How Do I Break In A New Chainsaw? (DAY 3)
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- DAY 3 of ⭐30 DAYS OF QUESTIONS⭐ How Do I Break In A New Chainsaw? Steve has the answer!
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How do I break in a new chainsaw? Some manufacturers like Stihl, Husqvarna and Echo say there is no break-in period required because the chainsaws are built so fine-tuned and have already been run at the factory before they're sent off for sale, but in reality they're only running them long enough to make sure they are in working order. As an experienced mechanic that has worked on hundreds of these expensive chainsaws, I highly recommend taking the time to break-in your chainsaw before you put it under load and start cutting a log or tree with it. Watch and I'll show you how to break-in your new chainsaw!
⭐30 DAYS OF QUESTIONS⭐ - (Links will be updated as the videos are put out)
👉DAY 1 - Is A Stihl 4-Mix Engine A 2-Stroke Or A 4-Stroke? ➜ • Is A Stihl 4-Mix Engin...
👉DAY 2 - Are John Deere riding lawn mowers made by MTD? ➜ • Are John Deere Riding ...
👉DAY 4 - Does Soaking WeedEater Line In Water Actually Help? ➜ • Does Soaking WeedEater...
👉DAY 5 - Why Does My Briggs Lawn Mower Say Never Change The Oil? ➜ • Why Does My Briggs Law...
👉DAY 6 - Can I Use Outboard Mix Oil In My Chain Saw? ➜ • Can I Use Outboard Mix...
👉DAY 7 - What Is Your Favorite Chain Saw? ➜ • What Is Your Favorite ...
👉DAY 8 - Why Does My Grass Chute Keep Plugging Up? ➜ • Why Does My Grass Chut...
👉DAY 9 - What Does The Purge Bulb Actually Do? ➜ • What Does The Purge Bu...
👉DAY 10 - What Is Your Favorite Penetrating Oil? ➜ • What Is Your Favorite ...
👉DAY 11 - How Do I UnFlood My Chainsaw Or Weed Eater? ➜ • How Do I UnFlood My Ch...
👉DAY 12 - Why Is There Such A HUGE Difference In Gas/Oil MIX RATIOS? ➜ • Why Is There Such A HU...
👉DAY 13 - Why Does My Leaf Blower Bog Out When I Pull The Trigger? ➜ • Why Does My Leaf Blowe...
👉DAY 14 - What Does WARRANTY Actually Mean? ➜ • What Does WARRANTY Act...
👉DAY 15 - Can I Remove ETHANOL From My Gas? ➜ • Can I Remove ETHANOL F...
👉DAY 16 - Why Is My Pressure Washer So Hard To Pull Start? ➜ • Why Is My Pressure Was...
👉DAY 17 - Why does my chainsaw leak oil when I’m not using it? ➜ • Why Does My Chain Saw ...
👉DAY 18 - Can I Use Old Dirty Motor Oil As Bar And Chain Oil In My Chain Saw? ➜ • Can I Use Old Dirty Mo...
👉DAY 19 - Should I Buy My John Deere Lawn Mower From Home Depot Or My Dealer? ➜ • Should I Buy My John D...
👉DAY 20 - Do Battery Powered Chain Saws Work Good? ➜ • Do Battery Powered Cha...
👉DAY 21 - Honda Is Stopping Lawn Mower Production? FAKE NEWS!! ➜ • (FAKE NEWS) Honda Is S...
👉DAY 22 - Will cleaning the rust off my flywheel help with spark? ➜ • Does Cleaning Flywheel...
👉DAY 23 - NO SPARK! How Do I Know If My Coil / Ignition Module Is Faulty? ➜ • NO SPARK! How Do I Kno...
👉DAY 24 - Will I DESTROY My Pressure Washer By Doing THIS? ➜ • Will I DESTROY My Pres...
👉DAY 25 - How Do I Fix An On/Off Kill Switch? ➜ • How Do I Fix An On/Off...
👉DAY 26 - Why doesn’t my lawnmower have an oil drain plug on it? ➜ • Why Doesn't My Lawn Mo...
👉DAY 27 - Why Is There Black Oil Coming Out Of My Muffler? ➜ • Why Is There Black Oil...
