THALL10326
The Champ
Had two big white oaks blow over in the woods recently. Today I decided to take one of my two 660's and give it a whirl. I've been stuck in the 361,5100,441,372,460,7900 size saws way too long. Been a long time since I toyed around with a 660 and today I got a pleasant surprize. Burying that 24inch bar in a 30 inch oak with that 660 pulling the chain was awesome. I couldn't help but think just how slow those other saws I mentioned are compared to this saw in big wood bar buried. Brand new saw, new dual port muffler cover, set at 12,600 rpms this saw flat rolls. I had long forgot just how powerfull these saws are.
I write this to bring attention to anyone that has a new MS660 or intends to get one. These saws are shipped from Germany running pretty lean. My saw today was hitting 13,600 on the first start up. Make sure if you get one of these big beauties the dealer checks the rpms and sets it to proper levels.
13,000 is max so set it lower, 12,600 during break in is fine. It will gain some as it loosens up and remain in the safe range.
Now back to your regular show!!
I write this to bring attention to anyone that has a new MS660 or intends to get one. These saws are shipped from Germany running pretty lean. My saw today was hitting 13,600 on the first start up. Make sure if you get one of these big beauties the dealer checks the rpms and sets it to proper levels.
13,000 is max so set it lower, 12,600 during break in is fine. It will gain some as it loosens up and remain in the safe range.
Now back to your regular show!!