New Stihl

[bendjoseph]

I bought a Stihl MS391 two weeks ago, got tired of Poulans and Craftsman's dieing on me.  The dealer set the oiler to auto setting.  I think the chain needs more oil.  For every tank of gas, I use a half tank of chain oil.  Is this right?

[Ianab]

I'd be thinking 3/4 a tank of oil per tank of gas would be more normal.

Modern saws don't oil as heavily as most of the old saws did, so most folks turn the oilers up to "max". Also depends what you are cutting, some woods seem to soak up bar oil like blotting paper.

Ian

[Paper Maker]

    Nice saw. I bought a Stihl MS 250 two weeks ago. Got tired of having to use the old Husqvarna 281 for all the small jobs because that thing is heavy. 

[thecfarm]

My Husky does the same.  Been that way since I had it,7-8 years. A good brand saw.You will notice the difference all ready.

[bendjoseph]

I stopped at my dealer and he said that was perfect.  The difference is night and day.  I was sawing a 24" white oak that blew down.  The Stihl just ate it!  My other saws would have died.

[ladylake]

I stopped at my dealer and he said that was perfect.  The difference is night and day.  I was sawing a 24" white oak that blew down.  The Stihl just ate it!  My other saws would have died.

 

 What model Stihl and what are the saws that would have died, I find most saws of the same cc are fairly close in cutting speed when tuned and set up right.   Steve

[bendjoseph]

MS391 Stihl

Poulan Pro 4620AVX


Both have 20" bars.

[tyb525]

Somewhere between 1/2-3/4 tank of oil per tank of gas is right, saws are designed this way so they run out of fuel before they run out of bar oil, to keep you from unknowingly ruining your bar and chain.

[Ianab]

46cc vs 65 cc.

You will notice the difference   

Ian

[Chris J]

MS391 Stihl

Poulan Pro 4620AVX


Both have 20" bars.

I can't speak for 391, but the PP 4620 would be a lot happier with a 16" bar, unless you're running semi-skip or full skip chain.