2000ssm6
Stihl User
Most do not use the decomp for cold starts.
O.K. thanks. I think the model I am getting will have it anyways, but good to know NOT to use it for cold starts.
S.T. that means the pop is more pronounced without using the decomp? Do you not use decomps at all? I wouldn't mind it being a little harder to pull the cord, if it meant a less fool-proof starting procedure.
I guess had the O.P. started without the "P.O.S." title, there'd be more help from Stihl guys and less criticism and offers to buy it for $100 etc. I'm kind of nervous that I'd end up in his situation, looking at buying a nice chainsaw. Whether operator error or otherwise, the more I spend the more disappointed I'd be if I couldn't get it started- but how difficult is this? They give you explicit instructions, right? If I follow them exactly, I'm not going to be one of those 999 guys going back to the dealer with a problem I created? Sometimes this craftsman starts right up, other times I can never get it started, yet I follow their instructions to a t every time (I.E. down to the exact number of bulb mashes, pulls with choke out then in, idle setting, placement, even which hand to use for what etc.), but they for instance don't mention anything about listening for pops. I guess it should be common knowledge, but hopefully the Stihl dealer will go over that for those of us who don't know better.
On a lot of modern saws you have to open the choke (to "fast idle" position) at the slightest hint the saw wants to start, to avoid flooding.
Generally, waiting for it to make a proper pop (that close the decomp) may lead to flooding. Never pull more than about 3-4 times on choke, before trying on "fast idle".
Make sure your pulls are snappy, not halv-arsed ones (easy when you drop-start).
It is easier to mess it up when the decomp is used. I really don't know why, but suspect it leads people to not use sufficient force when pulling.....
i think you have a bad gas line
MS361's have a way of "picking" their owners...
If ya can't start it... opcorn:
Gary
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it has a new one
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