I guess I know now why my Stihl dealer had a bucket of little Stihl screwdrivers sitting on the counter today with a handwritten note - "25 cents each". Ron
Stihl M Tronic issues across the board?
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Gkiesel
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I have two M-tronic saws. A 441cm and a 261. No issues what so ever. Love them both.
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Sorry, the MDG1 recalibration is only for the TS500i. It stores last settings onboard.
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The MDG1 will detect problems with the M-Tronic electronic system.
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I'd take it back the dealer and let them check it out. There are a few simple issues like this that can be pesky.
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This thread warms my heart. Guys give me crap over my 562, which I have no problems with. Stihl makes work saws without problems, Now I know better. Thanks
The bucket man
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I had to have the solenoids replaced on a 362cm and a 441cm. They would not stay running at all.
Cjbuchholz
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I have a 362 C, purchased new . . . Ran great for about a year, but now won't restart when the saw is warm and outside temp is about 50 degrees Fahrenheit or warmer. Starts just fine after about 30 minute rest. Seems to be a somewhat common issue.
Think I'll keep my 361...
I rebuild saws in my spare time and have about an equal amount of Huskys and Stihls...
Eh, they have pros and cons.
I really like my m-tronic 661. 85-90 gallons through it milling & bucking, with Zero issues of any kind whatsoever. 2 bars, and 21 chains each hand filed till teeth pop off in the cut
and my 462 m-tronic, while fairly new has performed without a hitch so far during this season & part of last with 6 weeks of 10-12 hour days with multiple operators all doing cut after cut after cut.
and three weeks last year of the same...
I also use them personally through the summer, and my 661 hasn't sat more than 2 weeks at any time since I got it.
My husky saws have also performed well, although I don't own any auto tune.
the few problems I have had with either brand are more operational errors from mr. monkey running them than actual issues with the machine IMO.
I really like my m-tronic 661. 85-90 gallons through it milling & bucking, with Zero issues of any kind whatsoever. 2 bars, and 21 chains each hand filed till teeth pop off in the cut
and my 462 m-tronic, while fairly new has performed without a hitch so far during this season & part of last with 6 weeks of 10-12 hour days with multiple operators all doing cut after cut after cut.
and three weeks last year of the same...
I also use them personally through the summer, and my 661 hasn't sat more than 2 weeks at any time since I got it.
My husky saws have also performed well, although I don't own any auto tune.
the few problems I have had with either brand are more operational errors from mr. monkey running them than actual issues with the machine IMO.
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I do also, stopped doing Stihls. People who own both cannot understand high cost of Stihl repair compared to Husqvarna, plus Stihl dealers here are clueless and stock very little in parts. Dealer support matters when needing repair parts, sure it not the same everywhere. Finishing a 372 rebuild today.
My dealer says zero issues with the 661c & he sells a **** load of saws
My own experience having owned four 661s (2015, 2017, 2019, 2020), not one issue, but I'm not putting hundreds of hours on them
Have had a 261c also, no issues
On the Husky/Jred side, no issues with the AT, but I usually sell them before they get too many hours on them
I doubt Stihl or Husky for that matter will continue to sell M Tronic saws that have consistent issues.
Stihl does offer standard carb models for the 261, 362, 462(Euro only) & the 661.
I've done saws for several years now and have yet to have a customer ask for Original equipment parts only...everyone around here want them repaired or rebuilt the cheapest way possible which means aftermarket parts. I have several ahead of me to rebuild but having to wait on parts a lot longer than before. I've found the parts for Husqvarna a bit pricier than Stihl on the aftermarket. I don't mess with the ones that require the computer hookups, too old to get started in that...
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