IA Born Report post Posted November 12, 2018 I have to go see which model my Stihl is, but its one of the pro series. After all my time on wildfires, I only want a Stihl. I had my grandpa's Husky and it was great, but I didn't need two chainsaws, so Edge bought my Husky a few yeas ago. My grandpa's Husky sat forever without being run. I pulled everything apart, cleaned the carb, ran good gas with the mix and I never had any problems with it. I haven't received any nasty messages from Edge, so I'm assuming it still works for him. My Stihl sits for months without being run and usually fires right up after a few pulls and the choke on. I've also learned to to use Sta-bil in the mix to winterize it and keep the fuel mix from gumming up. That's just as important. In fact, I need to go start it up today! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mocha1545 Report post Posted November 12, 2018 I get my gas from the airport. Expensive but works great for all garden tools and 2 stroke stuff. No additive crap and a little lead added so don't use it in something with a catalytic converter. Works great and has a long shelf life! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HyNoon Report post Posted November 13, 2018 5 hours ago, Mocha1545 said: I get my gas from the airport. Expensive but works great for all garden tools and 2 stroke stuff. No additive crap and a little lead added so don't use it in something with a catalytic converter. Works great and has a long shelf life! This ⬆️..... it might cost more up front, but you won't gum up carbs from sitting and save the money rebuilding them later. I run it in my generator too. Zero issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joe hunter Report post Posted November 13, 2018 If you’re cutting wood Stihl is the way to go ! If your saw isn’t running right take it back and have the dealer make it run . Stihl gets it done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted November 13, 2018 My stihl woodboss from 1989 is still going strong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couzer Report post Posted November 13, 2018 56 minutes ago, joe hunter said: If you’re cutting wood Stihl is the way to go ! If your saw isn’t running right take it back and have the dealer make it run . Stihl gets it done. That’s a beast! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2horns Report post Posted November 13, 2018 Like Vowell said earlier about models that work better, is true. Some models are even made for California standards which suck even more. My cousin couldn't get a Sithl that worked and I had to get one for him. Some of the older pro models still run great and are workhorses. The pro series can be rebuilt over and over. I run a 441 and don't have any issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazz Report post Posted November 13, 2018 I just got a new one from the dealer. It’s a 5211c. He said there were some bolts loose? He offered me a new one and swore it was working right. I brought a few logs back from the doe hunt to try it out. I’m hoping this does the trick! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IA Born Report post Posted November 15, 2018 Finally got mine out real quick yesterday after work. Its a Stihl MS391, bought back in 2010. I don't think its one of the Chinese made ones. It started and ran great in less than 10 pulls last night after sitting in the garage for a few months (6+?) without being started and ran. Absolutely love it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThomC Report post Posted November 15, 2018 Always use stabil. never leave gas in it unless you are going to use it again soon. Have a can of starting fluid handy. 👌 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heat Report post Posted November 15, 2018 If it is a fuel issue from bad gas, try mechanic in a bottle if all else fails. Have a mower that crapped out after a month. Sat for over a year. Used the mechanic in a bottle and the high test stuff in the can and viola, back in business. My wife couldn't believe I fixed something, LOL! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted November 16, 2018 4 hours ago, Heat said: If it is a fuel issue from bad gas, try mechanic in a bottle if all else fails. Have a mower that crapped out after a month. Sat for over a year. Used the mechanic in a bottle and the high test stuff in the can and viola, back in business. My wife couldn't believe I fixed something, LOL! Never heard of it, where you get it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heat Report post Posted November 16, 2018 https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mechanic-In-A-Bottle/51471688?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=1122&adid=22222222228073123592&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=184892301099&wl4=pla-292882200452&wl5=9028077&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=101593696&wl11=online&wl12=51471688&wl13=&veh=sem&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0tPvpv3X3gIVSp7ACh1d9AA3EAQYAyABEgL92_D_BwE My issues came about from leaving pump gas in the mower for too long. You need to burn it all up or use the fancy stuff in the can without ethanol. That pump crap will junk up your carb quick! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZbowhntr Report post Posted November 16, 2018 So what does everyone do to store their chainsaws when they don't use them for long periods of time? I got one for Christmas about 5 years ago and have used it maybe 3 times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cw4192 Report post Posted November 16, 2018 Dewalt battery operated chainsaw is awesome cuts wood like butter and last's for about 6-7 hours all you need is chain oil. Just got back from a whitetail hunt in 23 for 7 nights and it cut enough wood for my wood burner in wall tent on three different wood cutting outings. I was skeptical about it but them sob's are cutting machines 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
