Husqvarna 61 Rancher, Older.

[STIHL880]

Can I get as much info on this chainsaw as possible?? I need to get some stuff for it, and I have been searching for HOURS to find out, but i can't seem to find it anywhere.
Bar size's it can handle, Fuel mixture, Things like that, oh, and the process of starting it like you would reading an owners manual, Thank you guys in advance. (these are Not my pictures, nor my chainsaw, but there for you to see what i have to help(

 

[SawTroll]

Here is an IPL for a "black top" 61. The "black tops" are not the really old ones.
If you posted the serial number it would be easier to find the exact IPL for your saw.

I tried to attach a WS manual from 1988, but the file is too large (over 20mb)....

 

[STIHL880]

Hmm, well, I'll have too look, I'll get a pic of it, thank you very much Saw.

 

[RiverRat2]

I have one of those saws,,, its a good runner,,,, and is complete,,, All it needs is some TLC cleaning up, and will need a new pull rope eventually I will pull the muffler and post up some pics of the piston, Which If I remember its a one ring piston and if memory serves me correctly it still has the machine grooves on the piston so it hasnt been run very much and cosmetically its still very clean (not scarred up). its wearing a 20" bar that still has all the grey paint on it but the blue Husky lettering is a little worn, it has a fresh loop of what looks like Husky/Oregon LGX chain, doesnt appear to have been ground/sharpened. I took it in on a trade in & it's been setting in my shop for over a year and needs a new home!!!

I think as a 60CC class saw it should wear a 20" bar with no trouble but should pull an 18 really well,,,

 

[leed3349]

husky 61

i have 2 and i have 18 bar on 3/8 chain and 20 bar on 3/8 chain it pulls very good they are very good firewood saws and are 60cc good luck with it

 

[bama]

I run a 20" on mine, but it was a white top. I ended up throwing a Jonsered 630 top and air filter(plus filter mount) on it. Need to find a kill switch, though. Been using the choke for awhile.

 

[SawTroll]

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I think as a 60CC class saw it should wear a 20" bar with no trouble but should pull an 18 really well,,,

The 61 is a relatively weak 60cc saw, I would stay under 20"

 

[SawTroll]

I run a 20" on mine, but it was a white top. I ended up throwing a Jonsered 630 top and air filter(plus filter mount) on it. Need to find a kill switch, though. Been using the choke for awhile.

That surely added some power!

 

[lcso10]

The 61 is a relatively weak 60cc saw, I would stay under 20"

I agree. I would not go over a 18" myself. Seems to perform better with a 18" compared to a 20".

 

[andrethegiant70]

Here is an IPL for a "black top" 61. The "black tops" are not the really old ones.
If you posted the serial number it would be easier to find the exact IPL for your saw.

I tried to attach a WS manual from 1988, but the file is too large (over 20mb)....

Indeed, a lot of these are Frankensaws... I wouldn't even just assume the top was original... I'd check the name plate by the oil fill cap... might be a 266 or something.

Sharp-looking unit.

 

[bama]

That surely added some power!

Yes it did. It does what I ask of it and I only run it in oak and ash. Sharp chain makes up for any lack of power.

 

[RiverRat2]

The 61 is a relatively weak 60cc saw, I would stay under 20"

I agree that why I said it could wear a 20",,,,, but An 18" would be better??????????

If Saw Troll keeps messin with me I got A 266 topend Ill stick on it and run tha PIZZ out of a 20 if I want to!!!!!

 

[RiverRat2]

The 61 is a relatively weak 60cc saw, I would stay under 20"

The serial# on my little Hoosky, is 5382731 is the 82 year model???

Check it out,,, still has Machine grooves on tha piston and tha ring!!!!

View attachment 171982

 

[SawTroll]

The serial# on my little Hoosky, is 5382731 is the 82 year model???

Check it out,,, still has Machine grooves on tha piston and tha ring!!!!

View attachment 171982

If the number plate is "silver" it is a 1985, if it is black it is a 1995. What model is it?

 

[RiverRat2]

61,,, Silver tag,,, it really cuts pretty decent with the 20,,, would make someone a great firewood saw. It is light weight and sturdy built... made in Sweden, it is a real Husqvarna

I think you are right though,, the 18 would be optimal

 

[SawTroll]

61,,, Silver tag,,, it really cuts pretty decent with the 20,,, would make someone a great firewood saw. It is light weight and sturdy built... made in Sweden, it is a real Husqvarna

I think you are right though,, the 18 would be optimal

The number tags changed from "silver" to black for 1987 - the dating is no mystery!

Btw, there are exceptions, with saws that were not made in Sweden.

 

[bama]

Btw, there are exceptions, with saws that were not made in Sweden.

Mine was made in Yugoslavia. Looked like it was beat to death, but it has worked well for me. I do prefer the Husky top handle angle to the Jonsered, so I tend to run it more than the red if I only bring 2 saws to the woods.

 

[SawTroll]

Mine was made in Yugoslavia. Looked like it was beat to death, but it has worked well for me. I do prefer the Husky top handle angle to the Jonsered, so I tend to run it more than the red if I only bring 2 saws to the woods.

The Yugo saws are just what I referred to!

 

[boutselis]

Mine is a 1983 made in sweden.

I don't find mine to be very weak for its size. I have an 036 pro also and I think I actually prefer the 61. I haven't used them side by side on the same day though. Just as memory serves I liked the 61. I haven't cleaned it since its last workout over the week end. Looks filthy.

 

[STIHL880]

Okay, you guys have been a GREAT help. The tag (Or VIN plate as I like to call them, lmfao) is black, it says:
"Husqvarna 61
8150399
Husqvarna Sweden."

Can anyone tell me what that means? (I'm a STIHL man, I have owned a few husky's but mostly i own and use STIHL, My Bud gave it to me and said i should try it. so i'm gonna get it rebuilt and see. But more info is better. (Don't mind the pull start handle, when i got this saw, it didn't have a pull cord so I improvised what I had laying around the "Saw shop". I'll post up pics in a minute, let me go take some, Sorry, they have to be my cell, i dropped my wifes camera while limbing a tree,