OK I hope that someone will be able to give me a good argument on why not to race a cold chainsaw. I am in a volunteer fire department in central Missouri.There are several full time members on 24/7. When ever the new shift arrives and does the check of all the powered equipment, the saws are on the list.We have I think 5 saws.A 455, 435,235,and a small Stihl. The mix is the trifuel so gasoline is not an issue.
The problem that I have is that these guys start the saws and run them at full throttle. This really pisses me off. I try and enplane that this is bad for the cylinder and piston however,,they persist on revving the engine.
All my saws start and are allowed to idle for a few minutes to allow the piston and cylinder to reach the same operating temperature gradually.In my train of thought this allows even distribution of heat before increasing the RPM.
Yes in certain situations this procedure can be omitted. Like needing to cut s hole in the side of a burning building.
Anyway I hope possibly a few saw engine builders will give me some free advise that these guys will understand. Thanks, Ken
The problem that I have is that these guys start the saws and run them at full throttle. This really pisses me off. I try and enplane that this is bad for the cylinder and piston however,,they persist on revving the engine.
All my saws start and are allowed to idle for a few minutes to allow the piston and cylinder to reach the same operating temperature gradually.In my train of thought this allows even distribution of heat before increasing the RPM.
Yes in certain situations this procedure can be omitted. Like needing to cut s hole in the side of a burning building.
Anyway I hope possibly a few saw engine builders will give me some free advise that these guys will understand. Thanks, Ken