👉DAY 28 - Can I Put A LONGER Bar On My Chain Saw? ➜ • Can I Put A LONGER Bar...
👉DAY 29 - Why Does My Engine STOP Running After A Few Minutes? ➜ • Why Does My Engine STO...
👉DAY 30 - Can I Make A Lawn Mower Run On Propane? ➜ • Can I Make A Lawn Mowe...
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⭐30 DAYS OF QUESTIONS⭐ - (Links will be updated as the videos are put out)
👉DAY 1 - Is A Stihl 4-Mix Engine A 2-Stroke Or A 4-Stroke? ➜ th-cam.com/video/QF__8hs0bo8/w-d-xo.html
👉DAY 2 - Are John Deere riding lawn mowers made by MTD? ➜ th-cam.com/video/iCJsWsd6SLo/w-d-xo.html
👉DAY 4 - Does Soaking WeedEater Line In Water Actually Help? ➜ th-cam.com/video/84hFN_jveMc/w-d-xo.html
👉DAY 5 - Why Does My Briggs Lawn Mower Say Never Change The Oil? ➜ th-cam.com/video/k8BE55-P68w/w-d-xo.html
👉DAY 6 - Can I Use Outboard Mix Oil In My Chain Saw? ➜ th-cam.com/video/AlmegbfUJpU/w-d-xo.html
👉DAY 7 - What Is Your Favorite Chain Saw? ➜ th-cam.com/video/wMJeH0jCcHM/w-d-xo.html
👉DAY 8 - Why Does My Grass Chute Keep Plugging Up? ➜ th-cam.com/video/WtbhiNy42IU/w-d-xo.html
👉DAY 9 - What Does The Purge Bulb Actually Do? ➜ th-cam.com/video/sbDPU73fQQY/w-d-xo.html
👉DAY 10 - What Is Your Favorite Penetrating Oil? ➜ th-cam.com/video/jrzNv_Db0ZA/w-d-xo.html
👉DAY 11 - How Do I UnFlood My Chainsaw Or Weed Eater? ➜ th-cam.com/video/n0UnfoL5qWk/w-d-xo.html
👉DAY 12 - Why Is There Such A HUGE Difference In Gas/Oil MIX RATIOS? ➜ th-cam.com/video/-bsbKqZbyrw/w-d-xo.html
👉DAY 13 - Why Does My Leaf Blower Bog Out When I Pull The Trigger? ➜ th-cam.com/video/O4fMjSg7Z_U/w-d-xo.html
👉DAY 14 - What Does WARRANTY Actually Mean? ➜ th-cam.com/video/D-8054Q6vx0/w-d-xo.html
👉DAY 15 - Can I Remove ETHANOL From My Gas? ➜ th-cam.com/video/qZo4ItYiMCQ/w-d-xo.html
👉DAY 16 - Why Is My Pressure Washer So Hard To Pull Start? ➜ th-cam.com/video/Apipsdmf8qs/w-d-xo.html
👉DAY 17 - Why does my chainsaw leak oil when I’m not using it? ➜ th-cam.com/video/3P5ITSFWUZg/w-d-xo.html
👉DAY 18 - Can I Use Old Dirty Motor Oil As Bar And Chain Oil In My Chain Saw? ➜ th-cam.com/video/ilRZNsBNE3Y/w-d-xo.html
👉DAY 19 - Should I Buy My John Deere Lawn Mower From Home Depot Or My Dealer? ➜ th-cam.com/video/IZRjSYwYhyc/w-d-xo.html
👉DAY 20 - Do Battery Powered Chain Saws Work Good? ➜ th-cam.com/video/Zb8XNGfHsQU/w-d-xo.html
👉DAY 21 - Honda Is Stopping Lawn Mower Production? FAKE NEWS!! ➜ th-cam.com/video/y4TSwWHFb-o/w-d-xo.html
👉DAY 22 - Will cleaning the rust off my flywheel help with spark? ➜ th-cam.com/video/w8-exMgUhuc/w-d-xo.html
👉DAY 23 - NO SPARK! How Do I Know If My Coil / Ignition Module Is Faulty? ➜ th-cam.com/video/HBFz_N0SxuY/w-d-xo.html
👉DAY 24 - Will I DESTROY My Pressure Washer By Doing THIS? ➜ th-cam.com/video/22OlLNAZKa8/w-d-xo.html
👉DAY 25 - How Do I Fix An On/Off Kill Switch? ➜ th-cam.com/video/IyaUpGh19CI/w-d-xo.html
👉DAY 26 - Why doesn’t my lawnmower have an oil drain plug on it? ➜ th-cam.com/video/BXJbWWhMk0s/w-d-xo.html
👉DAY 27 - Why Is There Black Oil Coming Out Of My Muffler? ➜ th-cam.com/video/SNHdUh5tRoA/w-d-xo.html
👉DAY 28 - Can I Put A LONGER Bar On My Chain Saw? ➜ th-cam.com/video/OrRux_GSQQQ/w-d-xo.html
👉DAY 29 - Why Does My Engine STOP Running After A Few Minutes? ➜ th-cam.com/video/m5LEwNi-geM/w-d-xo.html
👉DAY 30 - Can I Make A Lawn Mower Run On Propane? ➜ th-cam.com/video/UkYCa1WhFGs/w-d-xo.html
Hello Steve and April. My question is, why does every chainsaw I've owned leak oil while the saw is not being used?
