No power

[Bstraub77]

I have a ms 361 that is runs fine in small quick cuts and ides fine but when I put to larger wood it bogs right down and is low on power. I've had the saw for me 5 years with out any problems. Any ideas

 

[Dennisthemenace]

Filters, screen, plug, diaphragm

 

[Thommo]

Might be a small crack in the fuel line too

 

[Mad Professor]

Filters, screen, plug, diaphragm

What he said ^^^^^, and be sure to check screen in ex outlet (not sure if Dennis meant spark arrest screen, carb screen or both). If the carb or spark screen clogs up they start, but they start running like ****.

Then do pres/vac test if none of the above

 

[user 122190]

Get a carburetor rebuild kit. Fixed my ms290 with the same problems.

 

[lone wolf]

Could be low compression ,do a compression test see if its around 160 is ideal, also pull the muffler and look for scoring on the piston.

 

[stewr]

Fuel line collapsing under load