I gave into the temptation today, and bought a new Stihl MS 362 R CM

[Raganr]

Nice saw. I have never seen and R model on a shelf.

 

[sweetjetskier]

Saw looks good, you will really like the m tronic and the spring AV, smooth.......


Run it like you would any other saw for break in, 40:1 is what I run in all 2 cycle OPE.

What did the saw cost you ?

 

[XSKIER]

15 tanks would last 15 hours if 12 of those hours were spent idling or off. I have about 15 tanks through my MS 441 R C-M, I'd say it's broken in, at least a little more peppy than new. I did mill some logs with it, and a tank will go about 12 minutes of cutting, about 50 board feet. I'll stihl never understand how you guys can milk an hour out of 20 ounces of 50:1 90 oct/HP ultra?

 

[groundup]

Did the r version 362 come with an HO oiler like the Stihl R's?

 

[BKrusher]

Heck of a saw!! Run it like any other saw for break in, in other words, just run the crap out of it. You'll be doing the saw more of a favor than if you baby it.

 

[Nate66n1]

Nice saw. I had a 391 that was like a 362's twin. Loved the av and the rest of the saw but hated the air filter. Glad to see they got it together

 

[MustangMike]

15 tanks would last 15 hours if 12 of those hours were spent idling or off. I have about 15 tanks through my MS 441 R C-M, I'd say it's broken in, at least a little more peppy than new. I did mill some logs with it, and a tank will go about 12 minutes of cutting, about 50 board feet. I'll stihl never understand how you guys can milk an hour out of 20 ounces of 50:1 90 oct/HP ultra?

You have a leak in your tank. Even when I ripped logs, constantly in the wood, with either the 044 or 441 I would get a half hour. A 27' Ash would take 15 minutes a side, and I would be on the third side before I ran out. Generally, topping trees and such, running constantly, I generally go an hour. I know, because in the summer I drink when the saw drinks (to prevent dehydration). Either you are not filling it, or your pick up is not working right. The 441 should hold 24.5 oz.

 

[groundup]

Nice saw. I had a 391 that was like a 362's twin. Loved the av and the rest of the saw but hated the air filter. Glad to see they got it together

IMHO the 362 is not a twin of a 391 at all, but a totally different beast.

 

[AKDoug]

Thanks for the information, you are helping two of us at once. How long on average do customers say it takes to break in a new saw? I have seem some people say 15 tanks, which would be more that 15 hours! My 441 just ran very strong right from the start.

Thanks,
MustangMike

They rarely mention them getting better. The most noticeable saw I have around was a 261. It would bog in just about every cut on the first tank...by the third tank it was screaming through the wood.

 

[MustangMike]

They rarely mention them getting better. The most noticeable saw I have around was a 261. It would bog in just about every cut on the first tank...by the third tank it was screaming through the wood.

Thanks for that. On my first tank mine did have a noticeable bog only when I hit the big wood. I have about 2.25 tanks through it now and it seems to be running great but I need to find some big wood to test it on (mostly cutting mid size stuff).

The saw is incredibly smooth and easy to handle.

 

[ncvarmint]

Would you guys stop stalking about the ms362R C-M your making me want one. They are nice saws but can't afford it right now
Now hush it

 

[MustangMike]

Would you guys stop stalking about the ms362R C-M your making me want one. They are nice saws but can't afford it right now
Now hush it

Looks like your saw locker is not lacking! That said the 362 is a nice all around size. Tops a tree just as fast as a 70cc saw but is much easier to maneuver.

 

[gary courtney]

40:1 is fine and the variable speed thing is BS chain saws are made to run 1 speed.....WFO


Sent from my Autotune Carb

I just had my ms461 ported by one the men on AS and they recommended 32:1 on mix!

 

[Shanster]

Dude. Not kool. You just cost me money. Now I have to have one

 

[xeriminox]

Nice saw. I love mine, even though it's not the R version. I've got several tanks through mine, having purchased back in early December. Like you said, it starts almost the 2nd pull, every time!

