New 461r

[robbiet87]

Just picked up a new 461R tonight!!!! Boy Clark she's a beaut! Can't wait to try it out. Can anyone give me a crash course on how to tune it? I'd rather it run just a little rich than too lean.

 

[1Alpha1]

I've heard rumors that they are very problem prone........

 

[Barcroftb]

Here is a good crash course in saw tuning:
http://web.archive.org/web/20051018212959/www.madsens1.com/sawtune.htm

 

[windthrown]

I've heard rumors that they are very problem prone........

Is that why you bought one?

 

[windthrown]

To tune that saw richer, you will likely need to cut the limiter tab on the H jet adjuster on the carb. In the IPL they look the same as the simple plastic limiters that 361 saws have that are easy to pull, trim off and set back in place to hold a tune. The best information on tuning a 461 is 1) in the 461 WS manual, PDF version available for free just for the asking on the AS Beg For Manuals thread, and 2) on the Madsen's web site: http://www.madsens1.com/saw_carb_tune.htm

 

[robbiet87]

Thanks guys now I need a day off to try it out!!!! I appreciate the quick responses

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

Put the bar and chain on it and go make about five good cuts with it. Then take it back to the Stihl dealer where you bought it and have them tune it.

 

[blsnelling]

Congrats on a fantastic new saw. Here's a thread that will hopefully help you with the tuning. http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/chainsaw-tuning-101.250802/

 

[Philip Wheelock]

Put the bar and chain on it and go make about five good cuts with it. Then take it back to the Stihl dealer where you bought it and have them tune it.

What he said. Protect your warranty and have the dealer do the tuning, preferably a few hundred rpm's on the rich side of 13.5K until the saw has a half-dozen gallons through it. That's how my dealer does it.

 

[Full Chisel]

She's a beaut

 

[robbiet87]

Thanks guys. I was actually going to get a 441, but they couldn't order one anymore from what i was told. I think I'll be happy with the 461 though!!