@@bryantjones8039 I've only seen that in cheap chainsaws. It's a design problem common with Pulan, Crapsman, McCullough, etc.
I've only owned Stihl for the last 20 years and have never seen that, apart from over filling the oil reserve or little oil dripping off of the chain after operation. But no leaks
@@ScottWConvid19 Thanks for replying. I have a Husqvarna and it leaks oil just being in the shed just like my old craftsman. SMH
@@bryantjones8039, My brand new Stihl MS170 leaks oil while in storage.
Thanks guys and gals, I broke in my new 545 yesterday lol, after listening to it idle many times, looking at it with love in my eyes, my wife finally had enough and made me take it out of the bedroom and into the woods.
LMAO! Right on buddy...
Wow, wives get jealous sooo easily!
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That's the funniest thing I've heard in years!
I'm really liking the 30 day's of questions. Very interesting.
Glad you like them!
Not sure as a full tank of fuel would be necessary but definitely I agree with you that never start any saw up and then full throttle right away.
My break in procedure has varied over the years. Always allow 2+minutes before WOT, brand new or old. I used to do it more like the Walkers method for a full tank. Now it's typically, start and let idle only for 10-15 minutes, allow engine to completely cool off. Then start, let idle 3-5 minutes, a few good revs every couple minutes for 10-15 minutes, rinse, lather, repeat for atleast 3 full heat cycles. Then tune slightly rich for the first couple tanks and use like normal.
Everyone has their own way and I won't say any way is wrong, as long as it involves a little warm up time and isn't screaming lean!
Thanks Steve and April for doing this 30 days of Q&A's👍🏻
I think you mentioned in one video that even though a chainsaw is broke in, don’t start it and immediately go put a load on the saw, let it idle a couple minutes because there is a cold side to the cylinder that can get scored.
I've been running two cycle engine's for 50 year's . New engines I start them let them warm up Rev them up a couple of times, shut them off. Let them cool down. Do that for for five + times. Then I start cutting never pushing the engine to hard let cool, first few tanks full. Then let her ripp. Still using a 038 Magnum I bought new in 1987 .
I feel like April was looking 👀 into my soul!!!!
Awkward 😂😂😂
My technique has been to let it warm up fully for about 5min after ther first start and then keep it moderately loaded, bucking small limbs, etc. for small short cuts. The roller bearings at both rod ends and the crank don't really need to be worn in. It's the ring that you are trying to "seat" in the cylinder. Too much idling can "glaze" the cylinder wall and ultimately reduce the final compression of the engine. Rotax requires a heavily loaded break in for it's 2 stroke ultra light engines, to ensure that the rings are seated and worn in properly.
New two stroke dirt bikes, we just take them out and hammer them. They've been run at the factory already. Now, after a piston change we may change that some.
Good stuff, Steve and April! While I've owned only a few new chainsaws, my procedure is to start with very light duty jobs before getting into the "Big Stuff." It's worked so far! Stay well, guys!
