ms200t

[TreeJunkie]

What needs to be done to my 200t to get the most power from it that i can?

 

[igetbisy]

keep exhaust screen and air cleaner clean, and sharp chain.

 

[Beavergirl]

I hope it's everything the archived posts build it up to be,

cause I just arrived home with my new ms200T.

I can't stay and play with you, you see,

due to the need to go carve up a tree.

Waiting for the Dolmar to be,

was such torture psychologically,

and to reconcile myself emotionally,

my analyst ordered an impulse spending spree.

C-

(even my name rhymes! I'm so happy!)

 

[MasterBlaster]

 

[rahtreelimbs]

Try this:

020T/MS200T Muffler Mods


Let me know if I can help you with this!

 

[MasterBlaster]

Hey Brian! Ya got power?

 

[rahtreelimbs]

Originally posted by Mike Maas
Get right in there with a needle nose plyers and break off all the baffles,

Mike I did just that, I removed all the internal BS in the muffler.


If you read my thread on the 020T muffler mods I explained it.


Anyhow, no lost respect!!!

 

[Marky Mark]

They man for that task is SilverBlue, he has 2 that are ported. who did the work well he never said. He hangs more on the tree care forum since he's more welcome there.

 

[Marky Mark]

Password-1 2 3 I'm IN!

Later FMC, & Gypo

 

[Beavergirl]

Salutations,

In the few days I've had the ms200T I've found it to be a gem and pleasure to run. It does have some quirkyness about it which I'm assuming is part of the break in period. Sometimes it lags so you have to ease into the throttle and then it spools up nicely. Sometimes it's a bit troublesome to start but as it gets used more, it seems to be working itself out. Compared to my dads Husky 36 it has significanly more torque in the low end.

Thanks Rich for the thread on the muffler mod. I'll have to try something similar this week.

One thing I noticed is my discipline regarding saw safety had to grow. Using rear handle saws all my life, then moving to such a maneuverable little beast caught me endangering my left arm and hand during single handed operations. Bore cutting hasn't gone well. I'm sure there is a method but I've not found it yet. I lack a true reason for burying the tip other than just to do it.

C-

 

[MasterBlaster]

Did someone say one-handed?

 

[Beavergirl]

Dan,

While at my local dealer I was so tempted to spend less and get the 026, but with less than a C- note separating the two I opted for the ms200T due to the weight being nearly 1/2 of the 046. Admittedly the ms200T has a high price tag but all of you tree climbers had so many good things to say about it, in the archives, I felt purchasing it wouldn't be the worst thing I could do.

Rocky,

Your words on safety are naturally on point and well taken. I've already made necessary changes to insure I don't leave myself one handed forever. And you're right about the numerous offerings for less money for ground work, but in counterpoint, so much is made here against the homeowner grade of saws, and coupled with my peculiar tastes, it was the only choice. I'm a weekend warrior through [firewood cutting] season but enjoy, and demand, the quality of a pro saw none the less.

Butch,

Not to take away from other climbers, but in my tunnel visioned world, you're crazy like Oxman and rbtree. You should all schedule yourselves for a routine catscan every 3 months. This leads me to stereotype all tree climbers as yet, another form of adrenaline junkie. Very cool IMHO.

C-

 

[MasterBlaster]

Aw, it's not as crazy as it looks.

:angel:

 

[Beavergirl]

S-

Thank you Rocky for the tip of omitting the spark arrestor. My butt dyno tells me it revs faster and possesses more torque off the line. The butt dyno, while often quoted and are an ethereal source of serotonin, they are notoriously biased so I can't provide any solid numbers with the lone exception that my ms200T isn't a virgin anymore. "Gremlin" made 5 cuts in a 12" big leaf maple widowmaker at 20'-30' ABOVE ground. I really enjoy this saw!

C-

 

[MasterBlaster]

I wish I knew half what you know 'bout saws, C-.