Altitude and a 262XP

[Tree Butcher]

I live in Mammoth Lakes at 8000 ft and just bought a used 262Xp. The saw is from a low elevation, what will I need to do to the saw in order to use it here? I am a general contractor and will be using the saw to cut beams and logs in the house that I am building, along with cutting down an occasional tree when it is in the way.

 

[computeruser]

There is less oxygen at higher altitude, so a saw tuned for the amount of oxygen at sea level will run a bit rich at altitude. Retune the saw for where you are (which you should be doing on an as-needed basis while working anyway) and you'll be good to go!

 

[Urbicide]

Welcome to ArboristSite Tree Butcher. Check out this thread, particularly post#7. This may or may not be applicable to you. Take care.

http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=39047

 

[SawTroll]

Very good choise of saw!