2171

[smith2bj]

Do you have a tree serve that you have all those saws for?  And is the stihl361 easy to do the mm to?

[Heywood]

  The CS2171 and presumably all other Jonsered saws have a warranty that says that using a synthetic or semisynthetic oil will void the warranty.  I see that the Husky 372 is supposed to be the same saw as the Jonsered 2171.  Husky dealers sell synthetic oil for Huskys that is Husky branded.  Any thoughts on this?  I fail to see the advantage or disadvantages to using it in my chainsaws if my older saws cannot use the same oil as the newer ones.

I really like my 2171 with a 24" bar but wonder if I can use a longer bar with a skip tooth chain to have on hand for the few occasions when I have a really big tree. And where could I buy the bar and skip tooth chains for it.

[Ed]

Do you have a tree serve that you have all those saws for?  And is the stihl361 easy to do the mm to?

Nope, no tree service. Personal use, I'm guessing I cut 75 face cord per year, by the time I'm done for my family and helping out several friends.

I also do salvage logging for myself.

There's a good thread over at AS on muffler modding the 361, I don't have any experience with the saw myself.

http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=33528

Ed

[smith2bj]

So the 372 and the 2171 are the exact same saw but different color and one has a straight handle bar?  Is one made better then the other?
Where in mid michigan are you located?

[Ed]

yup, same saws inside. 

48414 zip.

Ed

[SawTroll]

Do the jonsered and Husks keep dust off the air filter better then the stihls? Or as long as you keep the air filters clean then it doesnt matter?  Right now i clean my filter after every time cutting.

For the most part, yes, Husky has a better system.
Newer Stihl models (441 & 361) do have a better system (similar to Husky) than older design saws (460 & 660) which require more frequent cleanings.

Ed

441 yes, 361 no (it is a bit older).

The soon to arrive 362 will have it, but probably a lot more weight than the 361 as well..... Pop_corn Pop_corn

[SawTroll]

yup, same saws inside. 

48414 zip.

Ed

Yes, except the 2171 doesn't have the option of the high air filter (mostly not needed anyway, imo).

All Jonsered pro saws, and the better non-pro ones, are made at the Husky factory these days.

[smith2bj]

hey Ed, is the 2171 and 372 clutch on the out side or is it in the inside of the saw like on my 361?  and since we live in the same area do you know anyone who would have a bigger saw laying around?

[Cut4fun]

hey Ed, is the 2171 and 372 clutch on the out side or is it in the inside of the saw like on my 361?  and since we live in the same area do you know anyone who would have a bigger saw laying around?

Not Ed, but have a bunch of 122cc saws laying around south of you. Even a 118cc one. Is that big enough?   

[smith2bj]

yeah  where are you located?

[Rocky_J]

The 372/2171 has an inboard clutch.

[Al_Smith]

So, would I just adjust the high throttle crew?

You might have to readjust both the low and high speed jets .Just depends .

If you get that high speed cackle but it dogs on spool up ,fatted the low speed just a fuzz .You just have to tune it as it needs it .Forget all that "it must be exactly 1 and 1 half turns out " stuff . I don't know  who ever came up with that idea . --or lay a tach to it and set it for exactly 13,200 and it's running so lean it's about to fly  to pieces like a dollar watch . That Madsens thing with the recording is most likely the best thing to do for someone not totaly familiar with carb tuning .