John W Foster
ArboristSite Lurker
Hello All:
In the last 5 years I have had 3 saws die on me as a result of scored pistons and cylinders. Two were Husqvarna ( one an XP) and the latest a Stihl 291 that was barely a month old. The 291 had only ever seem premium gas and had only Stihl oil mixed with the gas. We always run the saws at full throttle when cutting. We use them for cutting firewood for our own use so it is not like they are being run 24/7. The curious thing is that my old Husqvarna 353 which is probably 10-15 years old keeps chugging along and has never needed major repair, it does the same work and burns the same fuel as the other saws do. Does anyone have any ideas?
Thanks
John
In the last 5 years I have had 3 saws die on me as a result of scored pistons and cylinders. Two were Husqvarna ( one an XP) and the latest a Stihl 291 that was barely a month old. The 291 had only ever seem premium gas and had only Stihl oil mixed with the gas. We always run the saws at full throttle when cutting. We use them for cutting firewood for our own use so it is not like they are being run 24/7. The curious thing is that my old Husqvarna 353 which is probably 10-15 years old keeps chugging along and has never needed major repair, it does the same work and burns the same fuel as the other saws do. Does anyone have any ideas?
Thanks
John