AustinPSD
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Hello all;
I'm new to the forum, but not new to chainsaws and brush-clearing...
I just rehabbed by first "freebie" saw, a Stihl 011 AVT of unknown vintage. It was sitting in the back of an old pickup, in the weather, and has been partially submerged off and on in water, dead leaves and exposed to the elements for quite a while.
After cleaning, disassembly, more cleaning, rust removal, and reassembly, I was able to get the saw to start and run smoothly. I replaced the spark plug with a fresh one, and used solvent and compressed air to clean up and refresh the air filter. The fuel system tubing is oddly enough in good shape, and wasn't cracked or too badly clogged.
I replaced the OEM Stihl 16" guide bar and chain (seemed like too much for this saw) with an aftermarket 14" Oregon Double Guard bar and low-profile 3/8" chain.
The rehabbed saw cuts well, and works pretty good for limbing, bucking light trees, and brush work. All in all, it cost me less than $30 for the new plug, bar and chain, so nearly free...
I downloaded the manual from the Stihl site for the 010/011 series saw, which seems to cover the 010 and 011, 011 AV, and 011 AVEQ tools - however there's no specific mention of the 011 AVT. The 011 AVT is close enough to what's covered in the manual I downloaded, but there are some obvious differences, like the clutch assembly, the orientation of the choke, and the orientation of the carb adjustment screws.
If anyone has PDF versions of the IPL and/or manual specific to the 011 AVT, I'd appreciate a pointer.
I've been looking around locally for a deal on a larger Stihl saw, something that would handle an 18" - 20" bar - there seem to be a lot more Husky, Echo, and a few Makita saws that turn up on the local used market here than Stihl.
Most of the wood I deal with on the property I manage includes Cypress, Pecan, lots of Hackberry, and an occasional Live Oak that needs to come down due to oak wilt. Some of these trees, especially the Cypress and older Cottonwood are 30+ inches in diameter, and in need of a larger saw than what I currently have access to.
I'm new to the forum, but not new to chainsaws and brush-clearing...
I just rehabbed by first "freebie" saw, a Stihl 011 AVT of unknown vintage. It was sitting in the back of an old pickup, in the weather, and has been partially submerged off and on in water, dead leaves and exposed to the elements for quite a while.
After cleaning, disassembly, more cleaning, rust removal, and reassembly, I was able to get the saw to start and run smoothly. I replaced the spark plug with a fresh one, and used solvent and compressed air to clean up and refresh the air filter. The fuel system tubing is oddly enough in good shape, and wasn't cracked or too badly clogged.
I replaced the OEM Stihl 16" guide bar and chain (seemed like too much for this saw) with an aftermarket 14" Oregon Double Guard bar and low-profile 3/8" chain.
The rehabbed saw cuts well, and works pretty good for limbing, bucking light trees, and brush work. All in all, it cost me less than $30 for the new plug, bar and chain, so nearly free...
I downloaded the manual from the Stihl site for the 010/011 series saw, which seems to cover the 010 and 011, 011 AV, and 011 AVEQ tools - however there's no specific mention of the 011 AVT. The 011 AVT is close enough to what's covered in the manual I downloaded, but there are some obvious differences, like the clutch assembly, the orientation of the choke, and the orientation of the carb adjustment screws.
If anyone has PDF versions of the IPL and/or manual specific to the 011 AVT, I'd appreciate a pointer.
I've been looking around locally for a deal on a larger Stihl saw, something that would handle an 18" - 20" bar - there seem to be a lot more Husky, Echo, and a few Makita saws that turn up on the local used market here than Stihl.
Most of the wood I deal with on the property I manage includes Cypress, Pecan, lots of Hackberry, and an occasional Live Oak that needs to come down due to oak wilt. Some of these trees, especially the Cypress and older Cottonwood are 30+ inches in diameter, and in need of a larger saw than what I currently have access to.
