Starter Rope Size?

[decableguy2000]

What size rope should be used on a 371/ 372 and would a 394 need bigger and if so what is the best size. I tried seaching but it won't let see the thread.

Jeremy

 

[Guido Salvage]

I ended up buying 5 spools and have everything from 3.5.- 5.5 covered. Ordered them and they were here the next day. I will never get ripped of at a saw shop again.

 

[thomas41]

I go to ebay and search for starter rope for my model of chainsaw. There is almost always someone advertising starter rope, and a lot of them will state the size of what they are selling. Works for me.

 

[w8ye]

I like to use use at least 4.5 on the 365/372 saws and 5.5 on the 394/660 saws.

 

[HuskStihl]

I go to ebay and search for starter rope for my model of chainsaw. There is almost always someone advertising starter rope, and a lot of them will state the size of what they are selling. Works for me.

I use 3.5mm for all my saws (biggest is a 394). I rarely break starter rope, and it allows more cord to be on the pulley, which I like

 

[w8ye]

I use the biggest rope I can on a starter pulley so the rope doesn't pull between itself and cause a hard pull and premature failure. With #4.5 on a 372, I can use the full one meter length of rope. I try to use 1 meter of rope on all the 60cc and above saws. I use the Stens rope the same as Gary.

 

[67L36Driver]

I use 3.5mm for all my saws (biggest is a 394). I rarely break starter rope, and it allows more cord to be on the pulley, which I like

Eventually that will spread the pulley to the breaking point.

Use the largest diameter rope that will fit pulley and guide.

 

[HuskStihl]

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I use the biggest rope I can on a starter pulley so the rope doesn't pull between itself and cause a hard pull and premature failure. With #4.5 on a 372, I can use the full one meter length of rope. I try to use 1 meter of rope on all the 60cc and above saws. I use the Stens rope the same as Gary.

Eventually that will spread the pulley to the breaking point.

Use the largest diameter rope that will fit pulley and guide.

I am certain these guys are correct. My saws are all still on their original starter assemblies using 3.5. When I use 4.5 or 5 I pull too far and mess up the recoil. I have long monkey arms, however

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

I ended up buying 5 spools and have everything from 3.5.- 5.5 covered. Ordered them and they were here the next day. I will never get ripped of at a saw shop again.

Was that the reason for the echo 900 starter probs at the GTG? Dealer supplied that huge cord?

 

[Guido Salvage]

Was that the reason for the echo 900 starter probs at the GTG? Dealer supplied that huge cord?

That rope came from the local Stihl/Echo dealer just before the GTG. Ater paying over $5 for it and breaking another at the GTG I decided to buy the spools.

 

[Wood Doctor]

Ever notice that (a) 1/8" and (b) 3/16" nylon usually makes a pretty good pull cord for (a) small and (b) large saws?

 

[Little Al]

The Pro Lads whose saws I maintain. I have replaceed the the worn/broken starter cords, with dyneema cored/ polyester sheathed cord of the same diameter as OEM, it costs slightly more than standard cord, but is seeming to wear better & is less springy than original, still a bit to soon to say for sure if it`s a better bet,but seems to be heading that way.