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[Lakeside53]

One thing to consider with a heated saw is to not run the carb heater in temps above zero. You will boil the fuel in th careb causing your saw to lean out big time.

That's not an issue on any Stihl Arctic models. The carb heating element is thermostatically controlled. Turn it on and forget it.

 

[SawTroll]

I just ordered the 441 Arctic. Being older and damaged, I opted for the better antivibe setup.

I'm also "damaged" - the Arthritis is pretty bad at times (well, most of the time).....:taped:

 

[bwalker]

That's not an issue on any Stihl Arctic models. The carb heating element is thermostatically controlled. Turn it on and forget it.

The Husky system isnt like this. Its either on or off. A thermostat would be nice and is the corect way to opperate

 

[SawTroll]

The Husky system isnt like this. Its either on or off. A thermostat would be nice and is the corect way to opperate

I believe you are right, but the User manual of my new 372xpg is a bit bewildering - it says it is thermostatic, but also warns that it should be turned off after 3 minutes......

 

[bwalker]

Like I said, if you tunr the carb heater on in weather aboce zero it boils the fuel and leans the saw out big time. Been there done that.

 

[drmiller100]

Thanks for the tip, Ben. Are there separate switches for the handles and carb?
Price, $850 with 20" bar and chain.

interesting. What is always fun is to compare different saws between manufacturers. How do you line them up??? By cubic inch? by horsepower? by weight????

my Dolmar 7900 was 700 bucks out the door with a 28 inch bar and chain. So what can I get from Stihl for 700 bucks??
My 7900 is I believe over a pound lighter then a 460. What can I get from Stihl for the same weight???
Which Stihl has as much power as the 7900?????

The 28 inch bar means I won't use it for EVERYTHING, but I will say if I put the same bar as my 55 rancher, I bet they'd be about the same weight.

I'm lucky. I've got a great Dolmar dealer, and no local great Stihl dealer.

 

[bwalker]

Thanks for the tip, Ben. Are there separate switches for the handles and carb?
Price, $850 with 20" bar and chain.

On my 372 XPG the switch has three positions, off, heated handle only,heated handle and carb.

 

[SawTroll]

On my 372 XPG the switch has three positions, off, heated handle only,heated handle and carb.

That's right I believe, but the OM is again not quite clear on the subject....

Btw, the handle heating is very efficient on mine, more efficient than on my other saws.

 

[belgian]

On my 372 XPG the switch has three positions, off, heated handle only,heated handle and carb.

Yep, the one I had was exactly like that.

 

[bwalker]

Believe me when I say that the carb heater when operated in temps above 0 will boil the fuel and lean the saw out. I have had this happen on a 20 degree F day and have since disconected the carb heat wire.
I have never had a carb ice up anyways and I have operated saws during the winter for years.