Will a modded muffler void the warranty?

[talon1189]

Gotta new Stihl MS 361 named "Big Brutus" I was wondering if anyone knows for a fact if the manufacturer would void my warranty if I modified the muffler on the saw? :deadhorse: How much louder would the saw be? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Talon

 

[fishhuntcutwood]

I'm 99% sure it will, but because I've never actually sat down and read the warantee, I won't say100% yes. I've never given it a second though.

The saw won't sound louder so much as it will sound deeper and throatier. At least, mine didn't seem much louder...either that, or I never cared enough to notice.

 

[GASoline71]

Mine has a deeper note to it as well. Noticeable power gains too from the mod. :rockn:

Gary

 

[computeruser]

I cannot imagine why they wouldn't void the warranty when the purchaser makes a material change to an important part of the saw. Especially if the warranty claim pertains to a part of the saw that is related to the modified muffler. For a broken throttle linkage or leaky gas cap or something like that, I doubt that the muffler would become an issue. But seriously, the saws themselves don't really cost that much in the first place, so what's the worst that happens - you have to pay a few bucks out of pocket for a repair?

If you're really concerned about warranty coverage, keep the saw bone stock.

 

[Four Paws]

I cannot imagine why they wouldn't void the warranty when the purchaser makes a material change to an important part of the saw. Especially if the warranty claim pertains to a part of the saw that is related to the modified muffler. For a broken throttle linkage or leaky gas cap or something like that, I doubt that the muffler would become an issue. But seriously, the saws themselves don't really cost that much in the first place, so what's the worst that happens - you have to pay a few bucks out of pocket for a repair?

If you're really concerned about warranty coverage, keep the saw bone stock.

Or, pick up a second muffler - going back for warranty work, swap out the mufflers!

-edited for grammar

 

[computeruser]

Or, pick up a second muffler - oging back for warranty work, swap out the mufflers!

That's actually a good idea, especially if you or your friends/neighbors have the same saw - y'all could have a communal "warranty muffler"!

However, it seems odd to think that the same person who is concerned about warranty coverage on their saw is going to fork over an extra $50 for a spare "in case of warranty work" muffler. After all, that'd be what, something like 10% of the cost of a 361? It seems that one would be better off putting that $50 into fixing the saw if it breaks and not worrying about the warranty or lack thereof.

 

[talon1189]

That's actually a good idea, especially if you or your friends/neighbors have the same saw - y'all could have a communal "warranty muffler"!

However, it seems odd to think that the same person who is concerned about warranty coverage on their saw is going to fork over an extra $50 for a spare "in case of warranty work" muffler. After all, that'd be what, something like 10% of the cost of a 361? It seems that one would be better off putting that $50 into fixing the saw if it breaks and not worrying about the warranty or lack thereof.

Hey...........I asked a simple question. I thought about buying another muffler also. I am just looking at the options that's all. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Talon PS....I am a professional mechanic by trade. I would fix my own saw instead of paying someone else :biggrinbounce2:

 

[rahtreelimbs]

There was a 361 muffler on Ebay a week or so ago. I don't know what it went for though!

How long is the Stihl warranty?

Maybe wait 'til the warranty runs out.


Leave it to me to suggest this.........lord knows I can't keep my new saws alone!!!

 

[spike60]

Or, pick up a second muffler - going back for warranty work, swap out the mufflers!

-edited for grammar

Now, your not suggesting that anyone should try and deceive a dealer, are you?

 

[Just Mow]

any kind of mod will void the warranty.

 

[computeruser]

Hey...........I asked a simple question. I thought about buying another muffler also. I am just looking at the options that's all. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Talon PS....I am a professional mechanic by trade. I would fix my own saw instead of paying someone else :biggrinbounce2:

Don't take it personally, my remarks were made in general terms.

 

[McCartman]

Actually, I would think it would all have to do with the dealer you take it to for warranty work. Some dealers wouldn't blink twice about a muffler mod, other dealers wouldn't allow it in their building.

I'd bet my left testicle that Stihl, Husky, etc wouldn't want it touched if it has been modified.

 

[Justsaws]

All the dealers around here would reject the saw for warranty work, as they should. Do not deceive your dealer, that can/will lead to problems. Wait until the warranty has expired and then do anything you want to it. Trying to deceive you dealer for warranty work on a saw that you modified is going to involve lying and cheating. It is stealing. You do not want to be a lying, cheating, thief. Do you? After all, you are talking about nominal gains in power versus free parts and labor.

 

[talon1189]

My warranty card says 90 days commercial, 1 year personal

I will be using my MS 361 saw in between both of those "Big Brutus" is only 4 days old >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Talon

 

[Diesel JD]

I would feel like if I toasted a saw possibly because I modified the saw, then its my fault and the dealer shouldn't be on the hook for it. Same way if I drop a saw or a tree falls on it and the chain brake fails, then that's my bad. I'd hate to think Stihl would use a technicality like that to get out of warranty coverage if it was something not even possibly related to my mods,like the aforementioned leaky gas/oil caps or maybe a busted handle or chain brake. But like i say if I have an emissions control problem or bust a saw, I would never expect Stihl to be responsible for that on a saw I had messed with. Maybe Andy or Thall will come here and give you a definitive answer. I would never try to deceive my dealer under any circumstances. That kind of stuff comes back to you.

 

[Asskckr]

Yes it will void any warrantte, unless you are in good with your dealer.

 

[talon1189]

Thall has not put his dollars worth in yet I am just weighing out all my options publicly so myself and others may learn from it >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Talon

 

[manual]

You mess with the Saw it will void the warranty.
This includes pulling the limiter caps and sanding down the stops.
Bottem line, You play you pay.

Talon break that saw in get to know it.
Run that saw all day let her say hot all day.
take it in for its break in tune up let them check it out.
After that go with what you want if it did not break then chances are it will not break.

 

[talon1189]

You mess with the Saw it will void the warranty.
This includes pulling the limiter caps and sanding down the stops.
Bottem line, You play you pay.

Talon break that saw in get to know it.
Run that saw all day let her say hot all day.
take it in for its break in tune up let them check it out.
After that go with what you want if it did not break then chances are it will not break.

Thanks for the advice Manual I see that you changed your signature........LOL.......hope Thall did not have anything to do with it opcorn: I have respect for you cuz you helped me and I know you are a Husky, Jred man........Thanks buddy! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Talon

 

[CaseyForrest]

There was a 361 muffler on Ebay a week or so ago. I don't know what it went for though!

How long is the Stihl warranty?

Maybe wait 'til the warranty runs out.


Leave it to me to suggest this.........lord knows I can't keep my new saws alone!!!

That was mine. The guy the won the auction had spent his liftime paypal limit, and wanted to send me a MO. It ended at I think $7 and some change.

Had to relist, and got an offer and let it go for $35.