I purchased a new MS 391 today from one of the local Stihl dealers. The salesman said he had to put oil and gas in it and go over the starting procedure with me....standard with every sale he says. As soon as it starts he brings it right to WOT and holds it there for probably 10-15 seconds. I was thinking why the heck are you doing that to a brand new cold engine. When he came off the throttle I said something but it didn't register with him and he lowered the saw and went right back up to WOT for another 5 seconds to see that the chain was throwing oil on the ground, then shuts it off.
Maybe this is perfectly fine and is what all the dealers do when they sell a new chainsaw. I know the owners manual says not to go WOT without a load on the saw for the first few tanks because of the break-in period. I'm one of those guys that follows the manufactures break-in recommendations, so I wasn't to pleased with how the start procedure demo went.
I'm probably stressing over it way too much, but just wondering if his going WOT the way he did will reduce performance or longevity of the saw?
Maybe this is perfectly fine and is what all the dealers do when they sell a new chainsaw. I know the owners manual says not to go WOT without a load on the saw for the first few tanks because of the break-in period. I'm one of those guys that follows the manufactures break-in recommendations, so I wasn't to pleased with how the start procedure demo went.
I'm probably stressing over it way too much, but just wondering if his going WOT the way he did will reduce performance or longevity of the saw?