I also have a 562xp, they are so similar, you needn't worry about your choice. Enjoy!

 

[MustangMike]

Nice saw. I love mine, even though it's not the R version. I've got several tanks through mine, having purchased back in early December. Like you said, it starts almost the 2nd pull, every time!

I also have a 562xp, they are so similar, you needn't worry about your choice. Enjoy!

THANKS VERY MUCH, You just answered the Million Dollar Question!!! The answer is what I suspected, but it is good to get confirmation. Had the 362 out again today (about 3rd tank of gas) and she feels very strong, but was only cutting (live Black Wallnut) up to about 8 - 10" diameter. It just goes through that stuff like it is not even there.

My neighbor is taking down a 20" Apple within the next two days, so I will get to see how it does in some bigger wood.

Did your 562 and 362 need some break in or did they just respond well right out of the box? Also, did you remove the screen on the 362?

Thanks again for the info.

MustangMike

 

[xeriminox]

Did your 562 and 362 need some break in or did they just respond well right out of the box?

I have several more tanks on the 362 than the Husky. It ran well from the start and seems to have only gotten better. You asked about break-in earlier--Just use it. It wants to be worked!

The 562xp has been a little more "temperamental" but is also quite the runner. With the Husky I did follow the recommended break-in by running it for 5 min WOT, under load. It takes a few more pulls to get started--a couple, three with the choke on, and then a couple more after the "pop". But, it has the classic Husky sound, which is simply music to the (hearing protected) ears. But, again, they are so close, I'd hate to live on the difference.

Personally, I like the m-tronic system better. I've heard the stories of how Stihl "acquired the technology from Husky" and that it is supposedly "Husky's old technology". What really matters is the programming these companies are using on that technical platform. Comparatively, it is similar to one installing a superior user interface on a pentium i5. Even if the i7 is faster and more "cutting edge" it will always be limited by the software it is running.

That's my 2.5 cents (statistically adjusted for inflation).

 

[MustangMike]

Would you guys stop stalking about the ms362R C-M your making me want one. They are nice saws but can't afford it right now
Now hush it

Hey, I had to sell my 441 to get mine. The 044 and 441 were so similar, I figured it would make sense to sell one (the more valuable one) and get a lighter saw with the new technology. Then I started reading how the 441s respond to porting, and I wanted to buy it back, but the guy is so happy with it I couldn't ask him to do it. But a ported 441 would probably be the ideal next level to compliment the other two saws...

 

[MustangMike]

I have several more tanks on the 362 than the Husky. It ran well from the start and seems to have only gotten better. You asked about break-in earlier--Just use it. It wants to be worked!

The 562xp has been a little more "temperamental" but is also quite the runner. With the Husky I did follow the recommended break-in by running it for 5 min WOT, under load. It takes a few more pulls to get started--a couple, three with the choke on, and then a couple more after the "pop". But, it has the classic Husky sound, which is simply music to the (hearing protected) ears. But, again, they are so close, I'd hate to live on the difference.

Personally, I like the m-tronic system better. I've heard the stories of how Stihl "acquired the technology from Husky" and that it is supposedly "Husky's old technology". What really matters is the programming these companies are using on that technical platform. Comparatively, it is similar to one installing a superior user interface on a pentium i5. Even if the i7 is faster and more "cutting edge" it will always be limited by the software it is running.

That's my 2.5 cents (statistically adjusted for inflation).

Thanks for more great information. The store I bought it in sold both Husky and Stihl and when the Store Manager started talking about how Stihl purchased M-Tronic from Husky the Stihl Rep (who happened to be in the store at the time) said Absolutely Not! I don't know for sure, but not all rumors are true, even if they are well circulated! The Stihl literature states that in addition to monitoring the fuel mix (which Auto Tune also does), it adjusts the ignition timing and senses the temperature so it can adjust the fuel mix on start up (which is why there is only one start position).

If this saw is as reliable as my 044 has been for the last 20 years, we will both be happy campers.

 

[xeriminox]

Here's a little show and tell. (Sorry, I couldn't resist)