Brand new MS391 meltdown

[ZeroJunk]

Can he get the chain brake band back in proper place and stay there ?


I have gnawed plastic out of them, but not that bad I don't think.

 

[StihlsawuserMS361]

My .02, if it were a car, I'd just pull the license plates!

 

[Okie]

Was the chain brake on?

I've seen similar where the saw's chain brake was on or dragging enough that that area would overheat is why I ask.

 

[pioneerguy600]

Was the chain brake on?

I've seen similar where the saw's chain brake was on or dragging enough that that area would overheat is why I ask.

Post#1 start of thread.

 

[Okie]

Was the chain brake on?

I've seen similar where the saw's chain brake was on or dragging enough that that area would overheat is why I ask.

Must have been left on the fast idle of the throttle after it was started with the chain brake on. (did not blip the trigger throttle to get off of fast idle)
It's a safety thing starting with the chain brake on per the owners manual to help reduce the chance of spilling a hot cut of coffee in the crotch area and lawsuit time. I do not use the chain break when starting my saws, but I know how to start a chainsaw safely.

Chalk that one up to learning experience. You won't forget that one.
You are not the only one that has experienced such.

 

[ZeroJunk]

Sorry for the delay on update. I cooked her good boys. As expected not covered by warranty. My stihl dealer wanted the same price to fix it as a new one so i got a new saw.
What do you guys think about trying to Salvage this saw?
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I replaced the crankcase on one this morning. The whole thing has to be replaced. And, they likely figured a new oil pump, etc. It takes a few hours. Not sure how many they figured or at what rate.