Husky 395 break in, how does everyone do it?

[Socalmisfit]

What’s up guys, got my 395 in the mail today. Was wondering how everyone breaks these things in. First time with a new saw, especially something like this. From running a 455 to this just firing it up is WOW. Thanks guys

 

[r black]

40:1 start and warm up cool down and next day drive it like you stole it ...........

 

[RED-85-Z51]

I let them warm about 20 seconds at idle, engage the brake and give it a couple pulls. Then brake off and give it a few light revs, i like to get a load on a saw pretty quickly...

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[Socalmisfit]

40:1 start and warm up cool down and next day drive it like you stole it ...........

So is 40:1 a little bottle to a gallon or are u mixing it with an actual ratio rite? If so I’m gonna have to get a quart of 2 stroke, usually just mix a little bottle to a gallon. Oh and start, warm, & cool through a whole tank or just once lol.

 

[Orangeinthebarn]

I like 40:1 also. Let idle 30 seconds. Half throttle 2-3 seconds full throttle 2-3 seconds. About 3 cycles of this and then use

 

[holeycow]

40:1 start and warm up cool down and next day drive it like you stole it ...........

this for bottom end longevity

 

[holeycow]

I let them warm about 20 seconds at idle, engage the brake and give it a couple pulls. Then brake off and give it a few light revs, i like to get a load on a saw pretty quickly...

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This for good ring seal

 

[r black]

So is 40:1 a little bottle to a gallon or are u mixing it with an actual ratio rite? If so I’m gonna have to get a quart of 2 stroke, usually just mix a little bottle to a gallon. Oh and start, warm, & cool through a whole tank or just once lol.

yep i use a ratio rite and your favorite 2 stroke @ 40:1 using BLUE pump handle fuel .............the 395xp is a mean saw.....have fun ..... and just for break in ...

 

[U&A]

I personal think just a good 1-2 min want up and the get it into wood are cut with it as you normally will. Put a good load on it real soon should help seat the rings.

32:1 for me

@huskihI

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[Bob Hedgecutter]

Personally I like to run any new or newly rebuilt saw just a little on the rich side for about the first 5 hours.
I do not have any kind of times warm up cool down routine, I start it- warm it up, then use it at full throttle for around 5 hours and then tune it to the sweetspot and continue to use it for the rest of its life or until something bigger, better or more interesting comes along.

 

[catbuster]

I run the snot out of it under a heavy load. I guess you can tune it kind of fat if you want. No special fuel mix. I basically treat it like I treat a 395... Throw on the 42” Cannon & head to work.

 

[Socalmisfit]

I appreciate it guys, I’ll put it through a couple heat cycles and rip it through some wood. Just wasn’t sure if there was a specific cycle you should run. Just like a dirt bike if it’s gonna break it’s gonna break. Thank u all

 

[ChoppyChoppy]

yep i use a ratio rite and your favorite 2 stroke @ 40:1 using BLUE pump handle fuel .............the 395xp is a mean saw.....have fun ..... and just for break in ...

"blue pump handle fuel"?

Colors of fuel nozzle handles aren't a standardized thing.

Googling comes up with blue handles being E15 gasahol. I'd not run that in a small engine unless had no other choice. E10 gasahol is bad enough.

 

[arto_wa]

....................zip....................Was wondering how everyone breaks these things in............................zip...........................

I know it's brought up frequently how "setting the piston rings" is supposedly done best by running a new engine flat out right from the beginning....
I remain skeptical about that advice and have discarded it long time ago as hearsay, but it sounds cool indeed!

I have seen videos how some guys who build/assemble chainsaws for living are letting a bunch of saws just run at reasonable idle speed for 2 - 3 tankfuls at 25:1 - 32:1 gas/oil mix.
After that it's ready to use.

That's what I have done with my Diesel generator and two of my most recent new saws.
Just saying...

 

[Ryan'smilling]

Idling for a whole tank seems ridiculous to me, much less 2-3, but that's just my take and I'm not expert. I am looking forward to breaking in a new 562xpg in the next few days. I'll start it, let it idle for a few minutes, shut it off for a few minutes, then put it in some wood and run it hard. I'll idle before shutting down.

 

[r black]

"blue pump handle fuel"?

Colors of fuel nozzle handles aren't a standardized thing.

Googling comes up with blue handles being E15 gasahol. I'd not run that in a small engine unless had no other choice. E10 gasahol is bad enough.

Here In Utah the blue gas pump handle denotes ..... ( E-FREE -89 octane )... fuel cost is around $2.20 per gallon ....

 

[Bwildered]

What’s up guys, got my 395 in the mail today. Was wondering how everyone breaks these things in. First time with a new saw, especially something like this. From running a 455 to this just firing it up is WOW. Thanks guys

When all else fails, read the instructions.

 

[Socalmisfit]

When all else fails, read the instructions.

 

[lone wolf]

The trick is just to run it in a normal way but don't run it so hard it gets too hot, like in lots of stumps with a dull chain and heavy hand.

 

[U&A]

Well I stayed at a holiday inn last night.

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