Sounds great!
I like to make sure that it's warmed up and just use it as intended. No problems so far. Never had a chainsaw fail.
Spot on Steve. Very good advice, idle is a key word. I've had a few customers, over the years, that ran their new saw to WOT and held it to "break it in" Fantastic way to do a cold seizure.
Exactly! Thank You...
Back in the early 70s the pro Mac super pro 125 was told in the owners manual to do just that run one tank of fuel through it with out putting it in wood homelite EZ925 also said that back in the 70s I know this because I still have my owners manual and look it up after watching this video
Excellent timing, Steve! I bought a chainsaw 1 to 1.5 years ago and haven't used it yet. I bought for a hurricane-downed tree 5-6 foot stump in the backyard. The tree was cut up and removed by the city, but I wanted the stump removed. I piddled around and didn't do it that year and the dng thing started growing back. Now I have that one to deal with and another downed tree from a tornado that blew through here. I'll be getting to them fairly soon. The first thing I'll do is your carb adjustment and then I'll let it break in with this procedure. Like you said, it certainly won't hurt and could do a lot of good. I wouldn't have thought to do this. Thank you, brother. Give April a hug from me for keeping you happy.
Not a mechanic. Just make a living with a saw building log homes. Have found heat and ethanol to be main contributors to saw failure. Use quality ethanol free fuel and Husky XP or Stihl oil. Keep air intake around starter assembly clean a wore out paint brush in the field can do this. They warm up quickly. Don't see the need to run a full tank at idle. Run it WIDE open when you cut. Most likely needles on carb set rich from the factory. Worst thing you can do to a saw is run it half throttle down a long lateral groove on a house log some times several tanks of fuel. New saw is gonna overheat and score and sieze. Use my new saws to clip log ends...cut fire wood etc before they ever saw half throttle in a lateral groove for extended periods. Run that saw full throttle under load. Have some 35 yr. old saws still daily using saws. Quality fuel, oil and initial use as it was intended and keep the air ports clear so that flywheel can circulate air to that kettle...
ABSOLUTELY!! I broke my 500i in according to Donny Walker!👍🏻 👍🏻
Re. cost of chainsaws , a MS 500i will set you back $2449 and an MS 881 Magnum is $3,199 here in the land downunder .
WOW!!!!
I can't see why this wouldn't be the very best thing to do with any brand new engine. I've never even heard of this, but it makes so much sense! Thanks Steve!
Great point!
Great advice Steve. I "broke in" my Stihl saw exactly the same way you said, except i didn't burn a full tank. I just gently let it get up to temp.
But.. you could ask 100 people and you'll get 100 different answers lol.
Obviously I know big diesels and small 2 strokes are nothing alike but hear me out. There's a lot of small commercial fishing boats near me and diesel break ins vary a LOT depending on the manufacturer.
Just like your example, Volvo and some other manufacturers techs let it idle for a while, and slowly bring it up. Rev it every once in a while. Once it's up to temp and they've done their inspection they say you can run it like normal.
The local Cat techs and Mitsubishi techs say idling is the worst thing you can do. On first startup they wait a few seconds for oil pressure then raise the RPM, and they won't keep it at a certain RPM for too long. Once the engine is up to temp they want to go for seatrials. First 100 or so hours of use they want it run at WOT 100% load, claiming it seats the rings better (one guy said "run it like you hate it").
I'd say for any engine no matter the type or size, follow manufacturer specs whenever you can even if you don't really believe it's correct, at least that way if something goes wrong you can say you broke it in correctly. I know one guy with a C18 Cat that refused to run his engine wide open to break it in because he didn't want to pay the extra fuel. Someone told me he's now having problems with his engine burning oil.
You get the same information with motorcycles. Ride gently versus rev speed, but no w.o.t or over 3000 rpm for first 500 miles then up the rev limit for the next 500, trying not to use w.o.t. Then ride. Or fuck that, track day it straight out of the crate and see how that goes. Well, in dyno testing, the track day bikes make more power, but may not always last as long as the gentle run it. Now, to gentle can cause oil burning because it polishs the bores rather than scrapping in the rings. I've tried both an sold the bikes after a few years with average miles and still running fine.
