ms 361 bogging

[Scottym]

Hello all,
This is my first post and I have a question. I have a MS 361 with a 16 inch bar. I have this bar size because the tree here in Northern Alberta are not very big.
When I am cutting green Poplar or Pine the saw will bog often. I thought this saw was going to have more power. Am I expecting too much from this saw? Oh yeah I use it for cutting fire wood.

 

[rms61moparman]

What kind of chain are you running and is it sharp?
Have you checked your bar oil flow?
Does the bar and chain get hot while cutting?
A 361 should have no problem pulling a 16" B/C in poplar and pine.
There are a lot of variables here.
Mike

 

[RED-85-Z51]

Sounds like it isnt tuned right, chain on backwards, too tight, not enough bar oil...something.

That saw will sling a 20" bar effortlessly...It should run a 16" bar without much RPM drop.

 

[ralawler]

May be running a little lean. Might turn the H screw counter clockwise a little.
starveing for fule when it gets a load on it.:greenchainsaw:

 

[Scottym]

Thanks for all the replies. I sharpen my chain every tank of fuel. The bar and chain doesn't get all that hot. As well the oiling system is working fine. I know that this saw should not have a problem with what I'm cutting.

 

[COLD_IRON]

Are you pushing on the saw while you cut or letting it do the work?

 

[husky362]

are you pushing the saw into the cut

just a thought ,with a sharp chain that saw should pull itself through the log without you having to lean on the saw


who sharpens your chain's

i have filed the depth gauges to much and it bogs the saw from to much bite

any info on how,,, when it started cuttin bad would help

as others suggest it could be fuel related needing tuned for your location

 

[Former Saw Builder]

Trade it in for a MS660 and say goodbye to all the trees in your area.

 

[Austin1]

Thanks for all the replies. I sharpen my chain every tank of fuel. The bar and chain doesn't get all that hot. As well the oiling system is working fine. I know that this saw should not have a problem with what I'm cutting.

Welcome to the site! another Albertan
To me it sounds like it might be running a tad lean try richening up the h side say about a 1/4 turn. The 361 has ton's of power for are soft wood heck I bury the bar on my poulan 2550 16'' at 5200 ft no problem cutting poplar.
Are elevation changes so fast here or at least for me in Southern AB I tune at home at 3700 then find I can go a little leaner in the foothills.

 

[NDtreehugger]

Are you sure your cutting into Aspen Poplar

Could it possible be "White Birch" leaves look almost the same

after cutting is the wood whiteish or brownish?

 

[SawTroll]

Could it possible be "White Birch" leaves look almost the same

after cutting is the wood whiteish or brownish?

LOL, twisted and tight-grown white birch can be pretty hard - the only way to split it is with a saw......

 

[czeigler]

Sell the 361 to me and buy a 290. oke:

 

[Andyshine77]

Well my 361 was a dog when it was new. Make sure it is tuned correctly and run a couple of gallons of mix through it, I bet it will wakeup quite a bit.