SawTroll
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Nahhh - I said I didn't remember the reason for the change (but I was pretty sure it wasn't to better the filtration - that's why I said it that way).
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Anyone seeing failures with MS 361
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Nahhh - I said I didn't remember the reason for the change (but I was pretty sure it wasn't to better the filtration - that's why I said it that way).
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THALL10326
The Champ
Hey man someone has to pay for that new Caddy I plan on getting one day,LOL
2000ssm6
Stihl User
SawTroll
Information Collector
That saw looks like it was abused and ignored, in every sence of those words - looks like it has floated around in a pick-up bed, with no care at all...:jawdrop:
Trigger-Time
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I think it's ready to be cleaned 
It's also the before the air filter change.
Look at bottoms of filters
It's also the before the air filter change.Look at bottoms of filters
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manual
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Thanks for supporting your local Stihl dealer!
I'm about to give my Stihl Dealer support with my size 10 boot up his ..........
2000ssm6
Stihl User
Yep, no filter problems from a well used 361.....
2000ssm6
Stihl User
Good thing you are not near Tommy or Andy, they would send you home with some more Stihls...
manual
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No I think I will stick with Jonsered.
Don't get me wrong I like the 361. and my 440.
When I pick up my 2171 I get a big grin on my face.
Lakeside53
Stihl Wrenching
Manual: you have an optional "Winter" filter. "Winter" meaning in conditions where ice can form on the flocked filter (freezing fog etc.), which isn't all that common. It was never shipped with a saw in the USA, and is worthless in fine dust conditions. The dirt you see inside is exactly what I see on the MS200T with guys that insist on using that filter (because they like to pour gas though it to clean it).
As I'm sure you've now seen, the "filter update" was just to remove the two big tabs at the bottom of the filter, not the material.
Get a fleece filter... and make sure the locating posts are not broken off on your backing plate. The clamp knob should be looked at also. A smear of petroleum grease around the lip will seal it if you have any problems
As I'm sure you've now seen, the "filter update" was just to remove the two big tabs at the bottom of the filter, not the material.
Get a fleece filter... and make sure the locating posts are not broken off on your backing plate. The clamp knob should be looked at also. A smear of petroleum grease around the lip will seal it if you have any problems
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Freakingstang
Doctor Freakinstein
Glad my husky doesn't have that problem........:monkey:
Seriously though, Dolmars fix for the saw dust on the 5100 flock filter is the mesh winter cover, surprisingly, it works better.
Guess I'll just keep my 036 for now, it doesn't have filter problems.
Seriously though, Dolmars fix for the saw dust on the 5100 flock filter is the mesh winter cover, surprisingly, it works better.
Guess I'll just keep my 036 for now, it doesn't have filter problems.
