Macky Anthony
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The correct size guide to fit your chain. What is the 490....3/8 x .050 ?
I believe it's a 3/16, .325 pitch .050 gauge and 78 drive links.
The correct size guide to fit your chain. What is the 490....3/8 x .050 ?
Welcome new guy. Yeah i would run a bit more oil for breaking in your engine. And it may be the stick safety chain that may be making it slower. Not to mention the echo does take a while to break inn. May want to think about purchasing a better ligher chain and se how that works for you. Its always nice to have a extra chain anyways. Keep us posted on how the saw is treating you and im sure once it is broke inn maybe 1.5 gallons later youl be happy with it
I like 40.1 mix in all my saws. It may make ur spark arrestor screen dirty but it is so much better on the engine. Especially if it gets stored a while. It helps coat all the internal parts from oxidation. The aviation fuel i have no clue about now days been a few years since i used that. But a good 91 to 93 octane is just fine in the sawshow much extra oil should I run? a 40:1 instead of 50:1? the dealer filled the tank when I picked it up, and my second tank is also a premix. I noticed that the exhaust odor was quite different than the unleaded gas mixed with oil....and its not very pleasant. Anybody else notice the smell is different?
Does anyone here use 100LL aviation fuel? I've heard it has a long shelf life and prevents the ethanol problems.
Thanks for the great information on this site!
It has lead in it. LL is low lead. That is enough reason not to use in a saw with the exhaust blowing right in your face. Just my opinion though.Does anyone here use 100LL aviation fuel? I've heard it has a long shelf life and prevents the ethanol problems.
Thanks for the great information on this site!
450 has a primer bulb right, probably why you can start it faster? My 490 doesn't have one.
Good buy!Yes, rakers. Sorry.
Just want to get the tool now which I will eventually use. I also purchased a harbor freight sharpener
I strongly disagree and have shown here the comparison videos. It will make a Stihl chain as sharp as store bought brand new chain. That in my eyes is enough for most uses.... the harbor fereight grinder is a waste of money. Too much slop in the grinder....
x2Does anyone have time to make a video of the 490 cutting!?
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I run the 500p with oregon power match 15'' bar and chain , the bar need a modification to fit with the 500p , i open a hole with a chain file for the oil hole .I plan to install a 16" bar and chain. Can you guys provide the Oregon replacement bar and chain? Thanks in advance.
It has lead in it. LL is low lead. That is enough reason not to use in a saw with the exhaust blowing right in your face. Just my opinion though.
91 octane pump gas is plenty good as long as you make sure to only use fresh gas.
Sam, I bought a 450P with a bad piston. How are those "modified clamshell" Echos to work on as far as getting the motor out of the case? Do you have any disassembly/assembly advice? I do not have a service manual and never had this type of Echo apart before. Thanks in advance.
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