New saw break in

[DSS44889]

I will be getting a new saw (Husky 372XP) next week and I would very much appreciate any words of wisdom on the proper way to break in a saw. This is my first expensive saw and I sure don't want to do anything that will cause its early demise.

Dave

 

[computeruser]

I've never done anything particularly special for break-in apart from being a bit more gentle for the first tank or so than I might be later. Use good fresh gas mixed a bit richer than manufacturer suggests using good oil (32:1, 40:1), coupled with a bit of care not to beat the crap out of it for the first few minutes of use, should work wonders to get the saw off to a good start.

Also be mindful of how the tuning is set from the factory - make sure it isn't running too lean for your altitude and your particular cutting task.

Enjoy your new saw!!

EDIT: And, since I forgot to add it originally, welcome to AS!

 

[Lakeside53]

Just use it "normally" with the mix and oil recommended by Husky (opinions "may" vary on this topic, but..). Rest it every few minutes if making very long cuts in big wood, and let it idle for a minute or two before shutting of. Don't run out of gas in the cut by goosing the last few drops out of the tank...

In 4-5 tanks you can do whatever you reasonably want.

 

[DSS44889]

Also be mindful of how the tuning is set from the factory - make sure it isn't running too lean for your altitude and your particular cutting task.

EDIT: And, since I forgot to add it originally, welcome to AS!

Thank you for replying. I've been lurking on the site for about a month. This site has so much to offer.

What in particular should I do with the tuning?

Dave

 

[Lakeside53]

Thank you for replying. I've been lurking on the site for about a month. This site has so much to offer.

What in particular should I do with the tuning?

Dave

End-user tuning should be in your users manual. As you have limiter caps on your carb you really can't do much with out removing them and unless you are experienced, you really shouldn't until you are sure the saw is working fine. Computeruser is suggesting that if you live at other then sea level, your saw may need tuning at run correctly, but at altitude all that will happen is that will will run richer, which won't hurt it. If however you bought it in say Colorado and then took it to a lower altitude, it may be set too lean..

Lot's of posts on tuning your saw on AS. A quick search on Carb tuning will reveal enough to confuse anyone!

 

[superior72]

I have about 8-10 tanks through my 3120xp running an Alpine Magnum and it runs and starts better than when brand new. Just be easy on your saw for the first few tanks and if there are any issues, take back to a local Husky dealer for adjustments. I found out the hard way but they are much better at adjusting than I am.

 

[romeo]

Run it like you want it to run. 10 tanks=broke in. I like running my oil thicker- 32:1 all the time. Leave the limiter caps on while you break it in. If you remove them it could be used as an excuse to void a warranty. I would wait for the first 10 tanks, then when its burned in, pop the caps if you want.

 

[romeo]

Thick mix saves cylinders

Also:
All you have to lose runing thicker oil is that you will eventualy plug up your spark arrestor screen with carbon. When that happens just pull it out and burn the carbon off with a propaine torch.

 

[ghitch75]

juat bought a new 372 5 months ago run 10 tanks in (as manual says) and then turn the high speed till it 4 cycled....rips through hickroy like a hot knife in butter!!!

 

[Bad E]

Run it, like you stole it.:hmm3grin2orange: