266xp bar length

[JJackson]

What is the range of bar length that I should be able to run on my 266xp, if my brother ever sends it Also would like any information on these saws, like hp. Thanks

 

[Mange]

Here Is some info on the saw.

Mange

Mike Acers

 

[Lawn Masters]

I run a 20" on mine without any trouble, IMO, nothing longer than a 28" for decent performance. anything longer and I'd imagine you'd start seeing lower performance.

 

[Tony Snyder]

A 266 does not have enough power for a professional level of performance with 24 inches of bar in hardwood. But, if your expectations are not too great, go ahead.

I would recommend staying with a 20".

 

[dbabcock]

Have Ken Dunn massage your 266 like he did with mine, then you can run a 24" or so into hardwood all day long. Had mine since new in 1987 and it always ran great with no problems encountered. Ken did a woods porting job on it last year and woke it up big time.

 

[JJackson]

Thanks for the replies, I live in northern arizona and dont see much hardwood, mostly pine, pinon pine and juniper and more pine and soem gamble oak. I read on the site that Mange posted that the mix for a 266xp is 40:1 and not 50:1 as other models of the 266 line-up...any thoughts or comments on this.

Thanks

 

[Mange]

If you are refering to the link I posted, i think thats what the manufactuer said, If you want to know where the facts come from, ask Mike Acers himself, he can answer better.

Mange

 

[Tony Snyder]

I run 40 to 1 even when 50 to 1 is recommended. I rarely run across a fellow that runs his saw light duty. Most of them can use a little extra lube, regardless of what EPA say.