I've always taken it easy with my new engines, nothing heavy duty for the the first three tanks of fuel. Hasn't failed me yet!
Right on
I let it idle for about 5 minutes then low rev it for a couple minutes
Awesome information. Thanks
Walkerized saws are awesome, I ran them for years. The last brand new Stihl I bought (10 or 12 years ago) was set up to run a little rich so after about 12 hours I leaned it out enough to let it rev and it's been great ever since.
Thanks for the info!
Thanx, i just got a stihl pole saw and that info will prove very useful, Thanx April n Steve!!
Just got my new Walkerized 562 today and came to the right place! Thanks Steve!
interesting video
thanks
Thats great information. Thanks.
You're Welcome...
I like these questions and answers and things get information here
Thank you Steve & April, great advise.
Our pleasure!
April and Steve great work. I love watching your TH-cam videos. it's a great way to answer all your questions and feedback GREAT IDEA....On the subject of breaking in stihl engines I'm 51 and from the same up bringing. Always let them idle to warm up and give the saw a small rev to clear it out....where I buy all my stihl products weather it's a blower chainsaw or whipper snipper. once I have purchased the product. he goes out and revs it crazy....so when I got my MS201T I pulled him up and said why do you rev it fast when everything is new and cold....his response was to BREAK IN THE CHAINSAW......all my stihl products run great but yeah its got me beat about breaking in a stihl product.
Makes total sense. Ready to do and gives peace of mind.
Right on
Yup, I agree 100%. Might not help that much but it certainly won't hurt anything!!!
Great information Steve and April I bought a park side chainsaw in lidl last year 100 euros still runs brilliant I'm from Ireland 🇮🇪 love the brand power washer strimmers all working perfectly
Awesome info April and Steve greatly appreciate this knowledge , it’s going to save money and aggravation !
Our pleasure!
OK, Steve. Manufacturers say you don't need to, but then, they like selling new saws sooner than I want to need to buy them. I break in (gently) anything I buy that burns gasoline. I also mix a bit richer than 50:1 and keep things clean. My oldest saw is over 50 and will still run fine, but it sets on the self and lets the younger ones to the work. I agree. Break in if for no other reason than the piece of mind that if it goes kaput, you won't have to wonder if YOU screwed up. Worth the piece of mind.
Thanks Steve and April.
You're Welcome...
Nice job April! Thank yall for the tips.
Our pleasure!
I uselessly run it slow for the first time 12 hours to 16 hours. Then I opened it up .
Right on
27 days of coolness.Thanks Steve & April!!!
Right on
Steve, I appreciate your advice on chainsaw break-in. This a subject I had some questions about and you answered most of them.
More importantly, I hope you don't mind me saying that your daughter, April, is a cutie!
Thank you for your time!!! I will try that next time!!!
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I’ve been building bike and sled engines for a long time. When using cast pistons vs forged, I warm up the engine to temp then put a load on the engine for short periods with rest periods in between. The cross hatch that is set in the cylinder is there for aiding in breaking in the rings. That cross hatch is only effective for a short period of time. One of the reasons people experience long break in times on saws is because they are too gentle on them and factory honed cylinders are done with a fine hone. The biggest enemy to proper break in is heat in the ring(s). By keeping the load cycles brief, you control the heat level. I don’t rev any engine to the limit unloaded, period. With a saw I break in the first tank fuel rich in the wood 4 cycling the whole tank using brief load cycles and cool downs. Once the tank is nearly empty, I shut the saw down and let it cool off. Next tank will get tuned properly in the wood. Run it.
I like running a little richer on the oil for two tanks and running them no more than 3/4 throttle for short periods of time and let idle . Occasionally some burst of full throttle after their warmed up . Always run freshly mixed fuel too in any saw . Great videos btw. Even I’ve learnt a few things. That’s in a perfect world where your the only guy that runs and maintains your saw .
Thanks SteveO and April, another great Q&A. Steve and April out!😀🍻
Our pleasure!
Love your channel and sure appreciate all the wisdom and experience Steve. Sure enjoyed seeing you on the Monday night live steam of Ed’s “ My Cluttered Garage”. 🍻 Cheers
Much appreciated
I think that deserves a Drink 🍻👍
Hey Steve,
I love visiting your channel when ever I need help with small engine repair. And some times just for the lessons...and your delightful demeanor.
