Stihl MS 241 CM - break-in question

[duvallite]

Just bought a new MS 241 C-M saw, but won’t start using it for about 2 weeks. I’ve always owned used saws before, so they were already broken in. What’s the best way to break in my new saw at home so that it’s ready to go in a couple of weeks, considering I don’t have anything to cut with it yet? The dealer said to just let it run at idle for an hour or so. Any advice?

 

[Scandy14]

No need to let it idle for that long. 1-2 minutes maximum.

No need for “break in”. Just don’t hold it wide open out of wood. Other than that, just cut wood.


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[AgTech4020]

No need to let it idle for that long. 1-2 minutes maximum.

No need for “break in”. Just don’t hold it wide open out of wood. Other than that, just cut wood.


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Well put. That’s about all there is to it.

Hope you enjoy the saw. I got my new MS241C about a month ago. They are a blast to run and don’t leave you with a sore back.

 

[Scandy14]

I’m on my third tank and it is a fun saw to run. A lot of power in a small package.

 

[blsnelling]

Do NOT let it just set and idle. There is no engine that should be broken in that way. It takes heat to seat rings.

Fuel it and run it. Just don't make super long extended cuts, which you probably won't be doing with this model anyway.

 

[duvallite]

Thanks for the info, glad I asked. I thought it was kind of suspect when he said to idle it for an hour. Really like the weight and balance of this saw compared to my old 031AV.

 

[pioneerguy600]

What dealer would tell a new saw buyer to break in a new saw by idling it for an hour? ludicrous!! You buy that saw from a big box store?

 

[duvallite]

Lol, not a big box store. Just a local farm & tractor store that's a good sized Stihl dealer.

 

[dancan]

Fill it up and run it like you stole it !

 

[full chizel]

I put a few more tanks through mine yesterday cutting up a Tulip Poplar at a neighbors.

 

[rd35]

Wow....didn't know Ryobi made a saw that big! (Or that orange!!!!!)
Very Nice!!!

 

[lone wolf]

Wow....didn't know Ryobi made a saw that big! (Or that orange!!!!!)
Very Nice!!!

Its so the competition dont know what he is runnin!

 

[rd35]

For a new saw (or fresh rebuild) I just fire them up and run them...no need to do a break-in procedure. These saws are tough as nails and well constructed. Just be sure your fuel mix is correct and you should be good to go!

 

[lone wolf]

For a new saw (or fresh rebuild) I just fire them up and run them...no need to do a break-in procedure. These saws are tough as nails and well constructed. Just be sure your fuel mix is correct and you should be good to go!

Exactly but dont keep pushing it in big heavy stuf untillm it gets too hot give it a break then.

For a new saw (or fresh rebuild) I just fire them up and run them...no need to do a break-in procedure. These saws are tough as nails and well constructed. Just be sure your fuel mix is correct and you should be good to go!

Yup,dont get it real hot is all!

 

[EchoRomeoCharlie]

I'll usually give brand new saws a good minute or two to idle up to operating temp, cut, idle, cut, idle, cut, idle. Basically don't just bury the bar in big wood and give her the beans for minutes at a time. Give the engine idle time to cool itself off between cuts if you're in bigger wood.

Considering the size wood you're going to be in with a 241, just go cut and don't worry about it. Agree with the poster that said not to go WOT out of wood, but IMO, unless you're tuning or re-setting m-tronic, you shouldn't run an engine WOT without a load at any time.

 

[pioneerguy600]

Wow....didn't know Ryobi made a saw that big! (Or that orange!!!!!)
Very Nice!!!

That saw has piled up a lot of hours on it now.

 

[dancan]

Wow....didn't know Ryobi made a saw that big! (Or that orange!!!!!)
Very Nice!!!

That saw has piled up a lot of hours on it now.

Lotsa hours , still testing .