kennyz
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I`m looking to pick up a new MS261 and am looking for opinions on whether to go with the regular MS261 or the MS261C-M.
I have the 241 and 462.Both M-tronic. No problems with them. In fact I like them so much I'm picking up a 261 this week. Dang CAD.I`m looking to pick up a new MS261 and am looking for opinions on whether to go with the regular MS261 or the MS261C-M.
That's how I feel about it. If they offer both, I'm going with the standard carb everytime. Some people think these self tune saws are some kind of turbo charger or something, but all it does is change the carb settings via solenoids. I prefer to set it how it works best for me, not the EPA.The manual carb can be set just the way you like it.
Throttle response too..
Crispy for limbing/light bucking
A little richer for continuous long cuts.
I like that option.
Unless something has changed lately the moronics are tuned on the edge of lean.
Some of us prefer our two strokes on the edge of rich. We think they are more durable that way and the power is torquier and smoother.
And then the weather changes mid-cut..
Oh well, thats what autotune is for. Ha!
Once you know YOUR saw the adjustments take minimal time, like seconds.
Some people think these self tune saws are some kind of turbo charger or something, but all it does is change the carb settings via solenoids.
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Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying they are not good saws and not a good system. My only complaint with them is they are dealer dependant. If the software and the cable came with the saw, I would be all for them.You're correct, it's not a turbo. But, it tunes the saw CORRECTLY for the load and the atmospheric conditions. They (like everything) are subject to problems, no denying it. But, they also do two pretty cool things, one, they keep the saws tuned right for making the most power. Yes, a knowledge operator can do that also, but that's probably less than 5% of users. And two, they'll compensate for a pretty sizeable air leak, saving a saw from damage. Again, a knowledgeable operator can hear a lean scream, but as before, that's not most users.
So, for most users, auto tune & m-tronic carbs deliver a properly tuned saw partially safeguarded from meltdown. If a fella is competent with a carb screwdriver, he might opt for something else, but most everyone else will enjoy an m-tronic saw.
Which did you decide on?I`m looking to pick up a new MS261 and am looking for opinions on whether to go with the regular MS261 or the MS261C-M.
I went with the M-Tronic.Which did you decide on?
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