You have taught me, (provided much necessary knowledge), things that otherwise would require more time. And time, for me, is non-renewable.
Fixing stuff may be a talent I have been blessed with, but when it comes to humans, maybe there is no tuneup possible.
Suggestion:
Since there does not seem to be a video on this next topic, it seems a channel can be devoted to it and other things.
"How to Ruin a Chainsaw"
thus,
" How to Ruin a Leaf Blower" "How to Ruin a (insert here)"
...If I had the time to video the people that work for my brother, I would have a library.
Yeah...some of the things i have to fix, correct, figure out, see and not go on a rampage, require more than a beer...closer to a half rack.
...good thing I like Canadian Whiskey...
I like your videos Steve. Thanks for what you do. I bought a brand new Husqvarna 562xp probly 10 years ago from a respectable dealer in the new england dealer. I looked at them funny when they told me to hold it wide open for 10 minutes without letting off the gas at all, but I did it. The saw has always been a complete animal and it has a noticeable power difference compared to the same model saw that wasn't broke in like that 😳
I say, run it like it's not yours for the first 10 minutes of its life lol
Enjoy your videos 👍
Good information.
Thanks
I too agree with what said, and I like to use a bit oilier mix of fuel as well. If it's 50:1, I'll use 40:1 mix. It can't hurt is the way I feel. Peace of mind as you said.
Every petrol machine I've bought has been run in like you say. Maybe not a full tank but a good twenty or thirty mins. Some mowers I've had run flat out from the start because of a fixed throttle but even then, let them sit for a while under no load. As you say, it does no harm. My stuff lasts years and I put it down to mechanical sympathy. A "friend" uses petrol machinery and changes them every two or three years as they are destroyed. He runs them flat out, underload, right from the off and when the engine is cold. Love the question and answer sessions by the way.
Good question and a very good answer.
Thank You...
Great advice
Thank You...
Thank you good advice!
You're Welcome...
Great advice Steve! On to the next question! 👍👍
Thanks 👍
Really enjoying this! Thanks so much for this Steve!
My pleasure!
I could never afford a new saw so it's never been question the last few years. I just go easy with it for the first tank.
First time I’ve ever heard a sensible answer to that question. I’m buying a new saw next week and that will be exactly what I do. Much appreciated.
Glad to help
Great !!! advice ..I did similar break in on my Husky 445, 12 years ago. And also did slow warm ups before cutting for months.
I still do slower warm ups than most because.. as a car engine builder, I know the cylinder takes longer to expand
than the piston does, air cooled or not....Thanks
Great video never know this was a thing. I’m very adamant on breaking in new 4 stroke engines. Treat the oil that came with it as break in and switch it out to the oil you prefer.
Totally agree heat cycle it bed the rings in before it's used
Right on
Peace of mind is important. These Question Videos are interesting. 👍🏻
Thank You...
Perfect timing for this video as I have a new saw coming in today! What is your preferred beer for breaking-in a new saw? I want to perform the proper procedure. Great series April and Steve!
Your theory sounds the way to go. A nice slow break in period can't hurt.
Right on
Steve,you make the same engine sounds as me.👍👍👍
Hi Steve funny you mention that about Donny walker’s saw shop there is a guy I know famous
Engine builder in Australia 2 stroke motor X bikes 🏍️ he does exactly the same thing that Donny walker does I would do the same.
Makes sense. Thanks!
Right on
I agree with you Steven I do believe you may get a longer stronger running piece of equipment
Right on
Thanks again y'all!!! Cheers 👍
Our pleasure!
Sounds like common sense there Steve. I bought a new saw early last spring and kinda wish I knew that then. Oh well, cannot time travel...yet. Thanks for the video. Looking forward to the next !
Thanks 👍
I buy nothing but Stihl saws every time I buy a new saw I run 5 tanks through it for my breaking period before I run full throttle. I have a ms 250 and I've had it for 10 + years no major issues with it I take care of my saws and do regular maintenance.
Fantastic video April and Steve! I love how you suggest to break in a new chainsaw anyway. I 100% agree with you. It is a great habit to get into. Keep up the good videos!
