bought a 441 Magnum today

[PA Plumber]

Two points to bring up here:

#1
Hornet,
My post was in fun. Stan had it right, not blaming the 441.

#2
Wow, this thread keeps going, and going, and going... like the "Energizer Bunny©"

 

[JPP]

So far so good with my 441.
I find myself using the saw for dropping, limbing and bucking. One saw does it all.
Weight has NOT been a factor at all, very manageable.

 

[Cedarkerf]

Cause it runs like a Stihl.

 

[SawTroll]

My saw cold starts consistently as follows:

4 pulls choke on. 3 or 4 pulls 1/2 throttle and then the saw is running.

That many pulls doesn't sound right, unless it has been sitting for a long time........:taped:

 

[PA Plumber]

That many pulls doesn't sound right, unless it has been sitting for a long time........:taped:

There could be an issue SawTroll. I guess I haven't really thought about it. Once started one or two pulls the rest of the day. Also, the saw usually sit a couple of days to a week between outings. If I get out two days in a row, 3 or 4 pulls then it starts.

With all of these 90 plus degree F days, I noticed the saw loading up a little when idling. I haven't adjusted the carb yet for that. As soon as I do, the temp will drop 15 degrees, we will loose some humidity, and my saw will have a lean idle.

 

[SawTroll]

I thought of several weeks, not just a few days.......:biggrinbounce2:

Seriously, try to pull ste starter rope out slowly, a couple of times, with the ignition off, to flush the carb, but not the cylinder, before your real starting attempts - if it doesn't work, something is not right, hopefully just the carb adjustments.

The 5100SH was running in 3 real pulls (2+1) yesterday, after sitting unused for 9 -10 weeks.....

 

[pgg]

Did I hear right, a 441 is heavier and less grunty than the 044? Is that simply a stifled muffler or is there more to it? Ditto for 361's, are they less grunty than the 036? Have been thinking of replacing my 036 with a shiny new 361, but am not so sure now, may just recondition the 036 instead as no way I wanna lose power with a 'new improved' model...

 

[441_Stihl]

i agree when using my 441 you do not notice the weight.You can feel it if just pick it up but when using never notice it

 

[PA Plumber]

I thought of several weeks, not just a few days.......:biggrinbounce2:

Seriously, try to pull ste starter rope out slowly, a couple of times, with the ignition off, to flush the carb, but not the cylinder, before your real starting attempts - if it doesn't work, something is not right, hopefully just the carb adjustments.

The 5100SH was running in 3 real pulls (2+1) yesterday, after sitting unused for 9 -10 weeks.....

Well... I just went out and tried your suggestion.

2 pulls with ignition off. 3 pulls on choke, 2 pulls on fast idle and saw was running.

Does this mean I need to lean out the L just a tad due to the saw loading up under choke?

 

[JPP]

Well... I just went out and tried your suggestion.

2 pulls with ignition off. 3 pulls on choke, 2 pulls on fast idle and saw was running.

Does this mean I need to lean out the L just a tad due to the saw loading up under choke?

So far my 441 starts like this.

Cold start:
3 pulls with choke (decomp valve on)
2 pulls with choke off

Warm start:
1 pull every single time

First 2 tanks of gas, ran a little rough idle. Now runs pretty darn smooth without any adjustments made to the saw.

 

[441_Stihl]

mine has always started good except once.I started it once realized id forgooten to fuel shut it off fueled it and hard to start

 

[441_Stihl]

what size bars do you all have on your 441

 

[PA Plumber]

what size bars do you all have on your 441

Run the Stihl ES in 25".

 

[441_Stihl]

PA Plumber did you buy yours with the 25

 

[jhellwig]

Right now I have a 20" windsor speed tip on it.
Also have a 25 es and various 16" bars.

 

[PA Plumber]

PA Plumber did you buy yours with the 25

Yes.

I actually really like using it to cut firewood. Takes about 25 minutes to have 1/2 cord cut up and my back feels a lot better than when I run my 026 with an 18" bar for the same amount of wood.

 

[441_Stihl]

cool thank you

 

[441_Stihl]

PA Plumber what type chains have you tried

 

[PA Plumber]

PA Plumber what type chains have you tried

Stihl RSC. I thought I might have had an old RS, but I'm not sure about that. I do like the RSC though. I may try a Total chain one of these days. A little cheaper and I understand they add extra chrome to the cutters.

 

[PA Plumber]

PA Plumber what type chains have you tried

I'm guessing you mean on the 441?

I have other saws, and have tried Oregon, Total, and Stihl on them.