Thinkin bout a 441

[Peacock]

Simple logics really, would you rather carry around a 12 pound saw or a 15 pound saw? same power so might as well save wieght! probably even save some fuel

Won't save any fuel and will likely have a much more peaky power delivery and inferior air filtration.

Your 441 was probably as tight as mine was when new. They really run great when run in.

 

[spacemule]

Simple logics really, would you rather carry around a 12 pound saw or a 15 pound saw? same power so might as well save wieght! probably even save some fuel

Either the power of a 441 is enough or it isn't enough. You said the 441 wasn't powerful enough. Yet, you want a 361 with the same power. Do you not see the contradiction?

 

[TexasTreemonkey]

Thats one thing i did think about, didnt have it long enuff to get it loosened up. I just didnt think it would make THAT big of a difference, i knew it would do some though. Also it was cold natured, never had a saw that was so cold natured.

 

[saxman]

My 441 was extremely cold natured as well when brand new. After it broke in and the dealer reset the carb it helped a great deal. Now that it has fully broken in it runs like a different saw. I have since removed the tabs on the adjusting screws so I can adjust it when needed. I don't really care about the fuel economy of the saw but the anti-vibe is worth the cost! IMHO

 

[2000ssm6]

Just get the 372xp - it is the classic in the class, and well known to outclass the comparable Stihls - just do a search for the older treads on the AS.....

Thanks for your opinion.:spam:

Now on the other hand, the 441 will have to grow on the older 440/460 users to become famous. I have not seen many complaints about the saw. Same power as a 440 but smoother, I may have to save some more green.

 

[Bowtie]

If I take my 441 back to the dealer do you guys think they will adjust and tach it for me no charge since I bought it there? I bought the saw last summer and have ran about 10 tanks through it.

 

[PA Plumber]

If I take my 441 back to the dealer do you guys think they will adjust and tach it for me no charge since I bought it there? I bought the saw last summer and have ran about 10 tanks through it.

I would give them a call and see what they say. Some dealers include one tune up after the purchase.

 

[Bowtie]

Thanks PA, they seemed like pretty good people when I bought it, worth a call.

 

[Peacock]

Thanks PA, they seemed like pretty good people when I bought it, worth a call.

Personally, I wouldn't worry about it unless it has an issue. But if they'll do it for free....

 

[Bowtie]

I pulled the muffler the other day just to have a look and noticed more carbon than I would like to see for a saw with only 10 tanks ran through it. I have not messed with the screws much, wanted to let it break in before I adjusted anything. My tach quit, so a tach would be helpful setting high idle side. That was my angle on that.

 

[PA Plumber]

I do remember adjusting the carb a few times on the first 10 or so tankfuls. The last couple of times I have checked, right around 13,800. Good enough for me.