Thanks again!
@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon No, thank you!
Good advice thanks
Happy to help
I haven't had a new saw in several years, at my age I have no plans on getting a new one either! I have just used them when new on light-duty cutting for the first few tanks of gas. Small pine, none of the oak I usually cut. I also service them after the days cutting, just cleaning the air filter and flipping the bar, and adjusting the chain. My Sach's has been with me for 4 decades and my Craftsman for the last 8 years. The Craftsman isn't a great saw but it keeps running. I really need to replace the chain oiler on the little pig though!!
I agree, regardless of what the manufacturer says. It couldn’t hurt at all
Right on
Spot on our Steve.
Also don't forget to let chain oil work its way round the guide bar before you start cutting...everytime.
Agreed. My Stihl (in addition to being hard to cold start despite being less than a year old) takes a bit before it throws oil. I don't want to start cutting before it's throwing oil.
Great video, glad to hear your opinion on this. That's what I did with my new 500i, I wasn't sure whether I needed too but figured that it wouldn't hurt! 🙂
Really enjoying this series of Q&A !
Good to hear!
Great Answer😊
Thanks! 😊
Thanks!
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I just bought an MS180 and it says in the user’s manual to do this with THREE full tanks of gas before going full throttle on it
Bang on Steve.
Starting a high cc capacity older style chain saw such as a Stihl 038 magnum ( no decompression lever ) is there a secret to make pulling of the starter rope easier … may be I’m just weak as piss .. May be you have a tip👍
110 percent. Especially on the bigger saws. My Stihl 660 manual did recomend avoiding full power throttle unloaded for the first two week's. I warm up all my saws before I work them hard. Especially if they have not been run for a while. One thing I will swear by and that's the Stihl Ultra oil. I have left my leaf blower and concrete saw idle for up to two years and they still start up. Amazing to me. You wouldn't dare do that with a motorcycle. Unleaded will gum up your carburettor within a few weeks !
Walker as in walkerized saws? That's awesome.
Yes Sir!
I agree, good advise!!!
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A beer from the day in the uk Double Diamond .
Good info.
Yaaa Steve. Im thinking some good long warm ups are a good idea also.
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@@StevesSmallEngineSaloon And that holds true for, many other things😊
The breakin process IS IMPORTANT to me too Steve/April .... I'm not wealthy so any way to prolong my equipment's life and saves me money is necessary ... thanks guys
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I didn't know you worked Walker Saws, never seen you modify stuff enjoy the channel 😉.
I one one chainsaw. First one I’ve ever purchased. It still runs well so I assume it’s broken in. 👍😁
Love the questions and answers 👍😁
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Good video. My stihl dealer says the same thing. Even the manufacture say don't need to break it in he says yes break it in slowly for the first tank then you can get after it cutting. You always have good advise keep up the great work.
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Totally agree with you, Steve. I'm 65 and have properly broke in every new engine I have owned. No regrets whatsoever.
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Your answer is similar to mine. Can't hurt, but no need. At the Stihl dealership I always told the customer you don't need to do anything before using it, just use the saw, and keep checking the chain tension for the first while because a new chain will stretch quickly. Otherwise, the saw is ready to use. Now, I can't speak for crappy saws off the big box store shelves, I have never sold those, so my guess is as good as anyone's.
Your right, just the same as rebuilding an engine for an automobile. Once built you break it in by letting it run at idle for a determined amount of time and then increase it to a higher rate of revaluation, again for a determined amount of time. Then, after that, you can take it out and slowly increase the miles per hour speed, again, until you have attained a limit that has allowed the connecting to stretch to there limit. And at that point, you will have broken it in as to manufacturers specifications.
Would you spike the fuel mix with a little extra oil? Maybe do 40:1 for the first few tanks?
ty i feel like i hurt my saw doing exactly what u said
RC airplane engines, 2 and 4 cycles, it is recommended, and I did this too, is to run 2-4 tanks of fuel, at a rich setting, with reving the engines during the runs, to help break in the engines. You can see the gray fuel exhaust during the runs showing that the pistons, rings bearings, etc are seating in. Maybe be different for chainsaws but they are 2 cycle too.