. One early complaint is the location of the on/off toggle switch. I bumped it with my hand and killed the saw a few times. I think a slide switch would work better in that location.
I have a ton of photos. Cut down some large oaks and Douglas firs. I think I turned about 2 cords worth of tops and limbs into fire wood.
Being up in the mountains is great stress relief.
I have a ton of photos. Cut down some large oaks and Douglas firs. I think I turned about 2 cords worth of tops and limbs into fire wood.
Being up in the mountains is great stress relief.
Looks like fun! What are the trees for?
Very pretty. I noticed you have location as NM - is that New Mexico? I always thought New Mexico was desert.
Originally Posted By: Michael_P
If you tear a Stihl apart, then another brand, you can see the difference. 85% of all firefighting companies use Stihl if that says anything.
Oh boy......
An XP Husky, pro spec Dolmar, pro Solo are at least as well designed and built as a pro grade Stihl, and IMO most consumer grade Stihls are very, very ordinary.
If you talk to someone that makes their living with a saw, the dealer is more important than the brand they sell.
If you tear a Stihl apart, then another brand, you can see the difference. 85% of all firefighting companies use Stihl if that says anything.
Oh boy......
An XP Husky, pro spec Dolmar, pro Solo are at least as well designed and built as a pro grade Stihl, and IMO most consumer grade Stihls are very, very ordinary.
If you talk to someone that makes their living with a saw, the dealer is more important than the brand they sell.
Originally Posted By: IndyIan
How do you like the 550 compared to the 262? About the same weight but I've read the 262 was quite the screamer in its day. I've thought about getting a smaller echo to complement my 372 as they seem to be a good solid saw for the money.
It is to early to say. My brother had his 272 xp out and he used the echo to fall some large oak trees and he really liked it.
How do you like the 550 compared to the 262? About the same weight but I've read the 262 was quite the screamer in its day. I've thought about getting a smaller echo to complement my 372 as they seem to be a good solid saw for the money.
It is to early to say. My brother had his 272 xp out and he used the echo to fall some large oak trees and he really liked it.
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